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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
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 ...

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.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Hot Ice Cream Kit

All Day
Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Warm up with a nice hot bowl of ice cream! Use methylcellulose to make some delicious ice cream that solidifies at higher temperatures. Refrigerated ingredients not included. Avail...

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM
Event Details:

Warm up with a nice hot bowl of ice cream! Use methylcellulose to make some delicious ice cream that solidifies at higher temperatures. Refrigerated ingredients not included. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teen & Tween, Adult
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 car...

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.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Teen/Tween Holiday Party

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Come celebrate the holiday season at the library! Decorate a gingerbread house, participate in a gift wrapping competition, and make a gift to take home. Snacks will be provided.

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come celebrate the holiday season at the library! Decorate a gingerbread house, participate in a gift wrapping competition, and make a gift to take home. Snacks will be provided.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Exam Cram

12/16/2024 @ 3:00pm to 12/19/2024 @ 8:45pm
Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Stop by the reading room for all your studying needs: snacks, pencils, and quiet space reserved for teens and tweens only.

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 "Teen & Tween" group.

Teen Board

Thursday, December 19, 2024 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
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! The Teen Board implements programming ...

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.

Nintendo Switch Open Play

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Join us for multi-player fun! Participants will choose which games to play. Snacks will be provided.

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Join us for multi-player fun! Participants will choose which games to play. Snacks will be provided.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teen & Tween, Adult
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 car...

Cancelled
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.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Origami Penguin Bookmark Kit

All Day
Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Fold your way to crafting the most adorable penguin bookmark ever!  Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Event Details:

Fold your way to crafting the most adorable penguin bookmark ever!  Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Lego Engineering

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Come construct some Lego structures with us! From bridges and catapults to rubber band powered cars and candy dispensers, we have a project for everyone. Or, feel free to come up w...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Come construct some Lego structures with us! From bridges and catapults to rubber band powered cars and candy dispensers, we have a project for everyone. Or, feel free to come up with a design of your own!

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Tween Book Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Join us for the second meeting of the Tween Book Club! We will discuss The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera. Extra copies are available one month before the discussion.&n...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us for the second meeting of the Tween Book Club! We will discuss The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera. Extra copies are available one month before the discussion. 

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teen & Tween, Adult
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 car...

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.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Teen Board

Thursday, January 16, 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
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! The Teen Board implements programming ...

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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teen & Tween, Adult
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 car...

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.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Just Dance Competition

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, Music, Technology
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

So you think you can dance? Show off your moves at our Just Dance competition! Winner gets a gift card. Snacks provided. 

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On, Music, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

So you think you can dance? Show off your moves at our Just Dance competition! Winner gets a gift card. Snacks provided. 

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Winter Shower Steamers

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Breathe deeply and ease tension with these handmade therapeutic shower steamers shaped liked snowflakes!

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Breathe deeply and ease tension with these handmade therapeutic shower steamers shaped liked snowflakes!

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

No-Sew Heart Pillow

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Using soft fleece, create your own heart pillow to give as a gift or keep for yourself! 

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Using soft fleece, create your own heart pillow to give as a gift or keep for yourself! 

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

DIY Valentine's Chocolates

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Learn to make your own chocolates in cute heart shape molds! Sprinkles and other candy ingredients will be available for adventurous chocolatiers.

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn to make your own chocolates in cute heart shape molds! Sprinkles and other candy ingredients will be available for adventurous chocolatiers.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teen & Tween, Adult
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 car...

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.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Teen Board

Thursday, February 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
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! The Teen Board implements programming ...

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.

Nintendo Switch: Pico Park

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Join us for this 2-D action puzzle game which requires team work in order to complete obstacles. Snacks will be provided.

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for this 2-D action puzzle game which requires team work in order to complete obstacles. Snacks will be provided.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Winter Seed Sowing Kit

All Day
Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gardening, Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Get a jump start on Spring by sowing seeds in your own mini greenhouse made from a reused milk jug. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Gardening, Hands On, STEAM
Event Details:

Get a jump start on Spring by sowing seeds in your own mini greenhouse made from a reused milk jug. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teen & Tween, Adult
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 car...

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.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teen & Tween, Adult
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 car...

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.