This event is in the "Everyone" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Juneteenth Flag Raising Celebration 4:00pm–6:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Juneteenth Flag Raising Celebration 4:00pm–6:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Program Description: Come together as a community to honor this special day in our history. All are welcome to attend! Refreshments from ‘Wittl Pies, The Peppered Table, and Kribi Coffee will be provided on the lawn after the program. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact 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.
Jun 18 2025 Wed Council of International Programs Chicago: Board Meeting 5:45pm–7:45pm Jun 18 2025 Wed Council of International Programs Chicago: Board Meeting 5:45pm–7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Event Description CIP Chicago is a registered NGO supporting international professionals and facilitating cross-cultural exchange. This will be our bi-monthly board meeting.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 19 2025 Thu Stories in the Forest 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 19 2025 Thu Stories in the Forest 10:00am–10:30am Location: Off Site Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Storytimes 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Jun 20 2025 Fri Sensory Play 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Jun 20 2025 Fri Sensory Play 10:00am–11:00am Waitlist Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: Kids can explore their five senses through this engaging sensory playtime. This program will be held outside, weather permitting and will be moved indoors in the case of rain. Dress for mess! 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+. 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 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.
Jun 22 2025 Sun Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day Closing Jun 22 2025 Sun Closing Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) All Day Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) All Day Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Program Description: Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Baby Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Baby Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required 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 "Kids" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Messy Mondays 3:30pm–4:00pm Kids Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Messy Mondays 3:30pm–4:00pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Program Description: Join us for some tactile art. Dress for mess! 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+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Special ZAP! Storytime at the Zoo! with Miss Jenn at Brookfield Zoo! 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Special ZAP! Storytime at the Zoo! with Miss Jenn at Brookfield Zoo! 10:00am–11:00am Location: Off Site Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Storytimes Program Description: Join Miss Jenn and staff from the Brookfield Zoo for a very special story time all about animal movement! The ZAP! Storytime at the Zoo! will take place at the Hamill Family Nature Plaza. 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 Jun 24 2025 Tue Relay Races (Grades 5-12) 2:00pm–3:00pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Relay Races (Grades 5-12) 2:00pm–3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness, Learn & Connect Program Description: Join the Library and the Township for relay races and lawn games.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 25 2025 Wed LEGO Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 25 2025 Wed LEGO Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Come join us for LEGO Club! Get creative and use your imagination to create some cool designs! This is a drop-in program that meets the last Wednesday of the month. 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+.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Stories in the Forest 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Stories in the Forest 10:00am–10:30am Location: Off Site Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Storytimes 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 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 "Everyone" group Jun 28 2025 Sat Clothing Donation Drive 12:00pm–3:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Jun 28 2025 Sat Clothing Donation Drive 12:00pm–3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Description: Donate your gently used clothes and accessories to a good cause.
Jun 29 2025 Sun Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day Closing Jun 29 2025 Sun Closing Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) All Day Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) All Day Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Program Description: Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. Disclaimer(s) Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
Jun 30 2025 Mon RFPL Foundation Professional Development 6:30pm–8:30pm Jun 30 2025 Mon RFPL Foundation Professional Development 6:30pm–8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Professional Development Workshop for RFPL Foundation trustees.
Jul 1 2025 Tue RFPL Pre-Bid Meeting 9:00am–10:00am Jul 1 2025 Tue RFPL Pre-Bid Meeting 9:00am–10:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Pre-bid site conference and walk-through for contractors.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Stories in the Forest 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Stories in the Forest 10:00am–10:30am Location: Off Site Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Storytimes 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 Jul 3 2025 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens & Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–4:30pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Registration Required Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. 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.
Jul 4 2025 Fri Library closed for Independence Day All Day Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Library closed for Independence Day All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
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.
