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🎨 Head upstairs during September to explore the stunning artwork of Jill A. Kramer of Chimerapress Studios. Keep an eye ...
08/31/2026

🎨 Head upstairs during September to explore the stunning artwork of Jill A. Kramer of Chimerapress Studios. Keep an eye out for the artwork selected for our brand-new library cards, which will be unveiled on September 14!

Join us for a special Artist Reception with Jill on Wednesday, September 16, at 7 PM. View her artwork, learn about her creative process, and enjoy light refreshments.

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The Djembe drumming of Kaben Kafo was such a fun way to close out the summer concert series. Thanks to everyone who came...
08/28/2026

The Djembe drumming of Kaben Kafo was such a fun way to close out the summer concert series. Thanks to everyone who came out this summer!

The weather looks gorgeous for tonight's outdoor concert with Kaben Kafo, a traditional West African djembe drumming ens...
08/27/2026

The weather looks gorgeous for tonight's outdoor concert with Kaben Kafo, a traditional West African djembe drumming ensemble. We'll have some chairs available or you're welcome to bring your own. The concert is free and welcome to all.

Join us in the library garden at 7 PM TONIGHT, and enjoy free treats from Karma & Spice while supplies last!

A rainy day is not stopping a packed room for one of Mr. Jose’s famous storytimes! Couldn’t make it today? Don’t worry, ...
08/11/2026

A rainy day is not stopping a packed room for one of Mr. Jose’s famous storytimes! Couldn’t make it today? Don’t worry, Mr. Jose will be back again on Thursday, September 24th for a special Toddler Time at 10am. Get ready to dance and sing!

We ended our summer Messy Monday program with a bang (and a lot of paint)! Thanks for spending your summer getting messy...
08/10/2026

We ended our summer Messy Monday program with a bang (and a lot of paint)! Thanks for spending your summer getting messy with us!

We had fun with another competitive jigsaw puzzle race at the Library tonight. Congrats to Adelinne’s team, our first pl...
07/31/2026

We had fun with another competitive jigsaw puzzle race at the Library tonight. Congrats to Adelinne’s team, our first place winners, who completed a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in only 38 minutes! In second place, Erin’s team was close behind with 42 minutes, and Susan’s team finished third with a respectable 80 minutes. Think you can beat their times? Keep an eye out for future puzzle races!

We are embracing the dog days of summer at the library! There’s a new library sign, new water bowls for our furry friend...
07/29/2026

We are embracing the dog days of summer at the library! There’s a new library sign, new water bowls for our furry friends, and a new super-sized S’more! Come visit the library today to write a letter to our favorite library dog to let him know about your summer. He writes back!

Heading to Stories in the Forest at Trailside Museum of Natural History on Thursday at 10 AM? Zemi Coffee Cart will be t...
07/28/2026

Heading to Stories in the Forest at Trailside Museum of Natural History on Thursday at 10 AM? Zemi Coffee Cart will be there with delicious hot and cold beverages for sale. What a great way to start your day!

Our streak of perfect weather for the summer concert series continued tonight with local rockers Terry White and the Loa...
07/24/2026

Our streak of perfect weather for the summer concert series continued tonight with local rockers Terry White and the Loaded Dice playing a Bob Dylan tribute show! As Terry himself pointed out, the Library makes an ideal backdrop for songs by the only songwriter to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Thanks to all who came out!

There is one more concert coming up in the series: West African drumming ensemble Kaben Kafo plays on Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 pm. Hope to see you then!

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735 Lathrop Avenue
River Forest, IL
60305

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Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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