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Family Candyland Adventure

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Families
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Hands On, Summer Reading
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Baby Bear Wonders About the Sea

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children, Families
Registration Required
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 "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Puzzle Competition

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Teen & Tween, Adult, All Ages
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult, All Ages
Program Type: Hands On, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gather your team and compete for the title of fastest puzzlers! Teams of 2-4 will be completing the same 500 piece puzzle. Open to families, adults, and teens/tweens. Pizza will be served.

When registering, please include your team name.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

LEGO Family Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Families
Registration Required
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.

Super Strangely Familiar Character Brawl!

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Families
Registration Required
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.

Family Art Night - Tissue Paper Murals

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Families
Registration Required
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.

Under the Stars

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Families
Registration Required
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.

Play with Rigamajig

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children, Families
Registration Required
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.

Family Movie Night

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Children, Families
Registration Required
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.

Juggling Funny Stories

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Families
Registration Required
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.