River Forest, Illinois
Upcoming events from River Forest Public Library.
35 upcoming events
Toddler Time is a 30-minute program (10:00–10:30 AM on November 12, 2026) at the Barbara Hall Meeting Room of River Forest Public Library, where children attend with a caregiver for stories, music, and movement. It is designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 3, though the listed age range is 0–5.
At the River Forest Public Library Community Room on November 12, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:15 PM, children in grades K-4 (ages 5-12) learn about the natural world through demonstrations and then make a messy art piece to take home. Registration is required, and children 7 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver age 12 or older.
At the River Forest Public Library's Barbara Hall Meeting Room on November 12, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, adults 18 and older can watch and discuss international cinema with fellow film fans. This month's film is the Irish drama "Small Things Like These," starring Cillian Murphy.
At the River Forest Public Library Community Room on November 12, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Troop 4066 Scouting meets to work on merit badges. No age range is listed for the event.
In this one-hour virtual Zoom conversation on November 12, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, adults aged 18 and up can hear author, educator, and poet Dr. Eve L. Ewing discuss how race, education, identity, and community shape her writing and activism. Registration is required, and the Zoom link is sent by email after signing up.
At the River Forest Public Library's Barbara Hall Meeting Room on November 13, 2026, children ages 0 to 5 attend with a caregiver for an hour of stories, songs, and play with library staff from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. The description also lists ages 0 to 6, and caregivers must stay within the immediate vicinity of children under 5.
At the River Forest Public Library's Barbara Hall Meeting Room on November 14, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, instructor Annelie Palmer leads a Chair Yoga class where participants do yoga poses from a seated position. The class is for ages 18 and up, and registration is required.
At the River Forest Public Library's Community Room on November 15, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, children in grades K-4 (ages 5-12) can drop in to build creative LEGO designs. Children age 7 and younger must be accompanied by a caregiver aged 12 or older at all times.
The Cub Scouts Wolves Den meeting takes place on November 16, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the Community Room at River Forest Public Library. No age is listed for the event.
Scouts Pack 67 holds its monthly den meeting on November 16, 2026, from 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM in the Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library. No age range is listed for the event.
Tuesday Tales is a 30-minute interactive storytime at the River Forest Public Library's Barbara Hall Meeting Room on November 17, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, where young children attend with a caregiver for stories, songs, and movement. The program is for ages 0-5, though the title lists ages 0-6, and children under 5 must stay within a caregiver's immediate supervision.
At the River Forest Public Library Community Room on November 17, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM, the Amicus Book Group, led by Audry Hickey, holds a book discussion. No age group is listed.
Middle school students in grades 5-8 (ages 10-18) can join a one-hour "Middle School Makers" session on November 17, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM at the Barbara Hall Meeting Room in River Forest Public Library, where they create something new. The event is sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.
The RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting takes place on November 17, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library. The event is open to all ages, though the listing provides no description of what attendees will do there.
Mahjong Open Play is a two-hour, self-directed casual session from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on November 17, 2026, at the River Forest Public Library Community Room, where players who have completed the Mahjong 101 and 102 classes can practice with other players using provided sets. The event is for ages 18 and up, requires players to bring their own 2026 National Mahjong League Card, and has limited space with registration required.
Story Stretchers is a 30-minute program from 3:30 to 4:00 PM on November 18, 2026, in the Community Room at River Forest Public Library, where children listen to a story and take part in creative activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. It is for children in grades K-4, ages 5-12, and registration is required.
Girl Scout Troop 47832 holds its monthly meeting on November 18, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library. No age range is listed for the event.
Toddler Time is a 30-minute program from 10:00 to 10:30 AM on November 19, 2026, at the Barbara Hall Meeting Room in River Forest Public Library, where children attend with a caregiver for stories, music, and movement. It is listed for ages 0-5, with the session specifically for children ages 18 months to 3.
