About Adult Services
The Adult Services department features books, audiobooks, and movies for adult patrons, in addition to printing, faxing, scanning, and public computers. The staff at the Adult Services Desk can assist you with the catalog, online resources, and reference questions.
Adult & Senior Events
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."
Back by popular demand, antiques dealer Rex Newell joins us again to appraise the value of your old treasures.
Celebrate summer with an outdoor concert of Cajun, Creole, and zydeco music—the dance music of French-speaking Louisiana.
Rescheduled from July 12. Please note the earlier start time of 11 AM.
With just a few panels in the funny pages, cartoonists of the early 20th century created one of America's most popular and enduring art forms.
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 Saturday of the month from May through August.
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.
The evening book club meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Books are available one month in advance.
This month's book: The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe.
Take a stroll through scenic, historic River Forest on this walking tour led by the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest.
Kanopy
Mango Languages
New York Times
Visit the Adult Services Department on the 2nd floor. You will also find our Adult Service Desk, where we can help with everything from book recommendations to technical support, and our patron-favorite fireplaces, which are crackling away November-March.
