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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!

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. 

Registration Required
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!

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.

Registration Required
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.

Registration Required
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.

Registration Required
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.

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.

Registration Required
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.

Registration Required
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. 

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.

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.

Registration Required
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.

Registration Required
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.

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.

Registration Required
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. 

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.

Registration Required
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. 

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.

Registration Required
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.

Registration Required
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.

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.

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!

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. 

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.