This event is in the "Adult" group Mah Jongg Open Play Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Adult Whether you are just learning to play Mah Jongg or are ready to try your hand at playing with others, come join our beginners group! Players will be sorted by self-ranked skill level and questions are welcome. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Mah Jongg Open Play 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Whether you are just learning to play Mah Jongg or are ready to try your hand at playing with others, come join our beginners group! Players will be sorted by self-ranked skill level and questions are welcome.
This event is in the "Adult" group Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Presentations Age Group: Adult Register for this virtual event: https://bit.ly/KenjiLopez-Alt View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Adult Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Presentations Event Details: Register for this virtual event: https://bit.ly/KenjiLopez-Alt
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Thanksgiving Celebration Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Children, Families Celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with a party at the Library! We will read stories, play Freeze Dance, and finish with a turkey craft. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Thanksgiving Celebration 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with a party at the Library! We will read stories, play Freeze Dance, and finish with a turkey craft.
This event is in the "Adult" group Classroom Kitchen: Fall Flavors Reimagined Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Classroom Kitchen, Presentations Age Group: Adult This is a virtual class led by Kristyn Slick. A recording will be emailed to all registrants after the program. Even if you are unable to attend the live event, please register if you would like to receive the recording. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Fall Flavors Reimagined 6:30pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Adult Program Type: Classroom Kitchen, Presentations Registration Required Event Details: This is a virtual class led by Kristyn Slick. A recording will be emailed to all registrants after the program. Even if you are unable to attend the live event, please register if you would like to receive the recording.
This event is in the "Adult" group Knitting Circle Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups Age Group: Adult Knitting Circle: No charge, no registration: all knitters and crafters are welcome for conversation and inspiration. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups Knitting Circle No charge, no registration: all knitters and crafters are welcome for conversation and inspiration.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group LEGO Family Night Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Children, Families Families of LEGO enthusiasts are invited to join us each month to practice and learn LEGO building techniques. Using teamwork and your imagination, build a creation that will be on display in the Youth Services Department for one month. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Nov 20 2025 Thu LEGO Family Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Families of LEGO enthusiasts are invited to join us each month to practice and learn LEGO building techniques. Using teamwork and your imagination, build a creation that will be on display in the Youth Services Department for one month.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Teen Board Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups, Hands On, Library Boards Age Group: Teen & Tween Teen Board can be a great way to earn volunteer hours! If you have ideas for how the library can better serve teens and tweens, come join us! View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Teen Board 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups, Hands On, Library Boards Event Details: Teen Board can be a great way to earn volunteer hours! If you have ideas for how the library can better serve teens and tweens, come join us!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Book Turkey Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Turn a regular old book into a festive book turkey! Available in the Teen/Tween Room, while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Nov 21 2025 Fri Book Turkey Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Event Details: Turn a regular old book into a festive book turkey! Available in the Teen/Tween Room, while supplies last.
This event is in the "Adult" group Spice of the Month: Bay Leaves All Day Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Adult Interested in trying new recipes or experimenting with different spices? Stop by each month to pick up a Spice of the Month kit! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 25 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Bay Leaves All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Event Details: Interested in trying new recipes or experimenting with different spices? Stop by each month to pick up a Spice of the Month kit!
Closed: Holiday All Day Thomas Ford Memorial Library Closed for Thanksgiving Closing Nov 27 2025 Thu Closing Closed: Holiday All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: Closed for Thanksgiving
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Teen/Tween Book Box Sign-up All Day 12/1 - 12/31 Virtual Programming #2 at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups Age Group: Teen & Tween Avid reader? Looking for some good, personalized recommendations? Join our Teen and Tween Book Box service. Fill out the form on the website to tell us a little bit about what you like to read. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 1 - 31 2025 Teen/Tween Book Box Sign-up All Day 12/1–12/31 Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming #2 Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Clubs & Groups Event Details: Avid reader? Looking for some good, personalized recommendations? Join our Teen and Tween Book Box service. Fill out the form on the website to tell us a little bit about what you like to read.
Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Purpose of Meeting: This is the regular combined November/December meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public is welcome. Dec 2 2025 Tue Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees 7:00pm–9:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Purpose of Meeting This is the regular combined November/December meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public is welcome.
