This event is in the "Children" group Lapsit Storytime Friday, October 24, 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. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 24 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 "Adult" group Monday Murder Club: The Scarlet Pimpernel Monday, October 27, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Book Discussion Age Group: Adult Join our newest book club devoted exclusively to mystery and suspense: The Monday Murder Club. We meet quarterly on the last Mondays of October, January, and April. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Monday Murder Club: The Scarlet Pimpernel 7:30pm–8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: Join our newest book club devoted exclusively to mystery and suspense: The Monday Murder Club. We meet quarterly on the last Mondays of October, January, and April.
This event is in the "Adult" group Spice of the Month: Caraway Seeds 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 Oct 28 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Caraway Seeds 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!
Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm Board Room 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. Oct 28 2025 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: Board Room 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 Fantastic Tales: My Creatures Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Performers Age Group: Children Are you ready to create your own mythical creature? Children’s imaginations can run wild. In this workshop children will use their knowledge of legends from all around the world to invent their own stories. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 29 2025 Wed Fantastic Tales: My Creatures 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Performers Registration Required Event Details: Are you ready to create your own mythical creature? Children’s imaginations can run wild. In this workshop children will use their knowledge of legends from all around the world to invent their own stories. 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 Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club: The Day of the Triffids Monday, November 3, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm 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. The Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club will get together to discuss John Wyndham's 1951 classic The Day of the Triffids. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 3 2025 Mon Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club: The Day of the Triffids 7:30pm–8:45pm 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. The Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club will get together to discuss John Wyndham's 1951 classic The Day of the Triffids.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group T-Shirt Tote Bag Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Repurpose a t-shirt to make a useful tote bag! Available in the Teen/Tween Room, while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Nov 4 2025 Tue T-Shirt Tote Bag 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: Repurpose a t-shirt to make a useful tote bag! Available in the Teen/Tween Room, while supplies last.
This event is in the "Adult" group Fraud Protection and Advocacy for Seniors Tuesday, November 4, 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 Nov 4 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 Fidgets and Widgets Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Children Join us for one hour of fidget making. Then take your creations home for hours more of fidgety fun! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 5 2025 Wed Fidgets and Widgets 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for one hour of fidget making. Then take your creations home for hours more of fidgety fun! 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 Book Discussion Group: Time's Undoing Wednesday, November 5, 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. Time's Undoing by Cheryl A. Head View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 5 2025 Wed Book Discussion Group: Time's Undoing 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. Time's Undoing by Cheryl A. Head
This event is in the "Adult" group Knitting Circle Thursday, November 6, 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 Nov 6 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: Acorn Was a Little Wild Thursday, November 6, 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 Jen Arena’s Acorn Was a Little Wild. Afterwards, we will create a tissue paper acorn picture to take home. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 6 2025 Thu Read and Create: Acorn Was a Little Wild 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 Jen Arena’s Acorn Was a Little Wild. Afterwards, we will create a tissue paper acorn picture 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 "Teen & Tween" group Nintendo Switch: Mario Kart Tournament Friday, November 7, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Technology Age Group: Teen & Tween Show off your driving skills in our Mario Kart Tournament! Snacks wil be provided. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Nov 7 2025 Fri Nintendo Switch: Mario Kart Tournament 3:45pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Show off your driving skills in our Mario Kart Tournament! Snacks wil be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group Ombre Pine Cones Craft Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Adult Create simple yet elegant pine cone decorations perfect for fall. All materials will be provided. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 10 2025 Mon Ombre Pine Cones 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: Create simple yet elegant pine cone decorations perfect for fall. All materials will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group Investment Discussion Group Tuesday, November 11, 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 Nov 11 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 "Teen & Tween" group Pumpkin Parfait Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Whip up some tasty and seasonal pumpkin pie parfaits with us! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Pumpkin Parfait 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Whip up some tasty and seasonal pumpkin pie parfaits with us!
This event is in the "Adult" group Navigating Grief During the Holidays Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Presentations Age Group: Adult Join us for a compassionate and supportive presentation on understanding and navigating grief during the holidays. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Navigating Grief During the Holidays 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a compassionate and supportive presentation on understanding and navigating grief during the holidays.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Bug and Reptile Show Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, Performers, STEAM Age Group: Children, Families Get up close with reptiles and bugs from around the world in this interactive, educational experience! You will learn about exotic creatures and even get the chance to touch and hold them in a safe, hands-on environment. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Nov 13 2025 Thu Bug and Reptile Show 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Hands On, Performers, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Get up close with reptiles and bugs from around the world in this interactive, educational experience! You will learn about exotic creatures and even get the chance to touch and hold them in a safe, hands-on environment.
This event is in the "Adult" group Film Discussion: A Real Pain (2024) Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adult Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother, but their old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 13 2025 Thu Film Discussion: A Real Pain (2024) 6:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movies Registration Required Event Details: Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother, but their old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, November 13, 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 Nov 13 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 Mah Jongg Open Play Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: 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 Nov 17 2025 Mon Mah Jongg Open Play 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: 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 "Adult" group Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science Tuesday, November 18, 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: https://bit.ly/KenjiLopez-Alt View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science 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: https://bit.ly/KenjiLopez-Alt
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Thanksgiving Celebration Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Children, Families Celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with a party at the Library! We will read stories, play Freeze Dance, and finish with a turkey craft. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Thanksgiving Celebration 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with a party at the Library! We will read stories, play Freeze Dance, and finish with a turkey craft.
This event is in the "Adult" group Classroom Kitchen: Fall Flavors Reimagined Wednesday, November 19, 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 Nov 19 2025 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Fall Flavors Reimagined 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.
