This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Friends of the Birds: Art and Conservation Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Teen & Tween Join us to learn how you can make your community safer for migrating birds. We'll create some bird-inspired art and you'll get a window decal kit to take home. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Friends of the Birds: Art and Conservation 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us to learn how you can make your community safer for migrating birds. We'll create some bird-inspired art and you'll get a window decal kit to take home.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Free Comic Book Day All Day Thomas Ford Memorial Library at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Adult, All Ages Stop by to pick up free comics for all ages! Titles will be available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Comics provided by Blerds Underground in La Grange. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 2 2026 Sat Free Comic Book Day All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Adult, All Ages Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Stop by to pick up free comics for all ages! Titles will be available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Comics provided by Blerds Underground in La Grange.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Tween Book Club Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups Age Group: Teen & Tween Please Note: the date for Tween Book Club was changed from May 7 to May 14. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group May 14 2026 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 Registration Required Event Details: Please Note: the date for Tween Book Club was changed from May 7 to May 14.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, May 14, 2026 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 May 14 2026 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: Boomerang Fu Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, Technology Age Group: Teen & Tween Join a crew of your favorite foods and throw boomerangs at your friends in the cutest combat game ever! Snacks will be provided. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group May 15 2026 Fri Nintendo Switch: Boomerang Fu 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 a crew of your favorite foods and throw boomerangs at your friends in the cutest combat game ever! Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Griddle Pizza Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Create your own personal pizza with all your favorite toppings! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group May 20 2026 Wed Griddle Pizza 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Create your own personal pizza with all your favorite toppings!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Teen Board Thursday, May 21, 2026 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 May 21 2026 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 Strawberry DNA Extraction Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Teen & Tween Do your own at home experiment! Get hands on experience extracting DNA from a strawberry using common household products. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group May 26 2026 Tue Strawberry DNA Extraction Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, STEAM Event Details: Do your own at home experiment! Get hands on experience extracting DNA from a strawberry using common household products. 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, May 28, 2026 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 May 28 2026 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 DIY Hydroponic Planter Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Teen & Tween Grow your own microgreens in a hydroponic planter made from a recycled 2-liter bottle. Available in the teen room. While supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jun 3 2026 Wed DIY Hydroponic Planter Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Hands On, STEAM Event Details: Grow your own microgreens in a hydroponic planter made from a recycled 2-liter bottle. Available in the teen 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 11, 2026 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 11 2026 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: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Friday, June 12, 2026 at 3:45am - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, Technology Age Group: Teen & Tween Come test your knowledge against your friends in this trivia game based on the TV show! Snacks will be provided. Registration required. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jun 12 2026 Fri Nintendo Switch: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? 3:45am–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Come test your knowledge against your friends in this trivia game based on the TV show! Snacks will be provided. Registration required.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Pico de Gallo and Corn Salsa Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:45am - 4:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Make your own farm to table snack using fresh tomatoes and corn. All ingredients will be provided so you can customize your salsas with your preferred level of heat. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Pico de Gallo and Corn Salsa 3:45am–4:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Make your own farm to table snack using fresh tomatoes and corn. All ingredients will be provided so you can customize your salsas with your preferred level of heat.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Teen Board Thursday, June 18, 2026 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 18 2026 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 Rainbow Neon Sign Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Teen & Tween Learn how to use electroluminescent wire to create a beautiful light up rainbow! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jun 23 2026 Tue Rainbow Neon Sign Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Event Details: Learn how to use electroluminescent wire to create a beautiful light up rainbow! 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 25, 2026 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 25 2026 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 This event is in the "Adult" group Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, July 9, 2026 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 9 2026 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 16, 2026 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 16 2026 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 23, 2026 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 23 2026 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 This event is in the "Adult" group Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, August 13, 2026 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 13 2026 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 14 2026 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 Teen Board Thursday, August 20, 2026 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 Aug 20 2026 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, August 27, 2026 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 27 2026 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 This event is in the "Adult" group Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, September 10, 2026 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 Sep 10 2026 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.
