This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Great Decisions Wednesday, April 2, 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. Apr 2 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, April 2, 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. Apr 2 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) Thursday, April 3, 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. Apr 3 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. Death-Defying Acts: A History of the Circus Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Magician and storyteller William Pack takes us on a fantastical journey through the history of the circus, from Phil Astley's creation of the modern circus in 1768 to Dan Rice, "th... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Apr 6 2025 Sun Death-Defying Acts: A History of the Circus 2:00pm - 3:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Magician and storyteller William Pack takes us on a fantastical journey through the history of the circus, from Phil Astley's creation of the modern circus in 1768 to Dan Rice, "the most famous man you've never heard of," to the incredible feud be
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Coffee Monday Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am 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. Apr 7 2025 Mon Coffee Monday 10:00am - 11:30am 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, April 8, 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. Apr 8 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, April 9, 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: Hors... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Apr 9 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: Horse by Geraldine Brooks.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) Wednesday, April 9, 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. Apr 9 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) Thursday, April 10, 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. Apr 10 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. Poems for Pancakes (Grades 5-8) Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books, Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Description: Who wants a pancake, sweet and piping hot? Read or recite a poem and receive a pancake with all the fixings! This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Poems for Pancakes (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Authors & Books, Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Who wants a pancake, sweet and piping hot? Read or recite a poem and receive a pancake with all the fixings! 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: The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Zoom Program Type: Learn & Connect Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Illinois Libraries Present a virtual evening with cook, forager, and internet personality Alexis Nikole Nelson.Click here to register and receive the Zoom link.This event is made p... Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Illinois Libraries Present: The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Learn & Connect Program Description: Illinois Libraries Present a virtual evening with cook, forager, and internet personality Alexis Nikole Nelson.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Family Storytime and Play (ages 0-6) Friday, April 11, 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. Apr 11 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. All Levels Yoga Saturday, April 12, 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 an All Levels Yoga class. Registration required. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in partnership with the River Fore... Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Apr 12 2025 Sat All Levels 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 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 "Kids" group. STEM Club (Grades K-4) Monday, April 14, 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. Apr 14 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, April 15, 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. Apr 15 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, April 15, 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. Apr 15 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. Great Decisions Wednesday, April 16, 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. Apr 16 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 "Kids" group. Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) Wednesday, April 16, 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. Apr 16 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Half Day Movie & Snack (Grades 5-8) Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us after this half day of school to watch a movie and have a snack. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Half Day Movie & Snack (Grades 5-8) 11:30am - 1:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us after this half day of school to watch a movie and have a snack. 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 "Families" group. Little Miss Ann Musical Concert (Families) Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Families Program Description: Come join us at the library and make your Friday extra fun by dancing and singing along with award winning Chicago kid's musician, Little Miss Ann! This awesome concert is great fo... Required This event is in the "Families" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Little Miss Ann Musical Concert (Families) 10:00am - 10:45am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 35 Program Description: Come join us at the library and make your Friday extra fun by dancing and singing along with award winning Chicago kid's musician, Little Miss Ann! This awesome concert is great for families! Registration required. 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, April 18, 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. Apr 18 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.
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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, April 22, 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. Apr 22 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. Recycled Papermaking with SCARCE (Grades K-4) Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Age Group: Kids Program Description: This interactive, informative and fun presentation explains the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Learn how to create creative trash to treasure items! Participants w... Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Recycled Papermaking with SCARCE (Grades K-4) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 30 Program Description: This interactive, informative and fun presentation explains the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Learn how to create creative trash to treasure items! Participants will even get to make and take home a sample of recycled paper. Disclaimer(s) Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
