This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Silent Reading Party Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Off Site Program Type: Authors & Books, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors By popular demand, the Library is offering another silent reading party, aka "happy hour for introverts!" It's like a book club, but without the assigned reading or forced discussion. This event will take place at a special offsite event space. Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Silent Reading Party 6:30pm–8:30pm Open Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: By popular demand, the Library is offering another silent reading party, aka "happy hour for introverts!" It's like a book club, but without the assigned reading or forced discussion. This event will take place at a special offsite event space.
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 "Adults & Seniors" group Coffee Monday Monday, February 2, 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, pastries, and conversation about local matters. 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 Feb 2 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, pastries, and conversation about local matters. 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, February 3, 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 Feb 3 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 Meditation Soundbath Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Rhonda Fentry leads a form of meditation using ambient overlapping sounds and vibrations from Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tapping into your inner deep subconscious and awakening new energy. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Meditation Soundbath 2:00pm–3:00pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: Rhonda Fentry leads a form of meditation using ambient overlapping sounds and vibrations from Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tapping into your inner deep subconscious and awakening new energy.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, February 10, 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 Feb 10 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 Craft and Chat Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: a beaded jewelry-making workshop led by a guest instructor. The Library will provide all materials, so you only need to bring your creativity. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Craft and Chat 7:00pm–8:30pm Waitlist Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: a beaded jewelry-making workshop led by a guest instructor. The Library will provide all materials, so you only need to bring your creativity.
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 The Black Chicago Renaissance Saturday, February 21, 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 Celebrate Black History Month with this presentation by Africana Studies scholar Dr. Amira Millicent Davis. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 21 2026 Sat The Black Chicago Renaissance 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Celebrate Black History Month with this presentation by Africana Studies scholar Dr. Amira Millicent Davis.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, February 24, 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 Feb 24 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 Coffee Monday Monday, March 2, 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, pastries, and conversation about local matters. 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 Mar 2 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, pastries, and conversation about local matters. 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, March 3, 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 Mar 3 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 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 "Tweens & Teens" group Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, March 10, 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 Mar 10 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 Irish Cuisine: Beyond Corned Beef (A Cooking Demo & Tasting) Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Food & Cooking, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Chef Susan Maddox returns to the Library to demonstrate some Irish recipes, just in time for St. Patrick's Day. There is more to Ireland's cuisine than corned beef! The program includes a tasting. Registration required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Irish Cuisine: Beyond Corned Beef (A Cooking Demo & Tasting) 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming 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: Chef Susan Maddox returns to the Library to demonstrate some Irish recipes, just in time for St. Patrick's Day. There is more to Ireland's cuisine than corned beef! The program includes a tasting. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Gentle Yoga Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda's Rhythms returns to lead a gentle yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Gentle Yoga 2:00pm–3:00pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda's Rhythms returns to lead a gentle yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, March 17, 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 Mar 17 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 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 Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning Sunday, March 22, 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 Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate and guardianship. Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft returns to the Library to explain how to ensure your final wishes can be protected. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Mar 22 2026 Sun Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning 2:00pm–3:30pm Upcoming 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: Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate and guardianship. Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft returns to the Library to explain how to ensure your final wishes can be protected.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, March 24, 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 Mar 24 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 Coffee Monday Monday, April 6, 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, pastries, and conversation about local matters. 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 Apr 6 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, pastries, and conversation about local matters. 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, April 7, 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 Apr 7 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 Craft and Chat Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: TBD.Registration required. To avoid duplicate sign-ups, please only register yourself. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Craft and Chat 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: TBD.Registration required. To avoid duplicate sign-ups, please only register yourself. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Active Yoga Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Active Yoga is for anyone who wants to maintain mobility, stay fit, and enjoy an active lifestyle. This session led by instructor Rhonda Fentry combines deep stretches on your mat with traditional standing poses, balancing, and strength training. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Active Yoga 2:00pm–3:00pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: Active Yoga is for anyone who wants to maintain mobility, stay fit, and enjoy an active lifestyle. This session led by instructor Rhonda Fentry combines deep stretches on your mat with traditional standing poses, balancing, and strength training.
