River Forest Public Library

Library Hours

Monday -Thursday: 9:00 am-9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Sunday (Sept-May): 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Closed Sundays: Memorial Day - Labor Day

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Pay Your Fines Online!

The Metropolitan Library System is looking for ways to make your library experience as convenient as possible. You will be able to pay your late fees and fees for damaged or lost materials online. Click here for further information about this exciting new program!

A Letter from Eagle Scout Candidate Jeffrey Heiferman:

My name is Jeffrey Heiferman and I am in River Forest Boy Scout Troop 65 and a sophomore at Oak Park and River Forest High School.

I am currently working on my Eagle Scout project which consists of purchasing and installing outdoor benches for the River Forest Public Library. This will allow library patrons to enjoy reading outdoors in front of the library. I will also be installing a newspaper display shelf on the second floor of the library in order for library users to be able to see and use the newspapers more efficiently and effectively.

Not only will my project benefit patrons of the library, but it will also allow seniors, children, and others from the community to enjoy reading outdoors, right in front of our community library.

In order to make these improvements to the library, I am looking for community support to help me fund my project. I hope you will assist me by donating money to improve the River Forest Public Library. I look forward to hearing from you and hope that you will contribute to my Eagle Scout project which will help to improve our community.
If you would like to make a donation, you can make out a check to Jeffrey Heiferman, River Forest Troop 65 and you can mail it to 7973 Chicago Ave., River Forest, IL, 60305. Thank you very much.

This Week at
Your Library:
May 5-11

Celebrate TV Turn Off Week at the Library with a week full of special events!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday
7:30 PM - Evening Book Discussion

Thursday

Friday

Saturday
11 AM - Butterfly Release
2 PM - Teen Rock Band/DDR Tournament

Sunday

For further program information, visit the Program Calendar provided on the toolbar.

Getting a Library Card is easy!

At the Library, present a picture ID reflecting a current River Forest address (such as a driver's license or state ID) and current proof of residency in River Forest (utility bill, bank statement, vehicle registration, or postmarked envelope sent within the last three months).
Children and teens under the age of 18 must have their parents sign their application for a card and present proof of River Forest residency.

Your card can be processed on the spot. Your card must be renewed every two years, and can be used in all Metropolitan Library System libraries, as well as Chicago Public Library and many other area libraries. If you would like to apply for a library card online, click here!

Last revised: 5/6/08

River Forest Public Library

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Check the local weather. Find the library on Mapquest. Look for other area libraries. Click here to find out about new additions to the collection! Looking for a good book to read? Click here to access lists of author read a-likes, award winners, recommended reads, and more!

Getting a Library Card is easy!

Check the local weather.
Find the library on Mapquest.
Look for other area libraries.

Click here to find out about new additions to the collection!

Looking for a good book to read?
Click here to access lists of author read a-likes, award winners, recommended reads, and more!