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Wax Paper Lantern Kit

All Day
Teen & Tween
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

Snow Globe Kit

All Day
Teen & Tween
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

Paper Quilled Valentines

3:45pm–4:45pm
Teen & Tween
Registration Required
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
This event is in the "Adult" group

Western Springs Writers' Society

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teen & Tween, Adult
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

Teen Board

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teen & Tween
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

Nintendo Switch: Family Feud

3:45pm–4:45pm
Teen & Tween
Registration Required
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

Board Games & Pizza

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teen & Tween
Registration Required
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! 

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Western Springs Writers' Society

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teen & Tween, Adult
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

Tween Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teen & Tween
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Western Springs Writers' Society

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teen & Tween, Adult
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

Chess Lessons

3:45pm–4:45pm
Teen & Tween
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn all about chess or brush up on your chess skills with The Piece Project director Theo Han and high school student chess players.  All skill levels are welcome. Grades 2-8. 

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Teen Board

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teen & Tween
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

Teen Volunteer Day

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teen & Tween
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Community Events, Hands On
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you are looking to earn some volunteer hours, now is your chance! Join us and get 2 hours completed on LTHS's student non-attendance day.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Nintendo Switch: Shipped

3:45pm–4:45pm
Teen & Tween
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Face off against your friends in this fun nautical game! Sail your way through 5 different game modes, including races and sumo mode! Snacks will be provided. 

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Spring Flower Sewing Kit

All Day
Teen & Tween
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM
Event Details:

Create a beautiful spring flower to decorate your space! Learn how to make a small pillow with decorative stitching, no sewing experience needed. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Western Springs Writers' Society

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teen & Tween, Adult
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

Beaded Windchime

3:45pm–4:45pm
Teen & Tween
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Registration Required
Event Details:

Add some springtime color and sparkle outside your window with a handmade beaded windchime. Snacks will be provided.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Western Springs Writers' Society

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teen & Tween, Adult
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

Teen Board

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teen & Tween
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

Switch: Classic NES games

3:45pm–4:45pm
Teen & Tween
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Compete in challenges from 13 classic Nintendo games like Super Mario Bros, Donkey Kong, and The Legend of Zelda. Snacks will be provided.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Candy Sushi Kit

All Day
Teen & Tween
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Event Details:

Turn sushi into a dessert by making it out of candy! Available at the reference desk. While supplies last.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Teen Board hosts: Read with Pippin

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Teen & Tween
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween
Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Community Events, Hands On
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come meet Pippin the therapy dog and read some great books about dogs! Teen Board members will be on hand to read to kids in Pre-K to 1st grade. 

 

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Western Springs Writers' Society

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teen & Tween, Adult
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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn how you can make your community safer for migrating birds. We'll create some bird-inspired art and you'll get a window decal kit to take home.