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Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12)

All Day
Fireside at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Program Description:

Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week 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 "Kids" group

Messy Mondays

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for some tactile art. Dress for mess! For grades K-4, registration required.

Open
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join us for some tactile art. Dress for mess! For grades K-4, 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+.

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Chalk the Walk (Grades 5-12)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Help the Library and the Township Color Our World by decorating the sidewalk around the library with chalk art. Chalk will be provided

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Help the Library and the Township Color Our World by decorating the sidewalk around the library with chalk art. Chalk will be provided

Disclaimer(s)

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Art for Kids

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Learn about different art styles and techniques while creating your own art. This program is best attended as a series, but kids can still enjoy one on its own. For grades K-4, registration is required. Dress for mess.

Full
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description:

Learn about different art styles and techniques while creating your own art. This program is best attended as a series, but kids can still enjoy one on its own. For grades K-4, registration is required. Dress for mess.

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 Take & Makes (Grades 5-12)

All Day
Fireside at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Program Description:

Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week 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 "Kids" group

Messy Mondays

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for some tactile art. Dress for mess! For grades K-4, registration required.

Open
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join us for some tactile art. Dress for mess! For grades K-4, 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+.

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

This event is in the "Kids" group

LEGO Club

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Come join us for LEGO Club! Get creative and use your imagination to create some cool designs! This is a drop-in program that meets the last Wednesday of the month. For grades K-4.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Come join us for LEGO Club! Get creative and use your imagination to create some cool designs! This is a drop-in program that meets the last Wednesday of the month. 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+.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Teen Tie Dye (Grades 5-12)

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Bring a light colored item of clothing to tie dye on the lawn with Library staff!

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Bring a light colored item of clothing to tie dye on the lawn with Library staff!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Art for Kids

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Learn about different art styles and techniques while creating your own art. This program is best attended as a series, but kids can still enjoy one on its own. For grades K-4, registration is required. Dress for mess.

Open
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description:

Learn about different art styles and techniques while creating your own art. This program is best attended as a series, but kids can still enjoy one on its own. For grades K-4, registration is required. Dress for mess.

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 "Families" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Sidewalk Chalk Art Pop-In

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families, Kids

Color your world in the library garden and show off your creative art skills on our sidewalk with sidewalk chalk! For families, chalk will be provided. In case of rain, program will be cancelled.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Color your world in the library garden and show off your creative art skills on our sidewalk with sidewalk chalk! For families, chalk will be provided. In case of rain, program 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+.

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 "Kids" group

Messy Mondays

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for some tactile art. Dress for mess! For grades K-4, registration required.

Open
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join us for some tactile art. Dress for mess! For grades K-4, 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+.

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Craft and Chat

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: Diamond Painting Coasters

Open
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: Diamond Painting Coasters

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Welcome Back (Grades 5-8)

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Enjoy a "welcome back" snack and find out about the terrific library materials and fun programs the Library offers just for Middle School students. Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Program Description:

Enjoy a "welcome back" snack and find out about the terrific library materials and fun programs the Library offers just for Middle School students. Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Tuesday, August 26, 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.

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

LEGO Club

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Come join us for LEGO Club! Get creative and use your imagination to create some cool designs! This is a drop-in program that meets the last Wednesday of the month. For grades K-4.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Come join us for LEGO Club! Get creative and use your imagination to create some cool designs! This is a drop-in program that meets the last Wednesday of the month. 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+.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12)

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Library-wide 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.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library-wide
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.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Tuesday, September 2, 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.

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

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Tuesday, September 9, 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.

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

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Tuesday, September 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.

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

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Tuesday, September 30, 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.

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

Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12)

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Library-wide 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.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library-wide
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.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Tuesday, October 7, 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.

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

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Tuesday, October 14, 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.

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

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Tuesday, October 21, 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.

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.