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Hoot ‘n Howl

Friday, 10/4, 5-7 PM, Families 

This free event will be held at Keystone Park.

Join River Forest Public Library, River Forest Park District, and Trailside Museum at Keystone Park for an evening of family fun featuring live music, pumpkin painting, native animals, s’mores and more. 

Edgar Allan Poe: To Tell a Tale

Sunday, 10/6, 2-3:30 PM, Adult 

Literary chills abound in this performance by actor Terry Lynch, taking on the role of legendary spine-tingler Edgar Allan Poe. As Poe, Terry will give a biographical sketch of the author and recite some of his most beloved poems and tales, including The Raven and The Tell-Tale Heart. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township. 

Illinois Libraries Present: Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez

Wednesday, 10/9, 7-8 PM, Virtual

Registration required

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, joined in conversation by Cynthia Pelayo. 

Salsa Dance Class for Beginners

Sunday, 10/13, 2-3 PM, Adult 

Registration required

Just in time for National Hispanic Heritage Month, this workshop led by an instructor from Desueño Dance is designed to give participants an introduction to Salsa dancing. The class will cover basic steps and movements done individually, so no partners are necessary. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township. 

News

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Your Library 

September 15-October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month and your Library is here to celebrate with you.    Throughout the month, you will find special displays in the library building, highlighting titles featuring Hispanic authors or themes. Stop by to explore and discover something new.   Here are some recommended reads from our librarians:  Adult Titles  Middle School […]

We’re Having a Library Card Design Contest

Entries will be accepted through Monday, October 7. Calling all artists! To celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month and our new branding, River Forest Public Library is holding a library card design contest. There will be three winners: a youth (Grades K-4), a teen (Grades 5-12), and adult (ages 19 and up). Each winner will receive a […]

Programs

Wednesday, October 2, 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Alebrije Workshop (Grades 5-8)
Wednesday, October 2, 7 PM - 8 PM
Evening Book Club
Friday, October 4, 5 PM - 7 PM
Halloween Hoot 'n Howl
Saturday, October 5, 2 PM - 4 PM
Community Paper Shredding

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