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  • Early Literacy Tip: Play “What Else?”
  • Crafternoon, Mon., 9/23, 3:45-4:30 PM, Grades K-4 
  • We're Having a Library Card Design Contest
  • Mississippi River Adventures, Sunday, 9/15, 2-3:30 PM
  • Chair Yoga, Saturday, 9/14, 2-3 PM
  • Our Fall Bookplate is Here!
  • Middle School Makers is Back!
  • Dooley Band Concert, Saturday, 9/7, 7:30-9 PM
  • Visit our YouTube Channel for Virtual Stories and Crafts!
  • ScribbleMonster, Thursday, 9/5, 10-10:45 AM
  • All Levels Yoga, Saturday, 8/31, 2-3 PM
  • Early Literacy Tip: Finish that Rhyme
  • Teen Tasters, Grades 5-8 
  • Flying Fox Conservation Fund, Wed., 8/28, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades K-8
  • Watch the Oscar Winners, Saturday, 8/24, 2-4:30 PM
  • Outdoor Concert Series: Bourbon Aristocracy (Bluegrass), Thursday, 8/22, 7-8:30 PM
  • Library Board of Trustees Accepting Applications
  • Welcome Back, Wednesday, 8/21, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Boba Bonanza!, Thursday, 8/15, 3:30-4:30 PM
  • Around the World in 80 Sandwiches, Saturday, 8/17, 2 PM
  • Community Art Project, Wednesday, 8/14, 3:30-4:30 PM, All ages 
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 8/16, 1-3:30 PM
  • Community Art Project, Wed., 8/14, 3:30-4:30 PM, All ages 
  • Avian Art by Casey Jones. August 1-31
  • Comic Making Class, Saturday, 8/3, 10-11 AM, Grades 2-4
  • Flying Fox Conservation Fund, Wed., 8/7, 4-5 PM, Grades K-8 
  • Teen Tasters, Thursday, 8/1, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Coffee Monday, Monday, 8/5, 10-11 AM
  • River Forest's Forgotten Place: The History of Edgewater Park, Saturday, 8/3, 2-3:30 PM
  • Gentle Yoga, Monday, 7/29, 2-3 PM
  • Watch the Oscar Winners: The Holdovers, Saturday, 7/27, 2-4:30 PM
  • Petra van Nuis Quartet (Jazz), Thursday, 7/25, 7-8:30 PM
  • Recycled Craft Making, Tuesday, 7/23, 3-4 PM
  • Recycled Craft Making, Wed., 7/24, 3:30-4:30 PM
  • Upcycled T-Shirt Totes, Tues., 7/16, 3:30-4:30 PM 
  • ZAP! Story Time at Brookfield Zoo, Tuesday, 7/23, 10:30-11:15 AM, Ages 0-10 
  • Library added security due to continued threats. Updated July 11, 2024
  • Messy Mondays, Monday, 7/15, 10-10:30 AM
  • Recycled Papermaking, Wednesday, 7/10, 2-3 PM, Grades K-4
  • Teen Tasters, Thurs., 7/11, 3:30-4:30 PM
  • Recycled Paper Making, Wed., 7/10, 3:30-4:30 PM
  • Early Literacy Tip: Fill Your Home with Letters
  • Antiques Appraisal, Saturday, 7/20, 2-3:30 PM
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 7/19, 1-3:30 PM
  • Music Mondays, Monday, 7/8, 3-3:30 PM
  • Ravinia and Your Library: Request Free Lawn Passes
  • Watch the Oscar Winners: American Fiction, Saturday, 6/29, 2-3:30 PM
  • Comic Making Class, Saturday, 7/6, Grades 2-4
  • Community Art Project, Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM
  • Community Art Project, Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM
  • Teen Take 'n' Makes
  • New Website Coming Soon! Please take our survey. 
  • Outdoor Concert Series: Alloy Horn Quartet (Classical), Thursday, 6/27, 7-8:30 PM, Adult 
  • Poetry Reading with Dan Fliegel, Wednesday, 6/26, 7-8 PM
  • Tie-Dye Up-Cycle Event, Tuesday, 6/25, 2-3:00 PM, Grades K-8 
  • Lucy! An Original Solo Musical Based on the Life of Lucille Ball, Saturday, 6/22, 2-3:30 PM
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 6/21, 1-3:30 PM 
  • Tie-Dye Up-Cycle Event, Tuesday, 6/25, 2-3:00 PM, Grades K-8 
  • Community Blood Drive, Thursday, 6/20, 12-5:30 PM
  • Plastic Bag Jump Ropes, Wednesday, 6/19, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony, Monday, 6/17, 11 AM-12 PM, All Ages 
  • Tall Tales and Silly Songs with Todd Downing, Friday, 6/21, 10-10:45 AM, Families 
  • Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM, Community Art Project, All Ages 
  • Pet Adoption Event with Magnificent Mutts, Saturday, 6/15, 11 AM-2 PM, All ages 
  • Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony, Monday, 6/17, 11 AM-12 PM
  • Summer Reading kicked off with a bang!
  • Library Resources for Celebrating Pride Month 
  • Get Ready for Summer Reading 2024, June 6-August 3
  • Pet Adoption Event with Magnificent Mutts, Saturday, 6/15, 11 AM-2 PM
  • Soundbath Meditation, Saturday, 6/8, 2-3 PM
  • Wise words from our young patrons 
  • Teen Take 'n' Makes, Mondays beginning 6/10
  • Early Literacy Tip: Make the Most of These Moments
  • Coffee Monday, Monday, 6/3, 10-11 AM
  • Summer Reading Kickoff, Thurs., 6/6, 2:30-4:30 PM, All Ages 
  • Summer Reading Kick-off Party, Thursday, 6/6, 2:30-4:30 PM
  • Comic Making Class, Saturday, 6/1, 10-11 AM, Grades 2-4 
  • Chicago's Extraordinary Places & Spaces, Saturday, 6/1, 2-3:30 PM
  • Watch the Oscar Winners: Anatomy of a Fall, Saturday, 5/25, 2-4:30 PM
  • Pizza City USA with Steve Dolinsky, Thursday, 5/23, 7-8:30 PM
  • A Chicago Family History of Japanese-American Incarceration During World War II, Sunday, 5/19, 2-3:30 PM
  • Half Day Movie & Snack, Friday, 5/24,11:30 AM-1 PM, Grades 5-8
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 5/17, 1-3:30 PM
  • Stories of Breast Cancer Survival with Author Mary Anne Mohanraj, Thursday, 5/16, 7-8 PM
  • Crafternoon, Monday, 5/20, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Bluey Meet and Greet, Saturday, 5/18, 11AM-12 PM 
  • May 2024 Early Literacy Tip
  • Middle School Makers, Tuesday, 3:30-4:30 PM
  • Grandma Goes to Antarctica, Sat., 5/11, 2-3:30 PM
  • Turning 65: An Introduction to Medicare, Thurs., 5/9, 11 AM-12 PM
  • Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with your Library
  • Our Spring/Summer Bookplate is Here! 
  • Donate recycled cardboard for our Community Art Project
  • Kindness Rocks!, Thurs., 5/16, 3:15-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8
  • Teen Tasters, Thurs., 5/2, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8
  • STEM Club, Monday, 5/13, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Pop-in Projects, Tuesday, 5/7, 11 AM-12 PM, Ages 2- and up
  • Sunday, 4/28, 2-4 PM, Global Film Forum
  • Half Day Craft 'n' Snack, Fri., 4/26, 11:30 AM-1 PM, Grades 5-8
  • World Book Day Book Character Dress Up, Tuesday, 4/23, all day, , Families 
  • Mosaic Art by Judy Steed – on display through the end of the month
  • Crafternoon, Monday, 4/22, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4
  • Adult Trivia Night, Thursday, 4/25, 7-8 PM
  • Little Miss Ann, Thursday, 4/18, 10-10:30 AM, Ages 0-10 years
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 4/19, 1-3:30 PM 
  • Monday, 4/22, 3:30-4:30 PM, Crayon Recycling, Grades 5-8
  • Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with your Library
  • Introducing our Volunteer Program for Middle Schoolers and Teens
  • Happy National Library Week!
  • Sunday, 4/14, 2-3:30 PM, Pastries & Poetry Around the World
  • Winter Read Aloud, Monday, 4/15, 3:30-4 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Thursday, 4/18, 3:30-4:30 PM, Poems for Pancakes, Grades 5-8
  • Family Trivia, Thursday, 4/11, 6-7:30 PM
  • April Early Literacy Tip
  • Saturday Stories, Saturday, 4/13, 11 AM-12 PM, Ages 0-6 
  • Family Trivia, Thursday, 4/11, 6-7:30 PM, Ages 10 and up 
  • Arabiqa: An Introduction to Arab Music, Dance, and Culture, Sunday, 4/7, 2-3:30 PM 
  • Pop-in Projects, Tuesday, 4/2, 10 AM-12 PM, Ages 2 and up
  • Arabiqa: An Introduction to Arab Music, Dance, and Culture, Sunday, 4/7, 2-3:30 PM
  • Global Film Forum, Sunday, 3/24, 2-4 PM
  • Question, Persuade, Refer: Suicide Prevention Training, Tuesday, 4/2, 1-3 PM
  • Tween Tasters, Thurs., 4/4, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8
  • The Magic of Interlibrary Loan
  • Crafternoon, Monday, 3/25, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Illinois Libraries Present: Ruth E. Carter: Interweaving Tradition and Imagination Through Costume Design, Wednesday, 3/20, 7 PM 
  • Pajama Story Time, Monday, 3/18, 6:30-7 PM, Ages 2-7 
  • Great Decisions, Wednesday, 3/20, 1-2:30 PM
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 3/15, 1-3:30 PM
  • March Early Literacy Tip
  • Kathleen Fleming Live Author Event, Sunday, 3/10, 2-3:30 PM
  • Mini Art Show: Blackout Poetry, Thurs., 3/14, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-12 
  • Celebrate Women's History Month
  • Winter Read Aloud, Monday, 3/18, 3:30-4 PM, Grades K-4 
  • STEM Club, Monday, 3/11, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Celebrate Women's History Month
  • Talented library staff share artwork in Local Spotlight Display
  • Gentle Yoga, Saturday, 3/9, 2-3 PM
  • Great Decisions, Wednesday, 3/6, 1-2:30 PM
  • Sign up for Story Stretchers, Wednesdays from 4-4:30 PM 
  • Pop-in Projects, Tuesday, 3/5, 10 AM-12 PM, Ages 2-and up 
  • Coffee Monday, Monday, 3/4, 10-11 AM
  • Saturday Stories, 3/2, 11 AM-12 PM, Ages 0-6 
  • Life Lessons from the Happiest People on Earth, Sunday, 3/3, 2-3:30 PM
  • Superhero Spectacular!, Friday, 3/1, 10-11 AM, Grades K-4
  • Winter Reading ends on February 29
  • Crafternoon, Monday, 2/26, 4-4:45 PM
  • Global Film Forum, Sunday, 2/25, 2-4 PM 
  • Illinois Libraries Present: Romance and Regency with Bridgerton’s Julia Quinn, Tuesday, 2/20, 7 PM (virtual)
  • Super Smash Bros. Tournament, Wednesday, 2/28, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Winter Reading Challenge, 1/2-2/29, All Ages 
  • Stuffed Animal Sleepover, Friday, 2/23, 3-5 PM
  • Tuesday Morning Movie, 2/20 at 10 AM, Families 
  • Biomimicry: Looking to Nature to Solve Today's Problems, Sunday, 2/18, 2-3:30 PM
  • STEM Club, Monday, 2/12, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 2/16, 1-3:30 PM
  • Palentines, Saturday, 2/10, 10-11 AM, Ages 0-10 
  • Story Stretchers, Wednesdays, 4-4:30 PM
  • Celebrate Black History Month at Your Library 
  • Anti-Valentine Bash, Thursday, 2/8, 3:30-4:30 PM
  • Great Decisions, Wednesday, 1-2:30 PM
  • Illinois Libraries Present: A Conversation with Jerry Craft (virtual), Tuesday, 2/6, 7-8 PM 
  • Coffee Monday, Monday, 2/5, 10-11 AM
  • Hidden Messages in Negro Spirituals on the Underground Railroad,, Sunday, 2/4, 2-3:30 PM
  • February Early Literacy Tip
  • Winter Photo Contest - The Winners!
