Upcoming Events

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: Diamond Painting Coasters

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."

Have you ever slept in a wigwam? Or taken a selfie with Paul Bunyan? Ever stepped inside an alligator’s mouth?

Yoga instructor Rhonda Fentry leads an all-levels yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.

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.

Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda's Rhythms returns to lead a chair yoga class. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.

This program is part of River Forest Reads, a shared reading experience for members of the community to read and discuss the same book. In honor of its 100th anniversary, F.

Professional cheesemonger Meredith Meder, owner of Full Circle Cheese in Villa Park, presents an introductory cheese class.

This program is part of River Forest Reads, a shared reading experience for members of the community to read and discuss the same book. In honor of its 100th anniversary, F.

Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: a candle-making class led by a guest instructor. The Library will provide all materials, so you only need to bring your creativity. 

If you have documents that need to be safely destroyed because they contain personal information, bring them to the Library parking lot for this community paper shredding event.

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.

This program is part of River Forest Reads, a shared reading experience for members of the community to read and discuss the same book. In honor of its 100th anniversary, F.

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. 

This program is part of River Forest Reads, a shared reading experience for members of the community to read and discuss the same book. In honor of its 100th anniversary, F.

This program is part of River Forest Reads, a shared reading experience for members of the community to read and discuss the same book. In honor of its 100th anniversary, F.

This program is part of River Forest Reads, a shared reading experience for members of the community to read and discuss the same book. In honor of its 100th anniversary, F.

Illinois travel expert John Kokoris returns to the Library for a look at the graves of great Illinoisans and notable monuments to lives well-lived. We'll also look at art and literature inspired by these storied cemeteries.

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.

Attention introverts! Would you like to read in a communal setting, but without the assigned reading or forced discussion of a traditional book club? Come to our silent reading party at Black Fodder Coffee!

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

Local journalist Emilie Lucchesi, author of the book This is Really War, returns to the Library to share the true story of twelve U.S. Navy Nurses who were taken as prisoners of war in the Philippines in 1941.