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Feb
6
2026
Fri
Closing
Staff Training Day
Branches:
River Forest Public Library
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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Feb
1
2026
Sun
Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12)
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Material Pickup Required
This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Feb
2
2026
Mon
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, pastries, 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.
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This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Feb
3
2026
Tue
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.
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This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Feb
5
2026
Thu
Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)
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.
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Feb
4
2026
Wed
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.
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Feb
1
2026
Sun
Love Stories from History
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment,
Learn & Connect,
Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:
Writer, performer, and award-winning romantic comedy filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus shares true love stories from history to delight and entertain, whether you consider Cupid a bestie or a frenemy.
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Feb
7
2026
Sat
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Sponsored by River Forest Township
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.
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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Feb
3
2026
Tue
Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Feb
4
2026
Wed
Story Stretchers (grades K-4)
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Learn & Connect,
STEAM,
Storytimes
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.
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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Feb
5
2026
Thu
Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8)
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment,
Food & Cooking
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.
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Feb
4
2026
Wed
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Program Description:
The evening book club meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before each meeting. These book discussions are open to all adults. This month's book: TBD.
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