This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Mother's Day Felt Flowers Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Create a handmade bouquet of felt flowers for your mom or grandma that will last forever! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. May 7 2025 Wed Mother's Day Felt Flowers 3:45pm - 4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Create a handmade bouquet of felt flowers for your mom or grandma that will last forever!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Book Discussion Group: The Great Divide Wednesday, May 7, 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. The Great Divide by Christina Henriquez View Details This event is in the "Adult" group. May 7 2025 Wed Book Discussion Group: The Great Divide 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. The Great Divide by Christina Henriquez
This event is in the "Adult" group. Knitting Circle Thursday, May 8, 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. May 8 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 "Adult" group. Film Discussion: A Complete Unknown (2024) Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adult In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with music icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates worldwide. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. May 8 2025 Thu Film Discussion: A Complete Unknown (2024) 6:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movies Registration Required Event Details: In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with music icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates worldwide.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, May 8, 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. May 8 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. Science Fiction Book Club: The Stardust Grail Monday, May 12, 2025 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. Join us for an informal discussion of The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group. May 12 2025 Mon Science Fiction Book Club: The Stardust Grail 7:30pm - 8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: 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. Join us for an informal discussion of The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond Tuesday, May 13, 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 at: https://bit.ly/ILP_MatthewDesmond View Details This event is in the "Adult" group. May 13 2025 Tue Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond 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 at: https://bit.ly/ILP_MatthewDesmond
This event is in the "Adult" group. Investment Discussion Group Tuesday, May 13, 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. May 13 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 "Adult" group. Crafting Herbal Mocktails Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Presentations Age Group: Adult Learn how to make simple syrups and herb extractions to craft a myriad of herb flavored and scented alcohol-free mocktails. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. May 14 2025 Wed Crafting Herbal Mocktails 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to make simple syrups and herb extractions to craft a myriad of herb flavored and scented alcohol-free mocktails.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Teen Board Thursday, May 15, 2025 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 15 2025 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 "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Open Mic Night Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Performers Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult Join us for an evening of stories, songs, poems, raps, comedy, and beyond. The first 15 registrants who request that their name be added to the performance sign up list will perform. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 19 2025 Mon Open Mic Night 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult Program Type: Performers Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an evening of stories, songs, poems, raps, comedy, and beyond. The first 15 registrants who request that their name be added to the performance sign up list will perform.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Classroom Kitchen: Mediterranean Feast: Flavors of the Sun Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: 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 21 2025 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Mediterranean Feast: Flavors of the Sun 6:30pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Adult Program Type: 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. Knitting Circle Thursday, May 22, 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. May 22 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 "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, May 22, 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. May 22 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.
Closed: Holiday All Day Thomas Ford Memorial Library Closed for Memorial Day Closing May 26 2025 Mon Closing Closed: Holiday All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: Closed for Memorial Day
This event is in the "Adult" group. Spice of the Month: Matcha 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 27 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Matcha 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, May 27, 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. May 27 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 "Teen & Tween" group. Nintendo Switch: Runbow Friday, May 30, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, Technology Age Group: Teen & Tween Run your way to the finish line in this multi-player party game! Snacks will be provided. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. May 30 2025 Fri Nintendo Switch: Runbow 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: Run your way to the finish line in this multi-player party game! Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group. Youth Services Summer Library Challenge: Level Up at Your Library All Day Youth Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Monday, June 2 – Thursday, July 31Ages Birth – Grade 4 View Details This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 2 2025 Mon Youth Services Summer Library Challenge: Level Up at Your Library All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Youth Services Department Age Group: Children Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Summer Reading Event Details: Monday, June 2 – Thursday, July 31Ages Birth – Grade 4
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Library Battle of the Books: Sign up All Day 6/2 - 6/30 Off Site Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Events Age Group: Teen & Tween Registration begins June 2 - June 30Competition: Wednesday, July 30, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at La Grange Park Public LibraryGrades 5-8 View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Jun 2 - 30 2025 Library Battle of the Books: Sign up All Day 6/2 - 6/30 Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Registration begins June 2 - June 30Competition: Wednesday, July 30, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at La Grange Park Public LibraryGrades 5-8
This event is in the "Adult" group. Knitting Circle Thursday, June 5, 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. Jun 5 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 "Teen & Tween" group. Tween Book Club Thursday, June 5, 2025 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 a meeting of the Tween Book Club! We will discuss Second to None by Destiny Howell. Extra copies are available one month before the discussion. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Jun 5 2025 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 a meeting of the Tween Book Club! We will discuss Second to None by Destiny Howell. Extra copies are available one month before the discussion.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Pocket Pollinator Program Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Gardening, Presentations Age Group: Adult Join us for a presentation on small pollinator gardens and learn what is possible in Western Springs and the surrounding areas.We will also be collecting crayons to be given to the LaGrange Art League if you have any to donate. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Pocket Pollinator Program 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Gardening, Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a presentation on small pollinator gardens and learn what is possible in Western Springs and the surrounding areas.We will also be collecting crayons to be given to the LaGrange Art League if you have any to donate.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Family Candyland Adventure Friday, June 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Children, Families Join us for an after-hours, family-friendly game of Candyland to kick off 2025's theme of Level Up at Your Library. Play a life-size version of the classic game around the building, earning candy as you go. View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 6 2025 Fri Family Candyland Adventure 5:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an after-hours, family-friendly game of Candyland to kick off 2025's theme of Level Up at Your Library. Play a life-size version of the classic game around the building, earning candy as you go.
