This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jan 26 2025 Sun Global Film Forum 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jan 26 2025 Sun Global Film Forum 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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 event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Baby Storytime (Ages 0-1) 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Open Registration This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Baby Storytime (Ages 0-1) 10:00am - 10:30am Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 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. Registration is required. 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 "Everyone" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon RFPL Policy Committee Meeting 3:00pm - 5:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon RFPL Policy Committee Meeting 3:00pm - 5:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Library Board
This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Crafternoon (Grades K-4) 3:45pm - 4:30pm Kids Open Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Crafternoon (Grades K-4) 3:45pm - 4:30pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 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+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Families" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Pajama Storytime (Families) 6:30pm - 7:00pm Families This event is in the "Families" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Pajama Storytime (Families) 6:30pm - 7:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Storytimes Program Description: Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed friend to our special evening storytime program! 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 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 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. Jan 30 2025 Thu Donuts & Discussion (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens Open Registration This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Donuts & Discussion (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Program Description: Every other month, Middle Schoolers are invited to enjoy donuts while discussing relevant social topics. Registration required.
This event is in the "Families" group. Feb 1 2025 Sat Family Fun Bags (Families) 9:00am - 9:30am Families This event is in the "Families" group. Feb 1 2025 Sat Family Fun Bags (Families) 9:00am - 9:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Feb 1 2025 Sat Teen Take 'n' Makes (Grades 5-12) 9:30am - 9:30am Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Feb 1 2025 Sat Teen Take 'n' Makes (Grades 5-12) 9:30am - 9:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each month and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. Grades 5-12. 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. Feb 2 2025 Sun Ugly Prey: An Innocent Woman and the Death Sentence That Scandalized Jazz-Age Chicago 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Feb 2 2025 Sun Ugly Prey: An Innocent Woman and the Death Sentence That Scandalized Jazz-Age Chicago 2:00pm - 3:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Author and journalist Emilie Lucchesi shares the true story of Sabella Nitti, an innocent woman sentenced to hang in Chicago in 1923 for the murder of her missing husband.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Feb 3 2025 Mon Coffee Monday 10:00am - 11:00am Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Feb 3 2025 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 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Feb 4 2025 Tue Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Feb 4 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: 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Feb 4 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Feb 4 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 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 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. Feb 4 2025 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with James McBride 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults & Seniors Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Feb 4 2025 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with James McBride 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: Illinois Libraries Present a virtual evening with National Book Award winning author James McBride.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Feb 5 2025 Wed Great Decisions 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Feb 5 2025 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 5 2025 Wed Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) 3:30pm - 4:00pm Kids Open Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Feb 5 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 Seats Remaining: 14 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. Feb 5 2025 Wed Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Feb 5 2025 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 the first Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance.This month's book: Orfeo by Richard Powers.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Juggling Funny Stories with Chris Fascione (Grades prek-4) 10:00am - 10:45am Kids Open Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Juggling Funny Stories with Chris Fascione (Grades prek-4) 10:00am - 10:45am Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 27 Program Description: Join us for this special storytime: Juggling Funny Stories!, with nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione You’ll be laughing out loud as Chris brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances full of 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens Open Registration This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 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.
Feb 7 2025 Fri Library closed for Staff Training All Day Closing Feb 7 2025 Fri Closing Library closed for Staff Training All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Feb 8 2025 Sat Meditation Soundbath 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults & Seniors Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Feb 8 2025 Sat Meditation Soundbath 2:00pm - 3:00pm Waitlist 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 Seats Remaining: 0 Program Description: Yoga instructor 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 "Kids" group. Feb 10 2025 Mon STEM Club 3:45pm - 4:30pm Kids Open Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Feb 10 2025 Mon STEM Club 3:45pm - 4:30pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Program Description: Join us for our monthly STEM program for kids. Image Registration required. Grades K-4.This month, we'll make plastic bottle balloon cars. 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Feb 11 2025 Tue Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Feb 11 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: 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Feb 11 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Feb 11 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 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 Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.
