What is AI Anyway?

What actually is artificial intelligence (AI), and why did it suddenly take over the news headlines? Learn what we mean when we talk about AI, where it already shows up in your life, what it’s good (and not so good) at, and why it’s causing both excitement and worry. Th......More

What actually is artificial intelligence (AI), and why did it suddenly take over the news headlines? Learn what we mean when we talk about AI, where it already shows up in your life, what it’s good (and not so good) at, and why it’s causing both excitement and worry. This information session will be conducted by an instructor from Wright To Learn, a digital learning facilitator.Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.

735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US

Closed on Sundays in the summer

735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US

FRED Parent Support Group Meeting

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735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US

Welcome Back (Grades 5-8)

Enjoy a "welcome back" snack and find out about the terrific library materials and fun programs the Library offers just for Middle School students. Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services.

735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US

Kayak with the Library! (Families)

We're partnering with the Forest Preserves of Cook County! Kayak on Thatcher Glen Pond at the Trailside Museum with members of the Children's staff! Children 5 and up and their adult can join us on the pond in a tandem kayak! Trips are estimated to be 1-2 hours. Persona......More

We're partnering with the Forest Preserves of Cook County! Kayak on Thatcher Glen Pond at the Trailside Museum with members of the Children's staff! Children 5 and up and their adult can join us on the pond in a tandem kayak! Trips are estimated to be 1-2 hours. Personal flotation devices and equipment are included. We will go over paddling and safety before getting on the water. Registration is required and can only be done in person at the Children's Desk. This program is for children with an accompanying grownup. In order to participate waivers must be signed at time of registration and at least 5 days in advance of event. You will not be able to participate otherwise. A waiver is required for each participant. Please also view the attached clothing recommendations.

738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, 60305, US

Film Lover Fridays

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're highlighting the famous screen partnership of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.This month's film is Guess Who's Coming To Dinner (1967), an Oscar-winning drama in whi......More

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're highlighting the famous screen partnership of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.This month's film is Guess Who's Coming To Dinner (1967), an Oscar-winning drama in which Tracy and Hepburn play the parents of a young woman who brings home her Black fiancé (Sidney Poitier) at a time when interracial marriage was still against the law in some states.Snacks will be served, and local film expert Jim Jacob will be on hand to lead a post-movie discussion. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.

735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US

Understanding Our Village

Education on local government

735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US

Meditation Soundbath

Rhonda Fentry leads a form of meditation using ambient overlapping sounds and vibrations from Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tapping into your inner deep subconscious and awakening new energy.Registration required. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in p......More

Rhonda Fentry leads a form of meditation using ambient overlapping sounds and vibrations from Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tapping into your inner deep subconscious and awakening new energy.Registration required. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.Please note: due to scheduling conflicts, Rhonda is no longer able to lead monthly yoga classes at the Library. For now, she will be here every other month. We hope to return to monthly yoga classes in the future. Thank you for your patience.

735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US

Closed on Sundays in the summer

735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us on Tuesdays to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US

Read to a Dog, Read with Me (Grades K-4) - Dog 1

Join library staff and PAWSitive and read to a dog! This exercise allows emerging readers to get comfortable practicing with the best listener around, a dog! Four time slots are available within the hour, with 2 dogs present, for a maximum of 8 registrants. Registrants ......More

Join library staff and PAWSitive and read to a dog! This exercise allows emerging readers to get comfortable practicing with the best listener around, a dog! Four time slots are available within the hour, with 2 dogs present, for a maximum of 8 registrants. Registrants can choose a time slot when they register, available times are first come, first served. This event is for children who are able to read. Please do not register children not yet reading. Caregivers are asked to remain in the library, but not in the room. One on one interaction with the dog is ideal for kids to feel comfortable, and PAWSitive staff and library staff will be present. This event is for children who are comfortable with dogs. For readers grades K-4. Registration is required. Please cancel your registration in advance, should you not be able to attend.

735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US

Read to a Dog, Read with Me (Grades K-4) - Dog 2

Join library staff and PAWSitive and read to a dog! This exercise allows emerging readers to get comfortable practicing with the best listener around, a dog! Four time slots are available within the hour, with 2 dogs present, for a maximum of 8 registrants. Registrants ......More

Join library staff and PAWSitive and read to a dog! This exercise allows emerging readers to get comfortable practicing with the best listener around, a dog! Four time slots are available within the hour, with 2 dogs present, for a maximum of 8 registrants. Registrants can choose a time slot when they register, available times are first come, first served. This event is for children who are able to read. Please do not register children not yet reading. Caregivers are asked to remain in the library, but not in the room. One on one interaction with the dog is ideal for kids to feel comfortable, and PAWSitive staff and library staff will be present. This event is for children who are comfortable with dogs. For readers grades K-4. Registration is required. Please cancel your registration in advance, should you not be able to attend.

735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US

RFBCD

A long-standing group will gather to discuss a book.

735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US

Summer Concert Series: Kaben Kafo

Get your lawn chairs ready for the return of our annual outdoor concert series! This month, we'll enjoy a performance of traditional West African djembe drumming courtesy of Kaben Kafo, a percussion ensemble whose name means "let's play together" in the Malinke language......More

Get your lawn chairs ready for the return of our annual outdoor concert series! This month, we'll enjoy a performance of traditional West African djembe drumming courtesy of Kaben Kafo, a percussion ensemble whose name means "let's play together" in the Malinke language. This style of drum music dates back to the 12th century.Limited seating will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own lawn chairs. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved indoors to the Library's second floor.

735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US

Puzzle Swap

Do you have used jigsaw puzzles at home that you'd like to exchange for new-to-you puzzles? Stop by the Library anytime today to do some puzzle swapping. Drop off your puzzle on a table in the meeting room and take another home! Please take only as many puzzles as you b......More

Do you have used jigsaw puzzles at home that you'd like to exchange for new-to-you puzzles? Stop by the Library anytime today to do some puzzle swapping. Drop off your puzzle on a table in the meeting room and take another home! Please take only as many puzzles as you bring.

735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US

End of Summer Pickling Program (Grades K-4)

Get ready for fall with this hands on quick pickling program! Pickle some veggies and enjoy them later! For grades K-4. Registration is required.

735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US

Closed on Sundays in the summer

735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us on Tuesdays to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US

Evening Book Club

The evening book club meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before each meeting. These book discussions are open to all adults.This month's book selection: The Quiet American by Graham Greene.

735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US

Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8)

Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program.

735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US

Foodie Explorers Junior (Grades K-1)

Come explore different cuisines by listening to a story and creating tasty recipes and then sampling your creations! For grades K-1 with a caregiver. Registration is required.

735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US