This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Sharpie Art Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Create beautiful art in an unconventional way! Use sharpies and rubbing alcohol on a canvas to swirl colors together and create a one of a kind art piece. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Sharpie Art 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Create beautiful art in an unconventional way! Use sharpies and rubbing alcohol on a canvas to swirl colors together and create a one of a kind art piece.
This event is in the "Adult" group Knitting Circle Thursday, September 11, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 11 2025 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 Read and Create: Back to School Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Hands On Age Group: Children Come listen to a reading of Chris Van Dusen’s If I Built a School. Afterwards, we will complete a school bus craft to take home. Caregivers, please bring a small, close-up photo of your child’s face to add to our craft. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Read and Create: Back to School 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Come listen to a reading of Chris Van Dusen’s If I Built a School. Afterwards, we will complete a school bus craft to take home. Caregivers, please bring a small, close-up photo of your child’s face to add to our craft. 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Film Discussion: I’m Still Here (2024) Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adult A woman married to a former politician during the military dictatorship in Brazil is forced to reinvent herself and chart a new course for her family after a violent and arbitrary act. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Film Discussion: I’m Still Here (2024) 6:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movies Registration Required Event Details: A woman married to a former politician during the military dictatorship in Brazil is forced to reinvent herself and chart a new course for her family after a violent and arbitrary act.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, September 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. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 11 2025 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 "Children" group Toddler Time @ 10 Monday, September 15, 2025 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 15 2025 Mon Toddler Time @ 10 10:00am–10:30am 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time @ 11 Monday, September 15, 2025 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 15 2025 Mon Toddler Time @ 11 11:00am–11:30am 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Cork Grapes Craft Monday, September 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Adult Upcycle wine corks to make a pair of adorable grape bunches. All materials will be provided. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 15 2025 Mon Cork Grapes 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 wine corks to make a pair of adorable grape bunches. All materials will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time Tuesday, September 16, 2025 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am–10:30am 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Pals Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with friends! This storytime highlights early literacy skills that prepare children for reading independently. Children attend this storytime without adults so they can practice being independent. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm–1:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with friends! This storytime highlights early literacy skills that prepare children for reading independently. Children attend this storytime without adults so they can practice being independent. Disclaimer(s) Storytime without Adults Children attend this storytime without their grown-ups so that they can practice independence.
This event is in the "Adult" group Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns Tuesday, September 16, 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: bit.ly/ILPSteveBurns View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns 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: bit.ly/ILPSteveBurns
This event is in the "Children" group Lapsit Storytime Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Help your baby grow up to love books! Caregivers and little ones share stories, songs, and rhymes in this lapsit program. Introduce them to a lifetime of reading and language enjoyment. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 17 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Help your baby grow up to love books! Caregivers and little ones share stories, songs, and rhymes in this lapsit program. Introduce them to a lifetime of reading and language enjoyment. 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Classroom Kitchen: Hearty Handhelds Wednesday, September 17, 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 17 2025 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Hearty Handhelds 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 "Children" group Lapsit Storytime Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Help your baby grow up to love books! Caregivers and little ones share stories, songs, and rhymes in this lapsit program. Introduce them to a lifetime of reading and language enjoyment. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 18 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Help your baby grow up to love books! Caregivers and little ones share stories, songs, and rhymes in this lapsit program. Introduce them to a lifetime of reading and language enjoyment. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group LEGO Family Night Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Children, Families Families of LEGO enthusiasts are invited to join us each month to practice and learn LEGO building techniques. Using teamwork and your imagination, build a creation that will be on display in the Youth Services Department for one month. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Sep 18 2025 Thu LEGO Family Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Families of LEGO enthusiasts are invited to join us each month to practice and learn LEGO building techniques. Using teamwork and your imagination, build a creation that will be on display in the Youth Services Department for one month.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Teen Board Thursday, September 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! View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Sep 18 2025 Thu Teen Board 7:00pm–8:00pm 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!
This event is in the "Children" group Lapsit Storytime Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Help your baby grow up to love books! Caregivers and little ones share stories, songs, and rhymes in this lapsit program. Introduce them to a lifetime of reading and language enjoyment. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 19 2025 Fri Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Help your baby grow up to love books! Caregivers and little ones share stories, songs, and rhymes in this lapsit program. Introduce them to a lifetime of reading and language enjoyment. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time @ 10 Monday, September 22, 2025 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 22 2025 Mon Toddler Time @ 10 10:00am–10:30am 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time @ 11 Monday, September 22, 2025 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 22 2025 Mon Toddler Time @ 11 11:00am–11:30am 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Adventure of the Missing Color Monday, September 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, Performers, STEAM Age Group: Children, Families Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Discover how fun and colorful science can be through hands-on experiments all about: chemical reactions, air pressure, physical explosions, and more! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Sep 22 2025 Mon Adventure of the Missing Color 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Hands On, Performers, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Discover how fun and colorful science can be through hands-on experiments all about: chemical reactions, air pressure, physical explosions, and more!
This event is in the "Adult" group Putting the Garden to Bed Monday, September 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Gardening Age Group: Adult Prepare your garden for winter with this helpful program by Sharon Yiesla Horticulture Services that covers everything from annual flower beds to lawns to tree and shrub care to ensure a successful spring next year. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 22 2025 Mon Putting the Garden to Bed 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Gardening Registration Required Event Details: Prepare your garden for winter with this helpful program by Sharon Yiesla Horticulture Services that covers everything from annual flower beds to lawns to tree and shrub care to ensure a successful spring next year.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Caramel Apple Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Make your own delicious caramel apple at home! Available in the Teen/Tween Room, while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Sep 23 2025 Tue Caramel Apple Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On Event Details: Make your own delicious caramel apple at home! Available in the Teen/Tween Room, while supplies last.
This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time Tuesday, September 23, 2025 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 23 2025 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am–10:30am 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Pals Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with friends! This storytime highlights early literacy skills that prepare children for reading independently. Children attend this storytime without adults so they can practice being independent. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 23 2025 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm–1:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with friends! This storytime highlights early literacy skills that prepare children for reading independently. Children attend this storytime without adults so they can practice being independent. Disclaimer(s) Storytime without Adults Children attend this storytime without their grown-ups so that they can practice independence.
