This event is in the "Children" group Lapsit Storytime Friday, January 16, 2026 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 16 2026 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 "Teen & Tween" group Nintendo Switch: Puyo Puyo Tetris Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Technology Age Group: Teen & Tween Compete against your friends in a party puzzle game that combines elements of the beloved classics Tetris and Puyo Puyo. Snacks will be provided. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Nintendo Switch: Puyo Puyo Tetris 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Compete against your friends in a party puzzle game that combines elements of the beloved classics Tetris and Puyo Puyo. Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time @ 10 Monday, January 19, 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 19 2026 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, January 19, 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 19 2026 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 Toddler Time Tuesday, January 20, 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 20 2026 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, January 20, 2026 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 Jan 20 2026 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, January 21, 2026 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 21 2026 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 "Teen & Tween" group Charcuterie Board Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Learn how to make an artfully arranged platter of all your favorite snacks including deli meats, cheese, crackers, and fruit. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Charcuterie Board 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: Learn how to make an artfully arranged platter of all your favorite snacks including deli meats, cheese, crackers, and fruit.
This event is in the "Children" group Lapsit Storytime Thursday, January 22, 2026 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 22 2026 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 "Adult" group Knitting Circle Thursday, January 22, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 22 2026 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 Family Art Night: Mason Jar Snow Globes Thursday, January 22, 2026 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 Family Art Night series! This season, we will make a mason jar snow globe to take home. Be sure to dress for mess! View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Family Art Night: Mason Jar Snow Globes 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 Family Art Night series! This season, we will make a mason jar snow globe to take home. Be sure to dress for mess!
This event is in the "Children" group Lapsit Storytime Friday, January 23, 2026 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 23 2026 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 "Teen & Tween" group Wax Paper Lantern Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Celebrate the winter season and light up the dark nights with this lantern made from wax paper and fresh greenery. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Wax Paper Lantern Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Event Details: Celebrate the winter season and light up the dark nights with this lantern made from wax paper and fresh greenery. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time @ 10 Monday, January 26, 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 26 2026 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, January 26, 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 26 2026 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 Toddler Time Tuesday, January 27, 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 27 2026 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, January 27, 2026 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 Jan 27 2026 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.
Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm Thomas Ford Memorial Library at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Purpose of Meeting: This is the regular monthly meeting of the Thomas Ford Memorial Library Board of Trustees. The public is welcome. Jan 27 2026 Tue Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees 7:00pm–8:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Purpose of Meeting This is the regular monthly meeting of the Thomas Ford Memorial Library Board of Trustees. The public is welcome.
This event is in the "Children" group Lapsit Storytime Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 28 2026 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 "Children" group Lapsit Storytime Thursday, January 29, 2026 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 29 2026 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, January 29, 2026 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Jan 29 2026 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 "Children" group Lapsit Storytime Friday, January 30, 2026 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 30 2026 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 Read to Gracie Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups Age Group: Children Children in grades Kindergarten through 4th Grade are invited to register for 10-minutes of reading with our new therapy dog partner, Gracie. This program is done in partnership with St. John’s Lutheran Church in La Grange. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Read to Gracie 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Clubs & Groups Registration Required Event Details: Children in grades Kindergarten through 4th Grade are invited to register for 10-minutes of reading with our new therapy dog partner, Gracie. This program is done in partnership with St. John’s Lutheran Church in La Grange.
This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time @ 10 Monday, February 2, 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 2 2026 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.
