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Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Illinois Libraries Present
Age Group:
Children, Families

Register for this virtual event at: https://bit.ly/ILP_DanSantat 

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present
Event Details:

Register for this virtual event at: https://bit.ly/ILP_DanSantat 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Baby Bear Wonders About the Sea

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Performers
Age Group:
Children, Families

The Dreamtree Shakers are a family friendly folk-pop band making music in and around Chicago, where they have all been teaching artists at the Old Town School of Folk Music.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Music, Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Dreamtree Shakers are a family friendly folk-pop band making music in and around Chicago, where they have all been teaching artists at the Old Town School of Folk Music.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

LEGO Family Night

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups, 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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Clubs & Groups, 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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Super Strangely Familiar Character Brawl!

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Presentations
Age Group:
Children, Families

Come draw new and exciting brawlers like Mustache Plumber, Kong Donkey, Peak Achoo, and Duchess Dragon Fruit! Don’t miss this unique cartooning class with Mark from Andertoons.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come draw new and exciting brawlers like Mustache Plumber, Kong Donkey, Peak Achoo, and Duchess Dragon Fruit! Don’t miss this unique cartooning class with Mark from Andertoons.

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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Art Night - Tissue Paper Murals

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Age Group:
Children, Families

Create an art project together as a family in our new Family Art Night series. This season, we will draw a picture and color it in with tissue paper squares. Be sure to dress for mess!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create an art project together as a family in our new Family Art Night series. This season, we will draw a picture and color it in with tissue paper squares. Be sure to dress for mess!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Under the Stars

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performers
Age Group:
Children, Families

Join Spark the Firefly and her friends for a summer night in Firefly Grove. Gather around the campfire to sing songs, listen to stories and watch the stars.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Spark the Firefly and her friends for a summer night in Firefly Grove. Gather around the campfire to sing songs, listen to stories and watch the stars.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Play with Rigamajig

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Families

Come explore and play with our Rigamajig set.  Find your building calling, challenge yourself and be creative through this collaborative hands-on play!

 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come explore and play with our Rigamajig set.  Find your building calling, challenge yourself and be creative through this collaborative hands-on play!

 

 

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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Movie Night

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children, Families

Travel with Ralph through the arcade as he tries to prove he can be a hero. Bring your blankets and enjoy this family movie on the big screen in our program room. Popcorn will be served!

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Travel with Ralph through the arcade as he tries to prove he can be a hero. Bring your blankets and enjoy this family movie on the big screen in our program room. Popcorn will be served!

 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Juggling Funny Stories

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performers
Age Group:
Children, Families

You’ll laugh out loud as nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

You’ll laugh out loud as nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances.