This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Mar 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: 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 celebrating the Paul Newman centennial with four of his early films.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Mar 23 2025 Sun This Land Is Your Land: The Folksongs of Woody Guthrie 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Mar 23 2025 Sun This Land Is Your Land: The Folksongs of Woody Guthrie 2:00pm - 3:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Folk music historian Bucky Halker combines performance and spoken commentary in this tribute to legendary folk singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Mar 26 2025 Wed LEGO Club (Grades K-4) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group. Mar 26 2025 Wed LEGO Club (Grades K-4) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, STEAM 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 "Families" group. Mar 28 2025 Fri Family Movie at the Library (Families) 10:00am - 12:00pm Families This event is in the "Families" group. Mar 28 2025 Fri Family Movie at the Library (Families) 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Come watch a movie at the Library! Light snacks will be provided. For families. This month: Despicable Me 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+. 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. 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. Mar 30 2025 Sun Global Film Forum 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Mar 30 2025 Sun Global Film Forum 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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 event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens Open Registration This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Teen Tasters (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, Learn & Connect Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Program Description: Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. 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 "Everyone" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Local Artisan Fair 10:00am - 2:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Local Artisan Fair 10:00am - 2:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Program Description: Discover the talents and creativity of local artists and makers who will be at the Library displaying their wares. We'll also have special demonstrations throughout the event. 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. Apr 6 2025 Sun Death-Defying Acts: A History of the Circus 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Apr 6 2025 Sun Death-Defying Acts: A History of the Circus 2:00pm - 3:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Magician and storyteller William Pack takes us on a fantastical journey through the history of the circus, from Phil Astley's creation of the modern circus in 1768 to Dan Rice, "the most famous man you've never heard of," to the incredible feud be
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Poems for Pancakes (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Poems for Pancakes (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Authors & Books, Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Who wants a pancake, sweet and piping hot? Read or recite a poem and receive a pancake with all the fixings! 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. Apr 17 2025 Thu Half Day Movie & Snack (Grades 5-8) 11:30am - 1:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu 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 Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us after this half day of school to watch a movie and have a snack. We'll be watching The Wild Robot. 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. Apr 18 2025 Fri Little Miss Ann Musical Concert (Families) 10:00am - 10:45am Families Open Registration This event is in the "Families" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Little Miss Ann Musical Concert (Families) 10:00am - 10:45am Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Registration Required Seats Remaining: 34 Program Description: Come join us at the library and make your Friday extra fun by dancing and singing along with award winning Chicago kid's musician, Little Miss Ann! This awesome concert is great for families! 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+. 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. Apr 18 2025 Fri Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Apr 18 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: 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 celebrating the Paul Newman centennial with four of his early films.
This event is in the "Families" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Family Movie at the Library (Families) 10:00am - 12:00pm Families This event is in the "Families" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Family Movie at the Library (Families) 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Come watch a movie at the Library! Light snacks will be provided. For families. This month: Moana. 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. 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. Apr 26 2025 Sat Venti Wind Quintet Concert 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Venti Wind Quintet Concert 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Treat your ears to live music in the Library performed by the Venti Wind Quintet, consisting of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Apr 27 2025 Sun Global Film Forum 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Apr 27 2025 Sun Global Film Forum 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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 event is in the "Kids" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed LEGO Club (Grades K-4) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed LEGO Club (Grades K-4) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, STEAM 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 1 2025 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens Registration This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 1 2025 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. 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 3 2025 Sat Watch the Oscar Nominees: Conclave 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. May 3 2025 Sat Watch the Oscar Nominees: Conclave 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Need to catch up with this year's crop of Academy Award nominees? This summer, the Library will screen a nominated film on the first Saturday of the month from May through August.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. May 16 2025 Fri Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. May 16 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: 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 Technicolor movies in support of this year's Summer Reading Challenge, the theme of which is "Color Our World."
This event is in the "Kids" group. May 18 2025 Sun American Girl Doll Tea Party 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group. May 18 2025 Sun American Girl Doll Tea Party 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Enjoy "tea", treats, and games with your special grownup and your favorite American Girl doll, or borrow one of ours for our garden tea party. Party will be held outside on the library garden and will be moved inside in case of inclement weather. 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 "Families" group. May 22 2025 Thu Firefly Theater 10:00am - 10:45am Families This event is in the "Families" group. May 22 2025 Thu Firefly Theater 10:00am - 10:45am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Storytimes Program Description: Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends as we welcome back Firefly Theater for stories and songs all about Spring and the power of kindness. The Kindness Garden includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of spring 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 Registration This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 22 2025 Thu Donuts & Discussion (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. May 23 2025 Fri Home 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 Home 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.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens Registration This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. 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.
