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Family Movie at the Library (Families)

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
Families

Come watch a movie at the Library! Light snacks will be provided. For families. This month: Frozen 2

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Come watch a movie at the Library! Light snacks will be provided. For families. This month: Frozen 2

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs

Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+.

Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs

This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library. 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

A sign reading Happy New Year 2026 in orange and blue with flowers.

Noon Year's Eve (Families)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
Families

Count down to the noon year with us at this fun annual program. Make a craft (while supplies last), make some noise, and have a dance party with library staff! 

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Count down to the noon year with us at this fun annual program. Make a craft (while supplies last), make some noise, and have a dance party with library staff! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs

Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+.

Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs

This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library. 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Globe with flags on plate

Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Program Description:

Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Green and black vintage film poster for The Thing From Another World

Film Lover Fridays

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're showing science fiction movies from the 1950s.

This month's film is The Thing from Another World (1951).

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're showing science fiction movies from the 1950s.

This month's film is The Thing from Another World (1951).

Orchestra logo with graphic sun and music note symbol

Winter Concert: Sunflower Chamber Orchestra

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fireside at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Everyone, Families, Adults & Seniors

Brighten up the winter with a concert by the Sunflower Chamber Orchestra, a youth orchestra based in River Forest featuring musicians from 3rd grade through 12th grade.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Everyone, Families, Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

Brighten up the winter with a concert by the Sunflower Chamber Orchestra, a youth orchestra based in River Forest featuring musicians from 3rd grade through 12th grade.

A picture of the 3 girls against a pink background reading K-Pop Demon Hunters.

Family Movie at the Library: K-Pop Demon Hunters (Families)

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
Families

Come watch a movie at the Library! Light snacks will be provided. For families. This month: K-Pop Demon Hunters.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Come watch a movie at the Library! Light snacks will be provided. For families. This month: K-Pop Demon Hunters.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs

Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+.

Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs

This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library. 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Donuts & Discussion (Grades 5-8)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Every other month, Middle Schoolers are invited to enjoy donuts while discussing relevant social topics. Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Program Description:

Every other month, Middle Schoolers are invited to enjoy donuts while discussing relevant social topics. Registration required.

Petite Maman film poster

Global Film Forum

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.

This month's film: Petite Maman (France).

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.

This month's film: Petite Maman (France).

A photo of Lorrisa Julianus with the title of the program: "Love Stories From History"

Love Stories from History

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Writer, performer, and award-winning romantic comedy filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus shares true love stories from history to delight and entertain, whether you consider Cupid a bestie or a frenemy.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

Writer, performer, and award-winning romantic comedy filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus shares true love stories from history to delight and entertain, whether you consider Cupid a bestie or a frenemy.

Globe with flags on plate

Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Program Description:

Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Blue, red, and yellow building bricks

LEGO Club (Grades K-4)

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Come join us for LEGO Club! Get creative and use your imagination to create some cool designs! This is a drop-in program that meets the third Sunday of the month. For grades K-4.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, STEAM
Program Description:

Come join us for LEGO Club! Get creative and use your imagination to create some cool designs! This is a drop-in program that meets the third Sunday of the month. For grades K-4.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs

Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+.

Poster for The Day The Earth Stood Still showing a robot shooting a beam out of its helmet.

Film Lover Fridays

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're showing science fiction movies from the 1950s.

This month's film is The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951).

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're showing science fiction movies from the 1950s.

This month's film is The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951).

Broker film poster

Global Film Forum

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.

This month's film: Broker (South Korea).

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.

This month's film: Broker (South Korea).

A group of people sitting on the floor smiling.

BollyGroove Holi Workshop (Grades Prek-4)

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Age Group:
Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids

Join Ajanta Chakraborty of Bollywood & Culture Groove for unique cultural stories, vivid visuals, engaging facts, and a fun dance centering on Holi! For grades K-4. Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join Ajanta Chakraborty of Bollywood & Culture Groove for unique cultural stories, vivid visuals, engaging facts, and a fun dance centering on Holi! For grades K-4. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs

Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+.

Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs

This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library. 

Globe with flags on plate

Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8)

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Program Description:

Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Joni Mitchell flyer

Joni! An Original Musical About Joni Mitchell

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Musical theater artist Jillann Gabrielle returns to the Library to perform her latest one-woman show. This time, she's taking on the role of legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

Musical theater artist Jillann Gabrielle returns to the Library to perform her latest one-woman show. This time, she's taking on the role of legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.

American Girl doll wearing a Taylor Swift costume

American Girl Taylor Swift Tea party (Grades K-4)

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Bring your favorite American Girl doll (or one of ours) to thisTaylor Swift themed tea party! Get your dance on, make friendship bracelets, and have some treats with the Library's own Taylor Swift afficionado, Miss Jenn! Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Registration Required
Program Description:

Bring your favorite American Girl doll (or one of ours) to thisTaylor Swift themed tea party! Get your dance on, make friendship bracelets, and have some treats with the Library's own Taylor Swift afficionado, Miss Jenn! Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs

Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Donuts & Discussion (Grades 5-8)

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Every other month, Middle Schoolers are invited to enjoy donuts while discussing relevant social topics. Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Program Description:

Every other month, Middle Schoolers are invited to enjoy donuts while discussing relevant social topics. Registration required.

Poster for Invasion of the Body Snatchers, showing two people running away from a large hand.

Film Lover Fridays

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're showing science fiction movies from the 1950s.

This month's film is Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956).

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're showing science fiction movies from the 1950s.

This month's film is Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956).

Transit film poster

Global Film Forum

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.

This month's film: Transit (Germany).

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.

This month's film: Transit (Germany).

A A man and a woman walking while holding a guitar and wearing hats.

Being Bilingual Rocks Concert with Hamlet & Alina (Families)

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Fireside at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Age Group:
Families

Join Parents' Choice Gold Award Winners Hamlet & Alina from Being Bilingual Rocks for a fun, interactive, and inclusive concert in English and Spanish! For families.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Join Parents' Choice Gold Award Winners Hamlet & Alina from Being Bilingual Rocks for a fun, interactive, and inclusive concert in English and Spanish! For families.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs

Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+.

Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs

This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library. 

Globe with flags on plate

Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8)

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Program Description:

Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Poster for The Incredible Shrinking Man showing a miniature person being menaced by a lion.

Film Lover Fridays

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're showing science fiction movies from the 1950s.

This month's film is The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957).

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're showing science fiction movies from the 1950s.

This month's film is The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957).

Blue, red, and yellow building bricks

LEGO Club (Grades K-4)

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Come join us for LEGO Club! Get creative and use your imagination to create some cool designs! This is a drop-in program that meets the third Sunday of the month. For grades K-4.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, STEAM
Program Description:

Come join us for LEGO Club! Get creative and use your imagination to create some cool designs! This is a drop-in program that meets the third Sunday of the month. For grades K-4.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs

Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+.