About Senior Services
We offer programs and services especially for older adults.
Discover cultural and educational events, connect with the community at Coffee Monday and Film Lover Fridays, explore our large print collection, and more. The staff at the Adult Services Desk is ready to assist you with your needs.
Adult & Senior Events
Winter Legends & Lore
After treating us to a popular program in 2023 on the most haunted places in Illinois, paranormal researcher Chad Lewis returns to the Library to share strange legends and lore of the winter season.
Afternoon Book Club
The afternoon book discussion group meets the second Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before the meeting.
This month's selection: Harry's Trees by Jon Cohen.
Craft and Chat
Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: rustic winter centerpieces.
Registration required. To avoid duplicate sign-ups, please register only yourself. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.
All Levels Yoga
Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda’s Rhythms returns to lead an All Levels Yoga class. Registration required. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.
Film Lover Fridays
Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're celebrating the Jack Lemmon Centennial!
Coffee Monday
Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee, pastries, and conversation about local matters. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community.
Evening Book Club
The evening book club meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before each meeting. These book discussions are open to all adults.
This month's book: TBD.
Chair Yoga
Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda's Rhythms returns to lead a chair yoga class. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.
Local History: Oak Park's 1950s Doomsday Cult
Did you know that Oak Park was home to a UFO cult called "The Seekers" that awaited the end of the world on Christmas Eve, 1954?
River Forest Township
The RF Township enhances the health and well-being of residents through the funding and delivery of human and assessor services…providing a sense of caring, connection and community.
AgeOptions
AgeOptions innovates, partners, and advocates to improve services and strengthen communities so people can thrive as they age.
Alzheimers Association
Leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Arbor West Neighbors
Arbor West Neighbors (AWN) is a grassroots organization of neighbors in Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park connected to support and enrich aging through community building and advocacy.