River Forest Public Library
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Comic Making Class (Grades 2-4)
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.
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Saturday May 4 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Chair Yoga
Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda's Rhythms returns to lead a chair yoga class. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.
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Monday May 6 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Coffee Monday
Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee and conversation about local matters. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest.This mont......More
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Tuesday May 7 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6)
Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement in this fun and engaging, interactive story time! For ages 0-6, with caregiver.
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Tuesday May 7 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Pop-In Projects
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.
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Tuesday May 7 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)
Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.
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Tuesday May 7 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Illinois Libraries Present: The Many Lives of Kal Penn
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 Namesake, the Harold & Ku......More
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Wednesday May 8 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Afternoon Book Club
The afternoon book club meets the second Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance. This month's selection: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict.
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Wednesday May 8 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Story Stretchers (Grades K-2)
Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration is required. Grades K-2
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Wednesday May 8 6:45pm - 8:15pm CDT
Kiwanis Club of River Forest-Oak Park
Regularly scheduled Kiwanis Club business meeting
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Thursday May 9 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)
This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. For ages 18 months - 3. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the lib......More
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Thursday May 9 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Turning 65: An Introduction to Medicare
The presentation covers the history and basics of Medicare. Listen and learn with Annese Piazza, a local resident and resource. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.
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Friday May 10 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Family Story Time and Play (Ages 0-6)
Join library staff for stories and songs, then stay and play and make new friends! For kids ages birth through 6 with caregiver.
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Saturday May 11 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Grandma Goes To Antarctica
Speaker, author, and traveler Jeanne Roppolo joins us to share the story of her adventures in Antarctica. Jeanne was stationed in the frigid continent for five months as a contract worker for the National Science Foundation. Tag along with "Grandma" on her extreme excur......More
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Monday May 13 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
STEM Club (Grades K-4)
Join us for our monthly STEM program for kids. Advanced registration required. Grades K-4.