This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2025 Thu My Garden 4:30pm - 5:15pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2025 Thu My Garden 4:30pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: What would you grow if you had a garden of your very own? Come listen to Kevin Henkes’ book My Garden and use a variety of art supplies to create the garden of your dreams. 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. 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. Jun 2 2025 Mon Youth Services Summer Library Challenge: Level Up at Your Library All Day Children 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 6 2025 Fri Family Candyland Adventure 5:30pm - 7:30pm Children, Families 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 10 a.m.) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 10 a.m.) 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. Disclaimer(s) Storytime Accompanying Adults This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 11 a.m.) 11:00am - 11:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 11 a.m.) 11:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. Disclaimer(s) Storytime Accompanying Adults This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. Disclaimer(s) Storytime Accompanying Adults This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm - 1:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm - 1:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with friends! This storytime highlights early literacy skills that prepare children for reading independently. Children attend this storytime without adults so they can practice being independent. Disclaimer(s) Storytime without Adults Children attend this storytime without their grown-ups so that they can practice independence.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. Disclaimer(s) Storytime Accompanying Adults This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Picture Book Club 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Picture Book Club 4:00pm - 4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Come explore the world of picture books by joining our new book club! Each meeting will focus on a different character, author, or picture book series. We will read stories, play games, and finish with a craft. 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. Jun 12 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. Disclaimer(s) Storytime Accompanying Adults This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Lapsit Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Lapsit Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. Disclaimer(s) Storytime Accompanying Adults This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 10 a.m.) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 10 a.m.) 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. Disclaimer(s) Storytime Accompanying Adults This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 11 a.m.) 11:00am - 11:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 11 a.m.) 11:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. Disclaimer(s) Storytime Accompanying Adults This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. Disclaimer(s) Storytime Accompanying Adults This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm - 1:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm - 1:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with friends! This storytime highlights early literacy skills that prepare children for reading independently. Children attend this storytime without adults so they can practice being independent. Disclaimer(s) Storytime without Adults Children attend this storytime without their grown-ups so that they can practice independence.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. Disclaimer(s) Storytime Accompanying Adults This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.
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. Jun 19 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. Disclaimer(s) Storytime Accompanying Adults This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.
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. Jun 20 2025 Fri Lapsit Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 20 2025 Fri Lapsit Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. Disclaimer(s) Storytime Accompanying Adults This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue Building Games Petting Zoo 1:00pm - 1:45pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue Building Games Petting Zoo 1:00pm - 1:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Come try out different building games, including LEGO Bricks, Lincoln Logs, Jenga, and others.Which one will be your favorite? 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. Jun 24 2025 Tue Read to a Therapaws Pet 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue Read to a Therapaws Pet 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Clubs & Groups Registration Required Event Details: Beginning or independent readers love to practice reading aloud to one of the pets from Hinsdale Humane Society’s Therapaws Program because it’s pressure-free! Each child will have a 10-minute time slot between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
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.
