This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Hoverball (Grades 5-8) Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Tweens & Teens Always wanted to try archery? Well, now's your chance! Coaches from Axe Legends will oversee this activity and provide archery training for each player using safe recurve bows and cushioned, foam-tipped arrows. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group May 20 2026 Wed Hoverball (Grades 5-8) 4:00pm–6:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Program Description: Always wanted to try archery? Well, now's your chance! Coaches from Axe Legends will oversee this activity and provide archery training for each player using safe recurve bows and cushioned, foam-tipped arrows.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Join us for stories, music, and movement. For children ages 18 months-3 with a caregiver. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group May 21 2026 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am–10:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Program Description: Join us for stories, music, and movement. For children ages 18 months-3 with a caregiver. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6) Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Join library staff for stories and songs, then stay and play and make new friends! This fun storytime and play is for kids ages 0 through 6 with caregiver. View Details This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group May 22 2026 Fri Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–11:00am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Program Description: Join library staff for stories and songs, then stay and play and make new friends! This fun storytime and play is for kids ages 0 through 6 with caregiver. Disclaimer(s) 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 Half Day Craft 'n' Snack (Grades 5-8) Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens & Teens Join us after this half day of school for a craft and some treats! View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group May 22 2026 Fri Half Day Craft 'n' Snack (Grades 5-8) 11:30am–1:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Join us after this half day of school for a craft and some treats! 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.
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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group May 26 2026 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM 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 Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect Age Group: Tweens & Teens Come study at the Library! Snacks and destressing activities will be provided at this event just for Teens. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group May 26 2026 Tue Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) 4:30pm–7:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Learn & Connect Program Description: Come study at the Library! Snacks and destressing activities will be provided at this event just for Teens. 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 Read to a Dog, Read with Me (Grades K-4) Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect Age Group: Kids Join library staff and PAWSitive and read to a dog! This exercise allows emerging readers to get comfortable practicing with the best listener around, a dog! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 26 2026 Tue Read to a Dog, Read with Me (Grades K-4) 6:00pm–7:00pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: Join library staff and PAWSitive and read to a dog! This exercise allows emerging readers to get comfortable practicing with the best listener around, a dog! 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 "Tweens & Teens" group Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect Age Group: Tweens & Teens Come study at the Library! Snacks and destressing activities will be provided at this event just for Teens. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group May 27 2026 Wed Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) 4:30pm–7:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Learn & Connect Program Description: Come study at the Library! Snacks and destressing activities will be provided at this event just for Teens. 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 Nature Art Studio (Grades K-4) Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm Community Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Age Group: Kids Come learn about the natural world with fun demonstrations. Then we'll create a piece of art to take home! Registration is required. For grades K-4. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 28 2026 Thu Nature Art Studio (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:15pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Registration Required Program Description: Come learn about the natural world with fun demonstrations. Then we'll create a piece of art to take home! Registration is required. 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+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect Age Group: Tweens & Teens Come study at the Library! Snacks and destressing activities will be provided at this event just for Teens. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group May 28 2026 Thu Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) 4:30pm–7:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Learn & Connect Program Description: Come study at the Library! Snacks and destressing activities will be provided at this event just for Teens. 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 Citizen Science Book Discussion Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Community 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group May 28 2026 Thu Citizen Science Book Discussion 7:00pm–8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group May 29 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 "Kids" group Family Fun Bags Monday, June 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 Jun 1 2026 Mon 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 "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. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Coffee Monday 10:00am–11:00am 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 "Tweens & Teens" group Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM 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 "Adults & Seniors" group Evening Book Club Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors The evening book discussion group meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before each meeting. These book discussions are open to all adults. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Evening Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: The evening book discussion group meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before each meeting. These book discussions are open to all adults.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) Thursday, June 4, 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Jun 4 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.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Watch the Oscar Nominees: Sentimental Value Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Adults & Seniors Need to catch up with this year's crop of Academy Award nominees? This summer, the Library will screen a nominated film on the first Thursday evening of the month from May through August. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Watch the Oscar Nominees: Sentimental Value 6:30pm–8:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Need to catch up with this year's crop of Academy Award nominees? This summer, the Library will screen a nominated film on the first Thursday evening of the month from May through August.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Summer Reading Kickoff Party Friday, June 5, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Library-wide at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Age Group: Everyone Start the summer off right with our annual Summer Reading Kickoff Party! Sign-up for our summer reading program and you'll receive a ticket for a free Kona Ice Shaved ice cup, while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Jun 5 2026 Fri Summer Reading Kickoff Party 2:30pm–4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library-wide Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Program Description: Start the summer off right with our annual Summer Reading Kickoff Party! Sign-up for our summer reading program and you'll receive a ticket for a free Kona Ice Shaved ice cup, while supplies last. 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.
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 "Tweens & Teens" group Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) Monday, June 8, 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 8 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 Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement in this fun and engaging, interactive story time! For ages 0-6, with caregiver. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Jun 9 2026 Tue Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–10:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Program Description: Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement in this fun and engaging, interactive story time! For ages 0-6, with caregiver. Disclaimer(s) 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.
