River Forest Public Library

05/27/2026

Don’t miss the fun!

05/26/2026

Attention High Schoolers! Need a quiet place to study? Head to the River Forest Public Library. We have our meeting room set up for studying and are providing snacks! You can stay and study in the meeting room or enjoy a snack then find a quiet place to study upstairs. Today, tomorrow, and Thursday from 4:30-7:30 pm. All High Schoolers welcome!

05/25/2026

We had a great time at the Memorial Day Parade today! It was so fun to see so many community members out enjoying the day. Thanks to all of you who said hello and shared your support. We open tomorrow at 9 am! See you soon!

05/07/2026

It’s a beautiful day to kayak with the Library! We’re at Thatcher Glen Pond this morning, enjoying the scenery from the water! Missed today? Don’t worry, families with kids ages 5 and up, can still register at the Children’s desk for our future kayaking dates: June 11, July 30, and August 20!

05/06/2026

We're honored to be hosting a Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony at the Library again this year, in partnership with Village of River Forest.

Did you know? June 19, known as Juneteenth, marks the day in 1865 when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and issued General Order No. 3, finally enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation and freeing the last enslaved Americans. Save the date - in honor of this observance, the Village, in partnership with the River Forest Public Library, will host a Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony in front of the Library (735 Lathrop Avenue) on Wednesday, June 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. Please consider joining other community members in highlighting this very important date in U.S. history.

05/04/2026

On Friday, we celebrated Susie Young's retirement after 34 years of service. Her warmth, kindness, and genuine love for serving others will be deeply missed by patrons and staff alike. All of us at the Library extend our heartfelt thanks for her years of dedicated service and wish her every happiness in the years ahead. We'll miss you Susie!

04/29/2026

Thank you for your patience. Our internet service has been restored.

04/29/2026

Unfortunately, internet is out of service in our area until approximately 3 PM according to our service provider. You are still able to check out books and enjoy our beautiful space.

04/23/2026

Same Book, Different Price: Why Libraries Pay More for Digital Reads. This week is National Library Week and today is Take Action for Libraries Day. Take action by using your Library!

Learn more here: https://www.riverforestlibrary.org/news/same-book-different-price-why-libraries-pay-more-digital-reads

04/22/2026

We're celebrating National Library Week! Today (4/22) and tomorrow (4/23) our prize wheel will be out and ready to spin! To participate, just share the title of a book that brought you joy or was unputdownable. Then spin the wheel for a prize—while supplies last, including sweet treats from River Forest Chocolates!

River Forest Chocolates & Confectionery est. 2010