This event is in the "Kids" group. Feb 5 2025 Wed Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) 3:30pm - 4:00pm Kids Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Feb 5 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 Registration 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. Feb 6 2025 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens Registration 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 Registration 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 "Kids" group. Feb 10 2025 Mon STEM Club (Grades K-4) 3:45pm - 4:00pm Kids Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Feb 10 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 Registration 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 "Kids" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) 3:30pm - 4:00pm Kids Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Feb 12 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 Registration 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. Feb 16 2025 Sun 1619: The Journey of a People 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults & Seniors 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. Feb 19 2025 Wed Great Decisions 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Feb 19 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. Feb 19 2025 Wed Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) 3:30pm - 4:00pm Kids Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Feb 19 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 Registration 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 "Kids" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon Crafternoon (Grades K-4) 3:45pm - 4:30pm Kids Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon Crafternoon (Grades K-4) 3:45pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Program Description: Join us for our monthly crafting program for kids! Registration is required. For 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. Mar 2 2025 Sun Mary Todd Lincoln: A First-Person Portrayal 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Mar 2 2025 Sun Mary Todd Lincoln: A First-Person Portrayal 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: First-person historical presenter Valerie Gugala kicks off Women's History Month at the Library with this portrayal of one of America's most famous First Ladies.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Mar 3 2025 Mon Coffee Monday 10:00am - 11:00am Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Mar 3 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. Mar 5 2025 Wed Great Decisions 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Mar 5 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. Mar 5 2025 Wed Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) 3:30pm - 4:00pm Kids Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Mar 5 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 Registration 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. Mar 6 2025 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens Registration This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Mar 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 Registration 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. Mar 9 2025 Sun Women’s History Hindsight: The Struggle for Suffrage 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Mar 9 2025 Sun Women’s History Hindsight: The Struggle for Suffrage 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: Women's History Month at the Library continues with this talk by historian and performer Ellie Carlson on the history of the suffrage movement that won the right to vote for women.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Mar 10 2025 Mon STEM Club (Grades K-4) 3:45pm - 4:00pm Kids Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Mar 10 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 Registration 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 "Kids" group. Mar 12 2025 Wed Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) 3:30pm - 4:00pm Kids Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Mar 12 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 Registration 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. Mar 19 2025 Wed Great Decisions 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Mar 19 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. Mar 19 2025 Wed Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) 3:30pm - 4:00pm Kids Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Mar 19 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 Registration 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. Mar 20 2025 Thu Donuts & Discussion (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens Registration This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Mar 20 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 Registration 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Illinois Libraries Present: 9to5: The Story of a Movement (Documentary) All Day Adults & Seniors Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Illinois Libraries Present: 9to5: The Story of a Movement (Documentary) All Day Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Program Description: Illinois Libraries Present an opportunity to watch a new documentary about the founding of the 9to5 organization.
This event is in the "Families" group. Mar 23 2025 Sun Paw Patrol Craft (Families) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Families This event is in the "Families" group. Mar 23 2025 Sun Paw Patrol Craft (Families) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Program Description: Do you love Paw Patrol? Head to the Library and make your own Paw Patrol 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. Mar 23 2025 Sun This Land Is Your Land: The Folksongs of Woody Guthrie 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Mar 23 2025 Sun This Land Is Your Land: The Folksongs of Woody Guthrie 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: Folk music historian Bucky Halker combines performance and spoken commentary in this tribute to legendary folk singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Crafternoon (Grades K-4) 3:45pm - 4:30pm Kids Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Mar 24 2025 Mon Crafternoon (Grades K-4) 3:45pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Program Description: Join us for our monthly crafting program for kids! Registration is required. For 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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Great Decisions 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults & Seniors 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.
