Upcoming Events

Illinois Libraries Present a virtual evening with stand-up comedian Michelle Buteau, author of the memoir Survival of the Thickest.

Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.

Author and journalist Emilie Lucchesi shares the true story of Sabella Nitti, an innocent woman sentenced to hang in Chicago in 1923 for the murder of her missing husband.

Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee 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.

Illinois Libraries Present a virtual evening with National Book Award winning author James McBride.

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 the first Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance.

This month's book: Orfeo by Richard Powers.

Yoga instructor Rhonda Fentry leads a form of meditation using ambient overlapping sounds and vibrations from Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tapping into your inner deep subconscious and awakening new energy. 

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 book: The Wager by David Grann.

Crafting isn't just for kids! For this month's craft, we will use tissue paper to create colorful paper flowers. Just in time for Valentine's Day!

Celebrate Black History Month with this dynamic theatrical experience featuring playwright, professor, and performer Ted Williams III.

Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association.

Illinois Libraries Present a virtual evening with author Amy Tan.

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Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're celebrating the Paul Newman centennial with four of his early films.

Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.

First-person historical presenter Valerie Gugala kicks off Women's History Month at the Library with this portrayal of one of America's most famous First Ladies. 

Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee 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.

Illinois Libraries Present a virtual evening with aerospace engineer Coralie Adam.

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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 the first Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance.

This month's book: Get Shorty by Elmore Leonard.

Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda’s Rhythms returns to lead a gentle yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township. 

Women's History Month at the Library continues with this talk by historian and performer Ellie Carlson on the history of the suffrage movement that won the right to vote for women.

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 book: Breaking the Age Code by Becca Levy.

Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association.