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Craft and Chat

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: a paper-quilling workshop led by a guest instructor.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: a paper-quilling workshop led by a guest instructor.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Great Decisions

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association.

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

Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Citizen Science Book Discussion

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Learn & Connect
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

This summer, the River Forest Sustainability Commission is conducting a citizen science project to monitor a migratory bird (the Common Nighthawk) that spends its summers with us.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect
Program Description:

This summer, the River Forest Sustainability Commission is conducting a citizen science project to monitor a migratory bird (the Common Nighthawk) that spends its summers with us.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Film Lover Fridays

Friday, May 29, 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.

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

Coffee Monday

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee, breakfast snacks, and conversation. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community.

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

Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee, breakfast snacks, and conversation. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community.

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.

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

Mahjong 102 (Intermediate Level)

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

You've learned the tiles, the rules, and how the game works — now let's put it all together. Mahjong 102 is the next step for players who know the fundamentals of American Mahjong and are ready to build confidence at the table.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Program Description:

You've learned the tiles, the rules, and how the game works — now let's put it all together. Mahjong 102 is the next step for players who know the fundamentals of American Mahjong and are ready to build confidence at the table.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Spice Up Your Summer: A Hot Sauce Class & Tasting

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Learn how to make your own hot sauce at home! Pepper grower and hot sauce enthusiast Kristen Lovett will tell you everything you need to know to make fresh hot sauce in your kitchen.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Learn how to make your own hot sauce at home! Pepper grower and hot sauce enthusiast Kristen Lovett will tell you everything you need to know to make fresh hot sauce in your kitchen.

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.

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

Voices of 1776: Diverse Faces Behind America’s Founding

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

This program is offered in recognition of the United States Semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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

This program is offered in recognition of the United States Semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Craft and Chat

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: TBD. The Library will provide all materials, so you only need to bring your creativity. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: TBD. The Library will provide all materials, so you only need to bring your creativity. 

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Mahjong 101 (Beginner Level)

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Ready to learn the game that everyone is talking about? Join Dee Dee, instructor with The Mahjong Society, for a fun and social introduction to American Mahjong. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Program Description:

Ready to learn the game that everyone is talking about? Join Dee Dee, instructor with The Mahjong Society, for a fun and social introduction to American Mahjong. 

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.

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 "Kids" group

STEM Club Saturday Edition: Gardening (K-4th)

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
Registration Required
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 "Adults & Seniors" group

Antiques Appraisal

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Antiques dealer Rex Newell makes his annual visit to the Library to appraise the value of your old treasures, just like on Antiques Roadshow!

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

Antiques dealer Rex Newell makes his annual visit to the Library to appraise the value of your old treasures, just like on Antiques Roadshow!

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Local Author Event with James Elsener

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Join us for an afternoon with River Forest's own James Elsener, co-author of the new book Sirens in the Loop: A History of the City News Bureau of Chicago.

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

Join us for an afternoon with River Forest's own James Elsener, co-author of the new book Sirens in the Loop: A History of the City News Bureau of Chicago.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Coffee Monday

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee, breakfast snacks, and conversation. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community.

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

Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee, breakfast snacks, and conversation. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Mahjong 102 (Intermediate Level)

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

You've learned the tiles, the rules, and how the game works — now let's put it all together. Mahjong 102 is the next step for players who know the fundamentals of American Mahjong and are ready to build confidence at the table.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Program Description:

You've learned the tiles, the rules, and how the game works — now let's put it all together. Mahjong 102 is the next step for players who know the fundamentals of American Mahjong and are ready to build confidence at the table.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

What is A.I. Anyway?

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

What actually is artificial intelligence (A.I.), and why did it suddenly take over the news headlines?

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

What actually is artificial intelligence (A.I.), and why did it suddenly take over the news headlines?

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Film Lover Fridays

Friday, August 21, 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.

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 "Tweens & Teens" group

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Program Description:

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Program Description:

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Program Description:

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Program Description:

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.