This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: 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. Waitlist Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Waitlist Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 0 Program Description: Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. Advance 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. 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 "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: 18 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. Free Spirit Siberian Sled Team (Grades K-4) Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Off Site Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Kids Program Description: Learn about huskies while experiencing a little about the sport of mushing in this awesome winter program! Event will be held indoors and out, so please dress accordingly. Attendee... Open Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed Free Spirit Siberian Sled Team (Grades K-4) 3:30pm - 5:30pm Open Location: Off Site Age Group: Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 6 Program Description: Learn about huskies while experiencing a little about the sport of mushing in this awesome winter program! Event will be held indoors and out, so please dress accordingly. 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. Holiday Movie at the Library (Families) Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Families Program Description: Get ready for winter break with a winter themed movie at the library! We'll be watching Abominable. Light snacks will be provided. For families. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Holiday Movie at the Library (Families) 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Get ready for winter break with a winter themed movie at the library! We'll be watching Abominable. Light snacks will be provided. For families. 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.
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 "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.
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 "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. 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. 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 "Families" group. Family Movie at the Library (Families) Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Families Program Description: Come watch a movie at the Library! Light snacks will be provided. For families. This month: Turning Red. This event is in the "Families" group. Jan 20 2025 Mon Family Movie at the Library (Families) 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Come watch a movie at the Library! Light snacks will be provided. For families. This month: Turning Red. 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.
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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Donuts & Discussion (Grades 5-8) Thursday, January 30, 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: Every other month, Middle Schoolers are invited to enjoy donuts while discussing relevant social topics. Registration required. Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Donuts & Discussion (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: 12 Program Description: Every other month, Middle Schoolers are invited to enjoy donuts while discussing relevant social topics. Registration required.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Juggling Funny Stories with Chris Fascione (Grades prek-4) Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Storytimes Age Group: Kids Program Description: Join us for this special storytime: Juggling Funny Stories!, with nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione You’ll be laughing out loud as Chris brings children’s stories ... Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Juggling Funny Stories with Chris Fascione (Grades prek-4) 10:00am - 10:45am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 30 Program Description: Join us for this special storytime: Juggling Funny Stories!, with nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione You’ll be laughing out loud as Chris brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances full of 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) Thursday, February 6, 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. Feb 6 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 "Families" group. Family Movie at the Library (Families) Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Families Program Description: Come watch a movie at the Library! Light snacks will be provided. For families. This month: Frozen. This event is in the "Families" group. Feb 14 2025 Fri Family Movie at the Library (Families) 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Come watch a movie at the Library! Light snacks will be provided. For families. This month: Frozen. 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.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. 1619: The Journey of a People Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Celebrate Black History Month with this dynamic theatrical experience featuring playwright, professor, and performer Ted Williams III.On August 20, 1619, twenty enslaved Africans a... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Feb 16 2025 Sun 1619: The Journey of a People 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Celebrate Black History Month with this dynamic theatrical experience featuring playwright, professor, and performer Ted Williams III.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Film Lover Fridays Friday, February 21, 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. Feb 21 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Library! (Grades PreK-4) Friday, February 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Children's Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Description: Drop off your favorite stuffed animal for a fun slumber party with S'more, Gelato, and Cheesecake, then look online for pictures of all of their fun activities! Drop off your stuff... Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Feb 21 2025 Fri Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Library! (Grades PreK-4) 3:00pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 15 Program Description: Drop off your favorite stuffed animal for a fun slumber party with S'more, Gelato, and Cheesecake, then look online for pictures of all of their fun activities! 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. 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. Global Film Forum Sunday, February 23, 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 Emma (2020) from the United Kingdom. The latest adaptation of Jane Austen's class... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Feb 23 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Reviews for Ramen (Grades 5-8) Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to share at least three facts about a favorite book in exchange for a cup of ramen with all the toppings! Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Reviews for Ramen (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 Required Seats Remaining: 12 Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to share at least three facts about a favorite book in exchange for a cup of ramen with all the toppings! 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.
