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Mississippi River Adventures

Sunday, 9/15, 2-3:30 PM

Illinois traveler John Kokoris will share insider tips to help you explore the Upper Mississippi River from Galena to St. Louis. Learn where to go, what to do—and all about the mighty river’s storied past. We’ll discuss architecture, food, events, history, and more. Your Great River road trip starts here! Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township. 

Chair Yoga

Saturday, 9/14, 2-3 PM, Adult 

Registration required

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

Empower & Excel: Successful College Transition for High School Students with 504 Plans & IEPs, Virtual

Wednesday, 9/18, 7-8 PM, Grades 7 & up 

Registration required

This workshop ensures students with learning or physical differences are fully equipped to unleash their potential in college. Families learn to navigate college applications and disability disclosure, transition from high school IEPs/504 plans, learn to self-advocate for accommodations, utilize campus resources and supports, develop essential academic strategies and self-care, and build confidence, leadership, and responsibility. Brought to you in partnership with My College Planning Team.

News

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 […]

Our Fall Bookplate is Here!

See everything that’s coming up at the Library in our Fall Bookplate. If you didn’t receive one in the mail, we have a limited supply of extra copies in the building, or you can simply enjoy it here. Fall 2024 Bookplate

Programs

Wednesday, September 11, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Afternoon Book Club
Wednesday, September 11, 3 PM - 5 PM
RFPL Policy Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 11, 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM
Kiwanis Club of River Forest-Oak Park Business Meeting
Thursday, September 12, 10 AM - 10:30 AM
Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)

New & Coming Soon