This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 2 - 31 2025 2026 Adult Book Box All Day 12/2–12/31 Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 2 - 31 2025 2026 Adult Book Box All Day 12/2–12/31 Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Clubs & Groups Registration Required Event Details: Avid reader or looking for some good, personalized recommendations? Join our 2026 Adult Book Boxes service. Register here for a spot, and you'll receive an email for a form to tell us a little bit about what you like to read.
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Investment Discussion Group 7:15pm–8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Investment Discussion Group 7:15pm–8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Clubs & Groups Investment Discussion Group Local amateur investors meet to discuss trends in investing. For more information, contact George Rotter at gfrotter@yahoo.com.
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Cheesecake 101 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Cheesecake 101 6:30pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Adult Program Type: Classroom Kitchen, Presentations Registration Required Event Details: This is a virtual class led by Kristyn Slick. A recording will be emailed to all registrants after the program. Even if you are unable to attend the live event, please register if you would like to receive the recording.
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Mah Jongg Open Play 2:00pm–3:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Mah Jongg Open Play 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Whether you are just learning to play Mah Jongg or are ready to try your hand at playing with others, come join our beginners group! Players will be sorted by self-ranked skill level and questions are welcome.
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Film Discussion: Leonor Will Never Die (2022) 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Film Discussion: Leonor Will Never Die (2022) 6:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movies Registration Required Event Details: Fiction and reality blur when Leonor, a retired filmmaker, falls into a coma after a television lands on her head, compelling her to become the action hero of her unfinished screenplay.
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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Photos by the Fireplace 2:00pm–4:00pm Adult, Families Cancelled This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Cancelled Photos by the Fireplace 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult, Families Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Have a cozy winter photo taken in front of the Library's beautiful fireplace. Photos will be emailed to the address used for registration.
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups Knitting Circle No charge, no registration: all knitters and crafters are welcome for conversation and inspiration.
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Star Anise All Day Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Star Anise All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Event Details: Interested in trying new recipes or experimenting with different spices? Stop by each month to pick up a Spice of the Month kit!
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups Knitting Circle No charge, no registration: all knitters and crafters are welcome for conversation and inspiration.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Film Discussion: Yellow Rose (2019) 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Film Discussion: Yellow Rose (2019) 6:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movies Registration Required Event Details: A Filipina teen from a small Texas town fights to pursue her dreams as a country music performer while having to decide between staying with her family or leaving the only home she has known.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 8 2026 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 Jan 8 2026 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 "Adult" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Birthday Wreath Craft 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Birthday Wreath Craft 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a fun wreath you can use throughout the year, whenever it's someone's special day. All materials will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Adult Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Presentations Event Details: Register for this virtual event: bit.ly/ILPJonathanEigNote: The deadline to register is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the event to allow time to process and approve registrations.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Investment Discussion Group 7:15pm–8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Investment Discussion Group 7:15pm–8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Clubs & Groups Investment Discussion Group Local amateur investors meet to discuss trends in investing. For more information, contact George Rotter at gfrotter@yahoo.com.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Intro to Knitting 2:00pm–3:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Intro to Knitting 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Intro to KnittingWednesday January 14th 2 - 3:30 p.m.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Grains & Greens 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Grains & Greens 6:30pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Adult Program Type: Classroom Kitchen, Presentations Registration Required Event Details: This is a virtual class led by Kristyn Slick. A recording will be emailed to all registrants after the program. Even if you are unable to attend the live event, please register if you would like to receive the recording.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Intro to Filipino Cuisine 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Intro to Filipino Cuisine 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Discover what makes Filipino food unique and irresistible with Chef Kathy Hardy, owner of A Taste of the Philippines. Chef Hardy will demonstrate how to make Chicken Adobo and lead an interactive Lumpia wrapping session. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies Food will be served or will be handled as a part of this program. Please email or call to advise us of any food allergies.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Book Bingo 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Book Bingo 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy the classic game of bingo with bookish prizes, including advanced reader copies of upcoming titles! Light refreshments will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups Knitting Circle No charge, no registration: all knitters and crafters are welcome for conversation and inspiration.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Get Started with Ebooks, Audiobooks & More 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Get Started with Ebooks, Audiobooks & More 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: With your Thomas Ford library card you can download and stream free books, magazines, movies, music, and more all from your mobile device or home computer!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 22 2026 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 Jan 22 2026 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 "Adult" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Monday Murder Club: The Galton Case 7:30pm–9:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Monday Murder Club: The Galton Case 7:30pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: Book Discussion Group Library book clubs are open to anyone who enjoys good books! Extra copies of the books are made available at the Library one month before the discussion. The Galton Case by Ross Macdonald
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Spice of the Month: Thyme All Day Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Spice of the Month: Thyme All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Event Details: Interested in trying new recipes or experimenting with different spices? Stop by each month to pick up a Spice of the Month kit!