Friends of the Library
The library is here for everyone and the Friends are here for the library.
President of the Friends: Mary Liebner
The Friends of the Library (FOL) is open to anyone with a desire to support and promote the River Forest Public Library and encourage the lifelong pleasure of reading. The FOL is an entirely volunteer-run organization. The FOL sends a quarterly newsletter to all FOL members and funds and assists with mailing the library’s newsletter to all River Forest households. The FOL support youth initiatives by: presenting books to the summer reading participants, underwriting a Teen Advisory Board writing workshop, and sponsoring a summer wind-up event. The FOL sponsors stimulating programs for adults and children. Our membership is open to all and we welcome new members. By joining the Friends of the Library you are supporting your library and your community.
Our principal sources of income are:
The sale of adult book bags at $8.00 and library note cards at 10 for $4.00 (sold at the library), the library book sale, donations, and the $5.00 annual individual membership dues.
Friends of the Library Programs
Monday, October 11th, 2:00 p.m.
Dr. Ellen Steinberg presents Talavera Mexican Pottery
Talavera pottery originates from the cities of Puebla and Dolores Hidalgo in Mexico, and has influences from Spain and China. Learn about the history and method of this beautiful style of handicrafts at this program.
Sunday, November 14th, 2:00 p.m.
L. Sue Baugh presents Echoes of the Earth: Finding Ourselves in the Origins of the Planet
This project began as an artistic journey to document the world’s oldest rock and mineral sites. The search led the artists into remote regions of the world, and to the discovery that our very beginnings lie hidden in the story of the oldest stones. Explore the mystery of what the artists encountered- that we are all Echoes of the Earth.
Visit the Adult Programs page to learn about other programs for adults at the library.
2011 Book Sale
The 2011 Book Sale, presented by the Friends of the River Forest Library, will be held from June 24-June 26 at the Roosevelt Middle School, next door to the library. More details will be posted here in the coming months. Please hold your donations for the Friends Book Sale until the first week of June, 2011. Thank you for your support.
Join the Friends of the River Forest Public Library
If you would like to join the Friends, please fill in the online membership form and send in your $5.00 annual dues. You may mail the dues to:
River Forest Public Library
attn: Friends of the Library
735 Lathrop Ave.
River Forest, IL 60305
Checks payable to:
Friends of the Library
or, you may stop by the Library anytime to fill out a paper form and submit annual dues to the Library Circulation desk on the first floor. Thank you for your support!
Click here to fill out an online membership form. Or, stop by the library anytime and fill out a paper form. If you have any questions, please call the library at (708) 366-5205.
Friends of the Library Letters and Program Schedules
You may view past and current Friends Letters and Program Schedules by clicking on the links below.
Program Schedule Fall 2009
Program Schedule Winter 2009
Program Schedule Fall 2008
Program Schedule Winter 2007
July Letter 2007
April Letter 2007
Program Schedule Winter 2006
Program Schedule Fall 2006
October Letter 2006
November Letter 2005
June Letter 2005
Program Schedule 2005
