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
Winter Legends & Lore
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.
Afternoon Book Club
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.
Craft and Chat
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.
All Levels Yoga
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.
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?
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.