This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jun-Jul 2025 Puzzle & Board Game Swap All Day 6/3–7/31 Teen & Tween, Adult This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jun-Jul 2025 Puzzle & Board Game Swap All Day 6/3–7/31 Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Tired of completing the same puzzle or playing the same game? Swap out your gently used puzzle or board game for a new-to-you challenge all summer long at the Reference Desk!
This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 18 - 28 2025 Second Chance Crafts All Day 7/18–7/28 Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 18 - 28 2025 Second Chance Crafts All Day 7/18–7/28 Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Missed a craft at the Library but still want to participate? Sign-up for a craft kit, based on one of our previous crafts.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Monday Murder Club: All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby 7:30pm–8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Monday Murder Club: All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby 7:30pm–8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: Join our newest book club devoted exclusively to mystery and suspense: The Monday Murder Club. We meet quarterly on the last Mondays of July, October, January, and April.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Chai All Day Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Chai 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 "Children" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Fidgets and Widgets 1:00pm–2:00pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Fidgets and Widgets 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Join us for one hour of fidget making. Then take your creations home for hours more of fidgety fun! 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 "Families" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Juggling Funny Stories 10:30am–11:15am Children, Families Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Juggling Funny Stories 10:30am–11:15am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Performers Registration Required Event Details: You’ll laugh out loud as nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Library Battle of the Books Competition 11:00am–1:00pm Teen & Tween Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Library Battle of the Books Competition 11:00am–1:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Community Events Event Details: Let the Battle Begin!The sixth annual Library Battle of the Books between the La Grange, La Grange Park, Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield and Thomas Ford Memorial libraries.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 31 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 Aug 4 2025 Mon Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club: Downward to the Earth 7:30pm–8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club: Downward to the Earth 7:30pm–8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board 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 Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club will get together to discuss Robert Silverberg's classic Downward to the Earth.
This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Mah Jongg Open Play 2:00pm–3:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Mah Jongg Open Play 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Whether you are just learning to play Mah Jongg or are ready to try your hand at playing with others, come join our beginners group! Players will be sorted by self-ranked skill level and questions are welcome.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Among Us Cookie Decorating Kit All Day Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Among Us Cookie Decorating Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Summer Reading Event Details: Imposter or not, these Among Us cookies are sure to be tasty. Decorate then enjoy your yummy sugar cookie! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Paint and Sip 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Paint and Sip 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Investment Discussion Group 7:15pm–8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 12 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 Aug 13 2025 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Summer Tapas 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Summer Tapas 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 Aug 13 2025 Wed The Village Read Book Discussion: The Hound of the Baskervilles 7:30pm–8:45pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 13 2025 Wed The Village Read Book Discussion: The Hound of the Baskervilles 7:30pm–8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion, Village Read Registration Required Event Details: Loved Hound of the Baskervilles? Want to hear what others in the community think? Join us for an informal discussion of the book. There will be snacks, refreshments, and great conversation.
This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 14 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 Aug 14 2025 Thu Film Discussion: Mr. Holmes (2015) 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Film Discussion: Mr. Holmes (2015) 6:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movies, Village Read Registration Required Event Details: An aged, retired Sherlock Holmes (Ian McKellan) deals with dementia, as he tries to remember his final case, and a mysterious woman, whose memory haunts him.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Tween Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Teen & Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Aug 14 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, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Join us for bookish talk and pizza! Copies of the book are available one month before the discussion at the circulation desk. Book: The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Western Springs Writers' Society 7:00pm–8:30pm Teen & Tween, Adult This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 14 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 "Teen & Tween" group Aug 15 2025 Fri Back to School Care Packages All Day Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Aug 15 2025 Fri Back to School Care Packages All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Event Details: It's time to head back to school! We've got you covered with goodies to guarantee a great first week. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Aug 18 2025 Mon DIY Pet Puzzles 3:45pm–4:45pm Teen & Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Aug 18 2025 Mon DIY Pet Puzzles 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Pets love puzzles too! Design an enrichment toy for your cat or dog using everyday household items, then stock it with their favorite treats. Special guest therapy dog, Pippin, will be visiting to test out some of the puzzles for dogs!
This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Book Bingo 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Book Bingo 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy the classic game of bingo with bookish prizes, including advanced reader copies of upcoming titles! Light refreshments will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Mississippi River Adventures 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Mississippi River Adventures 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Illinois traveler John Kokoris will share insider tips to help you explore the Upper Mississippi from Galena to St. Louis. Learn where to go, what to do—and all about the mighty river's storied past.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Teen Board 7:00pm–8:00pm Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Aug 21 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!
