This event is in the "Kids" group American Girl Taylor Swift Tea party (Grades K-4) Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Storytimes Age Group: Kids Bring your favorite American Girl doll (or one of ours) to thisTaylor Swift themed tea party! Get your dance on, make friendship bracelets, and have some treats with the Library's own Taylor Swift afficionado, Miss Jenn! Registration required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Mar 15 2026 Sun American Girl Taylor Swift Tea party (Grades K-4) 2:00pm–3:00pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Storytimes Registration Required Program Description: Bring your favorite American Girl doll (or one of ours) to thisTaylor Swift themed tea party! Get your dance on, make friendship bracelets, and have some treats with the Library's own Taylor Swift afficionado, Miss Jenn! Registration required. 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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 Mar 16 2026 Mon RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Library Board
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) Tuesday, March 17, 2026 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 Mar 17 2026 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 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 Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, March 17, 2026 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 Mar 17 2026 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 "Adults & Seniors" group Great Decisions Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect Age Group: Adults & Seniors Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Mar 18 2026 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 Story Stretchers (grades K-4) Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM, Storytimes Age Group: Kids Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration is required. Grades K-4. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Story Stretchers (grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM, 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) Thursday, March 19, 2026 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 Mar 19 2026 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 Donuts & Discussion (Grades 5-8) Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Food & Cooking Age Group: Tweens & Teens Every other month, Middle Schoolers are invited to enjoy donuts while discussing relevant social topics. Registration required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Donuts & Discussion (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–4:30pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Food & Cooking Registration Required Program Description: Every other month, Middle Schoolers are invited to enjoy donuts while discussing relevant social topics. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group [Illinois Libraries Present] Beyond the Page with Percival Everett Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Zoom Age Group: Adults & Seniors Industrious, irreverent, humble – though he may deny the accusation – Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Mar 19 2026 Thu [Illinois Libraries Present] Beyond the Page with Percival Everett 7:00pm–8:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Industrious, irreverent, humble – though he may deny the accusation – Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6) Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids 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 This event is in the "Kids" group Mar 20 2026 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, Kids 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, March 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're showing science fiction movies from the 1950s.This month's film is Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956). View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm–3:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're showing science fiction movies from the 1950s.This month's film is Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956).
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate and guardianship. Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft returns to the Library to explain how to ensure your final wishes can be protected. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Mar 22 2026 Sun Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning 2:00pm–3:30pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate and guardianship. Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft returns to the Library to explain how to ensure your final wishes can be protected.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Baby Storytime Monday, March 23, 2026 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 Mar 23 2026 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Crafternoon (Grades K-4) Monday, March 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Crafternoon (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Upcoming 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+. 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 "Tweens & Teens" group Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, March 24, 2026 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 Mar 24 2026 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 "Kids" group Read to a Dog, Read with Me (Grades K-4) Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: 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! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Mar 24 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!
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Pop-in Play & Learn (Grades PreK-2) Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Community Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Pop in for hands-on stations involving letter and number recognition, sensory play, games, and fine motor skill practice! For grades PreK-2 and their grown-ups. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Pop-in Play & Learn (Grades PreK-2) 3:30pm–4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect Program Description: Pop in for hands-on stations involving letter and number recognition, sensory play, games, and fine motor skill practice! For grades PreK-2 and their grown-ups. 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 This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Community Storytime at Wonder Works Children's Museum Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Off Site Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Join your favorite librarians from the RFPL Children's Room at Wonder Works Children's Museum for a special storytime! Non-members, stop by the Children's desk for a free admission ticket, while supplies last. For families. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Community Storytime at Wonder Works Children's Museum 11:00am–11:30am Location: Off Site Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Program Description: Join your favorite librarians from the RFPL Children's Room at Wonder Works Children's Museum for a special storytime! Non-members, stop by the Children's desk for a free admission ticket, while supplies last. 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 "Kids" group Nature Art Studio (Grades K-4) Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm Community Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect Age Group: Kids Come learn about the natural world with fun demonstrations. Then we'll create a piece of art to take home! Registration is required. For grades K-4. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Nature Art Studio (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:15pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: Come learn about the natural world with fun demonstrations. Then we'll create a piece of art to take home! 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Mini Makers (Ages 0-6) Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Children's Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Pop in the children's room on the last Friday of the month and make a fun craft! For ages 0-6 with a caregiver. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Mar 27 2026 Fri Mini Makers (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–11:00am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect Program Description: Pop in the children's room on the last Friday of the month and make a fun craft! For ages 0-6 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. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Global Film Forum Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Adults & Seniors Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.This month's film: Transit (Germany). View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Mar 29 2026 Sun Global Film Forum 2:00pm–4:30pm 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 month's film: Transit (Germany).
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am Fireside at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens & Teens 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. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) 9:00am–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. 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 Great Decisions Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect Age Group: Adults & Seniors Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Apr 1 2026 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 "Adults & Seniors" group Evening Book Club Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Apr 1 2026 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 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.
