Celebrate a Centuries-Old Tradition: Join Our Holiday Cookie Exchange!
The holiday season is the perfect time of year to bake cookies and share them with others.
Honoring Native American Heritage Month at Your Library
River Forest is situated on the traditional lands of the Miami, Potawatomi, Odawa, and Ojibwe nations, who were the original caretakers of this area.
Heads Up: hoopla checkout limits are changing October 1
Starting October 1, 2025, the monthly checkout limit on hoopla will change from 12 to 7 items per library card.
Your Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15-October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month and your Library is here to celebrate with you.
Full Access Digital Library Card Now Available
Don’t need another card in your wallet? A digital card gives you the same full library access as a physical card.
To apply:
River Forest Reads The Great Gatsby, 9/8-10/19
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 Reading Kicks Off on June 6
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.
Celebrate Pride Month at Your Library
Explore books, resources, and displays at your Library that can help us connect and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
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Celebrate Asian American Heritage Month with Your Library
Explore books and resources from your Library that celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage.
Our Mini Seed Library Is Back
We’ve sprung forward, the snow has melted, and the weather is getting warmer. That means it’s almost gardening season!
Women's History Month at Your Library
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.
Celebrate Black History Month with Your Library
Join your Library to celebrate Black History Month in February.
My Cookbook Journey
by Ariel, Adult Services Librarian
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.