This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 1 - 31 2025 Teen/Tween Book Box Sign-up All Day 12/1–12/31 Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 1 - 31 2025 Teen/Tween Book Box Sign-up All Day 12/1–12/31 Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming #2 Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Clubs & Groups Event Details: Avid reader? Looking for some good, personalized recommendations? Join our Teen and Tween Book Box service. Fill out the form on the website to tell us a little bit about what you like to read.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Nintendo Switch Open Play 3:45pm–4:45pm Teen & Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Nintendo Switch Open Play 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Join us for multi-player fun! Participants will choose which games to play. Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Teen/Tween Holiday Party 3:30pm–5:00pm Teen & Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Teen/Tween Holiday Party 3:30pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the holiday season at the Library! We'll have an ugly sweater competition, decorate a gingerbread cookie, and make a gift to take home. Snacks will be provided, and the ugly sweater winner will win a prize!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 11 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 Dec 11 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 Dec 15 - 18 2025 Exam Cram 12/15/2025 @ 3:00pm–12/18/2025 @ 8:45pm Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 15 - 18 2025 Exam Cram 12/15/2025 @ 3:00pm–12/18/2025 @ 8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Clubs & Groups Event Details: Stop by the reading room for all your studying needs: snacks, pencils, and quiet space reserved for teens and tweens only.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Visit with Therapy Dog Pippin 3:30pm–4:30pm Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Visit with Therapy Dog Pippin 3:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Community Events, Hands On Event Details: There's nothing like a happy dog to relieve your stress! Come visit special guest Therapy Dog Pippin in the Reading Room.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Teen Board 7:00pm–8:00pm Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 18 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 Dec 22 2025 Mon Gnome Ornament Kit All Day Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Gnome Ornament Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Event Details: Looking for something to do or need a last minute gift idea? Make an adorable gnome ornament from a clay pot and yarn! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Tween Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Teen & Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jan 8 2026 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 bookish talk and dessert! Copies of the book are available one month before the discussion at the circulation desk. Book: The Misfits: A Royal Conundrum by Lisa Yee & Dan Santat
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Teen Board 7:00pm–8:00pm Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jan 15 2026 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 Jan 16 2026 Fri Nintendo Switch: Puyo Puyo Tetris 3:45pm–4:45pm Teen & Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Nintendo Switch: Puyo Puyo Tetris 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Compete against your friends in a party puzzle game that combines elements of the beloved classics Tetris and Puyo Puyo. Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Charcuterie Board 3:45pm–4:45pm Teen & Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Charcuterie Board 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: Learn how to make an artfully arranged platter of all your favorite snacks including deli meats, cheese, crackers, and fruit.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Wax Paper Lantern Kit All Day Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Wax Paper Lantern Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Event Details: Celebrate the winter season and light up the dark nights with this lantern made from wax paper and fresh greenery. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Snow Globe Kit All Day Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Snow Globe Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Event Details: Create your own snow globe to enjoy all year round! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Paper Quilled Valentines 3:45pm–4:45pm Teen & Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Paper Quilled Valentines 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: Learn the art of rolling strips of paper to make three dimensional art while creating handmade valentines for your friends and family!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Teen Board 7:00pm–8:00pm Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Feb 19 2026 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 Feb 20 2026 Fri Nintendo Switch: Family Feud 3:45pm–4:45pm Teen & Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Nintendo Switch: Family Feud 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: Form a team and battle your friends in this classic trivia game show. Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Board Games & Pizza 5:00pm–6:00pm Teen & Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Board Games & Pizza 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Join us for delicious pizza and a selection of board games and card games IRL!
