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Family Fun Bags

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Children's Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Program Description:

Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. Bags are available while supplies last

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Program Description:

Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. Bags are available while supplies last

Stories in the Forest (Ages 0-6)

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Story Times/Early Childhood
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Description:

Join the River Forest Public Library and Trailside Museum staff at the Trailside Museum of Natural History for a free “Stories in the Forest” program! Meet at the outdoor Nature Pl...

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
Program Description:

Join the River Forest Public Library and Trailside Museum staff at the Trailside Museum of Natural History for a free “Stories in the Forest” program! Meet at the outdoor Nature Play Area Gazebo by the Museum.

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. 

Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8)

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
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. Advance registration required.

Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
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. Advance registration required.

Comic Making Class (Grades 2-4)

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Program Description:

Do you love graphic novels? Do you love telling stories? Come to our comic making class and learn to create your own amazing comics! For grades 2-4. Registration required.

Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:

Do you love graphic novels? Do you love telling stories? Come to our comic making class and learn to create your own amazing comics! For grades 2-4. 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+.

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River Forest's Forgotten Place: The History of Edgewater Park

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Description:

OPRF Historical Society volunteer Frank FioRito presents his research on a forgotten piece of River Forest history. No trace of it remains today, but once there was a quirky subdiv...

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Program Description:

OPRF Historical Society volunteer Frank FioRito presents his research on a forgotten piece of River Forest history.

Teen Take 'n' Makes

All Day
Library-wide at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Description:

Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week of the summer and include craft/activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. G...

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Program Description:

Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week of the summer and include craft/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.

Coffee Monday

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the 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...

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the 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.

rainbow xylophone

Music Mondays (Grades K-4)

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Program Description:

Join us for a rockin' good time! Learn fun songs on the xylophone and basic musical concepts! For grades K-4. Registration required.

Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:

Join us for a rockin' good time! Learn fun songs on the xylophone and basic musical concepts! For grades K-4. 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+.

Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6)

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Story Times/Early Childhood
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Description:

Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement in this fun and engaging, interactive story time! For ages 0-6, with caregiver.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
Program Description:

Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement in this fun and engaging, interactive story time! For ages 0-6, 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. 

Steve the Sloth

Flying Fox Conservation Fund (Grades K-8)

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Program Description:

Join the Flying Fox Conservation Fund and learn about some of the most amazing creatures from around the world. There is something for everyone at this unique, hands on animal prog...

Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Program Description:

Join the Flying Fox Conservation Fund and learn about some of the most amazing creatures from around the world. There is something for everyone at this unique, hands on animal program.

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+.

Evening Book Club

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 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 club meets the first Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance. This month's selection: TBD.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
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 selection: TBD.

Stories in the Forest (Ages 0-6)

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Story Times/Early Childhood
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Description:

Join the River Forest Public Library and Trailside Museum staff at the Trailside Museum of Natural History for a free “Stories in the Forest” program! Meet at the outdoor Nature Pl...

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
Program Description:

Join the River Forest Public Library and Trailside Museum staff at the Trailside Museum of Natural History for a free “Stories in the Forest” program! Meet at the outdoor Nature Play Area Gazebo by the Museum.

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. 

Craft and Chat

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Description:

Crafting isn't just for kids! By popular demand, we are now offering our adult crafting program every other month. This month's craft: a linoleum block printing workshop led by ...

Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Program Description:

Crafting isn't just for kids! By popular demand, we are now offering our adult crafting program every other month.

Story Garden

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Story Times/Early Childhood
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Description:

Wander through our garden as you read a story. Stories will change on the second Monday of the month.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
Program Description:

Wander through our garden as you read a story. Stories will change on the second Monday of the month.

Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6)

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Story Times/Early Childhood
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Description:

Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement in this fun and engaging, interactive story time! For ages 0-6, with caregiver.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
Program Description:

Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement in this fun and engaging, interactive story time! For ages 0-6, 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. 

Virtual Stories & Crafts

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Zoom
Program Type:
Story Times/Early Childhood
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Description:

Join us on the River Forest Library YouTube channel for a virtual program for young children. New episodes drop the second Tuesday of the month at 10AM. Subscribe to our page ...

Virtual Event
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
Program Description:

Join us on the River Forest Library YouTube channel for a virtual program for young children.

Community Art Project

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Description:

Stop in for a few minutes or the whole hour and work with others on a piece of community art that will be displayed at the library! The community art project occurs select Wednesda...

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Program Description:

Stop in for a few minutes or the whole hour and work with others on a piece of community art that will be displayed at the library! The community art project occurs select Wednesdays and is ongoing. Last day to participate will be August 14th.

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.

kayaks on pond

Kayak with the Library!

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors
Program Description:

We're partnering with the Forest Preserves of Cook County!  Kayak on Thatcher Glen Pond at the Trailside Museum with members of the Children's staff! Children 5 and up and ...

Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Program Description:

We're partnering with the Forest Preserves of Cook County! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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.

Boba Bonanza! (Grades 5-8)

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Description:

Love boba? Come make your own at the library! Try different types of boba and do a cute boba craft. Advance registration required. For grades 5-8.

Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Program Description:

Love boba? Come make your own at the library! Try different types of boba and do a cute boba craft. Advance registration required. For grades 5-8.

Film poster

Film Lover Fridays

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the 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 summer, we're paying tribute to the king of summer blockbusters, Steven Spielberg. Today ...

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Program Description:

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of every month to watch classic films. This summer, we're paying tribute to the king of summer blockbusters, Steven Spielberg.

Mike Curtis

Around the World in 80 Sandwiches

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Description:

Local author Mike Curtis's new book Around the World in 80 Sandwiches tells the story of one man's attempt to show his sons the world through sandwiches—either made at home or foun...

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Program Description:

Local author Mike Curtis's new book Around the World in 80 Sandwiches tells the story of one man's attempt to show his sons the world through sandwiches—either made at home or found at restaurants around Chicagoland.