This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Afternoon Book Club Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors The afternoon book discussion group meets the second Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before the meeting. This month's selection: The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Afternoon Book Club 1:30pm–2:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: The afternoon book discussion group meets the second Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before the meeting. This month's selection: The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson.
This event is in the "Kids" group Read to a Dog, Read with Me (grades K-4) Tuesday, November 18, 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 Nov 18 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 "Everyone" group [Illinois Libraries Present] Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Zoom Program Type: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect Age Group: Everyone Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Nov 18 2025 Tue [Illinois Libraries Present] Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science 7:00pm–8:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect Program Description: Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Film Lover Fridays Friday, November 21, 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 Nov 21 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 "Adults & Seniors" group Evening Book Club Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Community Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors In December, the evening book club meets to select their books for next year. This meeting is not a book discussion. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Cancelled Evening Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: In December, the evening book club meets to select their books for next year. This meeting is not a book discussion.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Holiday Cookie Exchange with Mary DiSomma Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books, Food & Cooking, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Everyone The holiday season is the perfect time of year to bake cookies and share them with others. Bring a batch of homemade cookies, along with the recipe you used, for other amateur bakers to taste and take home. Not a baker? Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Holiday Cookie Exchange with Mary DiSomma 7:00pm–8:00pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Authors & Books, Food & Cooking, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: The holiday season is the perfect time of year to bake cookies and share them with others. Bring a batch of homemade cookies, along with the recipe you used, for other amateur bakers to taste and take home. Not a baker?
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Afternoon Book Club Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors The afternoon book discussion group meets the second Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before the meeting. This month's selection: Harry's Trees by Jon Cohen. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Afternoon Book Club 1:30pm–2:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: The afternoon book discussion group meets the second Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before the meeting. This month's selection: Harry's Trees by Jon Cohen.
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! Upcoming View Details 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 Upcoming 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 "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 "Adults & Seniors" group Evening Book Club Wednesday, January 7, 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.This month's book: TBD. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jan 7 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.This month's book: TBD.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group [Illinois Libraries Present] Bringing History To Life with Jonathan Eig Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Zoom Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jan 13 2026 Tue [Illinois Libraries Present] Bringing History To Life with Jonathan Eig 7:00pm–8:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Afternoon Book Club Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors The afternoon book club meets on the second 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Afternoon Book Club 1:30pm–2:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: The afternoon book club meets on the second 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 event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Evening Book Club Wednesday, February 4, 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.This month's book: TBD. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 4 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.This month's book: TBD.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Afternoon Book Club Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors The afternoon book club meets on the second 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 Feb 11 2026 Wed Afternoon Book Club 1:30pm–2:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: The afternoon book club meets on the second 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 event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group [Illinois Libraries Present] Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Zoom Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors Witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 24 2026 Tue [Illinois Libraries Present] Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine 7:00pm–8:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: Witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L.
This event is in the "Kids" group Wings of Fire Release Party (Grades 2-4) Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Community Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Authors & Books, Learn & Connect Age Group: Kids Join us for a special release party of the newest Wings of Fire book- The Hybrid Prince! Enjoy all things Wings of Fire, including trivia, crafts, and snacks! Participants will also get their own copy of the new book to keep! Grades 2-4. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Wings of Fire Release Party (Grades 2-4) 3:30pm–4:30pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Authors & Books, Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: Join us for a special release party of the newest Wings of Fire book- The Hybrid Prince! Enjoy all things Wings of Fire, including trivia, crafts, and snacks! Participants will also get their own copy of the new book to keep! Grades 2-4. 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 "Adults & Seniors" group Evening Book Club Wednesday, March 4, 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.This month's book: TBD. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Mar 4 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.This month's book: TBD.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Afternoon Book Club Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors The afternoon book club meets on the second 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 Mar 11 2026 Wed Afternoon Book Club 1:30pm–2:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: The afternoon book club meets on the second 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 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.This month's book: TBD. 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.This month's book: TBD.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Afternoon Book Club Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors The afternoon book club meets on the second 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 8 2026 Wed Afternoon Book Club 1:30pm–2:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: The afternoon book club meets on the second 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 event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group [Illinois Libraries Present] Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Zoom Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author Cristina Henríquez for a compelling conversation about her work. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Apr 16 2026 Thu [Illinois Libraries Present] Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection 7:00pm–8:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author Cristina Henríquez for a compelling conversation about her work.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group [Illinois Libraries Present] Babel-On with R.F. Kuang Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Zoom Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group May 19 2026 Tue [Illinois Libraries Present] Babel-On with R.F. Kuang 7:00pm–8:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.