  • Pop-in Projects, Tuesday, 2/6, 10 AM-12 PM
  • Family Fun Bags, Available on February 1
  • Global Film Forum, Sunday, 1/28, 2-4 PM
  • Comic Making Class, Saturday, 1/27, 10-11 AM, Grades 2-4 
  • Healthy Comfort Cuisine: A Cooking Demonstration & Tasting, Wednesday, 1/24, 7-8 PM,
  • Barbie: The History of America's Most Famous Doll, Sunday, 1/21, 2-3:30 PM
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 1/19, 1-3:30 PM
  • Crafternoon, Mon., 1/22, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4  
  • Tuesday Morning Movie at the Library, Tuesday, 1/16, 10 AM-12 PM
  • Winter Read Aloud, Monday, 1/15, 3:30-4 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Download the new SWAN Libraries + App
  • January 2024 Early Literacy Tip
  • Chair Yoga, Saturday, 1/13, 2-3 PM
  • Monday, 1/8, 4-4:45 PM, STEM Club, Grades K-2 
  • Brookfield Zoo Story Time, Sat., 1/6, 10:30-11:30 AM, Families 
  • Mini Art Show: Collage, Thur., 1/25, 3:30-4:30 PM
  • Winter Reading Challenge, 1/2-2/29, All Ages 
  • Pop-In Projects, Tues., 1/2, 10 AM-12 PM, Ages 2 and up 
  • Thursday, 1/18, 3:30-4:30 PM, Crime Lab with Museum of Science and Industry, Grades 5-8 
  • SAT & ACT Success, Wednesday, 1/17, 7-8 PM, Grade 7-Adult (virtual) 
  • Illinois Libraries Present: Speculating Our A.I. Future with Cory Doctorow, Ken Liu, and Martha Wells, Thursday, 1/11, 7-8 PM
  • Coffee Monday, Monday, 1/8, 10-11 AM
  • Winter Reading Challenge, 1/2-2/29
  • My Cookbook Journey 
  • Noon Year's Eve Take and Make, Tuesday, 12/26, all day, Families 
  • Holiday movie at the library, Friday, 12/22, 3-4:30 PM, Grades K-8 
  • Holiday movie at the library, Friday, 12/22, 3-4:30 PM, Grades K-8 
  • Holiday Collections from Your Library
  • Crafternoon, Monday, 12/18, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Global Film Forum, Saturday, 12/30, 2-4:30 PM
  • Live Author Event with Abraham Josephine Riesman, Sunday, 12/17, 2-3 PM
  • Experience The Nutcracker at Home! Watch a Recording of the Famous Ballet, Saturday, 12/16 through Sunday, 12/17
  • December Early Lit Tip
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 12/15, 12-2:30 PM
  • Experience The Nutcracker at Home! Watch a Recording of the Famous Ballet. Saturday, 12/16 through Sunday, 12/17
  • STEM Club, Monday, 12/11, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Experience The Nutcracker at Home! Watch a Recording of the Famous Ballet. Saturday, 12/16 through Sunday, 12/17
  • Tis the Season: Holiday Traditions from Radio's Golden Age, Sunday, 12/10, 2-3:30 PM
  • A Librarian’s Lazy Sunday 
  • SWAN Libraries App No Longer Available
  • Hot Cocoa Mixer, Thursday, 12/14, 3:30-4:30 PM 
  • All Levels Yoga, Saturday, 12/9, 2-3 PM
  • Pop-in Projects, Tuesday, 12/5, 10 AM-12 PM, Ages 2-and up 
  • Middle School Makers, Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM
  • Games for Grownups, Friday, 12/8, 1-2 PM
  • Surviving the Holidays with Lori Gottlieb (virtual) , Wednesday, 12/6, 7 PM
  • Donuts & Discussion, Wednesday, 11/29, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Get Lost in the Magic of Narration with an Audiobook
  • Coffee Monday, Monday, 12/4, 10-11 AM
  • Crafternoon, Monday, 11/27, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4
  • Global Film Forum, Sunday, 11/26, 2-4:30 PM
  • Family Trivia Night, Friday, 11/17, 7-8:30 PM
  • November Early Lit Tip
  • Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at your Library
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 11/17, 12-2:30 PM
  • Gangster History of Oak Park & River Forest, Sunday, 11/12, 2-3:30 PM
  • Family Trivia Night, Friday, 11/17, 7-8:30 PM
  • Saturday Morning Bluey Party, Sat., 11/18, 11 AM-12 PM, Families 
  • STEM Club, Monday, 11/13, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Gentle Yoga, Saturday, 11/11, 2-3 PM
  • Don’t Miss Out on Kanopy
  • Mini Art Show: Clay Creations, Thursday, 11/16, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-12
  • LGTBQ History Month – Why Does it Matter? 
  • Games for Grownups, Friday, 11/9, 1-2 PM
  • Illinois Libraries Present: A Taste of Love with Maya-Camille Broussard of Justice of the Pies (virtual), Wednesday, 11/8, 7-8 PM
  • Coffee Monday, Monday, 11/6, 10-11 AM
  • Story Stretchers, Wednesdays, 4-4:30 PM, Ages 4-7
  • October Early Literacy Tip
  • Illinois Libraries Present: A Taste of Love with Maya-Camille Broussard of Justice of the Pies (virtual), Wednesday, 11/8, 7-8 PM
  • Pop-in Projects, Tuesday, 11/7, 10 AM-12 PM, Ages 2 and up
  • Spooky reads, thrilling movies, and Halloween fun
  • Queen Elizabeth II: A Living History Portrayal by Leslie Goddard, Sunday, 11/5, 2-3:30 PM
  • Global Film Forum, Sun., 10/29, 2-4:30 PM
  • Half Day Craft 'n' Snack, Tues., 10/31, 11:30 AM-1 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Film Lover Fridays, Fri., 10/27, 12-2:30 PM
  • Saturday, 10/28, 10-11:00 AM, Spooky Saturday, Ages 0-10 
  • An Exploration of the Horror Genre with Shannon Duffy and Barb Croom
  • The Most Haunted Places in Illinois, Sun.,10/22, 2-3:30 PM
  • Crafternoon, Mon., 10/23, 4-4:45PM, Grades K-4 
  • Eclipse Craft: Moon Rocks, Fri., 10/13, 10-11 AM, Ages 2-6 
  • Food, Family, and Folktales: A Conversation with Grace Lin, Tues., 10/17, 7-8 PM (virtual) 
  • STEM Club, Mon., 10/9, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Touch a Truck, Mon., 10/9, 10-11:30 AM, Families 
  • Hoot 'n Howl, Fri., 10/6, 5-7 PM, Families
  • Hands Across River Forest - Building Community Through Art
  • Ghost Busting, Thurs., 10/26, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Games for Grownups, Fri., 10/13, 1-2 PM
  • Books on the Chopping Block, Sat, 10/7, 2-3 PM, 12 and up
  • Illinois Libraries Present: Chills and Thrills with Stephen Graham Jones (virtual), Wednesday, 10/4, 7-8 PM
  • The Art and Craft of the Machine, Tues., 10/3, 6:30-7:30 PM 
  • Food, Family, and Folktales: A Conversation with Grace Lin, Tues., 10/17, 7-8 PM (virtual)
  • Let Freedom Read
  • Teen Temporary Tattoos, Fri., 10/13, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-12
  • Books on the Chopping Block, Sat., 10/7, 2-3 PM
  • Miss Jamie's Farm, Thurs., 10/5, 10-10:45 AM, Ages 0-7 
  • Coffee Monday, Monday, 10/2, 10-11 AM
  • Mariachi Sirenas, Sunday, October 1, 1:15 PM
  • Global Film Forum, Sunday, 9/24, 2-4:30 PM
  • Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Your Library with books, displays, and a special Mariachi Performance on October 1 
  • Pop-in Projects, Tuesday, 10/3, 10 AM-12 PM, Ages 2-and up 
  • Mariachi Sirenas, Sunday, 10/1, 1:15-2:15 PM
  • Donuts & Discussion, Wed., 9/27, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8
  • Thursday, 9/21, 7-8 PM, Adult Trivia Night, Adult 
  • My Gym Fitness Presentation, Thurs., 9/28, 10-11 AM, Ages 0-10
  • September Early Literacy Tip
  • Paying for College without Going Broke, Wed., 9/20, 7-8 PM
  • Paying for College without Going Broke, Wednesday, 9/20, 7-8 PM, Grades 7-adult 
  • Saturday, 9/16, 7:30-9 PM, Dooley Band Concert, Adult 
  • Monday Morning Movie, Mon., 9/25, 10 AM-12 PM, Families 
  • Mini Art Show: Painting, Thurs., 9/14, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-12
  • STEM Club, Monday, 9/11, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4 
  • September is Library Card Sign Up Month – Celebrate with Us
  • Construction Update
  • Tween Tasters, Thursday, 9/7, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Teen Take 'n' Makes, Friday, 9/1, All Day,Grades 
  • How Mango Languages enhanced my trip to Greece
  • Film Lover Fridays, 9/15, 12-2:30 PM
  • Coffee Monday, Monday, 9/11, 10-11 AM
  • Chair Yoga, Saturday, 9/9, 2-3 PM
  • Games for Grownups, Friday, 9/8, 1-2 PM
  • Kanopy Offers Films By Documentary Master
  • Pop-in Projects, Tuesday, 9/5, 10 AM-12 PM
  • Saturday Stories, 9/2, 11 AM-12 PM, Ages 0-6 
  • Adult Coloring Club, Monday, 8/21, 11 AM-12 PM
  • Live Music in the Library: Luciano Antonio Duo, Sat., 8/19, 2-3:30 PM
  • Not Your Average Beach Reads
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 8/18, 12-2:30 PM
  • Middle School Makers, Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Community Book Discussion: When Franny Stands Up,, Thurs., 8/17, 7-8 PM
  • Community Art Project, Wed., 8/9, 3:30-4:30 PM, All Ages
  • Welcome Back, Thurs., 8/24, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • August Early Lit Tip
  • All Levels Yoga, Saturday, 8/12, 2-3 PM, Adult 
  • Tween Tasters, Thurs., 8/3, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8
  • Coffee Monday, Monday, 8/7, 10-11 AM
  • Live Author Event with Eden Robins, Saturday, 8/5, 2-3:30 PM
  • Take 'n' Makes, Fridays through 8/4, Grades 5-12 
  • Book Character Scavenger Hunt, 8/1-8/31, Families 
  • DIY Lip Balm, Tues., 8/1, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-12 
  • Flying Fox Conservation Mammals and more, Wednesday, 8/2, 4-5 PM, Grades K-8
  • Evening Book Club, Wed., 8/2, 7-8 PM, Adult 
  • Ladies of Laughter: Great Comediennes, Saturday, 7/29, 2-3:30 PM
  • Staff Shifts in Children’s Department
  • Scavenger Hunt, Tues., 7/25, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-12
  • Saturday, 7/22, 2-3:30 PM, Live Music in the Library: NEIU Flute Trio
  • July Early Lit Tip
  • Element Jar Necklaces, Tues., 7/18, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-12 
  • Meet River Forest Reads Featured Author, Eden Robins
  • Macrame Plant Hangers, Tues., 7/11, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-12 
  • Magnificent Mutts Pet Adoption Day, Saturday, 7/8, 11 AM-2 PM, All Ages 
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 7/21, 12-2:30 PM
  • Adult Coloring Club, Monday, 7/17, 11 AM-12 PM 
  • Gentle Yoga, Saturday, 7/15, 2-3 PM 
  • Magnificent Mutts Pet Adoption Day, Saturday, 7/8, 11 AM-2 PM, All Ages
  • Talewise Presents: Science Heroes Saving Earth Together, Wednesday, 7/19, 4-5 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Magnificent Mutts Pet Adoption Day, Saturday, 7/8, 11 AM-2 PM, All Ages
  • Music Mondays, 3-3:30 PM, Grades K-4
  • Adult Coloring Club, Monday, 6/19, 11 AM-12 PM
  • Ravinia and Your Library: Request Free Lawn Passes
  • Celebrate Juneteenth with Your Library 
  • Rainbow Suncatchers, Tuesday, 6/27, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-12
  • Chris Fascione: Juggling Funny Stories!, Fri., 6/16, 10-10:45 AM
  • Live Music in the Library: Hungrytown, Saturday, 6/17, 2-3:30 PM 
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 6/16, 12-2:30 PM 
  • Chair Yoga, Saturday, 6/10, 2-3 PM
  • June Early Lit Tip
  • Get Ready for Summer at Your Library.
