This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Super Strangely Familiar Character Brawl! Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentations, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Families Come draw new and exciting brawlers like Mustache Plumber, Kong Donkey, Peak Achoo, and Duchess Dragon Fruit! Don’t miss this unique cartooning class with Mark from Andertoons. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Super Strangely Familiar Character Brawl! 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentations, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Come draw new and exciting brawlers like Mustache Plumber, Kong Donkey, Peak Achoo, and Duchess Dragon Fruit! Don’t miss this unique cartooning class with Mark from Andertoons. 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 This event is in the "Families" group Locked in the Library: Session 1 Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Adult, Families This session is for adults and families. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Locked in the Library: Session 1 5:00pm–5:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult, Families Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: This session is for adults and families.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Families" group Locked in the Library: Session 2 Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Adult, Families This session is for adults and families. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Locked in the Library: Session 2 5:45pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult, Families Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: This session is for adults and families.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Art Night - Tissue Paper Murals Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Children, Families Create an art project together as a family in our new Family Art Night series. This season, we will draw a picture and color it in with tissue paper squares. Be sure to dress for mess! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Family Art Night - Tissue Paper Murals 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Create an art project together as a family in our new Family Art Night series. This season, we will draw a picture and color it in with tissue paper squares. Be sure to dress for mess!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Families" group Locked in the Library: Session 3 Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Adult, Families This session is for adults and families. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Locked in the Library: Session 3 6:30pm–7:15pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult, Families Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: This session is for adults and families.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, June 26, 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 26 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 This event is in the "Families" group Locked in the Library: Session 4 Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7:15pm - 7:45pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Adult, Families This session is for adults and families. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Locked in the Library: Session 4 7:15pm–7:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult, Families Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: This session is for adults and families.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Locked in the Library: Session 1 Friday, June 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween This session is for teens and tweens in 5th - 12th grade View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Locked in the Library: Session 1 5:00pm–5:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: This session is for teens and tweens in 5th - 12th grade
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Locked in the Library: Session 2 Friday, June 27, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween This session is for teens and tweens in 5th - 12th grade View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Locked in the Library: Session 2 5:45pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: This session is for teens and tweens in 5th - 12th grade
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Locked in the Library: Session 3 Friday, June 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween This session is for teens and tweens in 5th - 12th grade View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Locked in the Library: Session 3 6:30pm–7:15pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: This session is for teens and tweens in 5th - 12th grade
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Locked in the Library: Session 4 Friday, June 27, 2025 at 7:15pm - 7:45pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween This session is for teens and tweens in 5th - 12th grade View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Locked in the Library: Session 4 7:15pm–7:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: This session is for teens and tweens in 5th - 12th grade
This event is in the "Adult" group The History of Sherlock Holmes Monday, June 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Presentations, Village Read Age Group: Adult Learn the true story of Sherlock Holmes, presented by British ex-pat John Gowing. Sherlock Holmes has captured the imagination of readers all over the world since his creation by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 30 2025 Mon The History of Sherlock Holmes 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations, Village Read Registration Required Event Details: Learn the true story of Sherlock Holmes, presented by British ex-pat John Gowing. Sherlock Holmes has captured the imagination of readers all over the world since his creation by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Under the Stars Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Performers Age Group: Children, Families Join Spark the Firefly and her friends for a summer night in Firefly Grove. Gather around the campfire to sing songs, listen to stories and watch the stars. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Under the Stars 10:30am–11:15am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Performers Registration Required Event Details: Join Spark the Firefly and her friends for a summer night in Firefly Grove. Gather around the campfire to sing songs, listen to stories and watch the stars.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Pokeball Pillow Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Summer Reading Age Group: Teen & Tween Sew your own plush felt Pokeball! No sewing experience necessary. Available in the Teen/Tween Room, while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Pokeball Pillow 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: Sew your own plush felt Pokeball! No sewing experience necessary. Available in the Teen/Tween Room, while supplies last.
This event is in the "Adult" group Knitting Circle Thursday, July 3, 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 Jul 3 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.
Closed: Holiday All Day Thomas Ford Memorial Library Closed for Independence Day Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Closed: Holiday All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: Closed for Independence Day
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group DIY Chocolates Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Become amateur chocolatiers with us! Make your own sweet confections with a variety of mix-ins and types of chocolate. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jul 7 2025 Mon DIY Chocolates 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: Become amateur chocolatiers with us! Make your own sweet confections with a variety of mix-ins and types of chocolate.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Play with Rigamajig Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Summer Reading Age Group: Children, Families Come explore and play with our Rigamajig set. Find your building calling, challenge yourself and be creative through this collaborative hands-on play! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Play with Rigamajig 2:00pm–2:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Come explore and play with our Rigamajig set. Find your building calling, challenge yourself and be creative through this collaborative hands-on play! 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 Investment Discussion Group Tuesday, July 8, 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 Jul 8 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 "Children" group Read & Create: Ursula Upside Down Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Hands On Age Group: Children Come and listen to Corey Tabor’s Ursula Upside Down. We will then create a paper plate fish craft to take home. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Read & Create: Ursula Upside Down 10:00am–10:45am 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 and listen to Corey Tabor’s Ursula Upside Down. We will then create a paper plate fish craft to take home. 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 Classroom Kitchen: Lavender and Honey Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: 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 Jul 9 2025 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Lavender and Honey 6:30pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Adult Program Type: 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: The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Movies, Village Read Age Group: Adult When a bored Holmes (Robert Stephens) eagerly takes the case of Gabrielle Valladon after an attempt on her life, the search for her missing husband leads to Loch Ness and the legendary monster. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 10 2025 Thu Film Discussion: The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) 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 bored Holmes (Robert Stephens) eagerly takes the case of Gabrielle Valladon after an attempt on her life, the search for her missing husband leads to Loch Ness and the legendary monster.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, July 10, 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 Jul 10 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 (Mon @ 10 a.m.) Monday, July 14, 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 14 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.
