Event List

Speaker, author, and traveler Jeanne Roppolo joins us to share the story of her adventures in Antarctica. Jeanne was stationed in the frigid continent for five months as a contract...

Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association. In each session, we will watch a record...

When Oak Park–based author Mary Anne Mohanraj learned she had breast cancer, she immediately began recording the details in her blog. These entries became the new book Tornado, an ...

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of every month to watch classic films. This summer, we're paying tribute to the king of summer blockbusters, Steven Spielberg. Today ...

In recognition of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, area resident (and Wednesday Journal staffer) Lourdes Nicholls tells the story of her family's experience in...

Food journalist Steve Dolinsky, known for his TV reports on Chicago food for NBC 5, comes to the Library to discuss all things Chicago pizza. Steve will talk about the history of d...

Ready to catch up with some of this year's Academy Award–winning films? You can see them at the Library! This month we are showing Anatomy of a Fall, the French drama that won t...

Returning to the Library after her popular talk on Chicago's newest murals in 2021, historian and tour guide Beth Sair will now take you on a journey through many of the city's old...

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 thing...

Join us on Zoom for a special event with Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. Dr. Grandin has been at the forefront of resear...

The evening book club meets the first Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance. This month's selection: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas...

Yoga instructor Rhonda Fentry leads a form of meditation using ambient overlapping sounds and vibrations from crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tapping into your subconscious and ...

Crafting isn't just for kids! By popular demand, we are now offering our adult crafting program every other month. This month's craft will be something recycling-related to tie in ...

The Library is partnering with Vitalant Blood Donation to host a community blood drive. If you are able, please consider donating blood. Register here and choose a timeslot for ...

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of every month to watch classic films. This summer, we're paying tribute to the king of summer blockbusters, Steven Spielberg. Today ...

Making an encore appearance at the Library after her double performance as Joan Crawford and Bette Davis in 2022, performer Jillann Gabrielle brings us another original one-woman m...

The Library welcomes River Forest's own local poet Dan Fliegel to celebrate the publication of his new chapbook, How Music Works On Us. Dan will read from his work, answer question...

We're partnering with the Forest Preserves of Cook County!  Kayak on Thatcher Glen Pond at the Trailside Museum with members of the Children's staff! Children 5 and up and ...

The Library is pleased to present a series of outdoor concerts in our garden on the fourth Thursday evening of June, July, and August. This month, the sound of brass horns will fil...

Ready to catch up with some of this year's Academy Award–winning films? You can see them at the Library! This month we are showing American Fiction, which won the Oscar for Best...

Yoga instructor Rhonda Fentry leads a form of meditation using ambient overlapping sounds and vibrations from crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tapping into your subconscious and ...

We're partnering with the Forest Preserves of Cook County!  Kayak on Thatcher Glen Pond at the Trailside Museum with members of the Children's staff! Children 5 and up and ...

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of every month to watch classic films. This summer, we're paying tribute to the king of summer blockbusters, Steven Spielberg. Today ...

Do you have old treasures lying around that you suspect may be worth something? Have you ever watched Antiques Roadshow on PBS and wished you could have your own items appraised by...