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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Everyone,
Families,
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Apr
18
2026
Sat
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone,
Families,
Adults & Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Do you have gently 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!
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This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Apr
13
2026
Mon
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.
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This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Apr
14
2026
Tue
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 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.
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This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Apr
16
2026
Thu
Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)
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.
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This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers,
Kids
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Apr
17
2026
Fri
Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6)
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers,
Kids
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.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr
18
2026
Sat
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Library-wide
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Discover the talents and creativity of local artists and makers who will be at the Library displaying their wares. We'll also have special demonstrations throughout the event.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Apr
15
2026
Wed
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Type:
Learn & Connect
Program Description:
Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association.
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Apr
17
2026
Fri
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment,
Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:
Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're showing science fiction movies from the 1950s. This month's film is The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957).
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Apr
12
2026
Sun
Wild City, Human Ecosystem: An Intro to Ecology
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:
Ecologist Wyatt Widmer, a steward of the Cook County Forest Preserves, helps us observe Earth Month with this entertaining and comprehensive introduction to ecology.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Apr
13
2026
Mon
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Learn & Connect,
STEAM
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.
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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Apr
14
2026
Tue
Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Apr
15
2026
Wed
Story Stretchers (grades K-4)
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Learn & Connect,
STEAM,
Storytimes
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Apr
16
2026
Thu
Nature Art Studio (Grades K-4)
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Learn & Connect
Program Description:
Come learn about the natural world with fun demonstrations. Then we'll create a piece of art to take home! 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
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Apr
16
2026
Thu
Poetry for Pancakes (Grades 5-8)
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Type:
Food & Cooking,
Learn & Connect
Program Description:
Who wants a pancake, sweet and piping hot? Read or recite a poem and receive a pancake with all the fixings!
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.
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Apr
16
2026
Thu
[Illinois Libraries Present] Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Program Description:
Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author Cristina Henríquez for a compelling conversation about her work.
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