The Library will close at 3:00 PM on Friday, December 5, for a staff holiday celebration. Regular hours will resume on Saturday. Thank you for your understanding!
The holiday season is the perfect time of year to bake cookies and share them with others.
River Forest is situated on the traditional lands of the Miami, Potawatomi, Odawa, and Ojibwe nations, who were the original caretakers of this area.
Starting October 1, 2025, the monthly checkout limit on hoopla will change from 12 to 7 items per library card.
September 15-October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month and your Library is here to celebrate with you.
Don’t need another card in your wallet? A digital card gives you the same full library access as a physical card.
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All are invited to participate in 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.
Summer is the busiest season at River Forest Public Library, and it all kicks off in a big way with the Summer Reading Kickoff Party on June 6, 2:30-4:30 PM.
Explore books, resources, and displays at your Library that can help us connect and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
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Explore books and resources from your Library that celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage.
We’ve sprung forward, the snow has melted, and the weather is getting warmer. That means it’s almost gardening season!
Celebrate Women's History Month with your Library in March by exploring library resources and events. This annual event honors women's achievements and contributions throughout history.
Join your Library to celebrate Black History Month in February.
I have a cookbook for each stage of my life or, I should say, I have a pile of cookbooks for each stage of my life. Most of them currently reside in a dusty corner of my basement.
Many of us remember being read to as a child; it was wonderful!