Upcoming Events

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.

Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program.

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.

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

Ready to learn the game that everyone is talking about? Join Dee Dee, instructor with The Mahjong Society, for a fun and social introduction to American Mahjong. 

The afternoon book discussion group 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 paper-quilling workshop led by a guest instructor.

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.

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

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

This summer, the River Forest Sustainability Commission is conducting a citizen science project to monitor a migratory bird (the Common Nighthawk) that spends its summers with us.

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're highlighting the famous screen partnership of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.

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.

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

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.

Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program.