This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 15 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. Apr 16 2025 Wed Great Decisions 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Apr 16 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. Apr 16 2025 Wed Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) 3:30pm - 4:00pm Kids Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Apr 16 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. Apr 17 2025 Thu Half Day Movie & Snack (Grades 5-8) 11:30am - 1:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Half Day Movie & Snack (Grades 5-8) 11:30am - 1:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us after this half day of school to watch a movie and have a snack. 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. Apr 18 2025 Fri Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Apr 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 celebrating the Paul Newman centennial with four of his early films.
Apr 20 2025 Sun Library Closed for Easter All Day Closing Apr 20 2025 Sun Closing Library Closed for Easter All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Apr 22 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 "Kids" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Recycled Papermaking with SCARCE (Grades K-4) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kids Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Recycled Papermaking with SCARCE (Grades K-4) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Program Description: This interactive, informative and fun presentation explains the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Learn how to create creative trash to treasure items! Participants will even get to make and take home a sample of recycled paper. Disclaimer(s) Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Recycled Papermaking with SCARCE 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens Registration This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Recycled Papermaking with SCARCE 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Learn & Connect, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Program Description: This interactive, informative and fun presentation with SCARCE explains the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Learn how to create creative trash to treasure items! Disclaimer(s) Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Families" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Family Movie at the Library (Families) 10:00am - 12:00pm Families This event is in the "Families" group. Apr 25 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: Moana. 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. Apr 26 2025 Sat Venti Wind Quintet Concert 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Venti Wind Quintet 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: Treat your ears to live music in the Library performed by the Venti Wind Quintet, consisting of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Apr 27 2025 Sun Global Film Forum 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Apr 27 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 "Kids" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Crafternoon (Grades K-4) 3:45pm - 4:30pm Kids Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Apr 28 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. Apr 28 2025 Mon Pajama Storytime (Families) 6:30pm - 7:00pm Families This event is in the "Families" group. Apr 28 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Apr 29 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 "Families" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. May 3 2025 Sat Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Dan Santat 2:00pm - 3:00pm Families, Kids Virtual Event This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. May 3 2025 Sat Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Dan Santat 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Families, Kids Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: Illinois Libraries Present a virtual afternoon with children's author and illustrator Dan Santat.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 6 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 6 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. May 7 2025 Wed Great Decisions 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. May 7 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.
May 9 2025 Fri Library closed for Staff Training All Day Closing May 9 2025 Fri Closing Library closed for Staff Training All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 13 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 13 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. May 13 2025 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults & Seniors Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. May 13 2025 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: Illinois Libraries Present a virtual discussion with sociologist Matthew Desmond, author of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 20 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 20 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. May 20 2025 Tue RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 20 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. May 21 2025 Wed Great Decisions 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. May 21 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.
