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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
May
19
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 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
May
21
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 "Families" group
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Families,
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
May
22
2026
Fri
Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6)
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Families,
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.
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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
May
22
2026
Fri
Half Day Craft 'n' Snack (Grades 5-8)
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Join us after this half day of school for a craft and some treats!
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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May
19
2026
Tue
FRED Parent Support Group Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
May
20
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
17
2026
Sun
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Community 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. 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+.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May
18
2026
Mon
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Learn & Connect
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.
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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
May
19
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
May
20
2026
Wed
Story Stretchers (Grades K-4)
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Culture & Entertainment,
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+.
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
May
20
2026
Wed
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Library Lawn
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Program Description:
Always wanted to try archery? Well, now's your chance! Coaches from Axe Legends will oversee this activity and provide archery training for each player using safe recurve bows and cushioned, foam-tipped arrows.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
May
19
2026
Tue
RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Library Board
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May
21
2026
Thu
River Forest Scouts Pack 67 Wolf Den
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description
River Forest Scouts Pack 67 Wolf Den
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
May
20
2026
Wed
[Illinois Libraries Present] Babel-On with R.F. Kuang
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Program Description:
R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.
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