This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 1 2026 Sun Love Stories from History 2:00pm–3:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–4:30pm Open 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 15 2026 Sun LEGO Club (Grades K-4) 2:00pm–3:00pm 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+.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group 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). View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm–3:30pm 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).
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group 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). View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 22 2026 Sun Global Film Forum 2:00pm–4:30pm 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).
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 27 2026 Fri BollyGroove Holi Workshop (Grades Prek-4) 10:00am–10:45am Open 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.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Mar 5 2026 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–4:30pm Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Joni! An Original Musical About Joni Mitchell 2:00pm–3:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Mar 15 2026 Sun American Girl Taylor Swift Tea party (Grades K-4) 2:00pm–3:00pm Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Donuts & Discussion (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–4:30pm Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group 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). View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm–3:30pm 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).
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group 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). View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Mar 29 2026 Sun Global Film Forum 2:00pm–4:30pm 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).
This event is in the "Families" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Families" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Being Bilingual Rocks Concert with Hamlet & Alina (Families) 10:00am–10:45am 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.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–4:30pm Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group 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). View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm–3:30pm 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).
This event is in the "Kids" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 19 2026 Sun LEGO Club (Grades K-4) 2:00pm–3:00pm 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+.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Global Film Forum Sunday, April 26, 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: Leonor Will Never Die (Phillippines). View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Apr 26 2026 Sun Global Film Forum 2:00pm–4:30pm 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: Leonor Will Never Die (Phillippines).
This event is in the "Kids" group Let's Make: Friendship Bracelets & Necklaces (Grades K-4) Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Age Group: Kids Make your own necklaces and bracelets, and browse some book selections featuring awesome stories of friendship! Registration Required. Grades K-4. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Let's Make: Friendship Bracelets & Necklaces (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:15pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: Make your own necklaces and bracelets, and browse some book selections featuring awesome stories of friendship! Registration Required. 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+.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Adult Trivia Night Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Try your hand at a Jeopardy!–style trivia competition for adults. No teams necessary, players will compete individually. Please make sure to bring a mobile device, which you'll use as a buzzer. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Adult Trivia Night 7:00pm–8:00pm 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: Try your hand at a Jeopardy!–style trivia competition for adults. No teams necessary, players will compete individually. Please make sure to bring a mobile device, which you'll use as a buzzer.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Spring Concert: Venti Wind Quintet Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Fireside at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Woodwind music is perfect for springtime, so we're bringing back the Venti Wind Quintet for another afternoon of peaceful spring sounds! View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group May 2 2026 Sat Spring Concert: Venti Wind Quintet 2:00pm–3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Woodwind music is perfect for springtime, so we're bringing back the Venti Wind Quintet for another afternoon of peaceful spring sounds!
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Film Lover Fridays Friday, May 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 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 Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're highlighting the famous screen partnership of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group May 22 2026 Fri Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm–3:30pm 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: Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're highlighting the famous screen partnership of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group The Mind Readers Saturday, June 6, 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 From Washington Irving Bishop to The Amazing Kreskin, the stage magicians known as "mind readers" have performed feats so extraordinary that those who witnessed the demonstrations were dismissed as foolish, or even insane. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jun 6 2026 Sat The Mind Readers 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: From Washington Irving Bishop to The Amazing Kreskin, the stage magicians known as "mind readers" have performed feats so extraordinary that those who witnessed the demonstrations were dismissed as foolish, or even insane.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Film Lover Fridays Friday, June 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 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 Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're highlighting the famous screen partnership of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jun 19 2026 Fri Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm–3:30pm 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: Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're highlighting the famous screen partnership of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Film Lover Fridays Friday, July 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 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 Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're highlighting the famous screen partnership of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jul 17 2026 Fri Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm–3:30pm 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: Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're highlighting the famous screen partnership of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.
