Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

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

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

Great Decisions

Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association. In each session, we will watch a recorded video lecture and then discuss the topic as a group. Readings for each session will be ......More

Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association. In each session, we will watch a recorded video lecture and then discuss the topic as a group. Readings for each session will be available at the library two weeks in advance.This week's topic: Artificial Intelligence and American National Security.

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

Story Stretchers

Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration required. Grades K-4.

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 one month in advance.This month's book: The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan.

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

Toddler Time - Celebrating Seniors

We're kicking off Celebrating Seniors week with this special Toddler Time! Join us for stories, music, and movement where we encourage grandparents or special seniors to join in the fun! For children ages 18 months-3 with a caregiver.

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

Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Test your puzzle speed in a timed competition! Teams of 2-4 people will each be given the same 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. The team that completes the puzzle first, or gets closest within 2 hours, will be the winners. Pizza will be served.Registration required. Only one pe......More

Test your puzzle speed in a timed competition! Teams of 2-4 people will each be given the same 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. The team that completes the puzzle first, or gets closest within 2 hours, will be the winners. Pizza will be served.Registration required. Only one person per team needs to register, but please tell us in the notes field how many people are on your team.Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.Can't get enough puzzles? Check out our Puzzle Swap on May 31.This program is offered as part of Celebrating Seniors Week, an annual recognition of older adults in the Oak Park, Forest Park, and River Forest communities. The theme of this year's Celebrating Seniors Week is "Older Americans and the Family," so we encourage multigenerational family teams to register!

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

Family Storytime and Play

Join library staff for stories and songs, then stay and play and make new friends! For kids ages 0 through 6 with caregiver.

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

Chair Yoga

Instructor Rhonda Fentry leads a chair yoga class. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.

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

STEM Club

Join us for our monthly STEM program for kids. Advanced registration required. Grades K-4. This month's activity is

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

Tuesday Tales

Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement in this fun and engaging, interactive story time! For ages 0-6, with caregiver.

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

RFPL Facilities Committee

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

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

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

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

Packing For Retirement: A Mini Bootcamp with Dr James Flanagan

Packing for RetirementLocal Retirement Planning expert and author, Dr. Jim Flanagan will discuss his latest book, Packing for Retirement. Packing for Retirement is a practical guide for all people, to prepare for retirement at any age.Jim will help you understand how re......More

Packing for RetirementLocal Retirement Planning expert and author, Dr. Jim Flanagan will discuss his latest book, Packing for Retirement. Packing for Retirement is a practical guide for all people, to prepare for retirement at any age.Jim will help you understand how ready you are for retirement by helping you answer the 10 most critical questions for any retiree.Jim will touch on the basics of estate planning and the need for a sound investment strategy in retirement.

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

Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Illinois Libraries Present a virtual discussion with sociologist Matthew Desmond, author of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.Click here to register and receive the Zoom link.This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide col......More

Illinois Libraries Present a virtual discussion with sociologist Matthew Desmond, author of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.Click here to register and receive the Zoom link.This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, email [email protected].

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Crosswords and Coffee

Drop in anytime between 10 AM and 12 PM to stimulate your brain with crossword puzzles and coffee. We'll have crosswords at a variety of difficulty levels, from beginner to expert, and we'll serve coffee to help get your mental juices flowing.This event is offered as pa......More

Drop in anytime between 10 AM and 12 PM to stimulate your brain with crossword puzzles and coffee. We'll have crosswords at a variety of difficulty levels, from beginner to expert, and we'll serve coffee to help get your mental juices flowing.This event is offered as part of Celebrating Seniors Week, an annual recognition of older adults in the Oak Park, Forest Park, and River Forest communities. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.

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

Afternoon Book Club

The afternoon book club meets the second Wednesday of each month. Books are available to check out one month in advance.This month's book: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

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

Story Stretchers

Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration required. Grades K-2.

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

Toddler Time

Join us for stories, music, and movement. For children ages 18 months-3 with a caregiver

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

Family Storytime and Play

Join library staff for stories and songs, then stay and play and make new friends! For kids ages 0 through 6 with caregiver.

735 Lathrop Avenue, 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 showing Technicolor movies in support of this year's Summer Reading Challenge, the theme of which is "Color Our World."This month's film is The Adventures of Robin Hood ......More

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 month's film is The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938), starring Errol Flynn as the legendary hero. This film was an early example of the three-strip Technicolor process.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