Library Closed on Friday, January 23 Due to Extreme Cold
For the safety of our patrons and staff we will be closed Friday, January 23rd, 2026.
For the safety of our patrons and staff we will be closed Friday, January 23rd, 2026.
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of our new Community Room on Saturday, January 31 at 9 AM. We’ll have an opening ceremony at 9 AM followed by refreshments.
Nate, age 7 – Pokémon Cards (Jan 10–Jan 23)
Help the Oak Park and River Forest Township Youth and Family Services Department fill their Youth Hygiene Closet, which provides youth in need with e
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.
River Forest is situated on the traditional lands of the Miami, Potawatomi, Odawa, and Ojibwe nations, who were the original caretakers of this area.
Your child's interests can be the hook to dive into reading.
Starting October 1, 2025, the monthly checkout limit on hoopla will change from 12 to 7 items per library card.