Events in Melrose Park, IL for retirees

Community & civic

JUL14

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Community & civic

Mahjong 101 (Beginner Level)

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Ready to learn the game that everyone is talking about? Join Dee Dee, instructor with The Mahjong Society, for a fun and social introduction to American Mahjong. Mahjong 101 is designed for true beginners — we'll break down the tiles, explain how the game works, and guide you through your hands so you feel confident at the table. No experience needed and no equipment required. Come solo or sign up with a friend and learn a game that is equal parts strategy, luck, and a little bit addictive! R...

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Lifelong learning

AUG11

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Lifelong learning

Mahjong 102 (Intermediate Level)

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You've learned the tiles, the rules, and how the game works — now let's put it all together. Mahjong 102 is the next step for players who know the fundamentals of American Mahjong and are ready to build confidence at the table. This class focuses on reinforcing the basics while introducing strategy, defensive play, and gameplay tips that help everything start to click. Perfect for players who have attended Mahjong 101 (or recently learned the basics elsewhere) and want a supportive, social en...

Classes and talksIndoors

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Theater & film

JUN19

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Theater & filmHappens regularly

Film Lover Fridays

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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 Adam's Rib (1949), a romantic comedy with Hepburn and Tracy as lawyers on opposite sides of a murder trial. 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.

Hiking and natureWeeklyIndoors

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Community & civic

JUN20

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Community & civicFree

Voices of 1776: Diverse Faces Behind America’s Founding

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This program is offered in recognition of the United States Semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. To learn more about the bipartisan "America250" initiative, click here. The fight for American independence involved more people than the handful of famous Founding Fathers we all know. This talk by Valerie Gugala (returning to the Library after her portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln last year) brings to light the stories of women, enslaved and free African Amer...

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Music & concerts

JUN26

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Music & concerts

Summer Concert Series: Chez Butter

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Get your lawn chairs ready for the return of our annual outdoor concert series! This month, we're getting funky with Chez Butter, a five-piece band playing a mix of Motown, soul, R&B, and funk music. Chez Butter's repertoire consists of classic and contemporary hits by artists like Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Gnarls Barkley, Luther Vandross, and more. 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...

MusicOutdoorsIndoors

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Lifelong learning

JUN30

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Lifelong learning

Mahjong: Guided Open Play

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Mahjong players who have already learned the basics are invited to join us for a guided "open play" session, perfect for players who would like a little extra support while they play. Instructor Dee Dee will be available throughout the session to answer questions, offer strategy tips, and help build your confidence at the table. Please note: this is not an instructional class, but rather a chance to play the game with some guidance. If you are looking for a class, please sign up for Mahjong 1...

Classes and talksIndoors

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Theater & film

JUL2

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Theater & film

Watch the Oscar Nominees: Blue Moon

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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 Thursday evening of the month from May through August. This month we're showing Blue Moon, nominated for Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay.

Arts and craftsIndoors

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Lifelong learning

JUL2

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Evening Book Club

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The evening book discussion group 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: There There by Tommy Orange.

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

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Community & civic

JUL11

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Community & civicFree

Community Blood Drive

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The Library is partnering with Vitalant Blood Donation to host a community blood drive. If you are able, please consider donating blood. Stop by the meeting room any time between 10 AM and 3 PM to donate, or click here to sign up for a specific timeslot.

FreeIndoorsBring the grandkids

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Lifelong learning

JUL14

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Lifelong learning

Book club meeting-River Forest Book Club Of distinction

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Book club meeting

Classes and talksHiking and natureIndoors

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Theater & film

JUL17

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Theater & filmHappens regularly

Film Lover Fridays

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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 Pat and Mike (1952), a romantic comedy about a talented athlete (Hepburn) who chokes when her overbearing fiancé (Tracy) watches her compete. 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 Fores...

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

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Community & civic

JUL18

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Community & civic

Antiques Appraisal

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Antiques dealer Rex Newell makes his annual visit to the Library to appraise the value of your old treasures, just like on Antiques Roadshow! Please bring no more than one item per person, and plan to arrive before 2:00 so you can submit your item before Rex begins his presentation. Please note: Rex does not appraise Asian antiques, Native American antiques, or firearms of any kind. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.

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Music & concerts

JUL24

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Music & concerts

Summer Concert Series: Terry White & The Loaded Dice Play Bob Dylan

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Get your lawn chairs ready for the return of our annual outdoor concert series! This month, we're paying tribute to the only songwriter ever to win the Nobel Prize in Literature: Bob Dylan. Local musician Terry White, a regular performer at FitzGerald's and other area venues, will be joined by his band The Loaded Dice to play an all-Dylan set. 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 Lib...

MusicOutdoorsIndoors

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Community & civic

JUL29

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Community & civic

RFPL Foundation Meeting

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RFPL Foundation meeting

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Community & civic

JUL30

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Community & civic

Jigsaw Puzzle Race

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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 upcoming Puzzle Swa...

Hiking and natureBring the grandkids

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Community & civic

AUG1

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Community & civic

Local Author Event with James Elsener

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Join us for an afternoon with River Forest's own James Elsener, co-author of the new book Sirens in the Loop: A History of the City News Bureau of Chicago. James, who began his journalism career at the City News Bureau, will speak about this interesting piece of Chicago history and do a book signing. Copies of the book will be for sale at the event. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.

