This event is in the "Kids" group Family Fun Bags 9:00am–10:00am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Aug 1 2026 Sat Family Fun Bags 9:00am–10:00am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, STEAM Program Description: Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. Bags are available 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 "Families" group Bird of a Feather Concert (Families) 10:00am–10:45am Families This event is in the "Families" group Jul 28 2026 Tue Bird of a Feather Concert (Families) 10:00am–10:45am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Program Description: Join Birds of a Feather, a superduo consisting of two kids music luminaries - Brooklyn's, longtime children's music pioneer, Suzi Shelton and Filipina-American Little Miss Ann of Chicago, for a concert on the Library Lawn. 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 "Families" group Kayak with the Library! (Families) 11:00am–12:00pm Families Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Families" group Jul 30 2026 Thu Kayak with the Library! (Families) 11:00am–12:00pm Upcoming Location: Off Site Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: We're partnering with the Forest Preserves of Cook County! Kayak on Thatcher Glen Pond at the Trailside Museum with members of the Children's staff! Children 5 and up and their adult can join us on the pond in a tandem kayak! 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. Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
This event is in the "Kids" group Messy Mondays (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Kids Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 27 2026 Mon Messy Mondays (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Registration Required Program Description: Join us on the Library Lawn for some tactile art. Dress for mess! For grades K-4, registration required. In case of rain, event will be cancelled. 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 "Kids" group Read to a Dog, Read with Me (Grades K-4) 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 28 2026 Tue Read to a Dog, Read with Me (Grades K-4) 6:00pm–7:00pm Upcoming 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! 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+.
