This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Evening Book Club Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: The evening book discussion group meets the first* Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance.This month's book: TBD.*The January discussion... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: The evening book discussion group meets the first* Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance.This month's book: TBD.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Illinois Libraries Present: Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Zoom Program Type: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work. Click here to register a... Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Illinois Libraries Present: Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect Program Description: Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Chair Yoga Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda's Rhythms returns to lead a chair yoga class. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township. Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jan 11 2025 Sat Chair Yoga 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township Required Seats Remaining: 20 Program Description: Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda's Rhythms returns to lead a chair yoga class. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Classical Guitar Concert with Neal Alger Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Lauded by the Chicago Tribune as "one of the most sensitive and creative guitarists in a city filled with them," and fueled by a mission to give exposure to underplayed composers, ... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jan 12 2025 Sun Classical Guitar Concert with Neal Alger 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: Lauded by the Chicago Tribune as "one of the most sensitive and creative guitarists in a city filled with them," and fueled by a mission to give exposure to underplayed composers, Neal Alger presents a guitar performance of classical and
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services Age Group: Tweens & Teens 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm 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 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. Mocktail Party: A Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Demo & Tasting Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Just in time for "Dry January," chef Ashley Simone and mixologist Etta Worthington present a lively evening of non-alcoholic cocktail demonstrations and tastings. Discover why you ... Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Mocktail Party: A Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Demo & Tasting 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Required Seats Remaining: 30 Program Description: Just in time for "Dry January," chef Ashley Simone and mixologist Etta Worthington present a lively evening of non-alcoholic cocktail demonstrations and tastings. Discover why you don't need alcohol to practice the art of mixology!
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Film Lover Fridays Friday, January 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're celebrating the Paul Newman centennial with four of his early films.This month,... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm - 3:30pm 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 celebrating the Paul Newman centennial with four of his early films.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Community Blood Drive Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: The Library is partnering with Vitalant Blood Donation to host a community blood drive. If you are able, please consider donating blood. Stop by the meeting room anytime between 10... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Community Blood Drive 10:00am - 3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Program Description: The Library is partnering with Vitalant Blood Donation to host a community blood drive. If you are able, please consider donating blood.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Safe Landing: A Family's Journey After the Crash of Flight 191 Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: In 1979, American Airlines Flight 191 crashed near O'Hare Airport. With 273 fatalities, it was the deadliest aviation accident in American history. In the book Safe Landing, s... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jan 19 2025 Sun Safe Landing: A Family's Journey After the Crash of Flight 191 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: In 1979, American Airlines Flight 191 crashed near O'Hare Airport. With 273 fatalities, it was the deadliest aviation accident in American history.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services Age Group: Tweens & Teens 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm 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 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 "Everyone" group. RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Library Board Age Group: Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Library Board
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Illinois Libraries Present: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Zoom Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Illinois Libraries Present a virtual evening with stand-up comedian Michelle Buteau, author of the memoir Survival of the Thickest. Click here to register and receive the Zoom link... Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Illinois Libraries Present: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: Illinois Libraries Present a virtual evening with stand-up comedian Michelle Buteau, author of the memoir Survival of the Thickest.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Global Film Forum Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.This month's film is The Crime is Mine (2023) from France. Set in the 1930s, the film follows a young ... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jan 26 2025 Sun Global Film Forum 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services Age Group: Tweens & Teens 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm 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 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. Ugly Prey: An Innocent Woman and the Death Sentence That Scandalized Jazz-Age Chicago Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Author and journalist Emilie Lucchesi shares the true story of Sabella Nitti, an innocent woman sentenced to hang in Chicago in 1923 for the murder of her missing husband... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Feb 2 2025 Sun Ugly Prey: An Innocent Woman and the Death Sentence That Scandalized Jazz-Age Chicago 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: Author and journalist Emilie Lucchesi shares the true story of Sabella Nitti, an innocent woman sentenced to hang in Chicago in 1923 for the murder of her missing husband.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Coffee Monday Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee and conversation about local matters. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about thing... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Feb 3 2025 Mon Coffee Monday 10:00am - 11:00am 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: Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee and conversation about local matters. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services Age Group: Tweens & Teens 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Feb 4 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm 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 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with James McBride Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Zoom Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Illinois Libraries Present a virtual evening with National Book Award winning author James McBride.Click here to register and receive the Zoom link.This event is made possible by I... Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Feb 4 2025 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with James McBride 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: Illinois Libraries Present a virtual evening with National Book Award winning author James McBride.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Great Decisions Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association. In each session, we will watch a record... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Feb 5 2025 Wed Great Decisions 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Evening Book Club Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: The evening book discussion group meets the first Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance.This month's book: TBD. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Feb 5 2025 Wed Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: The evening book discussion group meets the first Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance.This month's book: TBD.
Library closed for Staff Training All Day River Forest Public Library Closing Feb 7 2025 Fri Closing Library closed for Staff Training All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Meditation Soundbath Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Yoga instructor Rhonda Fentry leads a form of meditation using ambient overlapping sounds and vibrations from Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tapping into your inner deep subcon... Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Feb 8 2025 Sat Meditation Soundbath 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township Required Seats Remaining: 20 Program Description: Yoga instructor Rhonda Fentry leads a form of meditation using ambient overlapping sounds and vibrations from Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tapping into your inner deep subconscious and awakening new energy.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services Age Group: Tweens & Teens 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Feb 11 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm 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 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. Afternoon Book Club Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors 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 book: The ... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Afternoon Book Club 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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 book: The Wager by David Grann.
