Upcoming Events

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're celebrating the Jack Lemmon Centennial!

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.

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.

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.

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?

Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life.

The afternoon book club meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before each meeting. These book discussions are open to all adults.

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're showing science fiction movies from the 1950s.

This month's film is The Thing from Another World (1951).

The Library is partnering with Vitalant Blood Donation to host a community blood drive. If you are able, please consider donating blood.

Brighten up the winter with a concert by the Sunflower Chamber Orchestra, a youth orchestra based in River Forest featuring musicians from 3rd grade through 12th grade.

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

This month's film: Petite Maman (France).

By popular demand, the Library is offering another silent reading party, aka "happy hour for introverts!" It's like a book club, but without the assigned reading or forced discussion. This event will take place at a special offsite event space.

Writer, performer, and award-winning romantic comedy filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus shares true love stories from history to delight and entertain, whether you consider Cupid a bestie or a frenemy.

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.

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 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.

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 club meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before each meeting. These book discussions are open to all adults.

Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: a beaded jewelry-making workshop led by a guest instructor. The Library will provide all materials, so you only need to bring your creativity. 

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