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9 am
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Mia Esposito

9:30am–10:30am
Oct 29 2025 Wed

Mia Esposito

9:30am–10:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Discussion with 2 D90 BOE members and community members.

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
Nov 1 2025 Sat

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.

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
Oct 27 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

Family Movie at the Library (Families)

10:00am–12:00pm
Families
This event is in the "Families" group
Oct 30 2025 Thu

Family Movie at the Library (Families)

10:00am–12:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Come watch a movie at the Library! Light snacks will be provided. For families. This month: Hotel Transylvania

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. 

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

Spooktacular Storytime (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Oct 31 2025 Fri

Spooktacular Storytime (Ages 0-6)

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, Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Program Description:

Join Miss Jenn for a Spooktacular Halloween storytime! Costumes encouraged! For kids Ages 0-6 and their caregivers.

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 "Tweens & Teens" group

Half Day Craft & Snack (Grades 5-8)

11:30am–1:00pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Oct 31 2025 Fri

Half Day Craft & Snack (Grades 5-8)

11:30am–1:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Join us after this half day of school for a spooky craft and some treats!

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

Illinois' Most Storied Cemeteries

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Oct 26 2025 Sun

Illinois' Most Storied Cemeteries

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

Illinois travel expert John Kokoris returns to the Library for a look at the graves of great Illinoisans and notable monuments to lives well-lived. We'll also look at art and literature inspired by these storied cemeteries.

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
Oct 27 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 "Tweens & Teens" group

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Oct 28 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 "Kids" group

LEGO Club (Grades K-4)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
Oct 29 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+.

4 pm
5 pm
Reservation

Lincoln Brownie Troop 47496

5:00pm–6:00pm
Oct 28 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 meeting

6 pm
Reservation

Oak Park Runners Club - Medoc marathon meeting

6:30pm–8:30pm
Oct 28 2025 Tue

Oak Park Runners Club - Medoc marathon 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

OPRC club meeting for 2026 Medoc marathon trip to France.

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