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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Baby Bear Wonders About the Sea 2:00pm–2:45pm 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 "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Puzzle Competition Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, Summer Reading Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult, All Ages Gather your team and compete for the title of fastest puzzlers! Teams of 2-4 will be completing the same 500 piece puzzle. Open to families, adults, and teens/tweens. Pizza will be served.When registering, please include your team name. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Puzzle Competition 5:30pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult, All Ages Program Type: Hands On, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Gather your team and compete for the title of fastest puzzlers! Teams of 2-4 will be completing the same 500 piece puzzle. Open to families, adults, and teens/tweens. Pizza will be served.When registering, please include your team name.
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: Hands On, STEAM, Summer Reading 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 Jun 19 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, Summer Reading 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, Summer Reading 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Super Strangely Familiar Character Brawl! 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentations, Summer Reading 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Families" group Locked in the Library: Session 1 Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Adult, Families This session is for adults and families. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Locked in the Library: Session 1 5:00pm–5:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult, Families Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: This session is for adults and families.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Families" group Locked in the Library: Session 2 Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Adult, Families This session is for adults and families. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Locked in the Library: Session 2 5:45pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult, Families Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: This session is for adults and families.
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! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Family Art Night - Tissue Paper Murals 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Families" group Locked in the Library: Session 3 Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Adult, Families This session is for adults and families. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Locked in the Library: Session 3 6:30pm–7:15pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult, Families Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: This session is for adults and families.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Families" group Locked in the Library: Session 4 Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7:15pm - 7:45pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Adult, Families This session is for adults and families. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Locked in the Library: Session 4 7:15pm–7:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult, Families Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: This session is for adults and families.
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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Under the Stars 10:30am–11:15am 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, Summer Reading 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! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Play with Rigamajig 2:00pm–2:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Summer Reading 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, Summer Reading 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! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Family Movie Night 6:30pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Movies, Summer Reading 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Juggling Funny Stories 10:30am–11:15am 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.
