This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Description: Come study at the Library! Snacks and destressing activities will be provided at this event just for Teens. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Exam Cram (Grades 9-12) 4:30pm - 7:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Learn & Connect Program Description: Come study at the Library! Snacks and destressing activities will be provided at this event just for Teens. 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 "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.
Library closed for Christmas Eve All Day River Forest Public Library Closing Dec 24 2024 Tue Closing Library closed for Christmas Eve All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
Library closed for Christmas All Day River Forest Public Library Closing Dec 25 2024 Wed Closing Library closed for Christmas All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
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 "Families" group. Noon Year's Eve Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Families Program Description: Count down to the noon year with us at this fun annual program. Make a craft, make some noise, and have a dance party with library staff! This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 31 2024 Tue Noon Year's Eve 11:30am - 12:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Count down to the noon year with us at this fun annual program. Make a craft, make some noise, and have a dance party with library staff! 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Early Closing for New Year's Eve Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm River Forest Public Library Closing Dec 31 2024 Tue Closing Early Closing for New Year's Eve 5:00pm - 11:45pm Branches: River Forest Public Library
Library closed for New Year's Day All Day River Forest Public Library Closing Jan 1 2025 Wed Closing Library closed for New Year's Day All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Families" group. Family Fun Bags (Families) Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am Children's Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Families Program Description: Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. While supplies last. This event is in the "Families" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Family Fun Bags (Families) 9:00am - 9:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. While supplies last. Disclaimer(s) Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Teen Take 'n' Makes (Grades 5-12) Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 9:30am Fireside at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Description: Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each month and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. Grades 5-12... This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Teen Take 'n' Makes (Grades 5-12) 9:30am - 9:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each month and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. Grades 5-12. Disclaimer(s) Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
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 "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.
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
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.
