The library’s collections and friendly staff are at your service. Your library card gives you access to thousands of books, periodicals, tapes, and videos as well as computer databases and the Internet. We hope that you will make the library your home away from home. Come often, and make visiting the library a special part of your week.
Let us know how we can serve you! Feel free to offer a suggestion and to view suggestions we have received.
Library Newsletter, Bookplate
The Library Newsletter provides current information about programs and articles about resources and services of the River Forest Public Library. See the current and archived versions of the Bookplate. This is a great newsletter to subscribe to for those residents who are moving to the area, especially if they have children who will need tutoring or would be interested in summer reading programs.
River Forest Public Library Board of Trustees
Information concerning the Board of Trustees includes meeting dates, agenda, minutes and board member information.
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
General Library Services & Information
* Fax Services – You may send and receive faxes at the library. The cost is $1.00 per page.
* Internet Services – Internet workstations are available in both the Adult and Children’s departments. Time is limited to 1 hour if other are waiting. Printing is 10ยข per page. Please bring your library card; workstations are for River Forest residents only.
* Test Proctoring – The library offers test proctoring for both Residents and Non-residents. Please contact the Adult Reference Department at .
* Meeting Room Rental – The Barbara Hall Meeting Room is available for rental.
* Delivery for Homebound Residents – The library provides delivery service for homebound patrons. Please contact the Adult Reference Department for more details at .