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Knitting Circle

Thursday, September 11, 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. 

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

Film Discussion: I’m Still Here (2024)

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adult

A woman married to a former politician during the military dictatorship in Brazil is forced to reinvent herself and chart a new course for her family after a violent and arbitrary act.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

A woman married to a former politician during the military dictatorship in Brazil is forced to reinvent herself and chart a new course for her family after a violent and arbitrary act.

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

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, September 11, 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.

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

Cork Grapes Craft

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Age Group:
Adult

Upcycle wine corks to make a pair of adorable grape bunches. All materials will be provided. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Registration Required
Event Details:

Upcycle wine corks to make a pair of adorable grape bunches. All materials will be provided. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Illinois Libraries Present, Presentations
Age Group:
Adult

Register for this virtual event: bit.ly/ILPSteveBurns

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Presentations
Event Details:

Register for this virtual event: bit.ly/ILPSteveBurns

This event is in the "Adult" group

Classroom Kitchen: Hearty Handhelds

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classroom Kitchen, 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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classroom Kitchen, 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

Putting the Garden to Bed

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adult

Prepare your garden for winter with this helpful program by Sharon Yiesla Horticulture Services that covers everything from annual flower beds to lawns to tree and shrub care to ensure a successful spring next year.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prepare your garden for winter with this helpful program by Sharon Yiesla Horticulture Services that covers everything from annual flower beds to lawns to tree and shrub care to ensure a successful spring next year.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Traditional Churros

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Chef Violeta Trujeque, originally from Veracruz, Mexico and owner of Violet Velvet Cooking Classes. She will demonstrate how to prepare traditional churros with a spicy chocolate and vanilla dip.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Chef Violeta Trujeque, originally from Veracruz, Mexico and owner of Violet Velvet Cooking Classes. She will demonstrate how to prepare traditional churros with a spicy chocolate and vanilla dip.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Knitting Circle

Thursday, September 25, 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. 

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

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, September 25, 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.

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
This event is in the "Families" group

College Planning Webinar

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Presentations
Age Group:
Teen & Tween, Adult, Families

Strategies for a Smarter College Search 

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult, Families
Program Type: Community Events, Presentations
Event Details:

Strategies for a Smarter College Search 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Spice of the Month: Pumpkin Spice

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!

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

Book Discussion Group: The Ride of Her Life

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Book Discussion Group:

Library book clubs are open to anyone who enjoys good books! Extra copies of the books are made available at the Library one month before the discussion. 

The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Book Discussion Group

Library book clubs are open to anyone who enjoys good books! Extra copies of the books are made available at the Library one month before the discussion. 

The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts

This event is in the "Adult" group

100 Years of Library Service in Western Springs

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult

In 1925, Western Springs residents voted to establish a free public library. A lot has happened since then! Join Library Director Ted Bodewes for a presentation on the fascinating history of our Library.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

In 1925, Western Springs residents voted to establish a free public library. A lot has happened since then! Join Library Director Ted Bodewes for a presentation on the fascinating history of our Library.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Mandala Coasters Craft

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Age Group:
Adult

Using paint, create a set of coasters decorated with mandalas, geometric circular designs. All materials will be provided. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using paint, create a set of coasters decorated with mandalas, geometric circular designs. All materials will be provided. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Knitting Circle

Thursday, October 9, 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. 

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

Mah Jongg Open Play

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 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

Film Discussion: Banned Together (2025)

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adult

Celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books Week with the first feature documentary about fighting book bans and censorship in the U.S. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books Week with the first feature documentary about fighting book bans and censorship in the U.S. 

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

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, October 9, 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.

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

Investment Discussion Group

Tuesday, October 14, 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.

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: Harvest Crisps & Casseroles

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Classroom Kitchen, 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. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Classroom Kitchen, 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

Introduction to Tarot Cards

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult

Learn the basics of tarot in a fun, positive way with professional psychic and tarot reader Barbara Meyer. Barbara will talk about the history of tarot, the theory of card reading, and dispel myths about the practice. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of tarot in a fun, positive way with professional psychic and tarot reader Barbara Meyer. Barbara will talk about the history of tarot, the theory of card reading, and dispel myths about the practice. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Meet the Author: Robert Patrick Conlon

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult

Meet local author Robert Conlon and hear about his new book Celtic Knot: An Orphan's Tale of Survival, Family, and Love in Chicago.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet local author Robert Conlon and hear about his new book Celtic Knot: An Orphan's Tale of Survival, Family, and Love in Chicago.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Beyond the Screen: A “Wicked” Conversation with Marissa Bode

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Illinois Libraries Present, Presentations
Age Group:
Adult

Register for this virtual event: bit.ly/ILPMarissaBode

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Presentations
Event Details:

Register for this virtual event: bit.ly/ILPMarissaBode