About Adult Services
The Adult Services department features books, audiobooks, and movies for adult patrons, in addition to printing, faxing, scanning, and public computers. The staff at the Adult Services Desk can assist you with the catalog, online resources, and reference questions.
Adult & Senior Events
Film Lover Fridays
Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're celebrating the Jack Lemmon Centennial!
Coffee Monday
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.
Evening Book Club
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.
Chair Yoga
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.
Local History: Oak Park's 1950s Doomsday Cult
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?
[Illinois Libraries Present] Bringing History To Life with Jonathan Eig
[Illinois Libraries Present] Bringing History To Life with Jonathan Eig
Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life.
Afternoon Book Club
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.
Film Lover Fridays
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).
Community Blood Drive
The Library is partnering with Vitalant Blood Donation to host a community blood drive. If you are able, please consider donating blood.
Kanopy
Mango Languages
New York Times
Visit the Adult Services Department on the 2nd floor. You will also find our Adult Service Desk, where we can help with everything from book recommendations to technical support, and our patron-favorite fireplaces, which are crackling away November-March.