This event is in the "Adult" group Book Discussion Group: The Widows of Malabar Hill Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Book Discussion Age Group: Adult Book Discussion Group: Library book clubs are open to anyone who enjoys good books! Extra copies of the books are made available at the Library one month before the discussion. The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Book Discussion Group: The Widows of Malabar Hill 7:30pm–8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: Book Discussion Group Library book clubs are open to anyone who enjoys good books! Extra copies of the books are made available at the Library one month before the discussion. The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey
This event is in the "Adult" group Knitting Circle Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups Age Group: Adult Knitting Circle: No charge, no registration: all knitters and crafters are welcome for conversation and inspiration. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 4 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups Knitting Circle No charge, no registration: all knitters and crafters are welcome for conversation and inspiration.
This event is in the "Adult" group Unearthing Highway 41 Book Launch Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Presentations Age Group: Adult Join local author Christopher Clott who will debut his book Unearthing Highway 41: An American Journey. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 4 2025 Thu Unearthing Highway 41 Book Launch 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Join local author Christopher Clott who will debut his book Unearthing Highway 41: An American Journey.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Nintendo Switch Open Play Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Technology Age Group: Teen & Tween Join us for multi-player fun! Participants will choose which games to play. Snacks will be provided. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Nintendo Switch Open Play 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Join us for multi-player fun! Participants will choose which games to play. Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Curious George Visits the Library Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, Performers Age Group: Children, Families Drop-in Event, No Registration Required. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Curious George Visits the Library 10:30am–12:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Hands On, Performers Event Details: Drop-in Event, No Registration Required.
This event is in the "Children" group Read and Create: Winter Solstice Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Hands On Age Group: Children Come listen to a reading of Kelsey Gross’s Winter: A Solstice Story. Afterwards, we will complete a paper lantern craft to take home. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Read and Create: Winter Solstice 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Come listen to a reading of Kelsey Gross’s Winter: A Solstice Story. Afterwards, we will complete a paper lantern craft to take home. Disclaimer(s) Safe Child Policy Parents/caregivers of children 8 years and under are required to stay in the Youth Services Department for the duration of the program per library policy.
This event is in the "Adult" group Investment Discussion Group Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:15pm - 8:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups Age Group: Adult Investment Discussion Group: Local amateur investors meet to discuss trends in investing. For more information, contact George Rotter at gfrotter@yahoo.com. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Investment Discussion Group 7:15pm–8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Clubs & Groups Investment Discussion Group Local amateur investors meet to discuss trends in investing. For more information, contact George Rotter at gfrotter@yahoo.com.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Teen/Tween Holiday Party Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Celebrate the holiday season at the Library! We'll have an ugly sweater competition, decorate a gingerbread cookie, and make a gift to take home. Snacks will be provided, and the ugly sweater winner will win a prize! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Teen/Tween Holiday Party 3:30pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the holiday season at the Library! We'll have an ugly sweater competition, decorate a gingerbread cookie, and make a gift to take home. Snacks will be provided, and the ugly sweater winner will win a prize!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult Have a writing itch? The Western Springs Writers' Society welcomes all writers from the community to discuss and hone their craft with other local writers. Whether this is your career or hobby, writers of all levels and genres are invited. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Western Springs Writers' Society 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult Program Type: Clubs & Groups Event Details: Have a writing itch? The Western Springs Writers' Society welcomes all writers from the community to discuss and hone their craft with other local writers. Whether this is your career or hobby, writers of all levels and genres are invited.
Closed: In Service All Day Thomas Ford Memorial Library Closed for staff training Closing Dec 12 2025 Fri Closing Closed: In Service All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: Closed for staff training
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Exam Cram 12/15/2025 @ 3:00pm to 12/18/2025 @ 8:45pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups Age Group: Teen & Tween Stop by the reading room for all your studying needs: snacks, pencils, and quiet space reserved for teens and tweens only. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 15 - 18 2025 Exam Cram 12/15/2025 @ 3:00pm–12/18/2025 @ 8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Clubs & Groups Event Details: Stop by the reading room for all your studying needs: snacks, pencils, and quiet space reserved for teens and tweens only.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Hiya Snowflake! Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Performers Age Group: Children, Families Grammy ® Nominated Artist, Nanny Nikki loves to sing and bring life to classic and original songs for children. Join her for a winter themed, high energy and interactive musical show including sing-along songs, dancing, puppets and more! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Hiya Snowflake! 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Music, Performers Registration Required Event Details: Grammy ® Nominated Artist, Nanny Nikki loves to sing and bring life to classic and original songs for children. Join her for a winter themed, high energy and interactive musical show including sing-along songs, dancing, puppets and more!
