This event is in the "Children" group. Lapsit Storytime (Fri) Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children In Lapsit storytime, we help your baby grow up to love books! We share stories, songs, and rhymes and introduce early literacy skills that work towards developing a lifetime love of reading and language enjoyment. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Lapsit Storytime (Fri) 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: In Lapsit storytime, we help your baby grow up to love books! We share stories, songs, and rhymes and introduce early literacy skills that work towards developing a lifetime love 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 "Teen & Tween" group. DIY Kites Monday, April 28, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Teen & Tween Go fly a kite! But first make your own design, then see how it flies! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon DIY Kites 3:45pm - 4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Go fly a kite! But first make your own design, then see how it flies!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Monday Murder Club: A Man Lay Dead Monday, April 28, 2025 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. A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh View Details This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Monday Murder Club: A Man Lay Dead 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. A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh
This event is in the "Adult" group. Spice of the Month: Himalayan Pink Salt 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 29 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Himalayan Pink Salt 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 "Children" group. Ford LEGO Creators Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Children Bring your ideas and imagination to the library to create a LEGO model, then share a short story about it. The library will provide LEGO bricks for this program. Photographs of your inventions will be displayed in the Youth Services Department. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Ford LEGO Creators 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Bring your ideas and imagination to the library to create a LEGO model, then share a short story about it. The library will provide LEGO bricks for this program. Photographs of your inventions will be displayed in the Youth Services Department.
This event is in the "Adult" group. DIY Soap Take Home Craft Kit All Day Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adult Celebrate Spring by making your very own crushed flower soap! Kits including materials and instructions will be available for pick up beginning May 1. While supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group. May 1 2025 Thu DIY Soap Take Home Craft Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate Spring by making your very own crushed flower soap! Kits including materials and instructions will be available for pick up beginning May 1. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Children" group. My Garden Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM, Storytimes Age Group: Children What would you grow if you had a garden of your very own? Come listen to Kevin Henkes’ book My Garden and use a variety of art supplies to create the garden of your dreams. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2025 Thu My Garden 4:30pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: What would you grow if you had a garden of your very own? Come listen to Kevin Henkes’ book My Garden and use a variety of art supplies to create the garden of your dreams. 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 "Teen & Tween" group. Tween Book Club Thursday, May 1, 2025 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 a meeting of the Tween Book Club! We will discuss The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman. Extra copies are available one month before the discussion. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. May 1 2025 Thu Tween Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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 a meeting of the Tween Book Club! We will discuss The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman. Extra copies are available one month before the discussion.
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: All Ages Stop by to celebrate and snag a free comic book! While supplies last. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 3 2025 Sat Free Comic Book Day All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Stop by to celebrate and snag a free comic book! While supplies last.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present Age Group: Children, Families Register for this virtual event at: https://bit.ly/ILP_DanSantat View Details This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 3 2025 Sat Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present Event Details: Register for this virtual event at: https://bit.ly/ILP_DanSantat
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Star Wars Day Pretzel Light Saber Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Fight off hunger with these delicious candy dipped light saber pretzel sticks! Available in the Teen Room while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. May 4 2025 Sun Star Wars Day Pretzel Light Saber Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On Event Details: Fight off hunger with these delicious candy dipped light saber pretzel sticks! Available in the Teen Room while supplies last.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Paint a Pot Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Adult Create a masterpiece on a terra cot pot. All supplies will be provided. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. May 5 2025 Mon Paint a Pot 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: Create a masterpiece on a terra cot pot. All supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Mah Jongg Open Play Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups, 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. May 6 2025 Tue Mah Jongg Open Play 2:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Clubs & Groups, 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 "Teen & Tween" group. Mother's Day Felt Flowers Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Create a handmade bouquet of felt flowers for your mom or grandma that will last forever! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. May 7 2025 Wed Mother's Day Felt Flowers 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 a handmade bouquet of felt flowers for your mom or grandma that will last forever!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Book Discussion Group: The Great Divide Wednesday, May 7, 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 Great Divide by Christina Henriquez View Details This event is in the "Adult" group. May 7 2025 Wed Book Discussion Group: The Great Divide 7:30pm - 8:45pm 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 Great Divide by Christina Henriquez
This event is in the "Adult" group. Knitting Circle Thursday, May 8, 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. May 8 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 "Adult" group. Film Discussion: A Complete Unknown (2024) Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adult In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with music icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates worldwide. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. May 8 2025 Thu Film Discussion: A Complete Unknown (2024) 6:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movies Registration Required Event Details: In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with music icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates worldwide.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, May 8, 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. May 8 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 "Adult" group. Science Fiction Book Club: The Stardust Grail Monday, May 12, 2025 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. Join us for an informal discussion of The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group. May 12 2025 Mon Science Fiction Book Club: The Stardust Grail 7:30pm - 8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: 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. Join us for an informal discussion of The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond Tuesday, May 13, 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 at: https://bit.ly/ILP_MatthewDesmond View Details This event is in the "Adult" group. May 13 2025 Tue Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond 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 at: https://bit.ly/ILP_MatthewDesmond
This event is in the "Adult" group. Investment Discussion Group Tuesday, May 13, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group. May 13 2025 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. Crafting Herbal Mocktails Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Presentations Age Group: Adult Learn how to make simple syrups and herb extractions to craft a myriad of herb flavored and scented alcohol-free mocktails. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. May 14 2025 Wed Crafting Herbal Mocktails 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to make simple syrups and herb extractions to craft a myriad of herb flavored and scented alcohol-free mocktails.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Teen Board Thursday, May 15, 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. May 15 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 "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Open Mic Night Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Performers Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult Join us for an evening of stories, songs, poems, raps, comedy, and beyond. The first 15 registrants who request that their name be added to the performance sign up list will perform. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 19 2025 Mon Open Mic Night 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult Program Type: Performers Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an evening of stories, songs, poems, raps, comedy, and beyond. The first 15 registrants who request that their name be added to the performance sign up list will perform.
