River Forest Public Library, Public library in River Forest, Illinois, US
Description
River Forest Public Library is a public library in River Forest, Illinois, located on Lathrop Avenue west of Chicago. The building, designed by architect William Eugene Drummond in 1929, holds a collection of materials available to the community.
History
The library opened in 1905 in a storefront on Park Avenue before relocating to its current location. The building was designed in 1929 by a notable architect of that era.
Culture
The library serves as a gathering place where the community borrows books and uses shared resources together. Regular reading programs and events shape how people in the area spend their free time and connect with others.
Practical
Visitors can use their membership cards to borrow materials from other libraries across the surrounding area and access their resources. This makes it easy to find more materials and services without traveling far.
Did you know?
The library is part of a large network connecting over 80 libraries in the Chicago suburban area. This means members can access a much larger collection than the local building alone could provide.
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