2025 was an exciting year for the Library!
We hosted our first Artisan Fair, celebrated the Library’s 120th birthday, and began the final phase of construction in the Children’s Room.
Help your child practice everyday skills—like brushing teeth, counting, and sight words—with our brand-new skill-building kits.
Explore the vibrant work of Casey Jones, on display upstairs throughout December.
The holiday season is the perfect time of year to bake cookies and share them with others.
Now through December 2 at the River Forest Public Library
Visit our Local Spotlight upstairs to experience the vibrant and imaginative artwork created by Roosevelt Middle School’s 5th and 7th grade students.
Starting October 1, 2025, the monthly checkout limit on hoopla will change from 12 to 7 items per library card.
We’re excited to begin the next phase of improvements at River Forest Public Library!
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.
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.
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