This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Library Battle of the Books: Sign up All Day 6/2 - 6/30 Off Site Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Events Age Group: Teen & Tween Registration begins June 2 - June 30Competition: Wednesday, July 30, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at La Grange Park Public LibraryGrades 5-8 Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jun 2 - 30 2025 Library Battle of the Books: Sign up All Day 6/2–6/30 Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Registration begins June 2 - June 30Competition: Wednesday, July 30, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at La Grange Park Public LibraryGrades 5-8
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Puzzle & Board Game Swap All Day 6/3 - 7/31 Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult Tired of completing the same puzzle or playing the same game? Swap out your gently used puzzle or board game for a new-to-you challenge all summer long at the Reference Desk! View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jun-Jul 2025 Puzzle & Board Game Swap All Day 6/3–7/31 Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Tired of completing the same puzzle or playing the same game? Swap out your gently used puzzle or board game for a new-to-you challenge all summer long at the Reference Desk!
This event is in the "Children" group Lapsit Storytime Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 12 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: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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 Film Discussion: Hound of the Baskervilles (1959) Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Movies, Village Read Age Group: Adult When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes (Peter Cushing) is hired to investigate. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 12 2025 Thu Film Discussion: Hound of the Baskervilles (1959) 6:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movies, Village Read Registration Required Event Details: When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes (Peter Cushing) is hired to investigate.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, June 12, 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 Jun 12 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 Lapsit Storytime Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 13 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: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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 Nintendo Switch Open Play Friday, June 13, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, Technology Age Group: Teen & Tween Join us for multiplayer fun! Participants will choose which games to play. Snacks will be provided. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jun 13 2025 Fri Nintendo Switch Open Play 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Join us for multiplayer fun! Participants will choose which games to play. Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time (Mon @ 10 a.m.) Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 10 a.m.) 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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 (Mon @ 11 a.m.) Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 11 a.m.) 11:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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 Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 17 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: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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 Fraud Protection and Advocacy for Seniors Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Presentations Age Group: Adult Avoid consumer fraud and identity theft scams aimed at seniors by learning how to recognize potential fraud attempts. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Fraud Protection and Advocacy for Seniors 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Avoid consumer fraud and identity theft scams aimed at seniors by learning how to recognize potential fraud attempts.
This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Pals Tuesday, June 17, 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 17 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 "Children" group Lapsit Storytime Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 18 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: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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 Baby Bear Wonders About the Sea Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Performers Age Group: Children, Families The Dreamtree Shakers are a family friendly folk-pop band making music in and around Chicago, where they have all been teaching artists at the Old Town School of Folk Music. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Baby Bear Wonders About the Sea 2:00pm–2:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Music, Performers Registration Required Event Details: The Dreamtree Shakers are a family friendly folk-pop band making music in and around Chicago, where they have all been teaching artists at the Old Town School of Folk Music.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Puzzle Competition Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, Summer Reading Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult, All Ages Gather your team and compete for the title of fastest puzzlers! Teams of 2-4 will be completing the same 500 piece puzzle. Open to families, adults, and teens/tweens. Pizza will be served.When registering, please include your team name. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Puzzle Competition 5:30pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult, All Ages Program Type: Hands On, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Gather your team and compete for the title of fastest puzzlers! Teams of 2-4 will be completing the same 500 piece puzzle. Open to families, adults, and teens/tweens. Pizza will be served.When registering, please include your team name.
This event is in the "Children" group Lapsit Storytime Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 19 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: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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 Knitting Circle Thursday, June 19, 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 Jun 19 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 This event is in the "Families" group LEGO Family Night Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Summer Reading 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 Jun 19 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, Summer Reading 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, June 19, 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 Jun 19 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, June 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 20 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: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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 Mah Jongg Open Play Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Reading 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 Jun 20 2025 Fri Mah Jongg Open Play 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading 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 Minecraft Torch Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Summer Reading Age Group: Teen & Tween Make your own Minecraft torch to light your way in the darkness! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Minecraft Torch Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Summer Reading Event Details: Make your own Minecraft torch to light your way in the darkness! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Adult" group Mini-Cross Stich Monday, June 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Adult Create a cute and fun mini-cross stitch to display in your home. Perfect for those new to cross stitch or experienced stitchers. All materials will be provided. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Mini-Cross Stich 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 cute and fun mini-cross stitch to display in your home. Perfect for those new to cross stitch or experienced stitchers. All materials will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group Spice of the Month: Mustard Seed 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 Jun 24 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Mustard Seed 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!