  • Teen Team Trials, Tuesday, 6/20, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-12 
  • Friendship Jewelry, Tuesday, 6/13, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-12 
  • Take 'n' Makes, Fridays beginning 6/16, while supplies last, Grades 5-12 
  • Summer Reading Kickoff Party, Thursday, 6/8, 2:30-4:30 PM
  • Summer Reading Kickoff Party, Thursday, 6/8, 2:30-4:30 PM
  • Illinois Libraries Present: A Conversation with Jesmyn Ward (VIRTUAL), Tuesday, 6/6, 7-8 PM
  • Coffee Monday, Monday, 6/5, 10-11 AM 
  • Before the Chicago Cubs: Baseball Comes to the Windy City, Saturday, 6/3, 2-3:30 PM
  • River Forest Public Library Foundation to hold 10th Anniversary Rededication of the Anne T. Smedinghoff Memorial Garden
  • Crafternoon-Summer Edition, Tuesdays, 6/13, 6/27, 4-4:30 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Music Mondays, 3-3:30 PM, 6/12, 6/19, Grades K-4
  • Messy Mondays, 10-10:30 AM, 6/12, 6/26, Ages 2-6 
  • Summer Reading Kickoff Party, Thursday, 6/8, 2:30-4:30 PM
  • Al Capone and the 1933 World's Fair, Sunday, 5/21, 2-3:30 PM
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 5/19, 12-2:30 PM
  • ILP: On Being Fabulous with Jonathan Van Ness and Kristi Yamaguchi (VIRTUAL), Wednesday, 5/17, 7-8 PM
  • Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
  • Nutrition for Aging, Monday, 5/15, 1-2 PM
  • Adult Coloring Club, Monday, 5/15, 11 AM-12 PM 
  • Half Day Craft & Snack, Friday, 5/26, 12:30-2:30 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Nanny Nikki, Thursday, 5/18, 10-10:45 AM, Ages 0-6
  • Saturday Stories, 11 AM-12 PM, Ages 0-6
  • Live Music in the Library: Terry Sullivan Trio, Saturday, 5/13, 2-3:30 PM
  • May Early Lit Tip
  • Middle School Makers, Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM
  • Illinois Libraries Present: Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka (VIRTUAL), Sat., 5/6, 10-11 AM, All Ages
  • STEM Club, Monday, 5/8, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4
  • Illinois Libraries Present: Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka (VIRTUAL), Sat., 5/6, 10-11 AM, All Ages
  • Bingo, Friday, 5/12, 1-2 PM
  • Meditation Soundbath, Saturday, 5/6, 2-3 PM
  • Illinois Libraries Present: Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka (VIRTUAL), Sat., 5/6, 10-11 AM, All Ages 
  • Great Decisions, Wednesdays, 1-2:30 PM
  • Poems for Pancakes, Thursday, 4/27, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • April Early Lit Tip
  • Junior Justice League, Wed., 4/26, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Global Film Forum, Sunday, 4/23, 2-4:30 PM
  • Ariel Schick promoted to Adult and Teen Services Librarian 
  • Crafternoon, Monday, 4/24, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Barbara Henry Poetry Reading, Thurs., 4/20, 7-8 PM, All Ages 
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 4/21, 12-2:30 PM
  • Barbara Henry Poetry Reading, Thurs., 4/20, 7-8 PM, All Ages 
  • Barbara Henry Poetry Reading, Thurs., 4/20, 7-8 PM, All Ages 
  • STEM Club, Mon., 4/10, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Adult Coloring Club, Monday, 4/17, 11 AM-12 PM
  • Trivia Night for Adults, Thursday, 4/13, 7-8:30 PM
  • Our Short Story Contest Winners
  • All Levels Yoga, Saturday, 4/8, 2-3 PM
  • Great Decisions, Wednesdays, 1-2:30 PM
  • Farewell to Dorothy Houlihan
  • Information about Voting in Local Consolidated Election on April 4
  • Middle School Makers, Tuesday, 4/4, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Tween Tasters, Thursday, 4/6, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Illinois Libraries Present: A Virtual Conversation with Danny Trejo, Tuesday, 4/4, 7 PM
  • Maginel Wright Enright Barney: A Lecture by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, Tuesday, 4/4, 6:30-8 PM
  • Coffee Monday, Monday, 4/3, 10-11 AM 
  • The Essential Houdini, Sunday, 4/2, 2-3:30 PM
  • Children’s Room Temporarily Closed Week of March 27
  • Saturday Stories, 4/8 and 4/15, 11 AM-12 PM, Ages 0-6 
  • Pop-in Projects, Tues., 4/4, 10 AM-12 PM, Ages 2 and up 
  • Global Film Forum, Sun., 3/26, 2-4:30 PM
  • Family Trivia, Fri., 3/24, 7-8:30 PM, Families 
  • Pajama Story Time, Monday, 3/20, 6:30-7PM, Ages 2-7 
  • Adult Coloring Club, Mon., 3/20, 11 AM-12 PM
  • Family Trivia, Friday, 3/24, 7-8:30 PM
  • Animal Crossing, Mon., 3/20, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8
  • Honoring Women’s History Month
  • STEM Club, Monday, 3/13, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4
  • Sunday, 3/19, 2-3:30 PM, Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning: The Basics
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 3/17, 12-2:30 PM
  • Get recommendations from your Library
  • Craft and Chat: Flower Arranging, Thurs., 3/16, 7-8:30 PM
  • Saturday, 3/11, 2-3 PM, Gentle Yoga
  • Story Stretchers, Wednesday, 4-4:30 PM, Ages 4-7
  • March Early Lit Tip
  • Pop-in Projects, Tues., 3/7, 10 AM-12 PM & 4-5 PM, Ages 2 and up
  • Short Story Writing Contest, 3/1-3/31
  • Light-Up Jellyfish, Thurs., 3/9, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8
  • Short Story Writing Contest, 3/1-3/31, Ages 10 and up 
  • Little Miss Ann Musical Celebration, Saturday, 3/4, 2-2:45 PM, Families
  • Coffee Monday, Monday, 3/6, 10-11 AM
  • Julia Child: A Living History Portrayal , Sunday, 3/5, 2-3:30 PM
  • Illinois Libraries Present: A Virtual Conversation with Mary Roach, Wednesday, 3/1, 7-8 PM
  • Crafternoon, Monday, 2/27, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4
  • An Unfinished Journey: African-American Music in its Pivotal Decades, Sunday, 2/26, 2-3:30 PM
  • Adult Coloring Club, Monday, 2/20, 11 AM-12 PM
  • Junior Justice League, Wednesday, 2/22, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8
  • Global Film Forum, Sunday, 2/19, 2-3:30 PM
  • Pop-In Engineering Challenge, Monday, 2/20-Friday, 2/24, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 1-8 
  • Stuffed Animal Sleepover, Friday, 2/24, 3-5 PM, PreK-Grade 4 
  • Pajama Story Time, Monday, 2/20, 6:30-7PM, Ages 2-7 
  • Pop-In Engineering Challenge, Monday, 2/20-Thursday, 2/23, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 1-8
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 2/17, 12-2:30 PM
  • Celebrate Black History Month at Your Library
  • Middle School Game/Movie, Fridays, 3:30-4:45 PM, Grades 5-8
  • Middle School Makers, Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8
  • February Early Lit Tip
  • Romance Gone Wrong (and Sometimes Right!) - A Musical Performance, Sunday, 2/12, 2-3:30 PM
  • Zine Making, Thursday, 2/9, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Chair Yoga, Saturday, 2/11, 2-3 PM
  • Tax Forms and Resources
  • Illinois Libraries Present: A Virtual Conversation with Kwame Alexander, Wednesday, 2/8, 7-8 PM
  • Illinois Libraries Present: Kwame Alexander, Tweens, Teens, and Adults
  • Story Stretchers, Wednesdays, 4-4:30 PM, Ages 4-7 
  • Pop-in Projects, Tuesday, 2/7, 10-12 PM, 4-5 PM, Ages 2 and up 
  • Guesstimation Jar, 2/1-2/28, Grades K-4
  • Family Fun Bag, 2/1-2/28 (while supplies last) 
  • Coffee Monday, 2/6, 10-11 AM
  • Animal Crossing, Monday, 1/30, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8
  • Great Decisions, Wednesdays, 1-2:30 PM
  • An Introduction to Outsider Art, Sunday, 1/29, 2-3:30 PM
  • Global Film Forum, Sunday, 1/22, 2-4:30 PM
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 1/20, 12-2:30 PM
  • Adult Coloring Club, Monday, 1/16, 11 AM-12 PM
  • Junior Justice League, Wednesday, 1/25, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Story Stretchers, Wednesdays, 4-4:30 PM, Ages 4-7 
  • José Cruz joins River Forest Public Library as new Children’s Librarian 
  • Vision Boards, Thursday, 1/19, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-12
  • True Crime: Tales from the Edgewater Hospital, Sunday, 1/15, 2-3:30 PM
  • Cartooning class: Robots, Thursday, 1/12, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades K-8 
  • Crafternoon, Monday, 1/23, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Pajama Story Time, Monday, 1/16, 6:30-7 PM, Ages 2-7 
  • Thursday, 1/12, 3:30-4:30 PM, Cartooning class: Robots, Grades K-8
  • STEM Club, Monday, 1/9, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4
  • Wednesday, 1/4, 4-4:30 PM, Story Stretchers, Ages 4-7 
  • January Early Lit Tip
  • Middle School Game/Movie Time, Fridays, 3:30 PM
  • Tween Tasters, Thursday, 1/5, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8
  • Pop-in Projects, 1/3, 10 AM-12 PM and 4-5 PM
  • Guesstimation Jar, 1/3-1/31, Grades 5-12
  • Meditation Soundbath, Saturday, 1/14, 2-3 PM
  • Illinois Libraries Present: A Virtual Conversation with Ross Gay, Wednesday, 1/11, 7-8:30 PM, Adult 
  • Coffee Monday, Monday, 1/9, 10-11 AM
  • Guesstimation Jar, Adult, 1/3-1/31
  • Guesstimation Jar, 1/3-1/31, Grades K-4 
  • Family Fun Bag, 1/3-1/31
  • New and improved wireless and in-house printing services available 
  • Noon Year's Eve, Saturday, 12/31, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, Families 
  • All Levels Yoga, Saturday, 12/17, 2-3 PM
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 12/16, 12-2:30 PM
  • Local Spotlight - Call for Artists
  • Family Movie Night, Thursday, 12/22, 6-8 PM, Grades 2-4
  • T-Rexplorers, Wednesday, 12/21, 3:30-4:30 PM, Ages 4-10
  • Family Fun Bags, 12/5/22-12/31 (while supplies last)
  • Joan & Bette: A One-Woman Musical, Saturday, 12/10, 2-3:30 PM
  • December Early Literacy Tip
  • Junior Justice League, Wednesday, 12/28, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Solar Soirée, Wednesday, 12/21, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8
  • Middle School Makers, Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Middle School Gaming/Movie, Fridays, 3:30-4:45 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Guesstimation Jar, 12/1-12/31, Grades K-4 
  • STEM Club, Monday, 12/12, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Story Stretchers, Wednesday, 12/7, 12/14, 4-4:30 PM, Ages 4-7 
  • Craft and Chat, Thursday, 12/8, 7-8:30 PM
  • Coffee Monday, Monday, 12/5, 10-11 AM
  • Global Film Forum, Sunday, 11/27, 2-4 PM 
  • Pop-In Projects, Tues., 12/6, 10 AM-12 PM, 4-5 PM
  • Re-organized Middle School and Teen Nonfiction Collection makes for easier browsing. 
