This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, April 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 Apr 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 "Adult" group Dungeons & Dragons 101 Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Presentations Age Group: Adult Join D&D master, Steve Hurovitz, for a fun introduction to this role-playing game. Learn about its history, game basics and how to quickly start exploring new worlds and battling monsters. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Dungeons & Dragons 101 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Join D&D master, Steve Hurovitz, for a fun introduction to this role-playing game. Learn about its history, game basics and how to quickly start exploring new worlds and battling monsters.
This event is in the "Adult" group Monday Murder Club: The Marlow Murder Club Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm 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 Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Monday Murder Club: The Marlow Murder Club 7:30pm–9:00pm 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 Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood
This event is in the "Adult" group Spice of the Month: Pine Nuts 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 Apr 28 2026 Tue Spice of the Month: Pine Nuts 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 Spring Migration Bird Walk Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm Off Site Program Type: Presentations Age Group: Adult Join an expert birder for a spring migration bird walk at Bemis Woods! Springtime is most birders' favorite time of year in the Chicago area, as breeding birds are singing and migrating birds are pouring through. Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Spring Migration Bird Walk 10:00am–3:30pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Join an expert birder for a spring migration bird walk at Bemis Woods! Springtime is most birders' favorite time of year in the Chicago area, as breeding birds are singing and migrating birds are pouring through.
This event is in the "Adult" group Knitting Circle Thursday, April 30, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 30 2026 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 "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 "Adult" group Mah Jongg Meet-Up Play Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Adult Come join our Mah Jongg group for a relaxed setting to play, knowledge of the game or prior experience required. Players will be sorted by self-ranked skill level and questions are welcome. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 4 2026 Mon Mah Jongg Meet-Up Play 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Come join our Mah Jongg group for a relaxed setting to play, knowledge of the game or prior experience required. Players will be sorted by self-ranked skill level and questions are welcome.
This event is in the "Adult" group SF Book Club: Contact by Carl Sagan Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Book Discussion Age Group: Adult Science Fiction Book Club: 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 4 2026 Mon SF Book Club: Contact by Carl Sagan 7:30pm–8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Science Fiction Book Club 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Qigong with Sound Meditation Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Presentations Age Group: Adult Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 5 2026 Tue Qigong with Sound Meditation 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group Classroom Kitchen: French Flavors for Spring Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 6 2026 Wed Classroom Kitchen: French Flavors for Spring 6:30pm–8:00pm 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 Book Discussion Group: Yellow Wife Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm 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. Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 6 2026 Wed Book Discussion Group: Yellow Wife 7:30pm–9:00pm 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. Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson
This event is in the "Adult" group Bedazzle a Book Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Adult Bring your own book (or choose a gently used one at the program), and learn to bedazzle the cover! Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring any diamond painting supplies from home if desired. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 11 2026 Mon Bedazzle a Book 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: Bring your own book (or choose a gently used one at the program), and learn to bedazzle the cover! Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring any diamond painting supplies from home if desired.
This event is in the "Adult" group Investment Discussion Group Tuesday, May 12, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 12 2026 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 Knitting Circle Thursday, May 14, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 14 2026 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 Film Discussion: Hamnet (2025) Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adult After losing their son Hamnet to plague, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England. A healer, Agnes must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 14 2026 Thu Film Discussion: Hamnet (2025) 6:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movies Registration Required Event Details: After losing their son Hamnet to plague, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England. A healer, Agnes must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss.
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 "Adult" group Babel-On with R.F. Kuang Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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/ILPKuang View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 19 2026 Tue Babel-On with R.F. Kuang 7:00pm–8:00pm 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/ILPKuang
This event is in the "Adult" group Spice of the Month: Chia 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! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 26 2026 Tue Spice of the Month: Chia Seeds 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 History of Musicals Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Presentations Age Group: Adult Join Faye Levin-O’Leary as they discuss the history of musicals, from the early days of Vaudeville through modern hits. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 27 2026 Wed History of Musicals 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Join Faye Levin-O’Leary as they discuss the history of musicals, from the early days of Vaudeville through modern hits.
This event is in the "Adult" group Knitting Circle Thursday, May 28, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 28 2026 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 "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 "Adult" group Investment Discussion Group Tuesday, June 9, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 9 2026 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 Knitting Circle Thursday, June 11, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 11 2026 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.
