This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Dec 9 2025 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.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Dec 9 2025 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.
Dec 9 2025 Tue Lincoln Brownie Troop 47496 5:00pm–6:00pm Dec 9 2025 Tue Lincoln Brownie Troop 47496 5:00pm–6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Girl Scout troop meeting
Dec 9 2025 Tue River Forest Tennis Club Opposition 6:15pm–7:15pm Dec 9 2025 Tue River Forest Tennis Club Opposition 6:15pm–7:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Strategy
Dec 9 2025 Tue River Forest Tennis Club Opposition 7:15pm–8:30pm Dec 9 2025 Tue River Forest Tennis Club Opposition 7:15pm–8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Strategy Session
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Afternoon Book Club 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Afternoon Book Club 1:30pm–2:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: The afternoon book discussion group meets the second Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before the meeting. This month's selection: Harry's Trees by Jon Cohen.
This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Kids Full Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Full Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Storytimes Registration Required Program Description: Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration is required. 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.
Dec 10 2025 Wed Troop 47228 5:30pm–6:30pm Dec 10 2025 Wed Troop 47228 5:30pm–6:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description December troop meeting
Dec 10 2025 Wed Kiwanis Club River Forest and Oak park 6:30pm–8:30pm Dec 10 2025 Wed Kiwanis Club River Forest and Oak park 6:30pm–8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Kiwanis Meeting
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Dec 11 2025 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 "Adults & Seniors" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Craft and Chat 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults & Seniors Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Craft and Chat 7:00pm–8:00pm 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: rustic winter centerpieces.Registration required. To avoid duplicate sign-ups, please register only yourself. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–11:00am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: 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.
Dec 12 2025 Fri Roosevelt Girl Scouts Holiday Party 3:00pm–4:30pm Dec 12 2025 Fri Roosevelt Girl Scouts Holiday Party 3:00pm–4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Holiday party - sock exchange, craft for the new year, holiday snack
This event is in the "Families" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Recycled Craft Making: Holiday Edition (Grades preK-4) 10:00am–11:00am Families This event is in the "Families" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Recycled Craft Making: Holiday Edition (Grades preK-4) 10:00am–11:00am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Pop into the library and use your imagination to make art with all of our left over craft materials! You can even make some creative gifts for the holidays! For grades PreK-4. Children under age 7 must have a caregiver present. 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. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Dec 13 2025 Sat All Levels Yoga 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults & Seniors Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Dec 13 2025 Sat All Levels Yoga 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 of Rhonda’s Rhythms returns to lead an All Levels Yoga class. Registration required. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.
Dec 14 2025 Sun Daisy Troop 47992 1:30pm–2:30pm Dec 14 2025 Sun Daisy Troop 47992 1:30pm–2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Hi friends!
Dec 14 2025 Sun Willard Brownie Troop 47821 Meeting 3:00pm–4:30pm Dec 14 2025 Sun Willard Brownie Troop 47821 Meeting 3:00pm–4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Monthly meeting for River Forest Willard Brownie Troop 47821
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Dec 16 2025 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.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Dec 16 2025 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 Dec 16 2025 Tue Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) 4:30pm–7:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Dec 16 2025 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Read to a Dog, Read with Me (grades K-4) 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Read to a Dog, Read with Me (grades K-4) 6:00pm–7:00pm Waitlist Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Authors & Books, 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 "Kids" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Kids Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Storytimes Registration Required Program Description: Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration is required. 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 Dec 17 2025 Wed Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) 4:30pm–7:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Dec 17 2025 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.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Dec 18 2025 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.
