Upcoming Events

Back by popular demand, antiques dealer Rex Newell joins us again to appraise the value of your old treasures.

Celebrate summer with an outdoor concert of Cajun, Creole, and zydeco music—the dance music of French-speaking Louisiana.

Rescheduled from July 12. Please note the earlier start time of 11 AM.

With just a few panels in the funny pages, cartoonists of the early 20th century created one of America's most popular and enduring art forms.

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 Saturday of the month from May through August.

Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee 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 evening book club meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Books are available one month in advance.

This month's book: The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe.

Take a stroll through scenic, historic River Forest on this walking tour led by the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest.

Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: Diamond Painting Coasters

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're showing Technicolor movies in support of this year's Summer Reading Challenge, the theme of which is "Color Our World."

Have you ever slept in a wigwam? Or taken a selfie with Paul Bunyan? Ever stepped inside an alligator’s mouth?

Celebrate summer with an outdoor concert of Beatles songs performed by Chicago’s top Beatles cover artist, Phil Angotti.

Yoga instructor Rhonda Fentry leads an all-levels yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.

The evening book club meets the first Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance.

This month's selection: Table for Two by Amor Towles.

The annual tradition returns!

Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee 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 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: TBD.

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.

This program is part of River Forest Reads, a shared reading experience for members of the community to read and discuss the same book. In honor of its 100th anniversary, F.

Professional cheesemonger Meredith Meder, owner of Full Circle Cheese in Villa Park, presents an introductory cheese class.

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're celebrating the Jack Lemmon Centennial!

This program is part of River Forest Reads, a shared reading experience for members of the community to read and discuss the same book. In honor of its 100th anniversary, F.

The evening book club meets the first Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance.

This month's selection: Lazarus Man by Richard Price.

Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: a candle-making class led by a guest instructor. The Library will provide all materials, so you only need to bring your creativity.