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
Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.
This month's film: Leonor Will Never Die (Phillippines).
Try your hand at a Jeopardy!–style trivia competition for adults. No teams necessary, players will compete individually. Please make sure to bring a mobile device, which you'll use as a buzzer.
Woodwind music is perfect for springtime, so we're bringing back the Venti Wind Quintet for another afternoon of peaceful spring sounds!
Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee, breakfast snacks, and conversation. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community.
Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association.
The evening book discussion group 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.
Need to catch up with this year's crop of Academy Award nominees? This summer, the Library will screen a nominated film on the first Thursday evening of the month from May through August.
Emily Ramirez, comedian and founder of BABS Comedy Club in Forest Park, joins us to teach a relaxed improv comedy workshop especially aimed at older adults. No improv experience necessary.
This program is offered in recognition of the United States Semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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.