This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Sensory Play 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Jun 20 2025 Fri Sensory Play 10:00am–11:00am Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: Kids can explore their five senses through this engaging sensory playtime. This program will be held outside, weather permitting and will be moved indoors in the case of rain. Dress for mess! 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. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Monet Lives: A Portrayal of Claude Monet 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jun 21 2025 Sat Monet Lives: A Portrayal of Claude Monet 2:00pm–3:30pm 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, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Actor and artist Jim Parks, the former host of HGTV's "New Spaces," brings art history to life in this portrayal of Claude Monet.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Juneteenth Flag Raising Celebration 4:00pm–6:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Juneteenth Flag Raising Celebration 4:00pm–6:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Program Description: Come together as a community to honor this special day in our history. All are welcome to attend! Refreshments from ‘Wittl Pies, The Peppered Table, and Kribi Coffee will be provided on the lawn after the program. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact 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 "Kids" group Read to a Dog, Read with Me (grades K-4) 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Read to a Dog, Read with Me (grades K-4) 6:00pm–7:00pm Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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+.
