This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) Monday, June 29, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am Fireside at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come, first served basis. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Jun 29 2026 Mon Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) 9:00am–9:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Program Description: Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come, first served basis. Disclaimer(s) Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
This event is in the "Kids" group Family Fun Bags Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am Children's Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, STEAM Age Group: Kids Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. Bags are available while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 1 2026 Wed Family Fun Bags 9:00am–10:00am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, STEAM Program Description: Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. Bags are available while supplies last. Disclaimer(s) Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) Monday, July 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am Fireside at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come, first served basis. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Jul 6 2026 Mon Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) 9:00am–9:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Program Description: Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come, first served basis. Disclaimer(s) Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Mini Messy Mondays (Ages 2-6) Monday, July 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Join us in the library garden for some tactile art, while supplies last. Dress for mess! For ages 2-6 with a caregiver. In the event of rain, program will be cancelled. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Jul 6 2026 Mon Mini Messy Mondays (Ages 2-6) 10:00am–10:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Program Description: Join us in the library garden for some tactile art, while supplies last. Dress for mess! For ages 2-6 with a caregiver. In the event of rain, program will be cancelled. 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. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) Monday, July 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am Fireside at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come, first served basis. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) 9:00am–9:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Program Description: Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come, first served basis. Disclaimer(s) Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
This event is in the "Kids" group Messy Mondays (Grades K-4) Monday, July 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Age Group: Kids Join us on the Library Lawn for some tactile art. Dress for mess! For grades K-4, registration required. In case of rain, event will be cancelled. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Messy Mondays (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Registration Required Program Description: Join us on the Library Lawn for some tactile art. Dress for mess! For grades K-4, registration required. In case of rain, event will be cancelled. 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+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Kids" group STEM Club Summer Edition: Gardening (Grades K-4) Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm Community Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, STEAM Age Group: Kids Join us for a special Saturday edition of STEM Club. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 18 2026 Sat STEM Club Summer Edition: Gardening (Grades K-4) 2:00pm–2:30pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect, STEAM Registration Required Program Description: Join us for a special Saturday edition of STEM Club. 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+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) Monday, July 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am Fireside at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come, first served basis. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) 9:00am–9:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Program Description: Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come, first served basis. Disclaimer(s) Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Mini Messy Mondays (Ages 2-6) Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Join us in the library garden for some tactile art, while supplies last. Dress for mess! For ages 2-6 with a caregiver. In the event of rain, program will be cancelled. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Mini Messy Mondays (Ages 2-6) 10:00am–10:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Program Description: Join us in the library garden for some tactile art, while supplies last. Dress for mess! For ages 2-6 with a caregiver. In the event of rain, program will be cancelled. 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. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Painted Plant Pots (Grades 5-12) Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Celebrate our Summer Reading theme "Plant a Seed, Read!" by painting a plant pot! Plants to go in pots will be provided. Registration required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Jul 23 2026 Thu Painted Plant Pots (Grades 5-12) 3:00pm–4:00pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Registration Required Program Description: Celebrate our Summer Reading theme "Plant a Seed, Read!" by painting a plant pot! Plants to go in pots will be provided. Registration required. Disclaimer(s) Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) Monday, July 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am Fireside at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come, first served basis. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Jul 27 2026 Mon Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) 9:00am–9:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Program Description: Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come, first served basis. Disclaimer(s) Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
This event is in the "Kids" group Messy Mondays (Grades K-4) Monday, July 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Age Group: Kids Join us on the Library Lawn for some tactile art. Dress for mess! For grades K-4, registration required. In case of rain, event will be cancelled. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 27 2026 Mon Messy Mondays (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Registration Required Program Description: Join us on the Library Lawn for some tactile art. Dress for mess! For grades K-4, registration required. In case of rain, event will be cancelled. 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+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Kids" group Family Fun Bags Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am Children's Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, STEAM Age Group: Kids Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. Bags are available while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Aug 1 2026 Sat Family Fun Bags 9:00am–10:00am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, STEAM Program Description: Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. Bags are available while supplies last. Disclaimer(s) Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) Monday, August 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am Fireside at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come, first served basis. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Aug 3 2026 Mon Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) 9:00am–9:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Program Description: Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come, first served basis. Disclaimer(s) Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Mini Messy Mondays (Ages 2-6) Monday, August 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Join us in the library garden for some tactile art, while supplies last. Dress for mess! For ages 2-6 with a caregiver. In the event of rain, program will be cancelled. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Aug 3 2026 Mon Mini Messy Mondays (Ages 2-6) 10:00am–10:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Program Description: Join us in the library garden for some tactile art, while supplies last. Dress for mess! For ages 2-6 with a caregiver. In the event of rain, program will be cancelled. 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. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Kids" group Decorate Your Own Mini-Planter (Grades K-4) Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Age Group: Kids Decorate your own mini-planter, then plant your own succulent to keep! For grades K-4. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Aug 5 2026 Wed Decorate Your Own Mini-Planter (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Registration Required Program Description: Decorate your own mini-planter, then plant your own succulent to keep! For grades K-4. Registration is 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+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) Monday, August 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am Fireside at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come, first served basis. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Aug 10 2026 Mon Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) 9:00am–9:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Program Description: Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come, first served basis. Disclaimer(s) Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
This event is in the "Kids" group Messy Mondays (Grades K-4) Monday, August 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Age Group: Kids Join us on the Library Lawn for some tactile art. Dress for mess! For grades K-4, registration required. In case of rain, event will be cancelled. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Aug 10 2026 Mon Messy Mondays (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Registration Required Program Description: Join us on the Library Lawn for some tactile art. Dress for mess! For grades K-4, registration required. In case of rain, event will be cancelled. 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+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Kids" group End of Summer Pickling Program (Grades K-4) Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Community Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Learn & Connect, STEAM Age Group: Kids Get ready for fall with this hands on quick pickling program! Pickle some veggies and enjoy them later! For grades K-4. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Aug 29 2026 Sat End of Summer Pickling Program (Grades K-4) 2:00pm–3:00pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Health & Wellness, Learn & Connect, STEAM Registration Required Program Description: Get ready for fall with this hands on quick pickling program! Pickle some veggies and enjoy them later! For grades K-4. Registration is 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. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
