River Forest Public Library

06/17/2026

Our Juneteenth flag raising celebration is happening today, rain or shine, beginning at 4 PM. We'll have an exciting program, live music, delicious snacks, and an awesome raffle--everyone gets a free ticket! Here is just one of the exciting prizes you can win, a Todd & Holland tea assortment and gift card. Please join us at 4 PM (upstairs inside the library).

06/11/2026

🌶️ Things got spicy at the library last night when we welcomed hot sauce expert, Kristen, to teach us how to grow our own peppers & make our own hot sauce! 🌶️ We also got to try 10 different hot sauces - ranging from mild 🫑 to very hot 🥵 - and there were no tears! Thank you, Kristen!

06/10/2026

📚 New! Book Buddies Program at River Forest Public Library
Looking for a fun way to build reading confidence this summer? Join our FREE Book Buddies program for kids entering grades 1–3!
🗓️ Tuesdays, 3:30–4:30 PM
📅 July 7, 14, 21 & 28
Children will be paired with a tween or teen volunteer “Book Buddy” to read together, play games, and explore stories in a supportive, encouraging environment. Each session includes a group activity, one-on-one reading time, and a fun wrap-up to end the day!
✨ Builds literacy skills
✨ Boosts confidence
✨ Makes reading fun

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06/09/2026

📚 New! Book Buddies Program at River Forest Public Library
Looking for a fun way to build reading confidence this summer? Join our FREE Book Buddies program for kids entering grades 1–3!
🗓️ Tuesdays, 3:30–4:30 PM
📅 July 7, 14, 21 & 28

Children will be paired with a tween or teen volunteer “Book Buddy” to read together, play games, and explore stories in a supportive, encouraging environment. Each session includes a group activity, one-on-one reading time, and a fun wrap-up to end the day!
✨ Builds literacy skills
✨ Boosts confidence
✨ Makes reading fun
Please note: This is not a tutoring program, and participants should plan to attend all four sessions.
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Book Buddies is a fun new program offered in the summer for children entering grades 1–3. The program promotes reading and literacy skills, and boosts confidence for both the young reader and their buddy. How the Program Works Each child will be paired with a tween or teen volunteer "Book Buddy." ...

06/05/2026

We’re almost ready for our kickoff party at 2:30 pm! See you soon!

06/05/2026

🎉 Summer Reading Kickoff Party – Happening TODAY!
🌦 Rain or shine—we’re celebrating no matter what!

🕒 2:30–4:30 PM

✨ Highlights:
• 🎶 Live music with School of Rock
• 📸 Photo booth + 🎨 face painting
• 🫧 Bubble show at 3 PM
• 🎈 Balloon artist (3:30–4:30 PM)
• 🍧 FREE Kona Ice (register to get a ticket)
📍 Start in the Barbara Hall Meeting Room to register for summer reading & pick up your Kona Ice ticket (or preregister on Beanstack to save time!).

Special thanks to the River Forest Public Library Foundation for sponsoring this celebration ❤️

We can’t wait to kick off summer reading with you!

Please note: it may be noisy and busy inside the library today, so if you're looking for a quiet place to work, this may not be the best time to visit.

06/03/2026

This friend is getting an early start on summer reading! Don’t forget to join us on Friday, 6/5 from 2:30-4:30pm for our summer reading kickoff party. Rain or shine, we’ll be ready to Plant a Seed, Read! River Forest cardholders can start registering for the summer reading program now. We hope to see you Friday! 📚