This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Join us for stories, music, and movement. For children ages 18 months-3 with a caregiver. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Dec 11 2025 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 "Everyone" group RFPL Facilities Committee Meeting Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Library Board Age Group: Everyone View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec 11 2025 Thu RFPL Facilities Committee Meeting 2:00pm–3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Library Board
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Craft and Chat Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: rustic winter centerpieces.Registration required. To avoid duplicate sign-ups, please register only yourself. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Craft and Chat 7:00pm–8:00pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: rustic winter centerpieces.Registration required. To avoid duplicate sign-ups, please register only yourself. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6) Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Dec 12 2025 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 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.
Roosevelt Girl Scouts Holiday Party Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Event Description: Holiday party - sock exchange, craft for the new year, holiday snack Dec 12 2025 Fri Roosevelt Girl Scouts Holiday Party 3:00pm–4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Holiday party - sock exchange, craft for the new year, holiday snack
This event is in the "Families" group Recycled Craft Making: Holiday Edition (Grades preK-4) Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Families Pop into the library and use your imagination to make art with all of our left over craft materials! You can even make some creative gifts for the holidays! For grades PreK-4. Children under age 7 must have a caregiver present. View Details This event is in the "Families" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Recycled Craft Making: Holiday Edition (Grades preK-4) 10:00am–11:00am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Pop into the library and use your imagination to make art with all of our left over craft materials! You can even make some creative gifts for the holidays! For grades PreK-4. Children under age 7 must have a caregiver present. 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. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group All Levels Yoga Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda’s Rhythms returns to lead an All Levels Yoga class. Registration required. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Dec 13 2025 Sat All Levels Yoga 2:00pm–3:00pm Open 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 of Rhonda’s Rhythms returns to lead an All Levels Yoga class. Registration required. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.
Daisy Troop 47992 Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Event Description: Hi friends! Lindsay Arends and I are leading a new Daisy Troop at Willard (open to all first graders), and are curious if we might be able to book the Library's Barbara Hall me... Dec 14 2025 Sun Daisy Troop 47992 1:30pm–2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Hi friends!
Willard Brownie Troop 47821 Meeting Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Event Description: Monthly meeting for River Forest Willard Brownie Troop 47821 Dec 14 2025 Sun Willard Brownie Troop 47821 Meeting 3:00pm–4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Monthly meeting for River Forest Willard Brownie Troop 47821
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement in this fun and engaging, interactive story time! For ages 0-6, with caregiver. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Dec 16 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: 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 "Tweens & Teens" group Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Dec 16 2025 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.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect Age Group: Tweens & Teens Come study at the Library! Snacks and destressing activities will be provided at this event just for Teens. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) 4:30pm–7:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Learn & Connect Program Description: Come study at the Library! Snacks and destressing activities will be provided at this event just for Teens.
This event is in the "Kids" group Read to a Dog, Read with Me (grades K-4) Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children's Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect Age Group: Kids 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! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Read to a Dog, Read with Me (grades K-4) 6:00pm–7:00pm Waitlist Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Authors & Books, 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+.
This event is in the "Kids" group Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Storytimes Age Group: Kids Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration is required. Grades K-4. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 17 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 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 Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect Age Group: Tweens & Teens Come study at the Library! Snacks and destressing activities will be provided at this event just for Teens. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) 4:30pm–7:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Learn & Connect Program Description: Come study at the Library! Snacks and destressing activities will be provided at this event just for Teens.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Join us for stories, music, and movement. For children ages 18 months-3 with a caregiver. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Dec 18 2025 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 Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect Age Group: Tweens & Teens Come study at the Library! Snacks and destressing activities will be provided at this event just for Teens. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) 4:30pm–7:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Learn & Connect Program Description: Come study at the Library! Snacks and destressing activities will be provided at this event just for Teens.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6) Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Dec 19 2025 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 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 Film Lover Fridays Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're celebrating the Jack Lemmon Centennial! View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm–3:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're celebrating the Jack Lemmon Centennial!
This event is in the "Families" group Family Movie at the Library (Families) Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Families Come watch a movie at the Library! Light snacks will be provided. For families. This month: Frozen 2 View Details This event is in the "Families" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Family Movie at the Library (Families) 10:00am–12:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Come watch a movie at the Library! Light snacks will be provided. For families. This month: Frozen 2 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. 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 "Kids" group Crafternoon (Grades K-4) Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect Age Group: Kids Join us for our monthly crafting program for kids! Registration is required. For grades K-4. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Crafternoon (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:15pm 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+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
Library closed for Christmas Eve All Day River Forest Public Library Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Library closed for Christmas Eve All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
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This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Baby Storytime Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Dec 29 2025 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.
