Upcoming Events

Magician and storyteller William Pack takes us on a fantastical journey through the history of the circus, from Phil Astley's creation of the modern circus in 1768 to Dan Rice, "the most famous man you've never heard of," to the incredible feud be

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.

Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft: Painted Spring Decorations

Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda’s Rhythms returns to lead an All Levels Yoga class. Registration required. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're celebrating the Paul Newman centennial with four of his early films.

Treat your ears to live music in the Library performed by the Venti Wind Quintet, consisting of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn.

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.

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

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.

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."

The Library welcomes baker and cookbook author Mary DiSomma to celebrate her latest book, My Life in Pies

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.

Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: TBD.

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.

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."

Actor and artist Jim Parks, the former host of HGTV's "New Spaces," brings art history to life in this portrayal of Claude Monet.

Instructor Rhonda Fentry leads a gentle yoga class. Registration required. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.

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.

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.

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.

Take a stroll through scenic, historic River Forest on this walking tour led by the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest.

Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: TBD.

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."