May 19 2025 Mon Roosevelt School Trip 12:30pm - 2:30pm May 19 2025 Mon Roosevelt School Trip 12:30pm - 2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Event Description School lunch & activities.
This event is in the "Kids" group. May 19 2025 Mon Crafternoon 3:45pm - 4:30pm Kids Full Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. May 19 2025 Mon Crafternoon 3:45pm - 4:30pm Full Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Program Description: Join us for our monthly crafting program for kids! Advanced registration is required. For K-4th Grade. Disclaimer(s) Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. May 20 2025 Tue Tuesday Tales 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. May 20 2025 Tue Tuesday Tales 10:00am - 10:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: 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.
May 20 2025 Tue FRED Parent Support Group Meeting 12:00pm - 1:30pm May 20 2025 Tue FRED Parent Support Group Meeting 12:00pm - 1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description .
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 20 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 20 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 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 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. May 20 2025 Tue Read to a Dog, Read with Me (grades K-4) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Kids Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. May 20 2025 Tue Read to a Dog, Read with Me (grades K-4) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Open 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+.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 20 2025 Tue RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 20 2025 Tue 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. May 21 2025 Wed Great Decisions 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. May 21 2025 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. May 21 2025 Wed Story Stretchers 3:30pm - 4:00pm Kids Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. May 21 2025 Wed Story Stretchers 3:30pm - 4:00pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Program Description: Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration required. Grades K-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+.
This event is in the "Families" group. May 22 2025 Thu Firefly Theater 10:00am - 10:45am Families Open Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group. May 22 2025 Thu Firefly Theater 10:00am - 10:45am Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Storytimes Registration Required Program Description: Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends as we welcome back Firefly Theater for stories and songs about Spring and the power of kindness. The Kindness Garden includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of springtime 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. May 22 2025 Thu Donuts & Discussion (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 22 2025 Thu Donuts & Discussion (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Registration Required Program Description: Every other month, Middle Schoolers are invited to enjoy donuts while discussing relevant social topics. Registration required. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu My Life in Pies: A Pie Demo and Tasting with Mary DiSomma 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults & Seniors Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu My Life in Pies: A Pie Demo and Tasting with Mary DiSomma 7:00pm - 8:00pm Waitlist Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: The Library welcomes baker and cookbook author Mary DiSomma to celebrate her latest book, My Life in Pies
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. May 23 2025 Fri Soft Play 10:00am - 10:45am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. May 23 2025 Fri Soft Play 10:00am - 10:45am Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Registration Required Program Description: Experience sensory and physical play with The Soft Play Life. Children ages 0-6 under the supervision of their caregivers can enjoy a ball pit, double tunnel, seesaw, slide, and more! 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. May 23 2025 Fri Half Day Movie & Snack (Grades 5-8) 11:30am - 1:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 23 2025 Fri Half Day Movie & Snack (Grades 5-8) 11:30am - 1:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us after this half day of school to watch a movie and have a snack. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
May 25 2025 Sun Library closed for Memorial Day All Day Closing May 25 2025 Sun Closing Library closed for Memorial Day All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
May 26 2025 Mon Library closed for Memorial Day All Day Closing May 26 2025 Mon Closing Library closed for Memorial Day All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 27 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 27 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 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 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. May 27 2025 Tue Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) 4:30pm - 7:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 27 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. Disclaimer(s) 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. May 28 2025 Wed LEGO Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group. May 28 2025 Wed LEGO Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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. May 28 2025 Wed Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) 4:30pm - 7:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 28 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. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. May 29 2025 Thu Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) 4:30pm - 7:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 29 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. Disclaimer(s) 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. May 31 2025 Sat Puzzle Swap All Day Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 31 2025 Sat Puzzle Swap All Day Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Do you have used jigsaw puzzles at home that you'd like to exchange for new-to-you puzzles? Stop by the Library anytime today to do some puzzle swapping. Drop off your puzzle on a table in the meeting room and take another home!
Jun 1 2025 Sun Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day Closing Jun 1 2025 Sun Closing Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 2 2025 Mon Coffee Monday 10:00am - 11:00am Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 2 2025 Mon Coffee Monday 10:00am - 11:00am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee and conversation about local matters. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community.