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Teen/Tween Book Box Sign-up

All Day 12/1–12/31
Teen & Tween
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming #2
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Clubs & Groups
Event Details:

Avid reader? Looking for some good, personalized recommendations? Join our Teen and Tween Book Box service. Fill out the form on the website to tell us a little bit about what you like to read.

2026 Adult Book Box

All Day 12/2–12/31
Adult
Registration Required
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.

Exam Cram

12/15/2025 @ 3:00pm–12/18/2025 @ 8:45pm
Teen & Tween
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Clubs & Groups
Event Details:

Stop by the reading room for all your studying needs: snacks, pencils, and quiet space reserved for teens and tweens only.

Hiya Snowflake!

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Families
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Music, Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grammy ® Nominated Artist, Nanny Nikki loves to sing and bring life to classic and original songs for children. Join her for a winter themed, high energy and interactive musical show including sing-along songs, dancing, puppets and more!

Visit with Therapy Dog Pippin

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen & Tween
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Community Events, Hands On
Event Details:

There's nothing like a happy dog to relieve your stress! Come visit special guest Therapy Dog Pippin in the Reading Room.

Knitting Circle

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
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. 

Junior Engineers: Building with Marshmallows

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Marshmallows aren’t just for hot cocoa! Come design houses out of toothpicks and marshmallows. We'll set our buildings together to create a marshmallow village.

Disclaimer(s)

Safe Child Policy

Parents/caregivers of children 8 years and under are required to stay in the Youth Services Department for the duration of the program per library policy.

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!

Gnome Ornament 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:

Looking for something to do or need a last minute gift idea? Make an adorable gnome ornament from a clay pot and yarn! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.

Closed: Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Eve

Closed: Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Day

Spice of the Month: Star Anise

All Day
Adult
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!

Noon Year's Eve Celebration

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Families
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Happy NOON Years! Ring in the new year with a Noon Year’s Eve party at the library.  We will read stories, do a craft, and have our own countdown celebration.

Closed: Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Description:

Closed for New Year's Eve

Closed: Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Description:

Closed for New Year's Day

Do Art Creative Family Show

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Families
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Live music, interactive drawing, juggling, unicycling, and plenty of surprises will engage audiences from start to finish.

Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum

1:00pm–1:30pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will join us to share fun nature stories that help us notice how weather, trees, and animals change with the season! Recommended ages 2-6 with adult.

Knitting Circle

1:00pm–3:00pm
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. 

Film Discussion: Yellow Rose (2019)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Registration Required
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.

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.  

Book: The Misfits: A Royal Conundrum by Lisa Yee & Dan Santat

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.

Toddler Time @ 10

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Introduce your toddler to early literacy and help build a foundation for reading. We pair engaging books with songs and rhymes. Toddlers and caregivers love to dance and listen during our time together.   

Disclaimer(s)

Storytime Accompanying Adults

This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.

Toddler Time @ 11

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Introduce your toddler to early literacy and help build a foundation for reading. We pair engaging books with songs and rhymes. Toddlers and caregivers love to dance and listen during our time together.   

Disclaimer(s)

Storytime Accompanying Adults

This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.

Birthday Wreath Craft

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
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.