This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 2 2025 Mon Coffee Monday 10:00am - 11:00am Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 2 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 4 2025 Wed Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 4 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 club meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Books are available one month in advance.This month's book: The World Played Chess by Robert Dugoni.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 7 2025 Sat Watch the Oscar Nominees: A Complete Unknown 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 7 2025 Sat Watch the Oscar Nominees: A Complete Unknown 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Need to catch up with this year's crop of Academy Award nominees? This summer, the Library will screen a nominated film on the first Saturday of the month from May through August.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Craft and Chat 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults & Seniors Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Craft and Chat 7:00pm - 8:30pm Waitlist Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: Create a Matisse-inspired watercolor painting in a guided class led by an instructor from local art studio Slowfire.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Meditation Soundbath 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults & Seniors Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Meditation Soundbath 2:00pm - 3:00pm Waitlist Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: Rhonda Fentry leads a form of meditation using ambient overlapping sounds and vibrations from Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tapping into your inner deep subconscious and awakening new energy.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 20 2025 Fri Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 20 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 showing Technicolor movies in support of this year's Summer Reading Challenge, the theme of which is "Color Our World."
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 21 2025 Sat Monet Lives: A Portrayal of Claude Monet 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 21 2025 Sat Monet Lives: A Portrayal of Claude Monet 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: Actor and artist Jim Parks, the former host of HGTV's "New Spaces," brings art history to life in this portrayal of Claude Monet.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu Summer Concert Series: Donna Herula Blues Trio 7:00pm - 8:00pm Everyone, Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu Summer Concert Series: Donna Herula Blues Trio 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Everyone, Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Celebrate summer with an outdoor concert by the Donna Herula Blues Trio. The trio plays fun, lively, and heartfelt versions of traditional Delta Blues and early Chicago Blues songs, as well as originals that tip a hat to the tradition.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jul 5 2025 Sat Watch the Oscar Nominees: I'm Still Here 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jul 5 2025 Sat Watch the Oscar Nominees: I'm Still Here 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Need to catch up with this year's crop of Academy Award nominees? This summer, the Library will screen a nominated film on the first Saturday of the month from May through August.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jul 18 2025 Fri Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jul 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 showing Technicolor movies in support of this year's Summer Reading Challenge, the theme of which is "Color Our World."
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jul 19 2025 Sat Antiques Appraisal 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults & Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jul 19 2025 Sat Antiques Appraisal 2:00pm - 3:00pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: Back by popular demand, antiques dealer Rex Newell joins us again to appraise the value of your old treasures.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu Summer Concert Series: Le Travaillant 7:00pm - 8:00pm Everyone, Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu Summer Concert Series: Le Travaillant 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Everyone, Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Celebrate summer with an outdoor concert of Cajun, Creole, and zydeco music—the dance music of French-speaking Louisiana.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jul 26 2025 Sat Gentle Yoga 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults & Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jul 26 2025 Sat Gentle Yoga 11:00am - 12:00pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: Rescheduled from July 12. Please note the earlier start time of 11 AM.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jul 26 2025 Sat A History of Newspaper Comic Strips 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jul 26 2025 Sat A History of Newspaper Comic Strips 2:00pm - 3:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books, Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: With just a few panels in the funny pages, cartoonists of the early 20th century created one of America's most popular and enduring art forms.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 2 2025 Sat Watch the Oscar Nominees: Nickel Boys 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 2 2025 Sat Watch the Oscar Nominees: Nickel Boys 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Need to catch up with this year's crop of Academy Award nominees? This summer, the Library will screen a nominated film on the first Saturday of the month from May through August.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 4 2025 Mon Coffee Monday 10:00am - 11:00am Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 4 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 6 2025 Wed Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 6 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 club meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Books are available one month in advance.This month's book: The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 9 2025 Sat West Side Stories: A River Forest Walking Tour 10:00am - 11:30am Adults & Seniors Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 9 2025 Sat West Side Stories: A River Forest Walking Tour 10:00am - 11:30am Upcoming Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: Take a stroll through scenic, historic River Forest on this walking tour led by the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 14 2025 Thu Craft and Chat 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults & Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 14 2025 Thu Craft and Chat 7:00pm - 8:00pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: TBD.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 15 2025 Fri Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 15 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 showing Technicolor movies in support of this year's Summer Reading Challenge, the theme of which is "Color Our World."
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 16 2025 Sat Roadside Attractions with Leslie Goddard 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 16 2025 Sat Roadside Attractions with Leslie Goddard 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: Have you ever slept in a wigwam? Or taken a selfie with Paul Bunyan? Ever stepped inside an alligator’s mouth?
This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 21 2025 Thu Summer Concert Series: Phil Angotti & Friends Play The Beatles 7:00pm - 8:00pm Everyone, Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 21 2025 Thu Summer Concert Series: Phil Angotti & Friends Play The Beatles 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Everyone, Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Celebrate summer with an outdoor concert of Beatles songs performed by Chicago’s top Beatles cover artist, Phil Angotti.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 23 2025 Sat All Levels Yoga 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults & Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 23 2025 Sat All Levels Yoga 2:00pm - 3:00pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: Yoga instructor Rhonda Fentry leads an all-levels yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Sep 4 2025 Thu Dooley Band Concert 7:00pm - 8:30pm Everyone, Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Sep 4 2025 Thu Dooley Band Concert 7:00pm - 8:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Everyone, Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: The annual tradition returns!