Online Resources

The River Forest Public Library offers a variety of online resources for reference and entertainment.

Premium Resources

Over 50 premium online resources are freely available to River Forest Public Library cardholders. Click here to visit the premium resources page and view the entire list.

Not sure where to start? Search several databases at once with RESEARCH PRO. Note: You need to have your library card and PIN number to access.

Featured Premium Resources

TheStreet.com Ratings
Find independent, un-biased, conflict-of-interest free safety and investment ratings for insurance companies, banks, stocks and funds from TheStreet.com
Click here to access TheStreet.com Ratings from home

World Book
Find a wealth of information of a variety of subjects in this high quality online encyclopedia.
Click here to access World Book Online from home!

Downloadable Media

Media On Demand catalog
Visit Media On Demand to download audiobooks, ebooks, music and more from the comfort of your own home! Media On Demand software is compatible with your iPod, MP3 player, and other portable devices. All you need to access Media on Demand is your River Forest Library card.

The Top 10 Most Downloaded Titles from Media On Demand
Here are the top ten titles downloaded from Media on Demand in the month of June. Click on the link to be taken directly to the title record in Media on Demand. From here you can checkout and download or place a hold on the title. Or simply visit www.mediaondemand.org to see our full selection!
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan- This title available to Oak Park residents only at this time.
Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson
The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest by Steig Larsson
The Girl Who Played With Fire by Steig Larsson
61 Hours by Lee Child
Eight Days to Live by Iris Johansen