Upcoming Events

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.

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.

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author Cristina Henríquez for a compelling conversation about her work.

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 Incredible Shrinking Man (1957).

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

This month's film: Leonor Will Never Die (Phillippines).

Try your hand at a Jeopardy!–style trivia competition for adults. No teams necessary, players will compete individually. Please make sure to bring a mobile device, which you'll use as a buzzer.

Woodwind music is perfect for springtime, so we're bringing back the Venti Wind Quintet for another afternoon of peaceful spring sounds!

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

Emily Ramirez, comedian and founder of BABS Comedy Club in Forest Park, joins us to teach a relaxed improv comedy workshop especially aimed at older adults. No improv experience necessary.

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

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.