Early Closure on Friday, December 5

The Library will close at 3:00 PM on Friday, December 5, for a staff holiday celebration. Regular hours will resume on Saturday. Thank you for your understanding!

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (10/05)	Mon (10/06)	Tue (10/07)	Wed (10/08)	Thu (10/09)	Fri (10/10)	Sat (10/11)
9 am		This event is in the "Families" group Book Character Pumpkin Decorating (Families) 9:00am–9:00pm Families This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Authors & Books, Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Pick up a pumpkin to take home at the Children's desk starting Monday, 10/6/25. Decorate your pumpkin as your favorite book character and return your pumpkin by Monday, 10/13/25 to get a prize and display in the Children's Room through Halloween! Disclaimer(s) Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Coffee Monday 10:00am–11:00am Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Elsa Storytime and Meet & Greet with Parties with Character (Ages 0-7) 10:00am–11:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Storytimes Registration Required Program Description: Come meet Elsa in this magical storytime where you can learn all about her adventures! Kids will have an opportunity to meet Elsa one on one and take some photos as well. Registration is required. For ages 0-7 with a 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.
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1 pm				This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Afternoon Book Club 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: The Codex by Douglas Preston.
2 pm							This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Meditation Soundbath 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults & Seniors Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
3 pm			This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Kids" group Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Kids Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens & Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Registration Required Program Description: Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. 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.
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7 pm					This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group River Forest Reads: Community Book Discussion 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults & Seniors Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Registration Required Program Description: This program is part of River Forest Reads, a shared reading experience for members of the community to read and discuss the same book. In honor of its 100th anniversary, F.

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