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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
Registration Required
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 "Tweens & Teens" group

Oreo Taste Test (Grades 5-8)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

There are all kinds of Oreos, can you identify them on flavor alone? Take the taste test and find out! Registration required.

Open
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Program Description:

There are all kinds of Oreos, can you identify them on flavor alone? Take the taste test and find out! 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 "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
Registration Required
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

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
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:

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 "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
Registration Required
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 "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
Registration Required
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 "Tweens & Teens" group

Poetry for Pancakes (Grades 5-8)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Learn & Connect
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Who wants a pancake, sweet and piping hot? Read or recite a poem and receive a pancake with all the fixings!

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Who wants a pancake, sweet and piping hot? Read or recite a poem and receive a pancake with all the fixings!

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.