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All Day
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Puzzle Swap

All Day
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Nov 15 2025 Sat

Puzzle Swap

All Day
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: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Do you have used jigsaw puzzles at home that you'd like to exchange for new-to-you puzzles? Stop by the Library anytime today to do some puzzle swapping. Drop off your puzzle on a table in the meeting room and take another home!

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

Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Nov 11 2025 Tue

Tuesday Tales (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
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Program Description:

Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement in this fun and engaging, interactive story time! For ages 0-6, 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. 

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
Nov 13 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.

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

Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Nov 14 2025 Fri

Family Storytime and Play (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
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Afternoon Book Club

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Nov 12 2025 Wed

Afternoon Book Club

1:30pm–2:30pm
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
Program Description:

The afternoon book discussion group meets the second Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before the meeting. 

This month's selection: The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson.

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

This Is Really War: The True Story of Navy Nurse POWs in WWII

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Nov 9 2025 Sun

This Is Really War: The True Story of Navy Nurse POWs in WWII

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:

Local journalist Emilie Lucchesi, author of the book This Is Really War, returns to the Library to share the true story of twelve U.S. Navy Nurses who were taken as prisoners of war in the Philippines in 1941.

3 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

STEM Club (Grades K-4)

3:30pm–4:15pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Nov 10 2025 Mon

STEM Club (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: Learn & Connect, STEAM
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join us for our monthly STEM program for kids. Registration is required. 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+.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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
Nov 11 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

Story Stretchers (Grades K-4)

3:30pm–4:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Nov 12 2025 Wed

Story Stretchers (Grades K-4)

3:30pm–4:00pm
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: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Registration Required
Program Description:

Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration is required. 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

Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Nov 13 2025 Thu

Teen Tasters (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: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program.

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.

4 pm
Reservation

Troop 47478 Meeting

4:45pm–6:00pm
Nov 10 2025 Mon

Troop 47478 Meeting

4:45pm–6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

A girl scout troop meeting

5 pm
6 pm
Reservation

Kiwanis Club river Forest and Oak park

6:30pm–8:30pm
Nov 12 2025 Wed

Kiwanis Club river Forest and Oak park

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

Kiwanis Meeting

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