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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
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This fall, we’re saying goodbye to the Western Springs Library Friends.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

This fall, we’re saying goodbye to the Western Springs Library Friends.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Building on a Dream

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children, Families
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Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Performers, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Combining audience participation and humor, Steve Belliveau will present Getting Excited About Science.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

History of Coffee

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a tasty and informative program about the history and science of coffee with Brian Moskalik, owner and roaster of Krema Coffee House.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Foster and Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (2 short books by same author) 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Knitting Circle

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
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 "Families" group.

LEGO Inventors

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children, Families
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Bring your ideas and imagination to the library to create a model invention that we will put on display! LEGOs will be provided by the library for this program.

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

Tween Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen & Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups, Hands On
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us for the first meeting of the Tween Book Club! We will read and discuss "Lasagna Means I Love You" by Kate O'Shaughnessy. Extra copies are available two months before the discussion.

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

Nintendo Switch: Mario Kart Tournament

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Teen & Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Mod Podge Mosaic

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Teen & Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Put together a beautiful image out of cut glass and mod podge!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Investment Discussion Group

7:15pm - 8:45pm
Adult
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.
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

A novelist who's fed up with the establishment profiting from Black entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of the hypocrisy and madness he claims to disdain.

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 "Adult" group.

DIY Cork Board

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Hands On
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Upcycle old wine corks in this craft where we’ll make individual bulletin boards. All supplies provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Step back in time to 1994, the 35th anniversary of Mattel’s best-selling doll Barbie, with storyteller Lynn Rymarz as she portrays Ruth Handler, the creator of Barbie.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Just starting out with American Mah Jongg? Join us for practice play where we’ll guide you through setting up the game, dealing and playing rounds. Game sets and cards will be available for all participants to use. Registration will open on Oct.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming #2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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.
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Event Details:

Register here for this virtual event: https://bit.ly/ILP_ArtSmith

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Knitting Circle

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
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.

Thanksgiving Turkey Craft

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Gobble Gobble!  Participants will be turning their handprints into turkeys!  We provide the supplies, you make the art, and we will clean up the mess while you leave with your creation.   

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.

Hand Sewn Handwarmers 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:

Prepare for the colder weather by sewing some reusable leaf shaped hand warmers! No sewing experience necessary. Available in the Teen Room while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Board Room