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.
We’re excited to begin the next phase of improvements at River Forest Public Library!
September 15-October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month and your Library is here to celebrate with you.
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.
To apply:
Stocking your home with kid-friendly books doesn't take a lot of money — just some trips to the library. Take a walk around the library with your child and look at the book collections. In the children's section, read the signs on the shelves.
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.