This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Monday Murder Club: The Scarlet Pimpernel 7:30pm–8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Monday Murder Club: The Scarlet Pimpernel 7:30pm–8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: Join our newest book club devoted exclusively to mystery and suspense: The Monday Murder Club. We meet quarterly on the last Mondays of October, January, and April.
This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Caraway Seeds All Day Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Caraway Seeds 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 Nov 3 2025 Mon Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club: The Day of the Triffids 7:30pm–8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 3 2025 Mon Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club: The Day of the Triffids 7:30pm–8:45pm 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 Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club will get together to discuss John Wyndham's 1951 classic The Day of the Triffids.
This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Fraud Protection and Advocacy for Seniors 10:00am–11:30am Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Fraud Protection and Advocacy for Seniors 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Avoid consumer fraud and identity theft scams aimed at seniors by learning how to recognize potential fraud attempts.
This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 5 2025 Wed Book Discussion Group: Time's Undoing 7:30pm–8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 5 2025 Wed Book Discussion Group: Time's Undoing 7:30pm–8:45pm 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. Time's Undoing by Cheryl A. Head
This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 6 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 6 2025 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 Nov 10 2025 Mon Ombre Pine Cones Craft 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 10 2025 Mon Ombre Pine Cones Craft 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Create simple yet elegant pine cone decorations perfect for fall. All materials will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 11 2025 Tue Investment Discussion Group 7:15pm–8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 11 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 Nov 12 2025 Wed Navigating Grief During the Holidays 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Navigating Grief During the Holidays 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a compassionate and supportive presentation on understanding and navigating grief during the holidays.
This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 13 2025 Thu Film Discussion: A Real Pain (2024) 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 13 2025 Thu Film Discussion: A Real Pain (2024) 6:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movies Registration Required Event Details: Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother, but their old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 13 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 Nov 13 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 Nov 17 2025 Mon Mah Jongg Open Play 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Mah Jongg Open Play 7:00pm–8:30pm 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 Nov 18 2025 Tue Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science 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/KenjiLopez-Alt
This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Fall Flavors Reimagined 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Fall Flavors Reimagined 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 Nov 20 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 20 2025 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 Nov 25 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Bay Leaves All Day Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 25 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Bay Leaves 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 Dec 3 2025 Wed Book Discussion Group: The Widows of Malabar Hill 7:30pm–8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Book Discussion Group: The Widows of Malabar Hill 7:30pm–8:45pm 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 Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 4 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 4 2025 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 Dec 4 2025 Thu Unearthing Highway 41 Book Launch 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 4 2025 Thu Unearthing Highway 41 Book Launch 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Join local author Christopher Clott who will debut his book Unearthing Highway 41: An American Journey.
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 "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 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 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 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.
