This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 10 2025 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Pals Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with friends! This storytime highlights early literacy skills that prepare children for reading independently. Children attend this storytime without adults so they can practice being independent. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 10 2025 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm–1:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with friends! This storytime highlights early literacy skills that prepare children for reading independently. Children attend this storytime without adults so they can practice being independent. Disclaimer(s) Storytime without Adults Children attend this storytime without their grown-ups so that they can practice independence.
This event is in the "Children" group Lapsit Storytime Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 11 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Picture Book Club Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups, Hands On Age Group: Children Come explore the world of picture books by joining our new book club! Each meeting will focus on a different character, author, or picture book series. We will read stories, play games, and finish with a craft. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 11 2025 Wed Picture Book Club 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Come explore the world of picture books by joining our new book club! Each meeting will focus on a different character, author, or picture book series. We will read stories, play games, and finish with a craft. 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 Lapsit Storytime Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 12 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Lapsit Storytime Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 13 2025 Fri Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time (Mon @ 10 a.m.) Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 10 a.m.) 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time (Mon @ 11 a.m.) Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 11 a.m.) 11:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Pals Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with friends! This storytime highlights early literacy skills that prepare children for reading independently. Children attend this storytime without adults so they can practice being independent. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm–1:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with friends! This storytime highlights early literacy skills that prepare children for reading independently. Children attend this storytime without adults so they can practice being independent. Disclaimer(s) Storytime without Adults Children attend this storytime without their grown-ups so that they can practice independence.
This event is in the "Children" group Lapsit Storytime Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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.
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. Register Now 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 "Children" group Lapsit Storytime Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 19 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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.
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. Register Now 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 Lapsit Storytime Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 20 2025 Fri Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Building Games Petting Zoo Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Come try out different building games, including LEGO Bricks, Lincoln Logs, Jenga, and others.Which one will be your favorite? Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Building Games Petting Zoo 1:00pm–1:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Come try out different building games, including LEGO Bricks, Lincoln Logs, Jenga, and others.Which one will be your favorite? 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 Read to a Therapaws Pet Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups Age Group: Children Beginning or independent readers love to practice reading aloud to one of the pets from Hinsdale Humane Society’s Therapaws Program because it’s pressure-free! Each child will have a 10-minute time slot between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Read to a Therapaws Pet 6:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Clubs & Groups Registration Required Event Details: Beginning or independent readers love to practice reading aloud to one of the pets from Hinsdale Humane Society’s Therapaws Program because it’s pressure-free! Each child will have a 10-minute time slot between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
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 "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 "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 Read & Create: Ursula Upside Down Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Hands On Age Group: Children Come and listen to Corey Tabor’s Ursula Upside Down. We will then create a paper plate fish craft to take home. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Read & Create: Ursula Upside Down 10:00am–10:45am 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 and listen to Corey Tabor’s Ursula Upside Down. We will then create a paper plate fish 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 "Children" group Toddler Time (Mon @ 10 a.m.) Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 14 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 10 a.m.) 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time (Mon @ 11 a.m.) Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 14 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 11 a.m.) 11:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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.
