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Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
Open
Registration Required
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.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Everyone
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
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 Kona Ice Shaved ice cup, while supplies last.

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.

Watch the Oscar Nominees: A Complete Unknown

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults & Seniors
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.

Juneteenth Flag Raising Celebration

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Everyone
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.

Film Lover Fridays

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
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."

Monet Lives: A Portrayal of Claude Monet

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
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.

Summer Concert Series: Donna Herula Blues Trio

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone, Adults & Seniors
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.

Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

Watch the Oscar Nominees: I'm Still Here

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults & Seniors
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.

Film Lover Fridays

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
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."

Danny Go Dance Party

10:30am - 11:30am
Families
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Join Mr. Mike and get your dance on with this fun Danny Go dance party! 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. 

Summer Concert Series: Le Travaillant

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone, Adults & Seniors
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 of Cajun, Creole, and zydeco music—the dance music of French-speaking Louisiana.

A History of Newspaper Comic Strips

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books, Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

With just a few panels in the funny pages, cartoonists of the early 20th century created one of America's most popular and enduring art forms.

Watch the Oscar Nominees: Nickel Boys

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults & Seniors
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.

Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

Film Lover Fridays

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
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."

Summer Concert Series: Phil Angotti & Friends Play The Beatles

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone, Adults & Seniors
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 of Beatles songs performed by Chicago’s top Beatles cover artist, Phil Angotti.

Dooley Band Concert

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Everyone, Adults & Seniors
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Everyone, Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

The annual tradition returns!