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Teen/Tween Book Box Sign-up

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Virtual Programming #2 at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teen & Tween

Avid reader? Looking for some good, personalized recommendations? Join our Teen and Tween Book Box service. Fill out the form on the website to tell us a little bit about what you like to read.

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming #2
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Clubs & Groups
Event Details:

Avid reader? Looking for some good, personalized recommendations? Join our Teen and Tween Book Box service. Fill out the form on the website to tell us a little bit about what you like to read.

2026 Adult Book Box

All Day 12/2 - 12/31
Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adult

Avid reader or looking for some good, personalized recommendations? Join our 2026 Adult Book Boxes service. Register here for a spot, and you'll receive an email for a form to tell us a little bit about what you like to read.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Clubs & Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Avid reader or looking for some good, personalized recommendations? Join our 2026 Adult Book Boxes service. Register here for a spot, and you'll receive an email for a form to tell us a little bit about what you like to read.

studying at the library

Exam Cram

12/15/2025 @ 3:00pm to 12/18/2025 @ 8:45pm
Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teen & Tween

Stop by the reading room for all your studying needs: snacks, pencils, and quiet space reserved for teens and tweens only.

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Clubs & Groups
Event Details:

Stop by the reading room for all your studying needs: snacks, pencils, and quiet space reserved for teens and tweens only.

Nanny Nikki

Hiya Snowflake!

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Performers
Age Group:
Children, Families

Grammy ® Nominated Artist, Nanny Nikki loves to sing and bring life to classic and original songs for children. Join her for a winter themed, high energy and interactive musical show including sing-along songs, dancing, puppets and more!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Music, Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grammy ® Nominated Artist, Nanny Nikki loves to sing and bring life to classic and original songs for children. Join her for a winter themed, high energy and interactive musical show including sing-along songs, dancing, puppets and more!

Pippin the dog

Visit with Therapy Dog Pippin

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Hands On
Age Group:
Teen & Tween

There's nothing like a happy dog to relieve your stress! Come visit special guest Therapy Dog Pippin in the Reading Room.

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Community Events, Hands On
Event Details:

There's nothing like a happy dog to relieve your stress! Come visit special guest Therapy Dog Pippin in the Reading Room.

Colorful photo of yarn

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. 

Junior Engineers: Building with Marshmallows

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Marshmallows aren’t just for hot cocoa! Come design houses out of toothpicks and marshmallows. We'll set our buildings together to create a marshmallow village.

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

Marshmallows aren’t just for hot cocoa! Come design houses out of toothpicks and marshmallows. We'll set our buildings together to create a marshmallow village.

Disclaimer(s)

Safe Child Policy

Parents/caregivers of children 8 years and under are required to stay in the Youth Services Department for the duration of the program per library policy.

teens at library

Teen Board

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups, Hands On, Library Boards
Age Group:
Teen & Tween

Teen Board can be a great way to earn volunteer hours! If you have ideas for how the library can better serve teens and tweens, come join us!

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups, Hands On, Library Boards
Event Details:

Teen Board can be a great way to earn volunteer hours! If you have ideas for how the library can better serve teens and tweens, come join us!

Gnome ornaments made from clay pot

Gnome Ornament Kit

All Day
Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Age Group:
Teen & Tween

Looking for something to do or need a last minute gift idea? Make an adorable gnome ornament from a clay pot and yarn! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Event Details:

Looking for something to do or need a last minute gift idea? Make an adorable gnome ornament from a clay pot and yarn! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.

Closed: Holiday

All Day
Thomas Ford Memorial Library

Closed for Christmas Eve

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Closed for Christmas Eve

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Closed for Christmas Day

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Closed for Christmas Day

Spice of the Month: Star Anise

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!

Noon Year's Eve Celebration

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Families

5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Happy NOON Years! Ring in the new year with a Noon Year’s Eve party at the library.  We will read stories, do a craft, and have our own countdown celebration.

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

5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Happy NOON Years! Ring in the new year with a Noon Year’s Eve party at the library.  We will read stories, do a craft, and have our own countdown celebration.

Closed: Holiday

All Day
Thomas Ford Memorial Library

Closed for New Year's Eve

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Thomas Ford Memorial Library
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Closed for New Year's Eve

Closed: Holiday

All Day
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Closed for New Year's Day

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Description:

Closed for New Year's Day

Jerry on unicycle

Do Art Creative Family Show

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Performers
Age Group:
Children, Families

Live music, interactive drawing, juggling, unicycling, and plenty of surprises will engage audiences from start to finish.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Live music, interactive drawing, juggling, unicycling, and plenty of surprises will engage audiences from start to finish.

Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will join us to share fun nature stories that help us notice how weather, trees, and animals change with the season! Recommended ages 2-6 with adult.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will join us to share fun nature stories that help us notice how weather, trees, and animals change with the season! Recommended ages 2-6 with adult.

Colorful photo of yarn

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. 

Film Discussion: Yellow Rose (2019)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adult

A Filipina teen from a small Texas town fights to pursue her dreams as a country music performer while having to decide between staying with her family or leaving the only home she has known.

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

A Filipina teen from a small Texas town fights to pursue her dreams as a country music performer while having to decide between staying with her family or leaving the only home she has known.

book cover for "The Misfits"

Tween Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teen & Tween

Join us for bookish talk and dessert!  Copies of the book are available one month before the discussion at the circulation desk.  

Book: The Misfits: A Royal Conundrum by Lisa Yee & Dan Santat

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for bookish talk and dessert!  Copies of the book are available one month before the discussion at the circulation desk.  

Book: The Misfits: A Royal Conundrum by Lisa Yee & Dan Santat

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, January 8, 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.

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.

Toddler Time @ 10

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Introduce your toddler to early literacy and help build a foundation for reading. We pair engaging books with songs and rhymes. Toddlers and caregivers love to dance and listen during our time together.   

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Introduce your toddler to early literacy and help build a foundation for reading. We pair engaging books with songs and rhymes. Toddlers and caregivers love to dance and listen during our time together.   

Disclaimer(s)

Storytime Accompanying Adults

This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.

Toddler Time @ 11

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children

Introduce your toddler to early literacy and help build a foundation for reading. We pair engaging books with songs and rhymes. Toddlers and caregivers love to dance and listen during our time together.   

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Introduce your toddler to early literacy and help build a foundation for reading. We pair engaging books with songs and rhymes. Toddlers and caregivers love to dance and listen during our time together.   

Disclaimer(s)

Storytime Accompanying Adults

This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.

Birthday Wreath Craft

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult

Create a fun wreath you can use throughout the year, whenever it's someone's special day. All materials will be provided. 

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

Create a fun wreath you can use throughout the year, whenever it's someone's special day. All materials will be provided.