This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Debating Independence: The American Revolution in 1776 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Debating Independence: The American Revolution in 1776 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: In 1775, most Americans agreed they should remain part of Great Britain; despite turmoil and bloodshed, it seemed impossible that the 13 weak and far-flung colonies could become a nation.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 26 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 Mar 26 2026 Thu Western Springs Writers' Society 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading 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 Mar 31 2026 Tue Spice of the Month: Cream of Tartar All Day Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Spice of the Month: Cream of Tartar 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 Apr 1 2026 Wed Book Discussion Group: The Girls by John Bowen 7:30pm–9:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Book Discussion Group: The Girls by John Bowen 7:30pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program 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 Girls by John Bowen
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 2 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 Apr 8 2026 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Pasta e Dolce 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Pasta e Dolce 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 Apr 8 2026 Wed Book Bingo 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 8 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 Apr 9 2026 Thu Film Discussion: One Battle After Another (2025) 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Film Discussion: One Battle After Another (2025) 6:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movies Registration Required Event Details: When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue the daughter of one of their own.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 9 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 Apr 9 2026 Thu Western Springs Writers' Society 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading 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 Apr 13 2026 Mon Bird House Craft 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Bird House 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: Decorate a bird house perfect for avian visitors this Spring. All materials will be provided, but paint will be used so please dress accordingly.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Investment Discussion Group 7:15pm–8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 14 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 16 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection 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: https://bit.ly/ILPCristinaHenríquez
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Mah Jongg Meet-Up Play 2:00pm–3:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Mah Jongg Meet-Up Play 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Come join our Mah Jongg group for a relaxed setting to play, knowledge of the game or prior experience required. Players will be sorted by self-ranked skill level and questions are welcome.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Macrame Key Chain Kit All Day Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Macrame Key Chain Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Pick-up a kit to create a woven keychain using the art of macrame. Instructions provided. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 23 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 Apr 23 2026 Thu Western Springs Writers' Society 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading 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 Apr 25 2026 Sat Dungeons & Dragons 101 2:00pm–3:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Dungeons & Dragons 101 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Join D&D master, Steve Hurovitz, for a fun introduction to this role-playing game. Learn about its history, game basics and how to quickly start exploring new worlds and battling monsters.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Monday Murder Club: The Marlow Murder Club 7:30pm–9:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Monday Murder Club: The Marlow Murder Club 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 Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Spice of the Month: Pine Nuts All Day Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Spice of the Month: Pine Nuts 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 Apr 28 2026 Tue Spring Migration Bird Walk 10:00am–3:30pm Adult Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Spring Migration Bird Walk 10:00am–3:30pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Join an expert birder for a spring migration bird walk at Bemis Woods! Springtime is most birders' favorite time of year in the Chicago area, as breeding birds are singing and migrating birds are pouring through.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 30 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 2 2026 Sat Free Comic Book Day All Day Children, Teen & Tween, Adult, All Ages This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 2 2026 Sat Free Comic Book Day All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Age Group: Children, Teen & Tween, Adult, All Ages Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Stop by to pick up free comics for all ages! Titles will be available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Comics provided by Blerds Underground in La Grange.
This event is in the "Adult" group May 4 2026 Mon Mah Jongg Meet-Up Play 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 4 2026 Mon Mah Jongg Meet-Up Play 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Come join our Mah Jongg group for a relaxed setting to play, knowledge of the game or prior experience required. Players will be sorted by self-ranked skill level and questions are welcome.
This event is in the "Adult" group May 4 2026 Mon SF Book Club: Contact by Carl Sagan 7:30pm–8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group May 4 2026 Mon SF Book Club: Contact by Carl Sagan 7:30pm–8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Science Fiction Book Club 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.
