If you need help finding something for your homework, you can contact the River Forest Public Library staff several ways.
Text a Librarian! -available during library hours
On the go and need to know? Text a Librarian!
RFPL Now Offers Text Reference Services (standard message rates apply).
Try it now with your cellphone. To get started, text “askrfpl” to the number 66746. Then send in your question. Save 66746 as “askrfpl” in your phone for all of your “need to know now” questions!

Meebo Chat Reference- available during library hours
Type directly into the text box below and hit enter to have your message sent to a River Forest Library Reference Librarian!

You can also contact us by email at reference(@)riverforestlibrary.org, or by phone at 708-366-5205 x 316.

Need help now and the Library is closed?
You may also use AskAway!- an online chat service which connects you to librarians all over the country.

You can use our Premium Resources at home for research any time, day or night. All you need is your library card! Access our complete list of premium online resources here.

Premium Resources Especially for Students

LearningExpress Library
LearningExpress Library is an interactive online learning platform featuring over 770 practice tests, tutorials, and eBooks related to job search and workplace skills improvement, career certification and licensing exam preparation, college entrance and graduate school admissions exam preparation, GED exam preparation, and basic skills improvement in reading, writing, and math, for all ages. You’ll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results.

Mango Languages
Learn a new language! Mango is a language learning program teaching practical conversation and cultural awareness for the world’s most popular languages including English.

Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
This online collection of resources is designed to help students as they research and study today’s hottest social issues, topics, and current events.

Student Resource Center Gold
Geared toward middle school and high school students and teachers, this resource contains content based on national curriculum standards. Find articles as well as multimedia resources and study guides and more.

World Book InfoFinder
World Book Online Info Finder includes all of the articles in the print encyclopedia as well as additional articles and research tools. Also find resources such as biographies, interactive maps and science projects and experiments.

More Helpful Links…

Library Catalog
Access the SWAN Catalog here or through the link in the sidebar. Search by subject and location to find materials located at the River Forest Public Library.

Helpful Websites
Browse an extensive list of librarian-approved websites on this page, freely available on the Internet and grouped by subject.

Check out this list of Great Websites for Kids.