This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 10 2025 Tue Investment Discussion Group 7:15pm–8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 10 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 "Children" group Jun 11 2025 Wed Picture Book Club 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 11 2025 Wed Picture Book Club 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Come explore the world of picture books by joining our new book club! Each meeting will focus on a different character, author, or picture book series. We will read stories, play games, and finish with a craft. 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.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 12 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 Jun 12 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 Jun 19 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 19 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 "Teen & Tween" group Jun 19 2025 Thu Teen Board 7:00pm–8:00pm Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jun 19 2025 Thu Teen Board 7:00pm–8:00pm 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 "Adult" group Jun 20 2025 Fri Mah Jongg Open Play 2:00pm–3:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 20 2025 Fri Mah Jongg Open Play 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Clubs & Groups, 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 "Children" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Read to a Therapaws Pet 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Read to a Therapaws Pet 6:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Clubs & Groups Registration Required Event Details: Beginning or independent readers love to practice reading aloud to one of the pets from Hinsdale Humane Society’s Therapaws Program because it’s pressure-free! Each child will have a 10-minute time slot between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 26 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 Jun 26 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 Jul 3 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 3 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 Jul 8 2025 Tue Investment Discussion Group 7:15pm–8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 8 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 Jul 10 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 Jul 10 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 Jul 14 2025 Mon Mah Jongg Open Play 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 14 2025 Mon Mah Jongg Open Play 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Clubs & Groups, 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 "Children" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Picture Book Club 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Picture Book Club 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Come explore the world of picture books by joining our new book club! Each meeting will focus on a different character, author, or picture book series. We will read stories, play games, and finish with a craft. 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 17 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 "Teen & Tween" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Teen Board 7:00pm–8:00pm Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Teen Board 7:00pm–8:00pm 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 "Children" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Read to a Therapaws Pet 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Read to a Therapaws Pet 6:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Clubs & Groups Registration Required Event Details: Beginning or independent readers love to practice reading aloud to one of the pets from Hinsdale Humane Society’s Therapaws Program because it’s pressure-free! Each child will have a 10-minute time slot between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 24 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 Jul 24 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 "Teen & Tween" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Library Battle of the Books Competition 11:00am–1:00pm Teen & Tween Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Library Battle of the Books Competition 11:00am–1:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Community Events Event Details: Let the Battle Begin!The sixth annual Library Battle of the Books between the La Grange, La Grange Park, Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield and Thomas Ford Memorial libraries.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 31 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 Aug 7 2025 Thu Mah Jongg Open Play 2:00pm–3:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Mah Jongg Open Play 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Clubs & Groups, 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 Aug 12 2025 Tue Investment Discussion Group 7:15pm–8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 12 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 Aug 14 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 14 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 "Teen & Tween" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Tween Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Teen & Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Tween Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Join us for bookish talk and pizza! Copies of the book are available one month before the discussion at the circulation desk. Book: The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 14 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 Aug 14 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.