At Donuts & Discussion, middle schoolers in grades 5-8 (ages 10-18) gather for an hour from 3:30 to 4:30 PM on November 19, 2026, in the Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library to enjoy donuts while discussing relevant social topics. The event is held every other month, and registration is required.
At this 30-minute program on November 19, 2026, children in grades 2-4 (ages 5-12) explore different cuisines by creating recipes and then sampling their creations, with registration required. The program may involve messy activities and food that could have come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
At the River Forest Public Library's Barbara Hall Meeting Room on November 19, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, musicians, writers, poets, and comedians aged 16 and up can perform for at least five minutes each in a first-time open mic night, with registration required for performers and a PG-13 content standard. The event is open to the public for watching, which is suitable for ages 10 and up.
At the River Forest Public Library's Barbara Hall Meeting Room on November 20, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, families of all ages can watch a movie (this month's film is *Cars*) with light snacks provided, and children 7 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver aged 12 or older.
At the River Forest Public Library's Barbara Hall Meeting Room on November 20, 2026, adults 18 and over can watch the 1950 film noir heist movie *The Asphalt Jungle* from 1:00 to 3:30 PM, with snacks and a post-movie discussion led by film expert Jim Jacob.
A 6:30–7:30 PM support group on November 20, 2026, at the Community Room of the River Forest Public Library, for parents of District 90 diverse learners. No age range is listed.
At the FIT4MOM Families Brunch Giving on November 21, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM in the Community Room at River Forest Public Library, families gather to celebrate Thanksgiving with light, kid-friendly snacks and crafts for children. The event is open to the public, and no age range is listed.
"Monday Movers" is a 30-minute storytime at the Barbara Hall Meeting Room, River Forest Public Library, on November 23, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, where young children ages 0-5 attend with a caregiver (age 12+) to sing, dance, and listen to stories.
Crafternoon is a 30-minute library program on November 23, 2026, in the Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library, where children learn about the natural world through fun demonstrations and then create an art piece to take home. It is for children ages 5-12 (grades K-4), registration is required, and children 7 and younger must be accompanied by a caregiver aged 12 or older.
On select Tuesdays, middle schoolers in grades 5-8 (ages 10-18) can join others to play games together. The event is held from 3:30 to 4:30 PM on November 24, 2026, at the Barbara Hall Meeting Room in the River Forest Public Library.
At the River Forest Public Library on November 24, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, children ages 5 to 12 (grades K-4) who are emerging readers can practice reading aloud to a dog in one-on-one, 15-minute-style time slots, with library and PAWSitive staff present. Registration is required, caregivers must stay in the library but outside the room, and children age 7 and younger need a caregiver age 12 or older present at all times.
On November 24, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the River Forest Public Library Children's Room, children ages 5 to 12 who are emerging readers in grades K-4 can practice reading aloud one-on-one to one of two therapy dogs, with PAWSitive and library staff present; registration is required, and caregivers must stay in the library but outside the room.
At the River Forest Public Library's Barbara Hall Meeting Room on November 24, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, players ages 18 and up can attend Mahjong Lesson 102, an intermediate American Mahjong class covering strategy, defensive play, and gameplay tips for those who know the basics. Registration is required, and space is limited to 16 players.
The River Forest Public Library will close early at 5:00 PM on November 25, 2026, for Thanksgiving, with its regular hours resuming at 9:00 PM. No age group is listed for this event.
The River Forest Public Library is closed for Thanksgiving on November 26, 2026, for the full day from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. No activities are offered, and no age group is listed.
The River Forest Public Library is closed all day on November 27, 2026, for Thanksgiving. No age group is listed for this event.
"Monday Movers" is a 30-minute storytime held on November 30, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM in the Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library, where children sing, dance, and listen to stories. It is designed for children ages 0 to 5 (the title lists 0-6) to attend with a caregiver age 12 or older, who must stay engaged and within the immediate vicinity of children under age 5.
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