This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Mar 12 2025 Wed Afternoon Book Club 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Mar 12 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: TBD.
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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Mar 13 2025 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Mar 13 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Mar 14 2025 Fri Family Storytime and Play (ages 0-6) 10:00am - 11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Mar 14 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 "Everyone" group. Mar 15 2025 Sat Take a Puzzle, Leave a Puzzle All Day Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Mar 15 2025 Sat Take a Puzzle, Leave a Puzzle All Day Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library-wide Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Do you have used jigsaw puzzles at home that you'd like to exchange for new-to-you puzzles? Stop by the Library anytime today to see our puzzle cart in the lobby. Drop off your puzzle on the cart and take another one home!
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Mar 18 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Mar 18 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. Mar 18 2025 Tue RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Mar 18 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. 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Mar 20 2025 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Mar 20 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. 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Mar 21 2025 Fri Family Storytime and Play (ages 0-6) 10:00am - 11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Mar 21 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. Mar 21 2025 Fri Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Mar 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 "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 "Families" group. Mar 28 2025 Fri Family Movie at the Library (Families) 10:00am - 12:00pm Families This event is in the "Families" group. Mar 28 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: Despicable Me 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+. 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. Mar 30 2025 Sun Global Film Forum 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Mar 30 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Mar 31 2025 Mon Baby Storytime (Ages 0-1) 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Registration This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Mar 31 2025 Mon Baby Storytime (Ages 0-1) 10:00am - 10:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Program Description: Come join us for books, songs, and motions in this lap-sit interactive story time! This storytime is designed for pre-walkers ages 0-1. Registration is required. 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 "Families" group. Mar 31 2025 Mon Pajama Storytime (Families) 6:30pm - 7:00pm Families This event is in the "Families" group. Mar 31 2025 Mon Pajama Storytime (Families) 6:30pm - 7:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Storytimes Program Description: Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed friend to our special evening storytime program! 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.
This event is in the "Families" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue Family Fun Bags (Families) 9:00am - 9:30am Families This event is in the "Families" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue Family Fun Bags (Families) 9:00am - 9:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. While supplies last. Disclaimer(s) Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue Teen Take 'n' Makes (Grades 5-12) 9:30am - 9:30am Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue Teen Take 'n' Makes (Grades 5-12) 9:30am - 9:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each month and include craft or 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.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Apr 1 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Apr 1 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.
