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Classroom Kitchen: Thai Harmony​

Wednesday, March 18, 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. 

Registration Required
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

Plan Your Camping Trip

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult

Learn how to plan a fun and memorable adventure at one of the many federal and state campgrounds available across the country.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to plan a fun and memorable adventure at one of the many federal and state campgrounds available across the country.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

Thursday, March 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/ILPPercivalEverett

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/ILPPercivalEverett

This event is in the "Adult" group

Debating Independence: The American Revolution in 1776

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult

In 1775, most Americans agreed they should remain part of Great Britain; despite turmoil and bloodshed, it seemed impossible that the 13 weak and far-flung colonies could become a nation.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

In 1775, most Americans agreed they should remain part of Great Britain; despite turmoil and bloodshed, it seemed impossible that the 13 weak and far-flung colonies could become a nation.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Classroom Kitchen: Pasta e Dolce​

Wednesday, April 8, 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. 

Registration Required
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

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Thursday, April 16, 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/ILPCristinaHenríquez

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/ILPCristinaHenríquez

This event is in the "Adult" group

Dungeons & Dragons 101

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult

Join D&D master, Steve Hurovitz, for a fun introduction to this role-playing game. Learn about its history, game basics and how to quickly start exploring new worlds and battling monsters.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join D&D master, Steve Hurovitz, for a fun introduction to this role-playing game. Learn about its history, game basics and how to quickly start exploring new worlds and battling monsters.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Spring Migration Bird Walk

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult

Join an expert birder for a spring migration bird walk at Bemis Woods! Springtime is most birders' favorite time of year in the Chicago area, as breeding birds are singing and migrating birds are pouring through.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join an expert birder for a spring migration bird walk at Bemis Woods! Springtime is most birders' favorite time of year in the Chicago area, as breeding birds are singing and migrating birds are pouring through.

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
Registration Required
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. 

Registration Required
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

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

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 "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.

Registration Required
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.