River Forest Public Library

Library Hours

Monday -Thursday: 9:00 am-9:00 pm
Friday & Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Sunday (Sept-May): 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Closed Sundays: Memorial Day - Labor Day

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Pay Your Fines Online!

The Metropolitan Library System is looking for ways to make your library experience as convenient as possible. You will be able to pay your late fees and fees for damaged or lost materials online. Click here for further information about this exciting new program!

Play a Game: Learn about the Brain!
"Fact or Fiction: The Neurosurgery Reality Show"
Thursday, July 10th at 7:30pm
R.F. resident and neurosurgeon, Dr. Gail Rosseau, and her son Brendan, a 7th grade student at Roosevelt Middle School will present their family game show program on the wonders and advancements being made in the field of
neurosurgery. Contestants can win a prize and all audience members are sure to gain some new knowledge about this fascinating field of medicine. This program is best suited for families with children ages 9 and up.

This Week at
Your Library:
June 30 - July 6

Summer Reading Begins! Get in the Game - READ!

Monday

Tuesday
11 AM - Family Storytime
7 PM - PJ Storytime

Wednesday

Thursday
10 AM - Toddler Storytime

Friday

Saturday

Getting a Library Card is easy!

At the Library, present a picture ID reflecting a current River Forest address (such as a driver's license or state ID) and current proof of residency in River Forest (utility bill, bank statement, vehicle registration, or postmarked envelope sent within the last three months).
Children and teens under the age of 18 must have their parents sign their application for a card and present proof of River Forest residency.

Your card can be processed on the spot. Your card must be renewed every two years, and can be used in all Metropolitan Library System libraries, as well as Chicago Public Library and many other area libraries. If you would like to apply for a library card online, click here!

Last revised: 6/30/08

River Forest Public Library

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Check the local weather. Find the library on Mapquest. Look for other area libraries. Click here to find out about new additions to the collection! Looking for a good book to read? Click here to access lists of author read a-likes, award winners, recommended reads, and more!

Getting a Library Card is easy!

Check the local weather.
Find the library on Mapquest.
Look for other area libraries.

Click here to find out about new additions to the collection!

Looking for a good book to read?
Click here to access lists of author read a-likes, award winners, recommended reads, and more!