This event is in the "Adult" group Puzzle Swap All Day 2/2 - 2/28 Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Adult Tired of completing the same puzzle? Swap out your gently used puzzle for a new-to-you challenge at the Reference Desk! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 2 - 28 2026 Puzzle Swap All Day 2/2–2/28 Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Tired of completing the same puzzle? Swap out your gently used puzzle for a new-to-you challenge at the Reference Desk!
This event is in the "Adult" group Heart Art Craft Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Adult Upcycle old puzzle pieces and cardboard to create an adorable work of art, perfect for Valentine’s Day. All materials will be provided, but paint will be used, so please dress accordingly. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Heart Art Craft 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: Upcycle old puzzle pieces and cardboard to create an adorable work of art, perfect for Valentine’s Day. All materials will be provided, but paint will be used, so please dress accordingly.
This event is in the "Adult" group Science Fiction Book Club Monday, February 2, 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 Feb 2 2026 Mon Science Fiction Book Club 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 Book Discussion Group: The Correspondent Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Book Discussion Age Group: Adult The Correspondent by Virginia Evans View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Book Discussion Group: The Correspondent 7:30pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
This event is in the "Adult" group Knitting Circle Thursday, February 5, 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 Feb 5 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 Celebrating the Lunar New Year Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Presentations Age Group: Adult Educator Yvonne Wolf will describe the rites, activities, symbols, and foods associated with the Lunar New Year and how you can participate in your own home. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Celebrating the Lunar New Year 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Educator Yvonne Wolf will describe the rites, activities, symbols, and foods associated with the Lunar New Year and how you can participate in your own home.
This event is in the "Adult" group Mah Jongg Open Play Monday, February 9, 2026 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Mah Jongg Open Play 7:00pm–8:30pm 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 Investment Discussion Group Tuesday, February 10, 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 Feb 10 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 Intro to Crochet Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Adult Interested in learning to crochet? Join us for an introductory class to learn this fiber art from a member of our knitting/crochet circle. Yarn and hooks will be provided to the participants to learn on, and take home to continue crafting. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Intro to Crochet 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Interested in learning to crochet? Join us for an introductory class to learn this fiber art from a member of our knitting/crochet circle. Yarn and hooks will be provided to the participants to learn on, and take home to continue crafting.
This event is in the "Adult" group Classroom Kitchen: Brownies, Blondies & Brookies Wednesday, February 11, 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 Feb 11 2026 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Brownies, Blondies & Brookies 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 Film Discussion: Islands (2021) Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adult Joshua, a shy middle-aged Filipino immigrant, has lived in the comfort of his parents' home his entire life. As their health declines, he longs for a partner, terrified of being alone after they pass. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Film Discussion: Islands (2021) 6:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movies Registration Required Event Details: Joshua, a shy middle-aged Filipino immigrant, has lived in the comfort of his parents' home his entire life. As their health declines, he longs for a partner, terrified of being alone after they pass.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, February 12, 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 Feb 12 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 Smartphone Photography 101 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Presentations Age Group: Adult Sharpen your photographic skills with the camera you carry with you every day: your smartphone. Learn mobile photography tricks and tips, editing options, and solutions that make snapping photos more fun. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Smartphone Photography 101 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Sharpen your photographic skills with the camera you carry with you every day: your smartphone. Learn mobile photography tricks and tips, editing options, and solutions that make snapping photos more fun.
This event is in the "Adult" group Knitting Circle Thursday, February 19, 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 Feb 19 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 Spice of the Month: Espresso Powder 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 Feb 24 2026 Tue Spice of the Month: Espresso Powder 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 Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine Tuesday, February 24, 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/ILPStineNote: The deadline to register is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the event to allow time to process and approve registrations. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine 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/ILPStineNote: The deadline to register is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the event to allow time to process and approve registrations.
This event is in the "Adult" group The Village Read: America is in the Heart Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Book Discussion, Village Read Age Group: Adult Free paperback copies of America is in the Heart will be available starting January 5th. While supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 25 2026 Wed The Village Read: America is in the Heart 7:30pm–8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion, Village Read Event Details: Free paperback copies of America is in the Heart will be available starting January 5th. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, February 26, 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 Feb 26 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 Book Discussion Group: Brave the Wild River Wednesday, March 4, 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. Brave the Wild River by Melissa L. Sevigny View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Book Discussion Group: Brave the Wild River 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. Brave the Wild River by Melissa L. Sevigny
This event is in the "Adult" group Knitting Circle Thursday, March 5, 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 Mar 5 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 Copy of Investment Discussion Group Tuesday, March 10, 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 Mar 10 2026 Tue Copy of 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 "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, March 12, 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 Mar 12 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 Knitting Circle Thursday, March 19, 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 Mar 19 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, March 26, 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 Mar 26 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.