Recent News

Foundation seeks part-time Coordinator to assist with operations, communications and fund-raising
RFPL Foundation Coordinator
Position Description - June 2021
Wednesday Journal:
New HVAC unit plan leads to more library space
May 11, 2021
www.oakpark.com/2021/05/11/new-hvac-unit-plan-leads-to-more-library-space/
Chicago Tribune/Forest Leaves:
River Forest Library seeks to install new HVAC equipment outdoors, will reclaim indoor space
May 13, 2021
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/river-forest/ct-rfl-public-library-tl-0520-20210513-gw3nkd2tjrfh7nvv6mwujwh4i4-story.html (Requires subscription)
Wednesday Journal:
Helping to build a better library
https://www.oakpark.com/Community/Blogs/12-4-2019/Helping-to-build-a-better-library/
Wednesday Journal:
Donor kicks off River Forest library redo
Children's Room undergoes 'fantastic makeover'
https://www.oakpark.com/News/Articles/12-3-2019/Donor-kicks-off-River-Forest-library-redo/
Foundation seeks part-time Coordinator to assist with operations, communications and fund-raising
RFPL Foundation Coordinator
Position Description - August 2019
Chicago Tribune/Forest Leaves:
'It was kind of a pleasant surprise'
River Forest library foundation gets anonymous $150,000 donation
www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/river-forest/news/ct-rfl-river-forest-library-donation-tl-0830-story.html
Wednesday Journal:
RF library receives anonymous donation, largest ever
www.oakpark.com/News/Articles/8-14-2018/RF-library-receives-anonymous-donation,-largest-ever/
RFPL Foundation News Release:
Anonymous Donor Pledges $150,000 to River Forest Public Library Foundation
Kicks Off Campaign for Children’s Room Update