West Suburban Home Day Care Association Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:45pm - 8:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Event Description: We will have a guest speaker to our members. Jan 6 2025 Mon West Suburban Home Day Care Association 6:45pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description We will have a guest speaker to our members.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, January 7, 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 7 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, 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 "Kids" group. Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Storytimes Age Group: Kids Program Description: Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration is required. Grades K-4. Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) 3:30pm - 4:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 15 Program Description: Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration is required. Grades K-4. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
Kiwanis meeting Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Community Room at River Forest Public Library Event Description: Club Business meeting Jan 8 2025 Wed Kiwanis meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Event Description Club Business meeting
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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Description: Join us for stories, music, and movement. Ages 18 months-3 years with caregiver. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am - 10:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes Program Description: Join us for stories, music, and movement. Ages 18 months-3 years with caregiver. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Description: Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. Registration required. Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Required Seats Remaining: 16 Program Description: Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. Registration required. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Family Storytime and Play (ages 0-6) Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Description: Join library staff for stories and songs, then stay and play and make new friends! For kids ages birth through 6 with caregiver. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 10 2025 Fri Family Storytime and Play (ages 0-6) 10:00am - 11:00am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Storytimes Program Description: Join library staff for stories and songs, then stay and play and make new friends! For kids ages birth through 6 with caregiver. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+. Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library.
This event is in the "Families" group. Snow Globe Craft (Families) Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Community Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Age Group: Families Program Description: Get in the winter spirit with this fun snow globe making craft! For families. While supplies last. This event is in the "Families" group. Jan 11 2025 Sat Snow Globe Craft (Families) 10:30am - 11:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Program Description: Get in the winter spirit with this fun snow globe making craft! For families. While supplies last. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+. Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
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
Lincoln PTO Belongingness and Inclusion Committee monthly meeting Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Community Room at River Forest Public Library Event Description: Lincoln PTO Belongingness and Inclusion Committee monthly meeting Jan 12 2025 Sun Lincoln PTO Belongingness and Inclusion Committee monthly meeting 3:30pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Event Description Lincoln PTO Belongingness and Inclusion Committee monthly meeting
This event is in the "Kids" group. STEM Club (Grades K-4) Monday, January 13, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, STEAM Age Group: Kids Program Description: Join us for our monthly STEM program for kids. Registration is required. Grades K-4. Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon STEM Club (Grades K-4) 3:45pm - 4:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 15 Program Description: Join us for our monthly STEM program for kids. Registration is required. Grades K-4. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
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 "Kids" group. Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Storytimes Age Group: Kids Program Description: Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration is required. Grades K-4. Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) 3:30pm - 4:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 15 Program Description: Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration is required. Grades K-4. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Description: Join us for stories, music, and movement. Ages 18 months-3 years with caregiver. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am - 10:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes Program Description: Join us for stories, music, and movement. Ages 18 months-3 years with caregiver. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Family Storytime and Play (ages 0-6) Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Description: Join library staff for stories and songs, then stay and play and make new friends! For kids ages birth through 6 with caregiver. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 17 2025 Fri Family Storytime and Play (ages 0-6) 10:00am - 11:00am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Storytimes Program Description: Join library staff for stories and songs, then stay and play and make new friends! For kids ages birth through 6 with caregiver. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+. Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library.
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 "Kids" group. Fairy Making (Grades 3-4) Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Community Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Kids Program Description: Use recycled items and craft supplies to create magical flower fairies to live in toadstool houses. It'll be a morning of imaginative fairy making! For grades 3-4, registration req... Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Jan 18 2025 Sat Fairy Making (Grades 3-4) 10:30am - 11:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 20 Program Description: Use recycled items and craft supplies to create magical flower fairies to live in toadstool houses. It'll be a morning of imaginative fairy making! For grades 3-4, registration required. Disclaimer(s) Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
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.
