This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 3 2025 Sat Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Families This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 3 2025 Sat Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present Event Details: Register for this virtual event at: https://bit.ly/ILP_DanSantat
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Baby Bear Wonders About the Sea 2:00pm - 2:45pm Children, Families Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Baby Bear Wonders About the Sea 2:00pm - 2:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Music, Performers Registration Required Event Details: The Dreamtree Shakers are a family friendly folk-pop band making music in and around Chicago, where they have all been teaching artists at the Old Town School of Folk Music.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu LEGO Family Night 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Families Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu LEGO Family Night 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Families of LEGO enthusiasts are invited to join us each month to practice and learn LEGO building techniques. Using teamwork and your imagination, build a creation that will be on display in the Youth Services Department for one month.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Super Strangely Familiar Character Brawl! 10:30am - 11:30am Children, Families Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Super Strangely Familiar Character Brawl! 10:30am - 11:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Come draw new and exciting brawlers like Mustache Plumber, Kong Donkey, Peak Achoo, and Duchess Dragon Fruit! Don’t miss this unique cartooning class with Mark from Andertoons. 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. Jun 26 2025 Thu Family Art Night - Tissue Paper Murals 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Families Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu Family Art Night - Tissue Paper Murals 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Create an art project together as a family in our new Family Art Night series. This season, we will draw a picture and color it in with tissue paper squares. Be sure to dress for mess!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 1 2025 Tue Under the Stars 10:30am - 11:15am Children, Families Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 1 2025 Tue Under the Stars 10:30am - 11:15am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Performers Registration Required Event Details: Join Spark the Firefly and her friends for a summer night in Firefly Grove. Gather around the campfire to sing songs, listen to stories and watch the stars.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Play with Rigamajig 2:00pm - 2:45pm Children, Families Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Play with Rigamajig 2:00pm - 2:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Come explore and play with our Rigamajig set. Find your building calling, challenge yourself and be creative through this collaborative hands-on play! 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 17 2025 Thu Family Movie Night 6:30pm - 8:30pm Children, Families Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Family Movie Night 6:30pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Movies Registration Required Event Details: Travel with Ralph through the arcade as he tries to prove he can be a hero. Bring your blankets and enjoy this family movie on the big screen in our program room. Popcorn will be served!
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.
