This event is in the "Children" group Bird Watching Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Children Come read bird stories, learn how to protect them, where they go when it gets chilly, and the basics of bird watching. At the end of the program, we will make a bird-related craft to take home. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Bird Watching 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Come read bird stories, learn how to protect them, where they go when it gets chilly, and the basics of bird watching. At the end of the program, we will make a bird-related craft 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 "Children" group Ford LEGO Creators Thursday, February 19, 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, then share a short story about it. The library will provide LEGO bricks for this program. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 19 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, then share a short story about it. 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 Chess Lessons Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween Learn all about chess or brush up on your chess skills with The Piece Project director Theo Han and high school student chess players. All skill levels are welcome. Grades 2-8. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Mar 13 2026 Fri Chess Lessons 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn all about chess or brush up on your chess skills with The Piece Project director Theo Han and high school student chess players. All skill levels are welcome. Grades 2-8.
This event is in the "Children" group Birds of Illinois Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Children Come learn about the birds of our great state. Make your own binoculars, then go on a bird-watching adventure to find the Illinois birds nesting in the Youth Services Department.This program is made possible by the Flight Path grant. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Birds of Illinois 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Come learn about the birds of our great state. Make your own binoculars, then go on a bird-watching adventure to find the Illinois birds nesting in the Youth Services Department.This program is made possible by the Flight Path grant. 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 Spring Flower Sewing Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Teen & Tween Create a beautiful spring flower to decorate your space! Learn how to make a small pillow with decorative stitching, no sewing experience needed. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Spring Flower Sewing Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Event Details: Create a beautiful spring flower to decorate your space! Learn how to make a small pillow with decorative stitching, no sewing experience needed. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Children" group Junior Engineers: Catapult Build Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Children We’ll build our own craft stick catapults and compare how far we can fling different objects. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Junior Engineers: Catapult Build 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: We’ll build our own craft stick catapults and compare how far we can fling different objects. 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 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. View Details 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 "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 "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.
