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9 am
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Fun Bags (Families)

9:00am–9:30am
Families
This event is in the "Families" group
Oct 1 2025 Wed

Family Fun Bags (Families)

9:00am–9:30am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home, starting October 1. Bags are available while supplies last. 

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

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

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12)

9:00am–9:30am
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Oct 1 2025 Wed

Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12)

9:00am–9:30am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each month and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis.

Reservation

Facilities Committee Meeting

9:00am–10:00am
Oct 1 2025 Wed

Facilities Committee Meeting

9:00am–10:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Facilities Committee Meeting

Closing

Late Opening Due to Construction Noise

9:00am–12:00pm
Oct 3 2025 Fri
Closing

Late Opening Due to Construction Noise

9:00am–12:00pm
Branches:
River Forest Public Library
10 am
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group

Baby Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Sep 29 2025 Mon

Baby Storytime

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:

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 "Families" group

Touch a Truck (Families)

10:00am–12:00pm
Families
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Families" group
Oct 2 2025 Thu

Touch a Truck (Families)

10:00am–12:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Have you ever been inside a real fire truck, police car, tree trimming truck, or street sweeper? Come explore the real thing and touch the trucks at the Library. This program will be held outside, weather permitting.

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. 

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

River Forest Reads: A Portrayal of Zelda Fitzgerald

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Sep 28 2025 Sun

River Forest Reads: A Portrayal of Zelda Fitzgerald

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: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

This program is part of River Forest Reads, a shared reading experience for members of the community to read and discuss the same book. In honor of its 100th anniversary, F.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Paper Shredding Event

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Oct 4 2025 Sat

Paper Shredding Event

2:00pm–4:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

If you have documents that need to be safely destroyed because they contain personal information, bring them to the Library parking lot for this community paper shredding event.

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

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Sep 30 2025 Tue

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

3:30pm–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: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM
Program Description:

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Haunted Birdhouses (Grades 5-8)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Oct 1 2025 Wed

Haunted Birdhouses (Grades 5-8)

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: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

Celebrate the start of Spooky Season by decorating your very own haunted bird house! Registration required.

4 pm
5 pm
Reservation

Lincoln Brownie Troop 47496

5:00pm–6:00pm
Sep 30 2025 Tue

Lincoln Brownie Troop 47496

5:00pm–6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Brownie troop meeting

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

Evening Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Oct 1 2025 Wed

Evening Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:

The evening book club meets the first Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance.

This month's selection: Lazarus Man by Richard Price.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Craft and Chat

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Oct 2 2025 Thu

Craft and Chat

7:00pm–8:00pm
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: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: a candle-making class led by a guest instructor. The Library will provide all materials, so you only need to bring your creativity. 

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