Event List

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 Day the Earth Stood Still (1951).

Celebrate Black History Month with this presentation by Africana Studies scholar Dr. Amira Millicent Davis.

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

This month's film: Broker (South Korea).

Witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L.

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.

Musical theater artist Jillann Gabrielle returns to the Library to perform her latest one-woman show. This time, she's taking on the role of legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.

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.

Chef Susan Maddox returns to the Library to demonstrate some Irish recipes, just in time for St. Patrick's Day. There is more to Ireland's cuisine than corned beef! The program includes a tasting. Registration required.

Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda's Rhythms returns to lead a gentle yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.

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

Industrious, irreverent, humble – though he may deny the accusation – Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization.

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 Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956).

Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate and guardianship. Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft returns to the Library to explain how to ensure your final wishes can be protected.

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

This month's film: Transit (Germany).

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.

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 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: TBD.

Registration required. To avoid duplicate sign-ups, please only register yourself. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.

Active Yoga is for anyone who wants to maintain mobility, stay fit, and enjoy an active lifestyle. This session led by instructor Rhonda Fentry combines deep stretches on your mat with traditional standing poses, balancing, and strength training.

Ecologist Wyatt Widmer, a steward of the Cook County Forest Preserves, helps us observe Earth Month with this entertaining and comprehensive introduction to ecology.

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