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 "Adult" group Mini-Cross Stich Monday, June 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Adult Create a cute and fun mini-cross stitch to display in your home. Perfect for those new to cross stitch or experienced stitchers. All materials will be provided. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Mini-Cross Stich 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Create a cute and fun mini-cross stitch to display in your home. Perfect for those new to cross stitch or experienced stitchers. All materials will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group Spice of the Month: Mustard Seed All Day Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Adult Interested in trying new recipes or experimenting with different spices? Stop by each month to pick up a Spice of the Month kit! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Mustard Seed All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Event Details: Interested in trying new recipes or experimenting with different spices? Stop by each month to pick up a Spice of the Month kit!
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 "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 "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 "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 "Adult" group The History of Sherlock Holmes Monday, June 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Presentations, Village Read Age Group: Adult Learn the true story of Sherlock Holmes, presented by British ex-pat John Gowing. Sherlock Holmes has captured the imagination of readers all over the world since his creation by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 30 2025 Mon The History of Sherlock Holmes 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations, Village Read Registration Required Event Details: Learn the true story of Sherlock Holmes, presented by British ex-pat John Gowing. Sherlock Holmes has captured the imagination of readers all over the world since his creation by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
This event is in the "Adult" group Knitting Circle Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups Age Group: Adult Knitting Circle: No charge, no registration: all knitters and crafters are welcome for conversation and inspiration. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups Knitting Circle No charge, no registration: all knitters and crafters are welcome for conversation and inspiration.
This event is in the "Adult" group Investment Discussion Group Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7:15pm - 8:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups Age Group: Adult Investment Discussion Group: Local amateur investors meet to discuss trends in investing. For more information, contact George Rotter at gfrotter@yahoo.com. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Investment Discussion Group 7:15pm–8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Clubs & Groups Investment Discussion Group Local amateur investors meet to discuss trends in investing. For more information, contact George Rotter at gfrotter@yahoo.com.
This event is in the "Adult" group Classroom Kitchen: Lavender and Honey Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Presentations Age Group: Adult This is a virtual class led by Kristyn Slick. A recording will be emailed to all registrants after the program. Even if you are unable to attend the live event, please register if you would like to receive the recording. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Lavender and Honey 6:30pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: This is a virtual class led by Kristyn Slick. A recording will be emailed to all registrants after the program. Even if you are unable to attend the live event, please register if you would like to receive the recording.
This event is in the "Adult" group Film Discussion: The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Movies, Village Read Age Group: Adult When a bored Holmes (Robert Stephens) eagerly takes the case of Gabrielle Valladon after an attempt on her life, the search for her missing husband leads to Loch Ness and the legendary monster. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Film Discussion: The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) 6:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movies, Village Read Registration Required Event Details: When a bored Holmes (Robert Stephens) eagerly takes the case of Gabrielle Valladon after an attempt on her life, the search for her missing husband leads to Loch Ness and the legendary monster.
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 "Adult" group Mah Jongg Open Play Monday, July 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On Age Group: Adult Whether you are just learning to play Mah Jongg or are ready to try your hand at playing with others, come join our beginners group! Players will be sorted by self-ranked skill level and questions are welcome. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 14 2025 Mon Mah Jongg Open Play 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Whether you are just learning to play Mah Jongg or are ready to try your hand at playing with others, come join our beginners group! Players will be sorted by self-ranked skill level and questions are welcome.
This event is in the "Adult" group DIY Wine Charms Kit All Day Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adult Repurpose old playing cards into cute wine glass tags. Each craft kit will include the necessary materials to create several tags, so you’ll just need a paint brush! Pick up while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 15 2025 Tue DIY Wine Charms Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Repurpose old playing cards into cute wine glass tags. Each craft kit will include the necessary materials to create several tags, so you’ll just need a paint brush! Pick up while supplies last.
This event is in the "Adult" group Oz: A Magical Murder Mystery Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, Summer Reading Age Group: Adult Play one of eight beloved characters from the magical land of Oz as they embark on a heroic quest to solve the Wizard of Oz's murder and stop a growing evil within the kingdom. Character booklets will be available starting July 9. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Oz: A Magical Murder Mystery 6:30pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Hands On, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Play one of eight beloved characters from the magical land of Oz as they embark on a heroic quest to solve the Wizard of Oz's murder and stop a growing evil within the kingdom. Character booklets will be available starting July 9.
This event is in the "Adult" group Knitting Circle Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups Age Group: Adult Knitting Circle: No charge, no registration: all knitters and crafters are welcome for conversation and inspiration. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups Knitting Circle No charge, no registration: all knitters and crafters are welcome for conversation and inspiration.
This event is in the "Adult" group Second Chance Crafts All Day 7/18 - 7/28 Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adult Missed a craft at the Library but still want to participate? Sign-up for a craft kit, based on one of our previous crafts. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 18 - 28 2025 Second Chance Crafts All Day 7/18–7/28 Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Missed a craft at the Library but still want to participate? Sign-up for a craft kit, based on one of our previous crafts.
This event is in the "Adult" group Farm to Table Appetizers Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Presentations Age Group: Adult Everything tastes better fresh from the farm stand! Chef Cherise Slattery will share garden fresh appetizers with you that are easy to prepare, and delicious to eat. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Farm to Table Appetizers 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Everything tastes better fresh from the farm stand! Chef Cherise Slattery will share garden fresh appetizers with you that are easy to prepare, and delicious to eat.
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 "Adult" group Monday Murder Club: All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby Monday, July 28, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Book Discussion Age Group: Adult Join our newest book club devoted exclusively to mystery and suspense: The Monday Murder Club. We meet quarterly on the last Mondays of July, October, January, and April. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Monday Murder Club: All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby 7:30pm–8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: Join our newest book club devoted exclusively to mystery and suspense: The Monday Murder Club. We meet quarterly on the last Mondays of July, October, January, and April.
This event is in the "Adult" group Spice of the Month: Chai All Day Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Adult Interested in trying new recipes or experimenting with different spices? Stop by each month to pick up a Spice of the Month kit! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Chai All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Event Details: Interested in trying new recipes or experimenting with different spices? Stop by each month to pick up a Spice of the Month kit!
This event is in the "Adult" group Knitting Circle Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups Age Group: Adult Knitting Circle: No charge, no registration: all knitters and crafters are welcome for conversation and inspiration. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups Knitting Circle No charge, no registration: all knitters and crafters are welcome for conversation and inspiration.