  • Junior Justice League, Wednesday, 11/30, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Crafternoon, Monday, 11/29, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Adult Coloring Club, Sunday, 11/20, 2-3 PM
  • Gentle Yoga, Saturday, 11/19, 2-3 PM, 3-4 PM
  • Library is a Donation Site for Sarah's Inn Holiday Gift Project
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 11/18, 12-2:30 PM
  • Journeying Through the American Indian Way of Life, Sunday, 11/13, 2-3:30 PM
  • Middle School Makers, Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM
  • Coffee Monday, Monday, 11/7, 10-11 AM
  • Middle School Gaming/Movie, Fridays, 3:30-4:45 PM
  • Thursday, 11/17, 6-8 PM, Family Movie Night, Grades 2-4
  • STEM Club, Monday, 11/14, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Historic Homes for America, Sun., 11/6, 2-3:30 PM
  • Family Trivia, Friday, 11/4, 7-8:30 PM, Ages 10 to adult 
  • Mini Art Show, Friday, 11/4, All day, Grades 5-12 
  • Family Fort-Building Night, Friday, 11/11, 6:30-9 PM
  • Friday, 11/4, 7-8:30 PM, Family Trivia, Ages 10 to adult 
  • Pop-In Projects, Tuesday, 11/1, 10-12 PM, 4-5PM
  • Guesstimation Jar, Tuesday, 11/1-11/30, Grades K-4
  • November Early Literacy Tip
  • Lights Out: Mystery and Horror in the Golden Age of Radio, Sunday, 10/30, 2-3:30 PM 
  • Information about Voting in Illinois General Elections on November 8
  • Global Film Forum, Sunday, 10/23, 2-4:30 PM
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 10/21, 12-2:30 PM
  • Ghost Busting, Thursday, 10/27, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Junior Justice League, Wed., 10/26, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8
  • Room Renovation Project Coming Soon!
  • Spooky Stories, Monday, 10/31
  • Middle School Gaming/Movie, Fridays, 3:30-4:45 PM, Grades 5-8
  • Adult Coloring Club, Sunday, 10/16, 2-3 PM
  • Chair Yoga, Saturday, 10/15, 2-3 PM, 3-4 PM 
  • Movie Night: Hotel Transylvania, Thurs., 10/20, 6-8 PM, Grades 2-4 
  • Pajama Story Time, Monday, 10/17, 6:30-7 PM, Ages 2-7 
  • October Early Literacy Tip
  • Middle School Makers, Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8
  • Tween Tasters, Thursday, 10/6, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Fallscaping: Best Plants for Fall Color, Sunday, 10/9, 2-3:30 PM
  • STEM Club, Monday, 10/10, 4-4:45PM, Grades K-4 
  • Hoot 'n Howl, Friday, 10/7, 5-7:30 PM, Families
  • Coffee Monday, Monday, 10/3, 10-11 AM
  • Pop-In Projects, Tuesday, 10/4, Ages 2 and up 
  • Share Your Voice: Community Survey/Focus Groups
  • Story Stretchers, Wednesdays, 4-4:30 PM
  • Crafternoon, Monday, 9/26, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4  
  • Movie Night: The Bad Guys, Thursday, 9/22, 6-8 PM, Grades 2-4 
  • Sherri Duskey Rinker Author Visit, Thursday, 9/15, 9:30-11:30 AM, Families 
  • Global Film Forum, Sunday, 9/25, 2-4:30 PM
  • Endurance22: The Search for Shackleton's Lost Ship, Sunday, 9/18, 2-3:30 PM
  • Meditation Soundbath, Saturday, 9/17, 2-3 PM
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 9/16, 12-2:30 PM
  • Coffee Monday, Monday, 9/12, 10-11 AM
  • Junior Justice League, Wed., 9/28, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8
  • September Early Literacy Tip
  • Adult Coloring Club, Sunday, 9/11, 2-3 PM
  • STEM Club, Monday, 9/12, 4-4:45 PM, Grades K-4
  • Pigeon Release Party, Friday, 9/9, 4-5 PM
  • Middle School Makers, Tuesdays, 3:30-4:45 PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Dooley Band Concert, Saturday, 9/10, 7:30-9 PM
  • Craft & Chat, Thursday, 9/8, 7-8:30 PM
  • August Early Literacy Tip
  • Book Buzz: Fall Book Preview, Tuesday, 9/6, 7-8 PM
  • Fridays, 3:30-4:45 PM, Middle School Gaming/Movie, Grades 5-8 
  • Pop-in Projects, Tuesday, 9/6
  • Family Fun Bag, 9/7-9/30 (while supplies last)
  • Local History: Thatcher Woods, Saturday, 8/27
  • New Garden and Drive-up Book Drops are Here
  • The History of the Beach Boys, Tuesday, 8/23, 7-8:30 PM 
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 8/19, 12-2:30 PM
  • Library Card Sign Up Month Story Garden, Tuesday, 9/6, All Month, All Ages
  • Guesstimation Jar, Starting 9/1, Grades K-4
  • Memory Cafe - Hybrid, Tuesday, 8/16, 2-4 PM
  • Sensory Playtime, Tuesday, 8/9
  • All Levels Yoga, Saturday, 8/13, 2:00-3:00 PM
  • Welcome Back, Monday, 8/22, 3:30-4:30PM, Grades 5-8 
  • Welcome Shannon Duffy, Operations Manager
  • Evening Book Club, Wednesday, 8/3, 7-8 PM
  • Drive-through Book Drop Temporarily Closed
  • Tween Tasters, Thursday, 8/4, 3:30-4:15 PM, Grades 5-8
  • Coffee Monday, Monday, 8/1, 10-11 AM
  • STEM Club, Monday, 8/8, 3:45-4:30 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Craft Together, Thursday, 8/4, 3:30-4 PM, 2-5 years
  • Crystal Wrapping, Thursday, 7/28, 3:30-4:45 PM, Grades 5-12 
  • DIY Campfire, Wednesday, 8/3, 3:30-4:15 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Messy Art Day, Monday, 8/1, 2-4 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Adult Coloring Club, Saturday, 7/23, 2-3 PM
  • Friday, 7/22, 7-8:30 PM, Family Trivia, Ages 10 + 
  • Memory Cafe - Hybrid, Tuesday, 7/19, 2-4 PM 
  • Planting Joy, Wed., 7/27, 4-4:30 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Nanny Nikki, Friday, 7/22, 10-10:45 AM, Birth-age 5
  • Movie in the Park, Thursday, 7/21, 7:30-10 PM
  • July Early Literacy Tip
  • Boomerang Bags, Monday, 7/18, All Day, All Ages
  • Pokeball Terrarium, Thursday, 7/21, 3:30-4:45 PM, Grades 5-12 
  • Boba Bash, Thursday, 7/14, 3:30-4:45 PM, Grades 5-12 
  • Resources Addressing the Impact of Gun Violence
  • Encanto Singalong, Friday, 7/15, 6:30-8:30 PM 
  • Park Play, Fridays, 10 AM at various local parks
  • Campfire Stories, Wednesdays, 7-7:30 PM
  • Gentle Yoga, Saturday, 7/16, 2-3 PM
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 7/15, 12:00-2:30 PM
  • Tie Dye, Friday, 7/8, 2-4 PM
  • Tween Tasters, Thursday, 7/7, 3:30-4:15 PM
  • A Live Virtual Evening with Michelle Zauner, Thursday, 6/30, 7-8:30 PM
  • Planting Joy, Wednesday, 6/29, 4-4:30 PM
  • An Evening with Kwame Onwuachi (virtual) , Wed., 6/22, 7 PM
  • Splatterball, Thursday, 6/30, 3:30-4:45 PM
  • Talewise Presents: Pirates, Lost at Sea, Friday, 6/24, 4-5 PM
  • Memory Cafe - Hybrid, Tuesday, 6/21, 2-4 PM
  • Lumberjanes Party, Thursday, 6/23, 3:30 PM
  • Youth Yoga, Grades K-4, Tuesday, 6/21, 3:30 PM
  • Boomerang Bags, Monday, 6/20, All Ages
  • Summer Reading kicks off with fun-filled event
  • Firefly Theatre, Saturday, 6/18, 6:30-7:30 PM
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 6/17, 12-2:30 PM
  • Magnificent Mutts & Meows Adoption Day, Saturday, 6/18, 11 AM-2 PM
  • Summer Reading Challenge! June 10-August 6
  • Chair Yoga, Saturday, 6/11, 3-4 PM
  • Craft and Chat, Thursday, 6/9, 7-8:30 PM
  • DIY Bandana Pillow, Thursday, 6/16, 3:30-4:45 PM, Grades 5-12 
  • June Early LiteracyTip
  • Anne Kowalski named new Middle School and Teen Librarian
  • Book Buzz: Summer Preview, Tues., 6/7, 7 PM
  • Chapter Book Club, Wednesday, 6/15, 4-4:30 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Sit Upon Making, Tuesday, 6/14, 3:30-4:15 PM, Grades K-4 
  • Garden Story Time, Monday, 6/13, 10-10:30 AM, Birth-age 5 
  • Birdwatching: Quest for the 5000th Bird, Saturday, 6/4, 2-3:30 PM
  • Summer Reading Kickoff Party, Friday, June 10, 2:30-4:30 PM
  • Global Film Forum, Saturday, 5/28 2 PM
  • Film Lover Fridays, Friday, 5/20, 12 PM
  • Summer Reading Kick-Off Party, Friday, June 10, 2:30-4:30 PM 
  • Middle School Gaming/Movie, Fridays, 3:30-5 PM, Grades 5-8
  • RFPL Foundation Sponsoring Summer Reading Kickoff Party
  • Thursday, 5/19, 3:30-4:45 PM, Bungee Barbie
  • Friday, 5/27, 10-10:45 AM, Craft Together
  • Thursday, 5/26, 3:45-4:30 PM, Virtual Youth Yoga
  • LEGO Club, Saturday, 5/21, 3-4 PM
  • May Early Literacy Tip
  • Saturday, 5/14, 2-3 PM, Springtime Doll Tea Party Picnic
  • Adult Coloring Club, Monday, 5/16, 10 AM
  • Story Stretchers, Wednesdays, 4-4:30 PM
  • Crafternoon, Monday, 5/16, 3:45-4:30 PM
  • Why Mindfulness Matters, Sunday, 5/15, 2 PM
  • 4/28, 7-8 PM, Book Buzz
  • A Live Virtual Evening with Nick Offerman & Jeff Tweedy, 4/27, 7 PM
  • Thursday, 5/12, 3:30-4:45 PM, DIY Neon Sign, Grades 5-12
  • Monday, 5/9, 6:30-7 PM, Pajama Story Time
  • Monday, 5/2, 3:45-4:30 PM, STEM Club
  • Friday, 4/29, 10-10:45 AM, Craft Together
  • Sunday, 4/24, 2-4:30, Global Film Forum Copy
  • Virtual Youth Yoga, Thursday, 5/26, 3:45-4:30 PM
  • Wednesday, 4/27, 7 PM, A Live Virtual Evening with Nick Offerman & Jeff Tweedy
  • April Early Literacy Tip
  • Best wishes to Beth Kirchenberg
  • Youth Yoga, Thursday, 4/28, 3:45-4:30 PM (virtual)
  • Friday, 4/15, 12-2:30 PM, Film Lover Fridays
  • Friday, 4/29, 3:30-4:45 PM, Middle School Gaming/Movie, Grades 5-8
  • Wednesday, 4/20, 4-4:30 PM, Story Stretchers
  • Monday, 4/18, 4-4:45 PM, Crafternoon
  • LEGO Club, Saturday, 4/16, 3-4 PM
  • Sunday, 4/10, 2-3:30PM, Victory Gardens: Then and Now
  • Thursday, 4/21, 3:30-4:30 PM, Pancakes for Poetry
  • Saturday, 4/9, 3 PM, Meditation Soundbath
  • Saturday, 4/2, 2-3PM, Raices Gitanas Flamenco Ensemble
  • Thursday, 4/7, 4-4:45 PM, Tween Tasters
  • Friday, 4/1, 10-11:30 AM, Puppet Party
  • Friday, 4/1, 9:00 AM, Family Fun Night Bag
  • Wednesday, 3/30, 7 PM, A Live Virtual Evening with Jenny Lawson
  • Wednesday, 3/30, 2 PM, Sensory Play Time
  • Sunday, 3/27, 2-4:30, Global Film Forum
  • Thursday, 3/31, 2-3:30 PM, Sculptionary
  • Thursday, 3/24, 3:45-4:30 PM, Virtual Youth Yoga
  • Tween and Teen Library in a Box
  • Wednesday, 3/16, 1-2:30 PM, Great Decisions
  • Library welcomes Melaina Maraldi, new Children’s Services Manager
  • Sunday, 3/13, 2 PM, Stories of Holocaust Survival
  • March Early Literacy Tip
  • River Forest Library is the final destination for an elaborate marriage proposal.
