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Global Film Forum

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, 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 Perfect Candidate (from Saudi Arabia). A determined young Saudi doct

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Program Description:
Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans. This month's film is The Perfect Candidate (from Saudi Arabia). A determined young Saudi doctor's surprise run for office in the local city elections sweeps up her...

Teen Take 'n' Makes

All Day
Library-wide at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Description:

Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each month and include craft and activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. Grades 5-1

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Program Description:
Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each month and include craft and 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.

Family Fun Bags

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Children's Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Program Description:

Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. Bags are available while supplies last

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Program Description:
Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. Bags are available while supplies last ...

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.

Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8)

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, 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.

Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Program Description:
Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. Advance registration required. ...

Comic Making Class (Grades 2-4)

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Program Description:

Do you love graphic novels? Do you love telling stories? Come to our comic making class and learn to create your own amazing comics! For grades 2-4. Registration required.

Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Program Description:
Do you love graphic novels? Do you love telling stories? Come to our comic making class and learn to create your own amazing comics! For grades 2-4. Registration required. ...

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+.

Pop-In Projects

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Description:

Pop in for our monthly craft project in the Children's Room! Pop in Projects are the first Tuesday of the month. For ages 2 and up.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Program Description:
Pop in for our monthly craft project in the Children's Room! Pop in Projects are the first Tuesday of the month. For ages 2 and up. ...

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.

Kal Penn

Illinois Libraries Present: The Many Lives of Kal Penn

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Zoom
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment, Authors & Books, Learn & Connect
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Description:

We are thrilled to welcome Kal Penn to close out our 3rd season. Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. H

Virtual Event
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment, Authors & Books, Learn & Connect
Program Description:
We are thrilled to welcome Kal Penn to close out our 3rd season. Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is known for starring roles in Designated Survivor, House, The Names...
Film poster

Film Lover Fridays

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the 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 summer, we're paying tribute to the king of summer blockbusters, Steven Spielberg. Today

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Program Description:
Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of every month to watch classic films. This summer, we're paying tribute to the king of summer blockbusters, Steven Spielberg. Today we'll be watching Spielberg's very first film, Duel (1971). This tense...
picture of Bluey

Bluey Meet & Greet (Families)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Description:

Come to the library for a meet and greet with Bluey! Get your picture taken with Bluey, and take home some fun activities, while supplies last! For families. Event will be held out

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Program Description:
Come to the library for a meet and greet with Bluey! Get your picture taken with Bluey, and take home some fun activities, while supplies last! For families. Event will be held outside on the library lawn. In case of inclement weather, event will be ...

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. 

Crafternoon (Grades K-4)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Program Description:

Join us for our monthly crafting program for kids! Registration is required. For grades K-4.

Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
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.

Steve Dolinsky

Pizza City USA with Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment, Authors & Books, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Description:

Food journalist Steve Dolinsky, known for his TV reports on Chicago food for NBC 5, comes to the Library to discuss all things Chicago pizza. Steve will talk about the history of d

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment, Authors & Books, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Program Description:
Food journalist Steve Dolinsky, known for his TV reports on Chicago food for NBC 5, comes to the Library to discuss all things Chicago pizza. Steve will talk about the history of deep dish as well as a multitude of other pizza styles found in and aro...

Half Day Movie & Snack (Grades 5-8)

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Description:

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us today after this half day of school to watch My Neighbor Totoro and have a snack.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Program Description:
Middle Schoolers are invited to join us today after this half day of school to watch My Neighbor Totoro 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.

Film poster

Watch the Oscar Winners: Anatomy of a Fall

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Description:

Ready to catch up with some of this year's Academy Award–winning films? You can see them at the Library! This month we are showing Anatomy of a Fall, the French drama that won t

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Program Description:
Ready to catch up with some of this year's Academy Award–winning films? You can see them at the Library! This month we are showing Anatomy of a Fall, the French drama that won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. ...
Theo the Basset Hound

Read to a Dog

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Program Description:

Join library staff and Therapaws and read to a dog! This exercise allows emerging readers to get comfortable practicing with the best listener around, a dog! Four 15 minute time sl

Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Program Description:
Join library staff and Therapaws and read to a dog! This exercise allows emerging readers to get comfortable practicing with the best listener around, a dog! Four 15 minute time slots are available. Registrants will be assigned a time slot in the ord...

Family Fun Bags

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Children's Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Program Description:

Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. Bags are available while supplies last

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Program Description:
Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. Bags are available while supplies last ...

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.

Comic Making Class (Grades 2-4)

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Program Description:

Do you love graphic novels? Do you love telling stories? Come to our comic making class and learn to create your own amazing comics! For grades 2-4. Registration required.

Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:
Do you love graphic novels? Do you love telling stories? Come to our comic making class and learn to create your own amazing comics! For grades 2-4. Registration required. ...

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+.

Summer Reading Kickoff Event

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Description:

Start the summer off right with our annual Summer Reading Kickoff Party! Sign-up for our summer reading program and you'll receive a ticket for a free scoop of ice cream, while sup

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Program Description:
Start the summer off right with our annual Summer Reading Kickoff Party! Sign-up for our summer reading program and you'll receive a ticket for a free scoop of ice cream, while supplies last. Festivities will include a live music performance by Schoo...

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.

Teen Take 'n' Makes

All Day
Library-wide at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Description:

Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week of the summer and include craft/activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. G

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Program Description:
Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week of the summer and include craft/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.

Messy Mondays (Ages 2-6)

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Description:

Join us in the library garden for some tactile art. Dress for mess! For ages 2-6 with a caregiver. In the event of rain, program will be cancelled.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Program Description:
Join us in the library garden for some tactile art. Dress for mess! For ages 2-6 with a caregiver. In the event of rain, program will be cancelled. ...

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. 

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

Make a Recycled Bird House/Feeder (Grades PreK-4)

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Program Description:

Make an awesome bird house or feeder for your yard! You bring a used milk or juice carton, and we'll supply all the means for decorating, and send you home with some bird seed too!

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Program Description:
Make an awesome bird house or feeder for your yard! You bring a used milk or juice carton, and we'll supply all the means for decorating, and send you home with some bird seed too! Event will be held outside on the library lawn. In case of inclement ...

Disclaimer(s)

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

Community Art Project

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Description:

Stop in for a few minutes or the whole hour and work with others on a piece of community art that will be displayed at the library! The community art project occurs select Wednesda

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Program Description:
Stop in for a few minutes or the whole hour and work with others on a piece of community art that will be displayed at the library! The community art project occurs select Wednesdays and is ongoing. Last day to participate will be August 14th. ...

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.

Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8)

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, 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.

Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
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. Advance registration required. ...

Teen Take 'n' Makes

All Day
Library-wide at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Description:

Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week of the summer and include craft/activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. G

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Program Description:
Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week of the summer and include craft/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.

rainbow xylophone

Music Mondays (Grades K-4)

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Program Description:

Join us for a rockin' good time! Learn fun songs on the xylophone and basic musical concepts! For grades K-4. Registration required.

Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:
Join us for a rockin' good time! Learn fun songs on the xylophone and basic musical concepts! For grades K-4. Registration required. ...

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+.