Upcoming Events

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

From Washington Irving Bishop to The Amazing Kreskin, the stage magicians known as "mind readers" have performed feats so extraordinary that those who witnessed the demonstrations were dismissed as foolish, or even insane.

Learn how to make your own hot sauce at home! Pepper grower and hot sauce enthusiast Kristen Lovett will tell you everything you need to know to make fresh hot sauce in your kitchen.

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.

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.

This program is offered in recognition of the United States Semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: TBD. The Library will provide all materials, so you only need to bring your creativity. 

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.

Antiques dealer Rex Newell makes his annual visit to the Library to appraise the value of your old treasures, just like on Antiques Roadshow!

Test your puzzle speed in a timed competition! Teams of 2-4 people will each be given the same 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. The team that completes the puzzle first, or gets closest within 2 hours, will be the winners. Pizza will be served.

Join us for an afternoon with River Forest's own James Elsener, co-author of the new book Sirens in the Loop: A History of the City News Bureau of Chicago.

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.

What actually is artificial intelligence (A.I.), and why did it suddenly take over the news headlines?

Enjoy a "welcome back" snack and find out about the terrific library materials and fun programs the Library offers just for Middle School students. Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services.

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.

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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