Skip to main content
Homepage of River Forest Public Library
Today's Hours:

River Forest Public Library

1:00pm-5:00pmLabor Day Through Memorial Day
(708) 366-5205

735 Lathrop Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305
United States

View on Google Maps
Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pmLabor Day Through Memorial Day
Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm
Skip navigation

Main navigation

  • Books & Borrowing
    • Get a Card
    • Using Your Card
      • Account Login
      • Borrowing Guidelines
      • Mobile App
    • Explore Our Collection
      • Find Books, Movies & More
      • Download & Stream
      • Library of Things
      • Museum & Cultural Passes
    • Readers’ Corner
      • Get Recommendations
      • Suggest a Title
      • Subscribe to a List
      • Winter Reading
      • 100 Books Before HS
  • Events
    • Program Calendar
    • By Age
      • Baby-Preschool
      • Kids & Families
      • Tweens & Teens
      • Adults & Seniors
      • Everyone
    • Featured
      • Culture & Entertainment
      • Arts & Crafts
      • Authors & Books
      • Storytimes
  • Resources
    • Online Resources
    • Digital Library
      • Download & Stream
      • Magazines & Newspapers
      • Research & Learn
      • Classes & Tutorials
    • Popular Topics
      • Homework Help
      • Home & Consumer Information
      • Educator Resources
  • Services
    • FAQs
    • Services For
      • Kids
      • Tweens & Teens
      • Adults
    • Using the Library
      • Computers & WiFi
      • Print, Copy, Scan & Fax
      • Print from Anywhere
      • Reserve a Room
    • Outreach
      • Community Partners
      • Partnership Programs
      • Home Delivery
  • About
    • Visit the Library
    • Who We Are
      • Contact Us
      • Board of Trustees
      • Mission & Strategic Plan
      • Policies
      • Library History
    • Stay Informed
      • Library News
      • Job Opportunities
      • Public Information
      • Bookplate Newsletter
    • Get Involved
      • Donate
      • Visit our Shop
      • Display Your Art
      • Propose a Program
      • Make a Suggestion
My Account
  1. Home
  2. Week Calendar
Toggle Filters
Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Program Type
Room
Room
Ongoing Events
Ongoing Events
Registration Type
Registration Type

Primary tabs

  • Upcoming
  • List
  • Month
  • Week
  • Day
Previous week

Toggle the date picker: Week of January 30, 2022

Next week
On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.
Time Sun (1/30) Mon (1/31) Tue (2/01) Wed (2/02) Thu (2/03) Fri (2/04) Sat (2/05)
All Day
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Fun Night Bag

All Day
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Feb 4 2022 Fri

Family Fun Night Bag

All Day
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home during the weekend. Advanced registration required. Register for 1 bag per family and pick up at the library between February 4-6. This month's theme is: Love. 

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.

10 am
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group

VIRTUAL - Baby Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Feb 1 2022 Tue

VIRTUAL - Baby Time

10:00am–10:30am
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join library staff on Zoom for stories and songs. Advanced registration required. Ages birth -18months with caregiver. Zoom link will be emailed upon registration. 

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

Virtual Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Feb 1 2022 Tue

Virtual Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Join us on the River Forest Public Library YouTube channel for a virtual story time for young children. Subscribe to our page for alerts. 

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group

Canceled - Virtual Toddler Time - Canceled

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Feb 3 2022 Thu

Canceled - Virtual Toddler Time - Canceled

10:00am–10:30am
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join library staff on Zoom for stories and songs. Advanced registration required. Ages 18 months-3 years 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group

Virtual Family Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Feb 4 2022 Fri

Virtual Family Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join library staff for stories and songs. This is a fun story time for kids ages birth through 6 with caregiver.

On Zoom. Advanced registration required

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. 

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

VIRTUAL - Great Decisions

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Feb 2 2022 Wed

VIRTUAL - Great Decisions

1:00pm–2:30pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Program Description:

Great Decisions promises to be an exciting series of discussions about international issues. Stop by the library to get a list of the issues to be discussed and to check out a briefing book. Explore 9 issues over 9 sessions.

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.

2 pm
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Cancelled

Global Film Forum

2:00pm–4:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jan 30 2022 Sun

Cancelled

Global Film Forum

2:00pm–4:30pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Head to River Forest Library to enjoy some great global cinema. Following the screening will be a discussion about the film.

This month: Minari, Korean/English

3 pm
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Cancelled

Middle School Makers

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Feb 1 2022 Tue

Cancelled

Middle School Makers

3:30pm–4:45pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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, STEAM
Program Description:

Middle Schoolers are invited to drop in every Tuesday after school to make something cool. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. * Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Cancelled

Tween Tasters

3:45pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Feb 3 2022 Thu

Cancelled

Tween Tasters

3:45pm–4:30pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Program Description:

Try out a variety of unique snacks from around the globe in the fun taste test program. Join us for snack rating, trivia, and other fun games with friends.  Advanced registration required to receive Zoom Link

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
Cancelled

Middle School Gaming/Movie

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Feb 4 2022 Fri

Cancelled

Middle School Gaming/Movie

3:30pm–4:45pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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:

Kids and teens in grades 5-8 are invited to drop in to watch a movie or play games. All movies will be rated G or PG. * Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services

4 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Virtual Story Stretchers

4:00pm–4:30pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
Feb 2 2022 Wed

Virtual Story Stretchers

4:00pm–4:30pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Storytimes
Registration Required
Program Description:

Listen to a story on Zoom and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Advanced registration required. 4-7 years.

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+.

5 pm
6 pm
7 pm
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

VIRTUAL - Evening Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Feb 2 2022 Wed

VIRTUAL - Evening Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Program Description:

This month, the Evening Book Discussion will take place on Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link. Books are available from the library Circulation Desk one month before the discussion date.

Reservation

Troop 45774

7:00pm–8:00pm
Feb 3 2022 Thu

Troop 45774

7:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Girl Scout Troop meeting

Subscribe to eNews

Subscribe

* indicates required
Enter your email to get updates about what’s happening at the library.
/* real people should not fill this in and expect good things - do not remove this or risk form bot signups */

Intuit Mailchimp

River Forest Public Library

735 Lathrop Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305

(708) 366-5205
Contact Us

Useful Links

Employment Opportunities
Library Board
Policies & Reports
Library Foundation

Connect with Us!

   
Footer logo
chat loading...
Back To Top