We are pleased to participate once again in Ravinia Festival's Words & Music program, which provides libraries with lawn passes to Ravinia’s classical concert season.
For the past several months, the architectural firm of Enberg Anderson has been working with the River Forest Library’s Facilities Committee and Library staff to develop the finished design for the new Communit
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.
Don't miss the beautiful display of mosaics by local artist Judy Steed. The display runs through Monday, June 9 and can be viewed upstairs in the Library.
Visit our Local Spotlight Display through Sunday, June 4, to view art projects created by Willard Elementary School students in Grades K-4. It will brighten your day!
We’ve added a Collection Display Case to the Children’s Room where kids in grades PreK-4 can display their collections for a two-week period. What kind of collections? Anything!
Every vote counts, especially in a local election. Here is some information to help you get out and vote in the upcoming April 1 Consolidated Election.
We’ve sprung forward, the snow has melted, and the weather is getting warmer. That means it’s almost gardening season!
Brighten up your day by visiting our Local Spotlight Display during the month of March, which features art projects created by Lincoln Elementary School students in Grades K-4.
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.
In September, to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month, we held a Library Card Design Contest. We had many wonderful entries that touched our hearts.
Our new website is here! For the past 6 months, Library staff have been working hard in partnership with our website firm, Library Market, to bring you a new and improved library website.
What a joy to hear from some of our youngest patrons about their love of the Library. Willard Elementary School 2nd grade students were given an assignment to write a letter to the best business in River Forest and many of them chose us!
“The unread book is the life yet to be lived.” — Geoffrey O’Brien