  • Saturday, 3/12, 2-3 PM, All Levels Yoga
  • Weds. 3/16, 7 PM, My College Planning Team - The Art of the Appeal
  • Sunday, 3/6, 2 PM, Betty Crocker: And Her Cookbook
  • Masking and Program Update - Beginning February 28
  • Sunday 3/6, 2 PM, Betty Crocker: And Her Cookbook That Changed How America Cooks
  • Thursday, 3/10, 3:30-4:30 PM, Inbetweeners Book Club
  • Thursday, 2/24, 7-8 PM, Virtual Book Buzz
  • Friday, 2/25, 10-10:45 AM, Craft Together
  • February Early Literacy Tip
  • Sunday, 2/20, 2-3:30pm, Not Quite: Asian Americans and the "Other" in the Era of the Pandemic and the Uprising
  • Connect to Black History with your Library
  • Saturday, 2/19 , 3-4 PM, Virtual Lego Club
  • Tuesday, 2/22, 2-3:30 PM, Totally 90s Party
  • February Family Literacy Tip
  • Wednesday 2/16, 7 PM, A Live Virtual Evening with Jasmine Guillory
  • Thursday, 2/17, 3:30-4:45 PM, Virtual Art of Chance
  • Saturday, 2/12, 2-3 PM, Virtual Gentle Yoga
  • Sunday, 2/6, 2-3:30pm, Jacqueline Kennedy: The Aesthetics of Style
  • January Early Literacy Tip
  • Friday, 1/28, 7-8:30 PM, Virtual Fun 'N Games Family Trivia
  • Adult Winter Reading, 12/1-1/31
  • Staff Updates
  • Sunday, 1/16, 2-3:30pm, Little Women of Baghlan
  • Cold Weather Safety
  • Middle School Makers, Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM, Grades 5-8
  • January Family Literacy Tip
  • Children's Winter Reading, 12/1-1/31
  • Monday, 1/17, 3:45-4:30 PM, Crafternoon
  • December Early Literacy Tip
  • Wednesday, 12/29, 10-11 AM, Social Stitching
  • Sunday, 12/12, 2 PM, Edith Head: The Woman Who Dressed Hollywood
  • Thursday, 12/9, 7-8 PM, Craft and Chat
  • December Family Literacy Tip
  • Teen Winter Reading, 12/1-1/31
  • Thursday, 12/12, 3:30 PM, Scarf It
  • Monday, 12/6, 10-11 AM, Coffee Monday
  • Winter Break Bored Bag
  • Friday,12/10, Gingerbread Houses
  • Stuffed Animal Sleepover Recap
  • Thursday 11/18, 3:30-4:30, K-Pop 101
  • November Early Literacy Tip
  • November Family Literacy Tip
  • New, Upgraded Catalog Now Available
  • Sunday, 11/14, 2-3:30 PM, Emancipation to Inauguration: Chicago's Black Experience
  • Friday, 11/12, 3-5 PM, Stuffed Animal Sleepover
  • Monday, 11/1, 3:45-4:30 PM, STEM Club
  • Thursday, 11/11, 2-4 PM, Animal Crossing Create and Craft
  • Friday, 11/5, 7-8:30 PM, Family Trivia: Around the World
  • Wednesday,10/27, 6:30-8 PM, Live Virtual Author Event with Chris Bohjalian
  • October Early Literacy Tip
  • Thursday, 10/21, 3:30-5 PM, Haunted Gingerbread
  • Wednesday, 10/13, 7-8 PM, The Color of Law and Reversing Segregation
  • Wednesday, 10/6, 1-2:30pm, Great Decisions
  • Saturday, 10/16, 3-4 PM, Lego Club
  • October Family Literacy Tip
  • Friday, 10/8, 5:30-8 PM, Halloween Hoot n' Howl
  • Sunday, 10/3, 2-3:30 PM, The Essential Great Chicago Fire
  • Middle School Gaming/Movie, Fridays 3:30 PM
  • Friday, 9/24, 2-4 PM, DND 101
  • September Early Literacy Tip
  • The SWAN Libraries Mobile App now offers mobile checkouts
  • Sunday, 9/19, 2-3:30pm, Containers and Window Boxes: Creating the Wow Factor
  • Thursday, 9/16, 3:30-4:45 PM, Candy Sushi Showdown
  • September Family Literacy Tip
  • Friday, 9/10, 7:30-9 PM, The Dooley Band Concert
  • Keep Your Child Safe
  • Monday, 9/13, 3:45-4:15, Girl Scout Tie Dye Party
  • Sunday, 9/12, 2-3 PM, Juggling Funny Stories with Chris Fascione
  • August Early Literacy tip
  • Friday, 8/20, 10-10:30 AM, Campfire Party
  • Monday, 8/16, 3:30-4 PM, DIY Animal Dwellings
  • Tuesday, 8/17, 3:30, Book Endangered
  • Tuesday, 8/17, 2-4 PM, Memory Cafe On Zoom
  • Friday, 8/13, 10-10:30 AM, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Party
  • Thursday, 8/12, 3:30, Lego Wild
  • Thursday, 8/12, 3:30-4 PM, Butterfly Gardens
  • Tuesday, 8/10, 3:30, Paw Print Perler
  • Wednesday, 8/11, 3:30-4 PM, Lightning Bug Circuits
  • August Family Literacy Tip
  • Tuesday, 8/10, 3-4 PM, Coffee Filter Butterflies
  • Friday, 8/6, 7:30-9 PM, Interactive Finding Nemo
  • Tuesday, 8/3, 3:30, Paint Your Pet #3: Realism
  • Wednesday, 8/4, 3:30-4 PM, Animal Charades
  • Monday, 8/2, 3:30-4 PM, Treetop Trivia
  • Saturday, 8/7, 2-3:30 PM, Mindful Vagabond: Atypical Globetrotting
  • Thursday, 7/29, 3:30-4 PM, Airplanes and Flyers
  • Thursday, 7/29, 7-8 PM, Book Buzz
  • Thursday, 7/29, 3:30, Beginners Birdwatching Journal
  • Wednesday, 7/28, 10-10:45 AM, Nanny Nikki Music Concert
  • Monday, 7/26, 3:30-4 PM, Bird Nest Design Challenge
  • Tuesday, 7/27, 3:30, Animal Print Decor
  • Friday, 7/23, 2-4 PM, Olympic GOAT Scavenger Hunt
  • July Early Literacy Tip
  • Wednesday, 7/21, 3:30-4 PM, LEGO Farms and Zoos
  • Monday, 7/19, 3:30-4 PM, Bingo
  • Tuesday, 7/20, 3:30, Fantastic Quilled Beasts
  • Tuesday, 7/13, 3:30, DIY Plush Sloth
  • Wednesday, 7/14, 2-4 PM, Messy Art
  • Friday, 7/9, 3:30-4 PM, Fairy Tale Detectives
  • Thursday, 7/8, 3:30, DIY Dog Toys
  • Wednesday, 7/7, 3:30-4 PM, Pet Show and Tell
  • Katie Cangelosi joins the Library as new Operations Manager
  • Tuesday, 7/6, 3:30, Paint Your Pet #2: Pointillism
  • Tuesday, 6/29, 3:30, Book Creased Critters
  • Friday, 7/2, 2-4 PM, Tie Dye
  • Wednesday, 6/30, 3:30-4 PM, Animal Story Yoga
  • Tuesday, 6/22, 3:30, Air-Dry Animal Magnets
  • Tuesday, 6/29, 3:30-4:30 PM, Unicorn Science Show
  • June Early Literacy Tip
  • Thursday, 6/24, 7 PM, The Long Shadow Film Screening and Q&A with Director Frances Causey
  • Friday, 6/25, 10-10:30 AM, DIY Coral Reef
  • Thursday, 6/24, 3:30-4 PM, Island Barriers
  • Wednesday, 6/23, 3:30-4 PM, CD Animals
  • Friday, 7/16, 8:30-10:30 PM, Friday Night Flicks: Jurassic World
  • Thursday, 6/17, 7-8:30 PM, Chicago's Newest Murals
  • Wednesday, 6/16, 3:30-4 PM, LEGO Dino Park
  • June Family Literacy Tip
  • Monday, beginning 6/7, Animal Sketchbook Project
  • Tuesday, 6/15, 2-3 PM, Dino Dig
  • Monday, 6/7, 10-11 AM, Coffee Monday
  • May Early Literacy Tip
  • Farewell to Joanna Bertucci
  • Thursday, 5/20, 7-8:30 PM, Spring Into Tidy
  • Monday, 5/24, 4-4:30 PM, STEM Challenge
  • Thursday, 5/27, 4-4:45 PM, Bubble Teen
  • May Family Literacy Tip
  • Thursday, 4/29, 7-8 PM, Virtual Book Club
  • Bookmark Competition Winners
  • April Early Literacy Tip
  • Game On! Borrow a tabletop game
  • Wednesday, 4/21, 4-4:45 PM, Virtual Lego Club
  • Thursday, 4/22, 4-4:45 PM, Power of Sour
  • Thursday, 4/15, 10-11:30 AM, Scams and Fraud Protection
  • Saturday, 4/10, 2-3:30 PM, Healthy Lawn, Healthy Family
  • April Family Literacy Tip
  • We Stand with Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities
  • Be an informed voter!
  • Thursday, 3/25, 4-4:45 PM, Nailed It
  • Thursday, 3/25, 7-8 PM, Virtual Book Club
  • March Family Literacy Tip
  • Saturday, 3/20, 1-2 PM, Girl Scouts Puppets and Pajamas Party
  • Saturday, 3/13, 2-3:30pm,  Redlined: A Memoir of Race, Change, and Fractured Community in 1960s Chicago
  • Magazines for everyone!
  • March Early Literacy Tip
  • Wednesday, 3/10, 7-8:30 PM, Financial Strategies for Early College Planners
  • Friday, 3/5, 10-10:30 AM, Craft Together
  • Tuesday, 2/25, 4-4:45 PM, Tween Lego Challenge
  • Friday, 2/19, 7-8:30, (Almost)Spring Trivia
  • February Early Literacy Tip
  • Saturday, 2/13, 2-3:30 PM, Autobiography of a Freedom Rider: My Life as a Foot Soldier for Civil Rights
  • February Family Literacy Tip
  • Wednesday, 2/3, 4-4:45 PM, Tween Talk
  • Thursday, 1/28, 4-4:45 PM, Micromeals
  • Building open to the public - what you need to know
  • Friday, 2/5, 10-10:30 AM, Craft Together
  • Wednesday, 1/20, 7-8:30 PM, Talking Statues of Chicago Part 2
  • Saturday, 1/16 2-3:30pm, Miniskirt to Hijab: A Girl in Revolutionary Iran
  • January Family Literacy Tip
  • Emily Compton-Dzak Appointed as New Library Director
  • Library Building Temporarily Closed to the Public until further notice.
  • Thursday, 12/31, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, Virtual Noon Year's Eve
  • Thursday, 12/17, 7:00 PM, It's Christmastime in the City
  • Introducing Storytime Prop Bags!
  • December Family Literacy Tip
  • Wednesday, 12/9, 7-8 PM, Hanukkah Crafts and Treats
  • Friday, 12/11, 10-10:30 AM, Craft Together
  • Wednesday, 11/18, 7-8 PM, Holiday Canapes Virtual Culinary Program
  • April 2021 Election
  • Sunday, 11/8, 2-3:30 PM, Michele Weldon Author Event
  • November Family Literacy Activity
  • Looking for a good book? We've got a Librarian for that.
  • Thursday, 10/29, 4-5 PM, Haunted Cookie Cottages
  • Early Literacy Tip - October 2020
  • Wednesday, 10/14, 7 PM, Fair Tax Facts
  • Friday, 10/23, 7-8:30 PM, Fall Family Trivia
  • October Family Literacy Activity
  • Mondays in October, 4-4:30 PM, Monarch Mondays
  • Sue Quinn, Director, to retire
  • Thursday, 10/8, 7-8:30 PM, Talking Statues of Chicago
  • September Family Literacy Activity
  • Thursday, 9/24, 7-8 PM, Virtual Book Club
  • Monday, 9/14, 4-4:30 PM, Monarch Mondays
  • Returned items still on your account?
