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10 am
This event is in the "Kids" group

BollyGroove Diwali Workshop (Grades K-4)

10:00am–10:45am
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Sep 23 2025 Tue

BollyGroove Diwali Workshop (Grades K-4)

10:00am–10:45am
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: Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join Ajanta Chakraborty of Bollywood & Culture Groove for unique cultural stories, vivid visuals, engaging facts, and a fun dance centering on Diwali! For grades K-4. Registration required.

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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

Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Sep 25 2025 Thu

Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)

10:00am–10:30am
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, Storytimes
Program Description:

Join us for stories, music, and movement. For children ages 18 months-3 with a caregiver.

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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

Library Birthday Party Kickoff! Special Family Storytime and Play with Balloon Show (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Sep 26 2025 Fri

Library Birthday Party Kickoff! Special Family Storytime and Play with Balloon Show (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–11:00am
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, 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. 

11 am
This event is in the "Everyone" group

The Library's 120th Birthday Celebration

11:15am–4:30pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Sep 26 2025 Fri

The Library's 120th Birthday Celebration

11:15am–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: Everyone
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Join us as we celebrate the library’s 120th birthday with a day full of fun, learning, and treats!

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12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group

RFPL Policy Committee Meeting

2:30pm–3:30pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Sep 23 2025 Tue

RFPL Policy Committee Meeting

2:30pm–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: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board
3 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Crafternoon (Grades K-4)

3:30pm–4:15pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Sep 22 2025 Mon

Crafternoon (Grades K-4)

3:30pm–4:15pm
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: 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 "Kids" group

LEGO Club (Grades K-4)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
Sep 24 2025 Wed

LEGO Club (Grades K-4)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting 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
Cancelled

Twilight 20th Anniversary Party (Grades 5-12)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Sep 25 2025 Thu

Cancelled

Twilight 20th Anniversary Party (Grades 5-12)

3:30pm–4:30pm
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: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

"How old are you?" "20," he answered promptly. "And how long have you been 20?" 

Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of your favorite sparkly vampires with themed games and treats! Registration required.

4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
Reservation

River Forest Kiwanis Club Meeting

6:30pm–8:30pm
Sep 24 2025 Wed

River Forest Kiwanis Club Meeting

6:30pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Club Meeting

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