This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Coffee Monday Monday, December 2, 2024 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. Dec 2 2024 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. Evening Book Club Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: The evening book club meets the first Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance. This month's meeting takes place offsite, at a member's... Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: The evening book club meets the first Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance. This month's meeting takes place offsite, at a member's house, to select books for next year's discussions.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. James Callen Trio Concert Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Fireside at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: River Forest's own jazz pianist James Callen returns to the Library with his trio for an afternoon of live music on the second floor. His trio will play his arrangements of po... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 8 2024 Sun James Callen Trio Concert 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: River Forest's own jazz pianist James Callen returns to the Library with his trio for an afternoon of live music on the second floor. His trio will play his arrangements of pop and rock tunes from the ’60’s, ’70’s, and ’80’s, including songs
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Zoom Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors Program Description: Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters,&n... Virtual Event This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Afternoon Book Club Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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 club meets the second Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance. This month's selection: A Separate Peace by John Kno... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 11 2024 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 club meets the second Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance. This month's selection: A Separate Peace by John Knowles.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Craft and Chat Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft: making winter gnomes.The Library will provide all materials, so you only need to bring your creativity. Registration required. To ... Waitlist Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Craft and Chat 7:00pm - 8:00pm Waitlist Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Required Seats Remaining: 0 Program Description: Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft: making winter gnomes.The Library will provide all materials, so you only need to bring your creativity. Registration required. To avoid duplicate sign-ups, please only register yourself.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. All Levels Yoga Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda's Rhythms returns to lead an All Levels Yoga class. Registration required. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in partnership with the River Fore... Open Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat All Levels Yoga 2:00pm - 3:00pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Required Seats Remaining: 18 Program Description: Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda's Rhythms returns to lead an All Levels Yoga class. Registration required. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Holiday Cookie Exchange Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: The holiday season is the perfect time of year to bake cookies and share them with others. Bring a batch of homemade cookies, along with the recipe you used, for other amateur bake... Open Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 15 2024 Sun Holiday Cookie Exchange 2:00pm - 3:00pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Required Seats Remaining: 19 Program Description: The holiday season is the perfect time of year to bake cookies and share them with others. Bring a batch of homemade cookies, along with the recipe you used, for other amateur bakers to taste and take home.
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Illinois Libraries Present: Little Women: The Musical (An At-Home Experience) All Day Virtual Zoom Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors Program Description: From December 20 through December 22, watch a recorded live performance of Little Women: The Musical. Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th... Virtual Event This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Illinois Libraries Present: Little Women: The Musical (An At-Home Experience) All Day Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: From December 20 through December 22, watch a recorded live performance of Little Women: The Musical.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Film Lover Fridays Friday, December 20, 2024 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 every month to watch classic films. This season, we're celebrating the Marlon Brando centennial with four of Brando's early films. ... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 20 2024 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 every month to watch classic films. This season, we're celebrating the Marlon Brando centennial with four of Brando's early films.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Global Film Forum Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect 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 Living, a British film starring Bill Nighy that earned him a Best Actor nominatio... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 29 2024 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, Learn & Connect Program Description: Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Coffee Monday Monday, January 6, 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. Jan 6 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. Afternoon Book Club Wednesday, January 8, 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: Symp... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jan 8 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: Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb.
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 "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 "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 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 Program Description: Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.
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.