  • Saturday, 9/12, 2-3:30 PM, Votes for Women
  • Early Literacy Tip - September 2020
  • Friday, 9/4, 10-10:30 AM, Craft Together
  • Thursday, 8/20, 3-4 PM, Terrariums
  • Tuesday, 8/18, 3-4 PM, Mosaic Bracelets
  • Thursday, 8/13, 3-4 PM, Mini Paint N Sip
  • Wednesday, 8/19, 2-2:45 PM, Origami
  • Tuesday, 8/11, 3-4 PM, DIY Dragon Eggs
  • Monday, 8/17, 2-2:45 PM, Catapults
  • Thursday, 8/6, 3-4 PM, Sew Sweet Sock Ow
  • Wednesday, 8/12, 2-2:45 PM, Watercolor Paint and Sip
  • Tuesday, 8/4, 3-4 PM, Perler Unicorns
  • Monday, 8/10, 2-2:45 PM, Fairy Gardens
  • Thursday, 7/30, All Day, Harry Potter Escape Room
  • Wednesday,8/5, 2-2:45 PM, Trivia Party
  • Tuesday, August 4th, 7PM on Zoom, Managing Back to School in COVID
  • Monday, 8/3, 2-2:45 PM, Egg Drop
  • Thursday, 7/23, 3-4 PM, Macrame Wall Hanging
  • Wednesday, 7/29, 2-2:45 PM, Harry Potter Party
  • Tuesday, 7/21, 3-4 PM, Wreck This Journal
  • Monday,7/27, 2-2:45 PM, Virtual Bingo
  • Wednesday, 7/22, 2-2:45 PM, Mindful Meditation
  • Thursday, 7/16, 3-4 PM, Woodland Friends Needlepoint
  • Monday, 7/20, 2-2:45 PM, Fractured Fairy Tales
  • Wednesday, 7/15, 2-2:45 PM, LEGO Challenge
  • Tuesday, 7/14, 3-4 PM, Tween Nailed It! Part Deux
  • Thursday, 7/9, 3-4 PM, Sand Art
  • Friday, 7/10, 3:30-4:15, Magic Trick Workshop
  • Wednesday , 7/8, 2-2:45 PM, Kid Chef Show and Tell
  • Monday, 7/6, 2-2:45 PM, Scattergories
  • Wednesday, 7/1, 2-2:45 PM, Silly Stories
  • Tuesday, 6/30, 3-4 PM, Teen Trivia
  • Monday, 6/29, 3:30-4:30 PM, ScienceTeller's Dragon Story Show
  • Thursday, 6/25, 7-8 PM, Virtual Book Club
  • Thursday, 6/25, 3-4 PM, Imagine Your Story
  • Wednesday , 6/17, 2-2:45 PM, Storybook Yoga
  • Monday, 6/15, 2-2:45 PM, Scavenger Hunt
  • Black Lives Matter
  • Early Literacy Tip - June 2020
  • Elementary Activities: Letter Writing
  • Early Literacy Tip - May 2020
  • Unlimited Tumblebooks
  • 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
  • Teen Book Cloud
  • Romance Book Cloud
  • Kanopy
  • Kanopy Kids
  • Early Literacy Tip - April 2020
  • Thursday, 4/2, 10 AM, Preschool Conversation Hour
  • Wednesday, 4/1, 4 PM, April Fool's Day Prank Club
  • Literary Funko Faves Contest
  • Tuesday, 3/31, 10-10:30 AM, Yoga Story Time
  • Thursday, 4/9, 3:30-4:30 PM, Teen Tasters
  • Thursday, 3/19, 3:30-4:430 PM, Story Studio: Fantastic Readers
  • Tuesday, 3/24, 10 AM-4 PM, Spring Break: Build a Fort
  • Wednesday, 3/18, 6:30-8 PM, Navigating the College Planning Process
  • Monday, 3/23, 10 AM-4 PM, Spring Break: Block Party
  • Sunday, 3/15, 2-3:30pm, Irish Heritage Singers
  • Sunday, 3/8, 2-3:30pm, Entering the Blue Zones: Living Vibrantly into Your 90s and Beyond
  • Early Literacy Tip - March 2020
  • Wednesday, 3/18, 4-4:45 PM, Snack Attack
  • Wednesday, 3/11, 10-10:30 AM, Story Time at Fresh Thyme Farmers Market
  • Sunday, 3/1, 2-3:30 PM, Harriet Tubman Speaks
  • Monday, 3/2, 2-3 PM, Raina Telgemeier Party
  • Saturday, 2/29, 2-3 PM, Animals That Leap
  • Sunday, 2/23, 2-3:30 PM, Chicago's Most Wanted
  • Thursday, 2/27, 3:30-4:30 PM, Story Studio: Mind-Bending Mysteries
  • Thursday, 2/27, 10-10:30 AM, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Sign Up Party
  • Tuesday, 2/25, 10-11 AM, Sensory Playtime
  • Friday, 2/21, 6-8 PM, Family Trivia
  • Monday, 2/17, 2-3:30 PM, Switch It Up
  • Tuesday, 2/18, 2-3 PM, Slime Time
  • Early Literacy Tip - February 2020
  • Sunday, 2/9, 2-3:30 PM, Chicago Arab Music Ensemble
  • Monday, 2/17, 1-2:30 PM, Mario Kart Switch Tournament
  • Wednesday, 2/5, 3:45-4:45 PM, Box City
  • Friday, 1/31, 9:30-10 AM, Backwards Story Time Remix
  • Thursday, 1/30, 10 AM, Move and Groove with Infinity and Beyond Academy
  • Thursday, 2/6, 3:30-4:30 PM, DIY Chocolate Lotion Bar
  • Sunday, 1/26, 2-3:30pm, Happy Houseplants
  • Local Spotlight featuring Lincoln Elementary School Art in February
  • Wednesday, 1/29, 3:45-4:45 PM, Superhero Training Course
  • Monday, 1/20, 10am-3pm, Blood Drive
  • Tuesday, 1/28, 10-10:45 AM, Stroller Strides Class
  • Thursday, 1/30, 3:30-4:30 PM, Story Studio: Animania
  • Thursday, 1/16, 7-8:30pm, Medical Cannabis
  • Wednesday, 1/22, 4-4:45 PM, Beaded Bracelets, Keychains, and More!
  • Saturday, 1/11, 10-11 AM, Kindermusik with Ms. Pat
  • Thursday, 1/9, 3:30-4:30 PM, Cocoa Loco
  • Sunday, 1/12, 2-3:30pm, Narrative Genealogy
  • 2019 Stories with Santa Photos
  • Saturday, 12/7, 2-3:30 PM, Holiday Music Program
  • Stained glass windows bring historical charm to new lobby space
  • Monday, 12/23, 4-5 PM, Amazing Artists: Pablo Picasso
  • Saturday, 12/21, 2-3 PM, Lego Club
  • Wednesday, 12/18, 4-4:45 PM, Snack Attack
  • Wednesday, 11/27, 10-11 AM, Social Stitching
  • Saturday, 12/14, 10-3 PM, Stories with Santa
  • Monday, 11/25, 4-5 PM, Amazing Artists: Keith Haring
  • Sunday, 11/24, 2-3 PM, Marionette Puppet Show
  • Tuesdays, 9/1-12/1, Middle School Take and Make
  • Tuesday, 11/19, 1:30-3 PM, Memory Cafe
  • Sunday, 12/8, 4-6, Decorate Holiday Ornaments @ Creativita
  • Sunday, 11/17, 2-3:30 PM, Boogie Woogie Kid
  • Sunday, 11/10, 2-3:30 PM, Memoir Writing Workshop
  • Explore the “Where is Away” exhibit upstairs
  • Friday, 11/1, 7-9 PM, Music and Potlucks
  • Children's Room Update to Begin 11/9
  • Thursday, 11/7, 3-4 PM, Harry Potter Divination Class
  • Sunday, 10/27, 2-3:30 PM, Sunflower Chamber Orchestra Concert
  • Early Literacy Tip - October 2019
  • Community Partnerships Enhance Library Offerings 
  • Renovation Update Week 3
  • Sunday, 10/13, 2-3:30 PM, Rare Bird Preserves Demo and Tasting
  • Sunday, 9/29, 2-3:30 PM, A Beginner's Guide to the Golden Age of Radio
  • Sunday, 10/20, 3-5, Paint On @ Creativita
  • Wednesday, 9/25, 4-5 PM, Apple Program at Fresh Thyme
  • September is Library Card Sign-up Month - Let's Celebrate!
  • Friday, 9/13, 6-8 PM, Family Disney Trivia
  • Early Literacy Tip - September 2019
  • Sunday, 9/8, 2-3:30 PM, Barbara Scoblic Author Event
  • Friday, 9/13, 6-8 PM, Family Disney Trivia
  • Welcome Back, Wednesday, 8/28, 3:30 PM
  • Adult Summer Reading, 6/12-8/21
  • Saturday, 8/24, 2-4 PM, Interactive Wizard of Oz
  • Tuesday, 8/20, 3-4 PM, Star Wars Bingo
  • Monday, 8/19, 1-4 PM, DIY School Supplies
  • Thursday, 8/15, 3-4 PM, Cosmic Suncatcher
  • Wednesday, 8/14, 10 AM-12 PM, Touch-A-Truck
  • Tuesday, 8/13, 6-7:30 PM, Medicare ABCDs
  • Tuesday, 8/13, 3-4 PM, Space Suds
  • Tuesday, 8/13, 4-5:30 PM, BINGO Bash Pizza Party
  • Thursday, 8/8, 2-4 PM, Space Flick: Men in Black
  • Monday, 8/12, 2-3:30 PM, DIY Telescopes
  • Tuesday, 8/6, 2-3:30 PM, Dorothy's Puzzle Party
  • Tuesday, 8/6, 7 PM, Perler Party
  • Friday, 8/9, 3-7 PM, Branch Out and Read Fest
  • Wednesday, 8/7, 3-4 PM, T-Rexplorers Dinosaur Discovery
  • Monday, 8/5, 3-4 PM, Mission to Mars
  • Wednesday, 7/31, 10-11 AM, Outer Space Story Time
  • Tuesday, 7/30, 10-11 AM, Under the Stars Camping Story Time
  • Monday, 7/29, 3-4 PM, Talk to a NASA Expert
  • Tuesday, 7/30, 6-7:30 PM, Long Term Care Planning
  • Friday, 7/26, 3-4 PM, Snap Circuits
  • Monday 7/22, 7-8 PM, Fitness Series - Biking
  • Tuesday, 7/30, 3-4 PM, DIY Constellation Light Jars
  • Thursday, 7/25, 3-4 PM, Galaxy Garb 
  • Wednesday, 7/24, 2-4 PM, Messy Art Day
  • Tuesday, 7/23, 2-3 PM, Owl Mania
  • Monday, 7/22, 2-3:30 PM, Solar System Mobiles
  • Thursday, 7/18, 3-4 Pm, Solar Stitching
  • Explore More Illinois is now available!
  • Saturday, 7/20, 3:30-4:30 PM, Apollo 11: One Giant Leap
  • Tuesday, 7/16, 3-4 PM, Whatever Floats Your Boat
  • Wednesday, 7/17, 3-4 PM, Seeing Stars
  • Monday, 7/15, 4-5 PM, The Magic of the Spellbinder
  • Friday, 7/12, 12-1 PM, Lunar Lunch
  • Thursday, 7/11, 3 PM, Color Wars
  • Tuesday, 7/9, 2-4 PM, Giant Checkers and Connect 4
  • Monday, 7/8, 3-4 PM, Alien Encounter
  • Tuesday, 7/9, 7-8:30 PM, Alien Art
  • New Book Drop Installed in Garden
  • Tuesday, 7/2, 2-3 PM, Astronaut Eats
  • Friday, 7/5, 3-4 PM, Ozobot Battles
  • Tuesday, 7/2, 3-4:30 PM, Make Your Own UFO
  • Thursday, 6/27, 7-8:30 PM, KonMari 101: Tidy Your Home, Change Your Life
  • Thursday, 6/27, 2-4 PM, Anime Universe
  • Friday, 6/28, 10-11 AM, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Celebration
  • Thursday, 6/27, 10-11 AM, Moon Sand Sensory Play
  • Tuesday, 6/25, 7-8:30 PM, Alien Attack Nerf War
  • Thursday, 6/20, 7-8 PM, Astrology Art
  • Tuesday, 6/25, 4-5 PM, Chris Fascione's Storytelling Show
  • Monday, 6/24, 2-3:30 PM, Marbled Planets
  • Thursday, 6/20, 3-4 PM, Intergalactic Yoga
  • Wednesday, 6/19, 1-4 PM, Into the Black Hole Scavenger Hunt
  • Wednesday, 6/19, 1-3 PM, 3, 2, 1, Blast-off! Rockets 101
  • Tuesday, 6/18, 3-4 PM, Cosmic Creations
  • Saturday, 6/15, 10-11:30 AM, Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body
  • Tuesday, 6/18, 3-4 PM, Jump to Jupiter
  • Early Literacy Tip—June 2019
  • Monday, 6/17, 2-3:30 PM, Watercolor Universe
  • Our Journey Continues, 2019-2022 Strategic Plan
  • Follow us on Instagram!
