Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees Tuesday, April 28, 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. Apr 28 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 "Teen & Tween" group Friends of the Birds: Art and Conservation Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Teen & Tween Join us to learn how you can make your community safer for migrating birds. We'll create some bird-inspired art and you'll get a window decal kit to take home. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Friends of the Birds: Art and Conservation 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us to learn how you can make your community safer for migrating birds. We'll create some bird-inspired art and you'll get a window decal kit to take home.
This event is in the "Adult" group Knitting Circle Thursday, April 30, 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 Apr 30 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 Ford LEGO Creators Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm 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! The Library will provide LEGO bricks for this program. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Ford LEGO Creators 4:00pm–4:45pm 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! The Library will provide LEGO bricks for this program. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group 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: Children, Teen & Tween, Adult, All Ages Stop by to pick up free comics for all ages! Titles will be available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Comics provided by Blerds Underground in La Grange. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 2 2026 Sat Free Comic Book Day All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Adult, All Ages Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Stop by to pick up free comics for all ages! Titles will be available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Comics provided by Blerds Underground in La Grange.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Oakley's Welcome Party! Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Children, Families Drop-in Event, No Registration Required.Come welcome our new Youth Services mascot, Oakley the Squirrel! We’ll celebrate Oakely’s arrival with a party full of fun games and crafts. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group May 2 2026 Sat Oakley's Welcome Party! 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Event Details: Drop-in Event, No Registration Required.Come welcome our new Youth Services mascot, Oakley the Squirrel! We’ll celebrate Oakely’s arrival with a party full of fun games and crafts.
This event is in the "Adult" group Mah Jongg Meet-Up Play Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Adult Come join our Mah Jongg group for a relaxed setting to play, knowledge of the game or prior experience required. 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 4 2026 Mon Mah Jongg Meet-Up Play 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Come join our Mah Jongg group for a relaxed setting to play, knowledge of the game or prior experience required. Players will be sorted by self-ranked skill level and questions are welcome.
This event is in the "Adult" group SF Book Club: Contact by Carl Sagan Monday, May 4, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 4 2026 Mon SF Book Club: Contact by Carl Sagan 7:30pm–8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Qigong with Sound Meditation Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Presentations Age Group: Adult Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 5 2026 Tue Qigong with Sound Meditation 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group Classroom Kitchen: French Flavors for Spring Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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 May 6 2026 Wed Classroom Kitchen: French Flavors for Spring 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Book Discussion Group: Yellow Wife Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm 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. Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 6 2026 Wed Book Discussion Group: Yellow Wife 7:30pm–9:00pm 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. Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Tween Book Club Thursday, May 7, 2026 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 bookish talk and dessert! Copies of the book are available one month before the discussion at the circulation desk. Book: Medusa: Myth of Monsters by Katherine Marsh. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group May 7 2026 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 bookish talk and dessert! Copies of the book are available one month before the discussion at the circulation desk. Book: Medusa: Myth of Monsters by Katherine Marsh.
This event is in the "Adult" group Bedazzle a Book Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Adult Bring your own book (or choose a gently used one at the program), and learn to bedazzle the cover! Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring any diamond painting supplies from home if desired. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 11 2026 Mon Bedazzle a Book 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: Bring your own book (or choose a gently used one at the program), and learn to bedazzle the cover! Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring any diamond painting supplies from home if desired.
This event is in the "Adult" group Investment Discussion Group Tuesday, May 12, 2026 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 12 2026 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 Knitting Circle Thursday, May 14, 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 May 14 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 "Adult" group Film Discussion: Hamnet (2025) Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adult After losing their son Hamnet to plague, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England. A healer, Agnes must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 14 2026 Thu Film Discussion: Hamnet (2025) 6:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movies Registration Required Event Details: After losing their son Hamnet to plague, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England. A healer, Agnes must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, May 14, 2026 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 14 2026 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 "Teen & Tween" group Nintendo Switch: Boomerang Fu Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, Technology Age Group: Teen & Tween Join a crew of your favorite foods and throw boomerangs at your friends in the cutest combat game ever! Snacks will be provided. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group May 15 2026 Fri Nintendo Switch: Boomerang Fu 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 a crew of your favorite foods and throw boomerangs at your friends in the cutest combat game ever! Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group Babel-On with R.F. Kuang Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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/ILPKuang View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 19 2026 Tue Babel-On with R.F. Kuang 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/ILPKuang
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Griddle Pizza Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Create your own personal pizza with all your favorite toppings! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group May 20 2026 Wed Griddle Pizza 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: Create your own personal pizza with all your favorite toppings!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Teen Board Thursday, May 21, 2026 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 21 2026 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 "Adult" group Spice of the Month: Chia 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 May 26 2026 Tue Spice of the Month: Chia 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!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Strawberry DNA Extraction Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Teen & Tween Do your own at home experiment! Get hands on experience extracting DNA from a strawberry using common household products. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group May 26 2026 Tue Strawberry DNA Extraction Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, STEAM Event Details: Do your own at home experiment! Get hands on experience extracting DNA from a strawberry using common household products. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.
Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees Tuesday, May 26, 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. May 26 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.