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Community & civic

AUG3

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Community & civicHappens regularly

Coffee Monday

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Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee, breakfast snacks, and conversation. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community. This program is brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township. This month, we'll talk books with a preview of upcoming book releases and conversation about what we've all been reading lately.

Hiking and natureWeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids

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Community & civic

AUG5

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Community & civic

Cook County Commissioner Maggie Trevor Constituent Services

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Stop by to talk to Commissioner Trevor and district staffers to learn more about Cook County resources and ask your questions.

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Theater & film

AUG6

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Theater & film

Watch the Oscar Nominees: It Was Just An Accident

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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 Thursday evening of the month from May through August. This month we're showing It Was Just An Accident, nominated for Best Original Screenplay and Best International Feature.

Arts and craftsIndoors

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Lifelong learning

AUG6

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Evening Book Club

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The evening book discussion group 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: Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond.

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

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Community & civic

AUG15

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Community & civic

What is A.I. Anyway?

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What actually is artificial intelligence (A.I.), and why did it suddenly take over the news headlines? Learn what we mean when we talk about A.I., 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.

Hiking and natureBring the grandkids

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Theater & film

AUG21

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Theater & filmHappens regularly

Film Lover Fridays

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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 exper...

Food and wineWeeklyIndoors

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Dance & fitness

AUG22

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Dance & fitnessHappens regularly

Meditation Soundbath

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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 month...

Hiking and natureDance and fitnessWeeklyIndoors

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Music & concerts

AUG28

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Music & concerts

Summer Concert Series: Kaben Kafo

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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.

MusicOutdoorsIndoors

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Community & civic

AUG29

riverforestlibrary · River Forest, IL

Community & civic

Puzzle Swap

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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.

IndoorsBring the grandkids

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Music & concerts

JUN18

8:30 PM

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB · Melrose Park, IL

Music & concerts$29.53–$189.70

DAN BERN w/ special guest Anne Heaton at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB

FITZGERALDS NIGHTCLUB PRESENTS:Dan Bern Returns to FITZGERALDS Nightclub$25 General Admission SEAT / Reserved Tables Available Dan Bern is a captivating live performer who has enthralled a loyal and ever-growing fan base in the US and Europe since the mid 90s. His songs range from deeply moving t...

Music

Upcoming near Melrose Park.

Mahjong 101 (Beginner Level)

Mahjong 102 (Intermediate Level)

Film Lover Fridays

Voices of 1776: Diverse Faces Behind America’s Founding

Summer Concert Series: Chez Butter

Mahjong: Guided Open Play

Watch the Oscar Nominees: Blue Moon

Evening Book Club

Community Blood Drive

Book club meeting-River Forest Book Club Of distinction

Film Lover Fridays

Antiques Appraisal

Summer Concert Series: Terry White & The Loaded Dice Play Bob Dylan

RFPL Foundation Meeting

Jigsaw Puzzle Race

Local Author Event with James Elsener

Coffee Monday

Cook County Commissioner Maggie Trevor Constituent Services

Watch the Oscar Nominees: It Was Just An Accident

Evening Book Club

What is A.I. Anyway?

Film Lover Fridays

Meditation Soundbath

Summer Concert Series: Kaben Kafo

Puzzle Swap

DAN BERN w/ special guest Anne Heaton at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

Thursday Night in the Sidebar w/ ORGAN FAIRCHILD!

Thursday Night in the Sidebar w/ ORGAN FAIRCHILD!

Thursday Night in the Sidebar w/ ORGAN FAIRCHILD!

Thursday Night in the Sidebar w/ ORGAN FAIRCHILD!

Pachanka Music Presents: Grupo Cha Cha!

Thursday Night in the Sidebar w/ ORGAN FAIRCHILD!

DAN BERN w/ special guest Anne Heaton at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

Pachanka Music Presents: Grupo Cha Cha!

Pachanka Music Presents: Grupo Cha Cha!

DAN BERN w/ special guest Anne Heaton at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

DAN BERN w/ special guest Anne Heaton at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

Pachanka Music Presents: Grupo Cha Cha!

Thursday Night in the Sidebar w/ ORGAN FAIRCHILD!

Thursday Night in the Sidebar w/ ORGAN FAIRCHILD!

Pachanka Music Presents: Grupo Cha Cha!

Thursday Night in the Sidebar w/ ORGAN FAIRCHILD!

Thursday Night in the Sidebar w/ ORGAN FAIRCHILD!

Thursday Night in the Sidebar w/ ORGAN FAIRCHILD!

Pachanka Music Presents: Grupo Cha Cha!

DAN BERN w/ special guest Anne Heaton at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

Thursday Night in the Sidebar w/ ORGAN FAIRCHILD!

Thursday Night in the Sidebar w/ ORGAN FAIRCHILD!

DAN BERN w/ special guest Anne Heaton at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

Pachanka Music Presents: Grupo Cha Cha!

DAN BERN w/ special guest Anne Heaton at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

DAN BERN w/ special guest Anne Heaton at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

DAN BERN w/ special guest Anne Heaton at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

Pachanka Music Presents: Grupo Cha Cha!

Thursday Night in the Sidebar w/ ORGAN FAIRCHILD!

Pachanka Music Presents: Grupo Cha Cha!

DAN BERN w/ special guest Anne Heaton at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

DAN BERN w/ special guest Anne Heaton at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

DAN BERN w/ special guest Anne Heaton at FITZGERALDS Historic Nightclub

Pachanka Music Presents: Grupo Cha Cha!