This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Mini Makers (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Mini Makers (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–11:00am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect Program Description: Pop in the children's room on the last Friday of the month and make a fun craft! For ages 0-6 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. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 30 2026 Fri 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 Jan 30 2026 Fri 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 "Everyone" group Jan 31 2026 Sat New Community Room Grand Opening Ceremony 9:00am–11:00am Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 31 2026 Sat New Community Room Grand Opening Ceremony 9:00am–11:00am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Learn & Connect Program Description: Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of our new Community Room on Saturday, January 31 at 9 AM. We’ll have an opening ceremony at 9 AM followed by refreshments.
This event is in the "Families" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Let's Make: Your Own Washi Tape Car Track! (Families) 2:00pm–3:00pm Families This event is in the "Families" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Let's Make: Your Own Washi Tape Car Track! (Families) 2:00pm–3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Storytimes Program Description: Join us for a story and bring your own toy car! We will create our own car track with cardboard and washi tape to use and take home. 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. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 1 2026 Sun Love Stories from History 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 1 2026 Sun Love Stories from History 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: Writer, performer, and award-winning romantic comedy filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus shares true love stories from history to delight and entertain, whether you consider Cupid a bestie or a frenemy.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Coffee Monday 10:00am–11:00am Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 2 2026 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, pastries, 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.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Feb 3 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 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 Feb 4 2026 Wed Great Decisions 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 4 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 Feb 4 2026 Wed Story Stretchers (grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Kids Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 4 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, 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+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Feb 5 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.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Baby Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Baby Storytime 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: Come join us for books, songs, and motions in this lap-sit interactive story time! This storytime is designed for pre-walkers ages 0-1. 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 "Kids" group Feb 9 2026 Mon STEM Club (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Kids Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 9 2026 Mon STEM Club (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect, STEAM Registration Required Program Description: Join us for our monthly STEM program for kids. 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Feb 10 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 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 Feb 11 2026 Wed Story Stretchers (grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Kids Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 11 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, 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+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Feb 12 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Nature Art Studio (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:15pm Kids Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Nature Art Studio (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:15pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 13 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: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids 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 "Kids" group Feb 15 2026 Sun LEGO Club (Grades K-4) 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 15 2026 Sun LEGO Club (Grades K-4) 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 third Sunday 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Feb 17 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 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 Feb 18 2026 Wed Great Decisions 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 18 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 Feb 18 2026 Wed Story Stretchers (grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Kids Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 18 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, 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+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Feb 19 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.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Feb 20 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: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids 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 "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 21 2026 Sat The Black Chicago Renaissance 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Feb 21 2026 Sat The Black Chicago Renaissance 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Celebrate Black History Month with this presentation by Africana Studies scholar Dr. Amira Millicent Davis.
