This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 2 - 28 2026 Lincoln Elementary School Art Exhibit All Day 2/2–2/28 Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 2 - 28 2026 Lincoln Elementary School Art Exhibit All Day 2/2–2/28 Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library-wide Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Program Description: Head upstairs to view a beautiful display of art by students from Lincoln Elementary School.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Feb 17 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 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 17 2026 Tue RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 17 2026 Tue RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Library Board
Feb 18 2026 Wed Facilities Committee Meeting 9:00am–11:00am Feb 18 2026 Wed Facilities Committee Meeting 9:00am–11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Facilities Committee Meeting
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Great Decisions 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Great Decisions 1:00pm–2:30pm 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 "Kids" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Story Stretchers (grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Kids Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 18 2026 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, STEAM, 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Feb 19 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 "Tweens & Teens" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Oreo Taste Test (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens & Teens Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Oreo Taste Test (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–4:30pm Waitlist 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 20 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: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids 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 "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm–3:30pm Adults & Seniors 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 Feb 21 2026 Sat The Black Chicago Renaissance 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults & Seniors 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 "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 22 2026 Sun Global Film Forum 2:00pm–4:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 22 2026 Sun Global Film Forum 2:00pm–4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.This month's film: Broker (South Korea).
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Baby Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Baby Storytime 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: Come join us for books, songs, and motions in this lap-sit interactive story time! This storytime is designed for pre-walkers ages 0-1. 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 "Kids" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Crafternoon (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Kids Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Crafternoon (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 Registration Required Program Description: Join us for our monthly crafting program for kids! 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+. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens & Teens 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.
Feb 24 2026 Tue Lincoln 3rd grade Brownie troop 47496 5:00pm–6:00pm Feb 24 2026 Tue Lincoln 3rd grade 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 Lincoln 3rd grade Brownie troop 47496
This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Read to a Dog, Read with Me (Grades K-4) 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Read to a Dog, Read with Me (Grades K-4) 6:00pm–7:00pm Open 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!
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 24 2026 Tue [Illinois Libraries Present] Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults & Seniors Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 24 2026 Tue [Illinois Libraries Present] Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine 7:00pm–8:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: Witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L.
Feb 25 2026 Wed RFBCD Meeting 1:00pm–3:30pm Feb 25 2026 Wed RFBCD Meeting 1:00pm–3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Local book club
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Pop-in Play & Learn (Grades PreK-2) 3:30pm–4:30pm Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Pop-in Play & Learn (Grades PreK-2) 3:30pm–4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect Program Description: Pop in for hands-on stations involving letter and number recognition, sensory play, games, and fine motor skill practice! For grades PreK-2 and their grown-ups. 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.
Feb 25 2026 Wed Kiwanis Club River Forest Meeting 6:30pm–8:30pm Feb 25 2026 Wed Kiwanis Club River Forest Meeting 6:30pm–8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Club Meeting
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Community Storytime at Wonder Works Children's Museum 11:00am–11:30am Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Offsite Event This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Community Storytime at Wonder Works Children's Museum 11:00am–11:30am Location: Off Site Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Program Description: Join your favorite librarians from the RFPL Children's Room at Wonder Works Children's Museum for a special storytime! Non-members, stop by the Children's desk for a free admission ticket, while supplies last. For families. 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Nature Art Studio (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:15pm Kids Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Nature Art Studio (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:15pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 27 2026 Fri BollyGroove Holi Workshop (Grades Prek-4) 10:00am–10:45am Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Open Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 27 2026 Fri BollyGroove Holi Workshop (Grades Prek-4) 10:00am–10:45am Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Storytimes Registration Required Program Description: There's no school for District 90 today! Join Ajanta Chakraborty of Bollywood & Culture Groove on your day off for unique cultural stories, vivid visuals, engaging facts, and a fun dance centering on Holi! 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+. 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.
