This event is in the "Kids" group May 18 2026 Mon Crafternoon (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Kids Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 18 2026 Mon Crafternoon (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 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.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group May 19 2026 Tue Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group May 19 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 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 19 2026 Tue FRED Parent Support Group Meeting 12:00pm–1:30pm May 19 2026 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 19 2026 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group May 19 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 "Everyone" group May 19 2026 Tue RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group May 19 2026 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 20 2026 Wed Great Decisions 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group May 20 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 May 20 2026 Wed Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Kids Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 20 2026 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, Culture & Entertainment, 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+. 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 May 20 2026 Wed Hoverball (Grades 5-8) 4:00pm–6:00pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group May 20 2026 Wed Hoverball (Grades 5-8) 4:00pm–6:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Program Description: Always wanted to try archery? Well, now's your chance! Coaches from Axe Legends will oversee this activity and provide archery training for each player using safe recurve bows and cushioned, foam-tipped arrows.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group May 20 2026 Wed [Illinois Libraries Present] Babel-On with R.F. Kuang 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults & Seniors Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group May 20 2026 Wed [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.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group May 21 2026 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group May 21 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.
May 21 2026 Thu River Forest Scouts Pack 67 Wolf Den 6:30pm–7:30pm May 21 2026 Thu River Forest Scouts Pack 67 Wolf Den 6:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description River Forest Scouts Pack 67 Wolf Den
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group May 22 2026 Fri Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–11:00am Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group May 22 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: Families, 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 "Tweens & Teens" group May 22 2026 Fri Half Day Craft 'n' Snack (Grades 5-8) 11:30am–1:00pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group May 22 2026 Fri Half Day Craft 'n' Snack (Grades 5-8) 11:30am–1:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Join us after this half day of school for a craft and some treats! 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 24 2026 Sun Closed in Observance of Memorial Day All Day Closing May 24 2026 Sun Closing Closed in Observance of Memorial Day All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
May 25 2026 Mon Closed in Observance of Memorial Day All Day Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Closed in Observance of Memorial Day All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group May 26 2026 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group May 26 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 "Tweens & Teens" group May 26 2026 Tue Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) 4:30pm–7:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group May 26 2026 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 26 2026 Tue Read to a Dog, Read with Me (Grades K-4) 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 26 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! 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+.
May 27 2026 Wed Book club meeting-River Forest Book Club Of distinction 1:00pm–3:00pm May 27 2026 Wed Book club meeting-River Forest Book Club Of distinction 1:00pm–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Book club meeting
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group May 27 2026 Wed Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) 4:30pm–7:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group May 27 2026 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group May 28 2026 Thu Community Storytime at Wonder Works Children's Museum 11:00am–11:30am Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids 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 May 28 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 May 28 2026 Thu Nature Art Studio (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:15pm Kids Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 28 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, STEAM 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 "Tweens & Teens" group May 28 2026 Thu Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) 4:30pm–7:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group May 28 2026 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 "Adults & Seniors" group May 28 2026 Thu Citizen Science Book Discussion 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group May 28 2026 Thu Citizen Science Book Discussion 7:00pm–8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect Program Description: This summer, the River Forest Sustainability Commission is conducting a citizen science project to monitor a migratory bird (the Common Nighthawk) that spends its summers with us.
