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 Reading 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: Reading 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group History of Musicals Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Presentations Age Group: Adult Join Faye Levin-O’Leary as they discuss the history of musicals, from the early days of Vaudeville through modern hits. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 27 2026 Wed History of Musicals 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Join Faye Levin-O’Leary as they discuss the history of musicals, from the early days of Vaudeville through modern hits.
This event is in the "Adult" group Knitting Circle Thursday, May 28, 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 28 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 "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Reading 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 28 2026 Thu Western Springs Writers' Society 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading 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 Read to Gracie Saturday, May 30, 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group May 30 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 "Adult" group Investment Discussion Group Tuesday, June 9, 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 Jun 9 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, June 11, 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 Jun 11 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 "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Reading 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 11 2026 Thu Western Springs Writers' Society 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading 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 Teen Board Thursday, June 18, 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 Jun 18 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!
Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees Tuesday, June 23, 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. Jun 23 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 "Adult" group Knitting Circle Thursday, June 25, 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 Jun 25 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 "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Reading 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 25 2026 Thu Western Springs Writers' Society 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading 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 Knitting Circle Thursday, July 9, 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 Jul 9 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.
