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Let It Snow Show!

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Performers
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

One registration per family, please include the total number of people attending.Whatever the weather, join us for an inclusive sing-along perfect for kids of all ages. Follow alon...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Music, Performers
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

One registration per family, please include the total number of people attending.

Image from Little Women the Musical, with women linking arms together. An at home experience, Friday, December 20 to Sunday, December 22.

Little Women: The Musical (2022)

12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm to 12/22/2024 @ 11:45pm
Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Illinois Libraries Present, Movies, Music
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Register for this virtual screening at https://bit.ly/ILP_LittleWomenRegistration will be limited to 3000 total, please register as soon as possible to ensure you can view the reco...

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Movies, Music
Event Details:

Register for this virtual screening at https://bit.ly/ILP_LittleWomen

The Night Before New Year's Book Cover

NOON Year's Eve Celebration

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Happy NOON Years!  Come and celebrate New Years Eve with TFML for a NOON Years Eve party.  We will read the book, The Night before New Years, by Natasha Wi...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Happy NOON Years!  Come and celebrate New Years Eve with TFML for a NOON Years Eve party.  We will read the book, The Night before New Years, by Natasha Wing, followed by a craft and countdown celebration.

Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performers, STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will join us to share fun nature stories that help us notice how weather, trees, and animals change with the season!Please register for ...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Performers, STEAM, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will join us to share fun nature stories that help us notice how weather, trees, and animals change with the season!

Please register for each month individually.

Disclaimer(s)

Storytime Accompanying Adults

This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.

LEGO pieces

Lego Family Night

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Families
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...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Trent James Magic Show

Family Fun Magic Show

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performers
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Trent James adds a fresh spin on an art form that’s been around for centuries. You won’t find him pulling rabbits out of top hats or a dramatic spotlight forcing the audience to ta...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Performers
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Trent James adds a fresh spin on an art form that’s been around for centuries. You won’t find him pulling rabbits out of top hats or a dramatic spotlight forcing the audience to take him seriously.

I Love BINGO

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Celebrate the season of love by playing the game we all know and love, BINGO! This BINGO will be Valentines Day themed. One registration per family, please include the total ...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Hands On
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Celebrate the season of love by playing the game we all know and love, BINGO! This BINGO will be Valentines Day themed. One registration per family, please include the total number of people attending.
LEGO pieces

Lego Family Night

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Families
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...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performers, STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will join us to share fun nature stories that help us notice how weather, trees, and animals change with the season!Please register for ...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Performers, STEAM, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will join us to share fun nature stories that help us notice how weather, trees, and animals change with the season!

Please register for each month individually.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Storytime Accompanying Adults

This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.