  • Thursday, 6/13, 10-11 AM, Alina Celeste Concert
  • Tuesday, 6/11 3:30-5 PM, Tween Time: Bags!
  • Thursday, 5/30, 7-8:30 PM, Fitness Series - Running
  • Saturday, 5/25, 9:30-10 AM, Saturday Story Time
  • Sunday, 5/19, 4-5:30, Paint Pouring @ Creativita
  • Friday, 5/3, 6:30-7:30 PM, Terry Sullivan Trio
  • Early Literacy Tip—May 2019
  • Thursday, 5/16, 3:30-5:30 PM, Pages to Pictures: Hoot
  • Grades 7-12: Summer Volunteers Needed
  • Sunday, 4/28, 1-4 PM, National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
  • Walk with us in the Memorial Day Parade!
  • Energy efficiency coming your way!
  • Saturday, 4/27, 10-11:30 AM, Spring Container Design with Good Earth Greenhouse
  • Thursday, 4/18, 3:30-5:30 PM, Pages to Pictures: Eragon 
  • Sunday, 4/14, 2-3:30 PM, Cheese 101
  • New Calendar!
  • Friday, 4/12, 6-8 Pm, Name That Tune Trivia: Family Edition
  • Early Literacy Tip - April 2019
  • Wednesday, 4/17, 2-3 PM, Fire Station Story Time
  • Sunday, 4/7, 3-4 PM, James and the Giant Peach
  • Sunday, 3/31, 2-3:30 PM, 1960's TV Memories
  • Friday, 4/5, 6-8 PM, Anime Mania
  • Lobby Renovation Project on Hold
  • Be an informed voter in the April 2nd election!
  • Sunday, 3/24, 2-3:30 PM, The Chicago "L"
  • Sunday, 3/10, 2-3 PM, Irish Heritage Singers
  • Thursday, 3/21, 3:30-5:30 PM, Pages to Pictures: Stormbreaker
  • Early Literacy Tip—March 2019
  • Wednesday, 3/20, 10-11 AM, Police Station Story Time
  • Thursday, 3/14, 3:30-5 PM, Crafterschool
  • The Chat: How do books help spark the imagination?
  • Sunday, 2/24, 2-3 PM, Unforgettable! Music of the 50's
  • Thursday, 2/28, 3:30-5 PM, Bad Art Afternoon Challenge
  • Saturday, 2/16, 2-3 PM, The Codebreaker and the POW
  • Early Literacy Tip—February 2019
  • Tuesday, 2/19, 2-3 PM, Dog Man Party
  • Thursday, 2/21, 3:30-5:30 PM, Pages to Pictures: Howl's Moving Castle
  • Thursday, 2/14, 3:30-5 PM, I Heart Robots
  • Wednesday, 2/6, How to Train Your Dragon, Ready Readers
  • Dementia Friendly Status and Memory Cafes
  • Saturday, 2/2, 2-4 PM, Book 2 Movie: Captain Underpants
  • State and Federal Tax forms are in!
  • Sunday, 1/27, 2-3:30 PM, Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt
  • Thursday, 1/31, 3:30-5 PM, Kraft Crafts
  • Thursday, 1/31, 10-11 AM, Snow Much Fun
  • Thursday, 1/24, 3:30-5 PM, Solo Wars
  • Monday, 1/21, 2-3:30 PM, Harry Potter Family Feud
  • Thursday, 1/17, 7-8:30 PM, Angalia Bianca Author Event,
  • Thursday, 1/17, 3:30-5:30 PM, Pages to Pictures: Lightning Thief
  • Sunday, 1/13, 2-3 PM, The Swedish Art of Death Cleaning
  • Wednesday, 1/9, 4-5 PM, Ready Readers
  • Early Literacy Tip—January 2019
  • Saturday, 1/5, 2-4 PM, Book 2 Movie
  • Wednesday, 1/2, 2-4 PM, New Year, New You, New Journal
  • 2018 Stories with Santa Photos
  • ADA Compliant Doors Openers Installed
  • We've adopted a new puppy!
  • Wednesday, 12/26, 10 AM-4 PM, Thank You Note Workshop
  • Friday, 12/21, 2:45-4:30, Holiday Film: Elf
  • Thursday, 12/13, 3:30-4:30 PM, T-shirts to T-scarves
  • Early Literacy Tip—December 2018
  • Wednesday, 12/5, 4 PM, Ready Readers
  • Sunday, 12/9, 2-3 PM, Bingo for Books 
  • Monday, 12/3, 4-5 PM, Happy Birthday Illinois!
  • Thursday, 12/6, 3:30-5:30 PM, Pages to Pictures: Willy Wonka
  • Bookmark art competition winners!
  • Saturday, 12/8, 2-3:30 PM, It's a Wonderful Life: The Making of a Holiday Classic
  • Early Literacy Tip—November 2018
  • Friday, 11/16, 12-2:30 PM, Film Lover Fridays: It's a Wonderful Life
  • Wednesday, 11/21, 2-3 PM, Craftsgiving
  • Thursday, 11/8, 1:30-2:30 PM, I Survived… The Library
  • Sunday, 11/4, 2-3:30 PM, Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Fireside Chat
  • Sunday, 10/21, 2-3:30 PM, Jane Austen Speaks
  • Wednesday, 11/7, 4-5, Ready Readers
  • Wednesday, 10/31, 10-11 AM, Pumpkin Play Doh Party
  • Thursday, 11/8, 3-4:30 PM, Harry Potter Wizard Wearables
  • Thursday, 11/1, 3:30-5:30 PM, Pages to Pictures: Holes
  • Thursday, 10/18, 7-8:30, Gretchen Anthony Author Visit
  • Early Literacy Tip—October 2018
  • Thursday, 10/11, 3:30-5:30 PM, Pages to Pictures: Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
  • Monday, 10/8, 2-3 PM, Ozobot Battles
  • Sunday, 10/7, 2-3:30 PM, Illinois Ghosts and the Afterlife
  • Friday, 9/28, 9:30-10 AM, Bubble Blast
  • Thursday, 9/27, 10-10:30 AM, Doctor and Nurse Story Time
  • Sunday, 9/23, 2-3:30 PM, The Six Wives of Henry VIII
  • Friday, 9/28, 11:30-2 PM, 1/2 Day Pizza and Mammals Encounter
  • Early Literacy Tip—September 2018
  • Sunday, 9/16, 1-2:30 PM, Family Egg Drop
  • Wednesday, 9/12, 7-8:30 PM, How to Pay for College without Going Broke
  • Sunday, 9/9, 2-3:30 PM, Very Smart People: Windows 10 Basics
  • Early Literacy Tip—August 2018  
  • Tuesday, 8/14, 2 PM, Quidditch
  • Thursday, 8/16, 3-4:30, Mario Kart Tournament, Grades K-4
  • Tuesday, 7/31, 3-4 PM, Ancient World Rocks and More
  • Thursday, 8/9, 7-8:30 PM, Fun Places We Loved
  • Wednesday, 7/25, 3-4 PM, Edible Rock Formations
  • Tuesday, 7/31, 7-8:30 PM, Guitar Hero Tournament
  • Monday, 7/23, 4-5 PM, Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles Show
  • Early Literacy Tip—July 2018
  • Wednesday, 7/18, 2-3 PM, Rockin' Rock Collection
  • Monday, 7/16, 3-4:30 PM, Just Dance Wii Tournament
  • Wednesday, 7/11, 3-4 PM, The Mystery Shop Show
  • Tuesday, 7/17, 3-4:30 PM, Teen Just Dance Tournament
  • New in the Children's Room: Thematic Kit Bags!
  • Monday, 7/2, 3-4 PM, Game Show
  • Tuesday, 7/10, 7-8:30 Pm, Rock 101
  • Thursday, 6/28, 2:30-3:30 PM, Balloon Animal Workshop
  • Tuesday, 6/26, 3-4 PM, Rock Star Accessories
  • Tuesday, 6/26, 7-8:30 PM, Name That Tune Trivia
  • Friday, 6/22, 3-4 PM, Ultimate Party Games
  • Wednesday, 6/20, 4-5:30 PM, Maui & Moana's Musical Storytelling
  • Tuesday, 6/19, 3-4 PM, Mad Science Show
  • Tuesday, 6/19, 7-8:30 PM, School Of Rock Concert
  • Friday, 6/15, 10-11 AM, Laura Doherty Concert
  • Wednesday, 6/13, 6:30-8 PM, "Hamil-Teens" Workshop
  • Saturday, 6/30, 2-3:30 PM, Mary Pickersgill and the Star Spangled Banner
  • Wednesday, 6/13, 1-2 PM, Freestyle Karaoke
  • Mobile WiFi hotspots
  • Early Literacy Tip—June 2018
  • Good eBook news!
  • Monday, 6/11, 4-5 PM, Pop Rocks!
  • Monday, 6/11, 2-3:30 PM, Marble Painting
  • Saturday, 6/2, 2-3:30 PM, Pets at the White House
  • Sunday, 5/20, 2-4 PM, Author Visit: William Hazelgrove and FORGING A PRESIDENT
  • Friday, 5/25, 10-10:30 AM, Water Safety Story Time
  • Wondrous Women Mosaic Exhibit
  • Early Literacy Tip—May 2018
  • Friday, 5/25, 11:30 AM - 1 PM, Bring Your Own Lunch & Movie
  • Saturday, 5/5, 2-3:30 PM, Rise and Shine Disney and WWII
  • Tuesday, 5/1, 10-11 AM, CSW: Books n' Bagels
  • Sunday, 5/6, 2-3:30 PM, Family Frosting Fun
  • Wednesday, 5/2, 3:30-5 PM, Stop Motion Animation
  • Early Literacy Tip—April 2018
  • Saturday, 4/28, 2-3 PM, Fancy Nancy Tea Party
  • Monday, 4/23, 10-11:30 AM, Shift Your Assets from Clutter to Cash
  • Thursday, 4/19, 3:30 PM, DIY Cloud Light
  • Nintendo Switch Games have arrived!
  • Sunday, 4/15, 2-4 PM, The Lego Ninjago Movie
  • Monday, 4/9, 10-12 AM, Monday Morning Matinee
  • Thursday, 4/5, 10-10:30 AM, Storybook Yoga
  • Monday, 4/2, 3:30 PM, Story Studio, Poetry for Pancakes
  • Early Literacy Tip—March 2018
  • Saturday, 4/7, 2-4 PM, Local Author Visit: Tom Holmes and The Soul of a Liberal Village
  • Monday- Friday, 3/26-3/30/18, 1:30 PM, March Super Movie Madness
  • Sunday, 3/18, 2 - 3:30 PM, Climate Change: The Earth Calls to Us
  • Sunday, 3/11, 3-4 PM, The Jungle Book
  • Thursday, 3/8, 7-8:30 PM, The Chicago Cubs as Champions: Then and Now
  • Sunday, 3/4, 2-4 PM, The Hunting Accident: A Conversation
  • Thursday, 3/15, 3:30-4:30 PM, Spice It Up!
  • Monday, 3/5, 2:30-3:30 PM, Cubelet Craze 2
  • Where's the Sci-Fi?
  • Thursday, 3/8, 4-4:45 PM, Messy Science Slime Fest
  • Monday, 3/5, 12-1:30 PM, Bingo Lunch Bunch
  • Friday, 3/2, 2-3:30, MarioKart Tournament
  • Thursday, 2/22, 3:30-5 PM, Squeaky Clean Soap Making
  • Monday, 2/12, 10-11:30 AM, NovelTea Booktalks
  • Early Literacy Tip—February 2018
  • Tuesday, 2/13, 2-3 PM, Captain Underpants Party
  • Saturdays, 2/3-3/10, 10-11 AM, Winter Warm Up Story Time
  • Thursday, 2/1, 6:30-8 PM, Dining Out in Chicago
  • Thursday, 1/25, 3:30-5 PM, Overcooked XBox One Tournament
  • Credit Cards now accepted
  • Sunday, 1/21, 2-3:30 PM, World War II Radio Hour
  • Saturday, 1/27, 2-4 PM, Sanctuary City Post Cards
  • Early Literacy Tip—January 2017
  • Monday, 1/15, 2-3:30 PM, Hot Cocoa Creations
  • Better Out Of School Time Survey
  • 2017 Stories With Santa Photos
  • Thursday, 12/28, 1-4 PM, DIY Snowflakes
  • Friday, 12/15, 6-8 PM, Interactive Movie: Home Alone
  • Early Literacy Tip—December 2017
  • New Kindle Titles
  • Sunday, 12/10, 2-3:30 PM, Christmas at Marshall Field's
  • Thursday, 11/30, 10-10:30 AM, Toddler Art
  • Thursday, 12/7, 3:30-5 PM, Crochet Club
  • Sunday, 12/3, 2-3:30, Poly Clay Holiday,
  • Saturday, 12/2, 2-3:30 PM, Holiday Gadget Gifts
  • Sunday, 11/19, 2-3:30 PM, Pre-Civil War Quilts: The Hidden Codes to Freedom
  • ASQ Screenings Now Offered At the Library
  • Early Literacy Tip—November 2017
  • Thursday, 11/16, 4-5 PM, A World of Wonder
  • Friday, 11/3, 9 AM-5 PM, Family Craft Day
  • Thursday, 11/2, 9 AM -5 PM, Block Party
  • October DIY: Paper Pumpkins
  • Sunday, 11/5, 2-3:30 PM, Chicago, True Stories
  • Maker Fest Success!
  • Thursday , 11/2, 2-4 PM, Paint By Sticker
  • Thursday, 10/19, 7-8 PM, Fall Floral Arrangement
  • Wednesday, 10/25, 3:30-4:30 Pm, Nursery Nightmares
  • Sunday, 10/15, 2-3:30 PM, Tea101
  • Early Literacy Tip—October 2017
  • Saturday, 10/7, 10-3 PM, Maker Fest Showcase
  • Saturday, 10/7, 10-3 PM, Maker Fest Showcase
  • Maker-Fest: Meet Ethan
  • Family Fireside Halloween, Friday, 10/20, 5:30 PM
  • Saturday, 9/30, 2-3:30 PM, Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales
  • September DIY: Comic Strips
  • Friday, 9/22, 11:45-2:30, 1/2 Day Pizza and Percy Jackson
  • Wednesday, 9/20, 7 PM, Finding the Right College and Tips on How to Pay for It
  • Value of your Library card
  • Early Literacy Tip—September 2017
  • Sunday, 9/17, 2-3 PM, The Ancient Mesopotamian Collection of the Oriental Institute Museum
  • Sunday, 9/10, 2-4 PM, Local Author Visit: Janis Clark Johnston
  • Saturday, 9/9, 10 AM-12 PM, All About Trains
  • Saturday, 8/26, 1:30, Hot Summer Movie Showing: La La Land
  • Early Literacy Tip - August 2017
  • Dozens of Hot Titles, One Device: Kindles
  • Thursday, 8/24, 3:30 PM, Rock Your Locker
  • Wednesday, 8/2, 3:30 PM, Heat Slime 
  • Messy Art Day, Friday, 8/2, 1 -3 PM
  • Monday, 7/31, 6:30 PM, Fantastic Beasts and How to Make Them
  • Thursday, 8/3, 7-8:30 PM, A Solar Eclipse is Coming!
  • Friday, 7/28, 10-11 AM, 3 Little Pigs Story Time
  • Thursday, 7/27, 3:30-5 PM, Harry Potter Potions
  • Tuesday, 7/25, 3:30 - 5 PM, T Shirt 'Transfer'mations
  • Local author presents tasty traditions.
  • Early Literacy Tip—July 2017
  • Thursday, 7/27, 1-4 PM, Construction Site Scavenger Hunt
  • Tuesday, 7/25, 2-3:30 PM, Drive-In Movie
  • Tuesday, 7/18, 2-4 PM, Edible Architecture
  • Monday, 7/17, 3-4 PM, Marionette Puppet Show
  • Wednesday, 7/12, 7-8 PM, DIY Earring Holder
  • Monday, 7/10, 3:30-4:30 PM, Circuit Lights
  • Summer Fun
  • Thursday, 7/13, 2-4 PM, The LEGO Batman Movie
  • Wednesday, 7/12, 3-4:30 PM, Just Dance Wii Tournament
  • Thursday, 7/6, 3:30 PM, Feet Painting
  • Wednesday, 7/5, 2-3 PM, Box Town
  • Wednesday, 7/5, 3:30 PM, Contraptions
  • Your library materials* may now automatically renew!
  • Wednesday, 6/21, 6:30 PM, T-Shirt Totes
  • Early Literacy Tip—June 2017
  • Thursday, 6/29, 3-4 PM, Wonders of the Ancient World
  • Monday, 6/19, 4-5 PM, LED Origami
  • Monday, 6/26, 2-3:30 PM, Art Activities
  • Thursday, 6/15, 3-4:30 PM, Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction: Catapult Craze
  • Wednesday, 6/21, 3-4 PM, Room Revamp
  • Beautiful works by local artist Gayle Fisher on display
  • Tuesday, 6/13, 2-3 PM, Frank Lloyd Wright
  • Happy 25th anniversary to Susie Young
  • Saturday, 6/3, 2-3 PM, Frank Lloyd Wright at 150
  • Friday, 6/9, 1-4 PM, Drop-In Recycled Robots
  • Tuesday, 6/13, 2-4 PM, Edible Explosions
  • Our new labels will grow on you!
  • Early Literacy Tip—May 2017
  • May DIY: Magnets
  • Sunday, 5/21, 2-4 PM, Elizabeth Berg Author Visit
  • Annual Mosaic Art Show
  • Celebrating Seniors Week, May 18th - 25th
  • Thursday, 5/11, 3:30 PM, Tiny Tasty Pendants: Part Deux
  • Sunday, 5/7, 2-3:30 PM, Hamilton's Women
  • Journey Through Space, Saturday, 4/29, 3-4 PM
  • Soiree in the Stacks
  • Early Literacy Tip—April 2017
  • April DIY: Clothespin Animals
  • Subscribe to Noteworthy Nonfiction
  • Mario Kart Wii Tournament, Wednesday, 4/14, 2:30-4 PM
  • Early Literacy Tip—March 2017
  • Thursday, 4/6, 3:30-5 PM, Go Nuts for Donuts!
  • Sunday, 4/23, 2-3 PM, Architectural Design Workshop
  • Kid Fit, Saturday, 3/25, 2-3 PM
  • Sunday, 4/2, 2-3:30 PM, The Road that Leads to Lincoln
  • Wednesday, 3/22, 3:30-5 PM, Videogame Adventures
  • Tuesday, 3/14, 12-2:15 PM, Reading Olympics, 5th Grade
  • Sunday, 3/12, 3-4 PM, Charlotte's Web
  • Monday, 3/6, 9 AM-12 PM, Morning PJ Party and Book Character Scavenger Hunt
  • Friday, 3/3, 10 AM-12 PM, Dr. Seuss's Birthday Party
  • Thursday, 3/9, 7-8 PM, Organizing Small Spaces for Seniors
  • Early Literacy Tip - February 2017
  • Sunday, 2/19, 2-3 PM, Oscar Predictions from Brian Tallerico
  • Overdrive Update
  • Tuesday, 2/21, 3-4 PM, Princess Karaoke
  • Beginner Bots, Monday, 3/6, 2:00-3:30 PM
  • Friday, 2/10, 6-8:30 PM, Interactive Movie: The Princess Bride
  • February DIY: Stamps
  • Monday, 2/13, 10-11 AM, 13 Presidential Libraries
  • Sunday, 2/5, 2-4 PM, Paint'n'Sip
  • New & Improved!
  • Magic and Medicine in Ancient Egypt, Sunday, 1/29, 2-3 PM
  • Early Literacy Tip - January 2017
  • January DIY: Paper Fliers
  • Donuts for Dads Celebrates 15 Years of Family Fun!
  • Donuts for Dads, Saturday, 1/14, 9:30-11:30 AM
  • Digital Library Drop-In, 1/10, 1/15, 1/24
  • Quick Quilling, Monday, 1/16, 1:00 PM,
  • PokéHunt, Thursday, 1/5, 1-5 PM
  • Interactive Movie: Elf, Friday, 12/16, 6-8 PM
  • Early Literacy Tip- December 2016
  • Kaplan SAT Practice Test, Saturday, 1/7, 9:00 AM
  • December DIY - Holiday Cards
  • Home Delivery
  • Saturday, 12/3, 2-3:30PM, Christmas in the Holy Land
  • Sunday, 12/4, 2 PM, Marbleize
  • November DIY - Dice Games
  • Early Literacy Tip - November 2016
  • Sunday, 11/13, 2-3:30 PM, The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
  • Sunday, 11/6, 2-3:30PM, Cleopatra, The Last Pharaoh of Egypt
  • Friday, 11/4, 6-8:30 PM, Interactive Movie: Jurassic World
  • Minecraft Madness, Saturday, 11/12, 3:30PM
  • 1/2 Day Halloween, Monday, 10/31, 11:45 AM
  • Frosting Fun!
  • The Big Read: Into the Beautiful North and The Magnificant Seven, Sunday, 10/23, 2 PM
  • Early Literacy Tip—October 2016
  • Chat N' Chew, Wednesday, 10/12, 11:30
  • October DIY: Monsters
  • Our Book Drop is Open
  • Pierre Salinger and the 1,000 Days of Kennedy's Camelot, Sunday, 10/9, 2-3:30PM
  • Story Studio, Monday, 10/3, 3:30 PM
  • Elephant and Piggie Extravaganza! Wednesday, 10/12, 3 PM
  • Charles Troy Presents: The Creation of My Fair Lady, Wednesday, 9/28, 1:30-3PM
  • True Life Stories from Young Adult Immigrants, Sunday, 9/25, 2-3:30PM
  • 1/2 Day Pizza & Cupcake Wars, Friday, 9/23, 11:45 AM
  • Historical Buildings of River Forest, Sunday, 9/18, 2 PM
  • September DIY: Stencils
  • Early Literacy Tip—September 2016
  • Early Literacy Tip - August 2016
  • Summer Reading Wrap Up
  • Downsizing and Decluttering, Monday, 8/22, 10 AM
  • August DIY: Dominoes
  • Family Story Times @ Whole Foods Market
  • RFPL receives Certificate of Excellence
  • Late-Night Lock In, Friday, 8/19, 6 PM
  • Anne T. Smedinghoff Memorial Garden Plaques
  • Musical Celebration with Super Stolie, Thursday, 7/28, 6:30 PM
  • Bingo for Books, Tuesday, 7/26, 7 PM
  • BINGO Bash Pizza Party, Wednesday, 7/27, 4-5:30 PM,
  • Riveting Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, 7/30, 2 PM
  • Ballerina Story Time, Tuesday, 7/26, 2 PM
  • All Thriller. No Filler.
  • Dart Art, Thursday, 7/21, 3 PM
  • Sports Equipment Scavenger Hunt, Thursday, 7/21, 11 AM-3 PM
  • July Book Reviews – Mystery
  • New & Shiny
  • Toddler Triathlon, Monday, 7/18, 10 AM,
  • Wii Sports Tournament, Wednesday, 7/13, 3 PM
  • Karate, Tuesday, 7/12, 2 PM
  • Yoga, Wednesday, 7/6, 2 PM
  • Mammals and More Animal Show, Thursday, 7/7, 3 PM
  • Chicago Fire Soccer Clinic, Wednesday, 6/29
  • Balloon Sports, Thursday, 6/23, 3 PM
  • Rope Warrior, Wednesday, 6/22, 4 PM
  • Early Literacy Tip—June 2016
  • Art Activities, Mondays in June at 1:30 PM
  • May Book Reviews -Folklore and Fairy Tales – 398.2
  • Tote Bags for Sale
  • Fourth of July Floral, Thursday, 6/30, 7 PM
  • Get Back into the Swing of Baseball Season!
  • Stuffed Animal Sleepover Recap
  • Early Literacy Tip
  • New Website