Library News

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.

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.

Vocabulary development during the preschool years is related to later reading skills and school success in general. Use gestures and facial expressions to help children make sense of new words.

Explore books, resources, and displays at your Library that can help us connect and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

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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. 

Explore books and resources from your Library that celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage.