The Library will be closed on Sunday, March 31 for Easter.
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Get Eclipse Glasses at Your Library

On Monday, April 8th there will be a Total Solar Eclipse that will be 93% visible in the area. Your Library partnered with SEAL (Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries) to get free eclipse glasses for our community.

Stop by any service desk to pick up eclipse glasses. We can provide 4 pairs per household, while supplies last.

How to View a Total Solar Eclipse Safely – NASA Total Solar Eclipse in River Forest information

Pop-in Projects

Tuesday, 4/2, 10 AM-12 PM

Ages 2-and up 

Pop in for our monthly craft project in the Children’s Room! Pop-in Projects are on the first Tuesday of the month.   

Question, Persuade, Refer:

Suicide Prevention Training

Tuesday, 4/2, 1-3 PM

Adult 

Thrive Counseling Center presents their lifesaving, evidence-based, suicide prevention/intervention training. After completing this training, you’ll become a “Gatekeeper”—someone in a position to recognize warning signs that a person you know may be contemplating suicide. 

You will learn to recognize the warning signs and risk factors for suicide, intervene and ask tough questions when someone you know is at risk, and refer the at-risk person to an appropriate lifesaving resource. The training is open to all. 

Arabiqa: An Introduction to Arab Music, Dance, and Culture

Sunday, 4/7, 2-3:30 PM

For All Ages 

Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with this special family-oriented presentation by Egyptian-American musician, teacher, and speaker Karim Nagi. Watch as Mr. Nagi performs on multiple traditional instruments and demonstrates different styles of folkloric dance from around the Arabic-speaking world. The performance also includes geography, language, and interactive enjoyment for adults and kids alike. Mr. Nagi has performed in over 500 schools and libraries around the United States in the past 22 years. He is also a TEDx speaker, Kennedy Center TAP Teaching Artist, and parent.  

News

Introducing our Volunteer Program for Middle Schoolers and Teens

March 19, 2024 Are you looking for a fun way to give back to the community? Have you always been curious about what it’s like to work in a library? Or maybe you need community service hours for school? You should apply to be a volunteer at our Library!   The River Forest Public Library welcomes […]

Celebrate Women’s History Month

During the month of March, your library will have book displays and events that celebrate and honor Women’s History. Explore these recommendations from you librarians: Adult Fiction and Nonfiction Women’s History Month Reads for Middle Schoolers and Teens Titles for Younger Readers Titles for Younger Readers Celebrating Women’s History Month – Audiobooks – hoopla Celebrating Women’s […]

Programs

Wednesday, March 27, 6:45 PM - 8:15 PM
Kiwanis Club of River Forest-Oak Park Business Meeting
Sunday, March 31, 12 AM - 12 AM
Library Closed for Easter
Monday, April 1, 12 AM - 12 AM
Family Fun Bags
Monday, April 1, 9 AM - 9 PM
Teen Take 'n' Makes

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