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Monday Murder Club: The Scarlet Pimpernel

Monday, October 27, 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 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 October, January, and April.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Spice of the Month: Caraway Seeds

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

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club: The Day of the Triffids

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Board 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 Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club will get together to discuss John Wyndham's 1951 classic The Day of the Triffids.

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Board 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 Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club will get together to discuss John Wyndham's 1951 classic The Day of the Triffids.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Fraud Protection and Advocacy for Seniors 

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult

Avoid consumer fraud and identity theft scams aimed at seniors by learning how to recognize potential fraud attempts.

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

Avoid consumer fraud and identity theft scams aimed at seniors by learning how to recognize potential fraud attempts.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Book Discussion Group: Time's Undoing

Wednesday, November 5, 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. 

Time's Undoing by Cheryl A. Head

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. 

Time's Undoing by Cheryl A. Head

This event is in the "Adult" group

Knitting Circle

Thursday, November 6, 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

Ombre Pine Cones Craft

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Age Group:
Adult

Create simple yet elegant pine cone decorations perfect for fall. 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 simple yet elegant pine cone decorations perfect for fall. All materials will be provided. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Investment Discussion Group

Tuesday, November 11, 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

Navigating Grief During the Holidays

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a compassionate and supportive presentation on understanding and navigating grief during the holidays.

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

Join us for a compassionate and supportive presentation on understanding and navigating grief during the holidays.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Film Discussion: A Real Pain (2024)

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adult

Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother, but their old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.

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

Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother, but their old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.

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

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, November 13, 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, November 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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

Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science

Tuesday, November 18, 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: https://bit.ly/KenjiLopez-Alt 

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: https://bit.ly/KenjiLopez-Alt 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Classroom Kitchen: Fall Flavors Reimagined

Wednesday, November 19, 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

Knitting Circle

Thursday, November 20, 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

Spice of the Month: Bay Leaves

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 Widows of Malabar Hill

Wednesday, December 3, 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 Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey

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 Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey

This event is in the "Adult" group

Knitting Circle

Thursday, December 4, 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

Unearthing Highway 41 Book Launch

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult

Join local author Christopher Clott who will debut his book Unearthing Highway 41: An American Journey.

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

Join local author Christopher Clott who will debut his book Unearthing Highway 41: An American Journey.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Investment Discussion Group

Tuesday, December 9, 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 "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, December 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

Knitting Circle

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading 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: Reading 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

Knitting Circle

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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, January 13, 2026 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.