On September 26, 1905, the River Forest Public Library officially opened its doors at 508 Park Avenue, with just 1,000 volumes on the shelves.
This year marks 120 years of the River Forest Public Library (RFPL) inspiring minds and building community.
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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.
This August, the Library Board of Trustees voted to accept Midwest Services and Development’s bid to complete the renovation of the Community Room and Children’s Services office space, and to add a
We hope that you enjoyed this year's summer reading challenge and would love to hear your feedback. How can we improve? What would you like to see next year?
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.