This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Library Battle of the Books: Sign up All Day 6/2 - 6/30 Off Site Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Events Age Group: Teen & Tween Registration begins June 2 - June 30Competition: Wednesday, July 30, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at La Grange Park Public LibraryGrades 5-8 Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jun 2 - 30 2025 Library Battle of the Books: Sign up All Day 6/2–6/30 Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Registration begins June 2 - June 30Competition: Wednesday, July 30, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at La Grange Park Public LibraryGrades 5-8
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Puzzle & Board Game Swap All Day 6/3 - 7/31 Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult Tired of completing the same puzzle or playing the same game? Swap out your gently used puzzle or board game for a new-to-you challenge all summer long at the Reference Desk! View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jun-Jul 2025 Puzzle & Board Game Swap All Day 6/3–7/31 Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Tired of completing the same puzzle or playing the same game? Swap out your gently used puzzle or board game for a new-to-you challenge all summer long at the Reference Desk!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult 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. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 12 2025 Thu Western Springs Writers' Society 7:00pm–8:30pm 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 Nintendo Switch Open Play Friday, June 13, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, Technology Age Group: Teen & Tween Join us for multiplayer fun! Participants will choose which games to play. Snacks will be provided. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jun 13 2025 Fri Nintendo Switch Open Play 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Join us for multiplayer 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 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 "Teen & Tween" group Teen Board Thursday, June 19, 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 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! View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jun 19 2025 Thu Teen Board 7:00pm–8:00pm 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 Minecraft Torch Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Summer Reading Age Group: Teen & Tween Make your own Minecraft torch to light your way in the darkness! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Minecraft Torch Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Summer Reading Event Details: Make your own Minecraft torch to light your way in the darkness! 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, June 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult 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. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Western Springs Writers' Society 7:00pm–8:30pm 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 Locked in the Library: Session 1 Friday, June 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween This session is for teens and tweens in 5th - 12th grade View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Locked in the Library: Session 1 5:00pm–5:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: This session is for teens and tweens in 5th - 12th grade
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Locked in the Library: Session 2 Friday, June 27, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween This session is for teens and tweens in 5th - 12th grade View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Locked in the Library: Session 2 5:45pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: This session is for teens and tweens in 5th - 12th grade
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Locked in the Library: Session 3 Friday, June 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween This session is for teens and tweens in 5th - 12th grade View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Locked in the Library: Session 3 6:30pm–7:15pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: This session is for teens and tweens in 5th - 12th grade
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Locked in the Library: Session 4 Friday, June 27, 2025 at 7:15pm - 7:45pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween This session is for teens and tweens in 5th - 12th grade View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Locked in the Library: Session 4 7:15pm–7:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: This session is for teens and tweens in 5th - 12th grade
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Pokeball Pillow Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Summer Reading Age Group: Teen & Tween Sew your own plush felt Pokeball! No sewing experience necessary. Available in the Teen/Tween Room, while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Pokeball Pillow Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Summer Reading Event Details: Sew your own plush felt Pokeball! No sewing experience necessary. Available in the Teen/Tween Room, while supplies last.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group DIY Chocolates Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Become amateur chocolatiers with us! Make your own sweet confections with a variety of mix-ins and types of chocolate. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jul 7 2025 Mon DIY Chocolates 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Become amateur chocolatiers with us! Make your own sweet confections with a variety of mix-ins and types of chocolate.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult 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. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Western Springs Writers' Society 7:00pm–8:30pm 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, July 17, 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 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! View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Teen Board 7:00pm–8:00pm 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, July 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult 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. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Western Springs Writers' Society 7:00pm–8:30pm 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 Nintendo Switch: Puyo Puyo Tetris Friday, July 25, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, Summer Reading, Technology Age Group: Teen & Tween Compete against your friends in a party puzzle game that combines elements of the beloved classics Tetris and Puyo Puyo. Snacks will be provided. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Nintendo Switch: Puyo Puyo Tetris 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, Summer Reading, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Compete against your friends in a party puzzle game that combines elements of the beloved classics Tetris and Puyo Puyo. Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Library Battle of the Books Competition Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Off Site Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Community Events Age Group: Teen & Tween Let the Battle Begin!The sixth annual Library Battle of the Books between the La Grange, La Grange Park, Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield and Thomas Ford Memorial libraries. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Library Battle of the Books Competition 11:00am–1:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Community Events Event Details: Let the Battle Begin!The sixth annual Library Battle of the Books between the La Grange, La Grange Park, Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield and Thomas Ford Memorial libraries.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Among Us Cookie Decorating Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Summer Reading Age Group: Teen & Tween Imposter or not, these Among Us cookies are sure to be tasty. Decorate then enjoy your yummy sugar cookie! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Among Us Cookie Decorating Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Summer Reading Event Details: Imposter or not, these Among Us cookies are sure to be tasty. Decorate then enjoy your yummy sugar cookie! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Tween Book Club Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups, Summer Reading Age Group: Teen & Tween Join us for bookish talk and pizza! Copies of the book are available one month before the discussion at the circulation desk. Book: The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Tween Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Join us for bookish talk and pizza! Copies of the book are available one month before the discussion at the circulation desk. Book: The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult 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. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Western Springs Writers' Society 7:00pm–8:30pm 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 Back to School Care Packages All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween It's time to head back to school! We've got you covered with goodies to guarantee a great first week. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Aug 15 2025 Fri Back to School Care Packages All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Event Details: It's time to head back to school! We've got you covered with goodies to guarantee a great first week. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group DIY Pet Puzzles Monday, August 18, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM, Summer Reading Age Group: Teen & Tween Pets love puzzles too! Design an enrichment toy for your cat or dog using everyday household items, then stock it with their favorite treats. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Aug 18 2025 Mon DIY Pet Puzzles 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Pets love puzzles too! Design an enrichment toy for your cat or dog using everyday household items, then stock it with their favorite treats.
