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

Ford LEGO Creators

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your ideas and imagination to the library to create a LEGO model, then share a short story about it. The library will provide LEGO bricks for this program. Photographs of your inventions will be displayed in the Youth Services Department.

This event is in the "Children" group.

My Garden

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

What would you grow if you had a garden of your very own? Come listen to Kevin Henkes’ book My Garden and use a variety of art supplies to create the garden of your dreams.

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.
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On
Event Details:

Fight off hunger with these delicious candy dipped light saber pretzel sticks! Available in the Teen Room while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Paint a Pot

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a masterpiece on a terra cot pot. All supplies will be provided. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Mah Jongg Open Play

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program 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 "Teen & Tween" group.

Mother's Day Felt Flowers

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

Create a handmade bouquet of felt flowers for your mom or grandma that will last forever! 

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 "Adult" group.
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 "Teen & Tween" group.

Nintendo Switch: Runbow

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Teen & Tween
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Run your way to the finish line in this multi-player party game!  Snacks will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Monday, June 2 – Thursday, July 31

Ages Birth – Grade 4

This event is in the "Children" group.

Picture Book Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children
Registration Required
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.

Nintendo Switch Open Play

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Teen & Tween
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for multiplayer fun! Participants will choose which games to play. Snacks will be provided.

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

LEGO Family Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Families
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families of LEGO enthusiasts are invited to join us each month to practice and learn LEGO building techniques. Using teamwork and your imagination, build a creation that will be on display in the Youth Services Department for one month.

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.

Minecraft Torch 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:

Make your own Minecraft torch to light your way in the darkness! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Building Games Petting Zoo

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come try out different building games, including LEGO Bricks, Lincoln Logs, Jenga, and others.

Which one will be your favorite?

 

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

Family Art Night - Tissue Paper Murals

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Families
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create an art project together as a family in our new Family Art Night series. This season, we will draw a picture and color it in with tissue paper squares. Be sure to dress for mess!

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

Pokeball Pillow 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:

Sew your own plush felt Pokeball! No sewing experience necessary. Available in the Teen/Tween Room, while supplies last.

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

DIY Chocolates

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

Become amateur chocolatiers with us! Make your own sweet confections with a variety of mix-ins and types of chocolate.

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

Play with Rigamajig

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children, Families
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come explore and play with our Rigamajig set.  Find your building calling, challenge yourself and be creative through this collaborative hands-on play!

 

 

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 "Children" group.

Read & Create: Ursula Upside Down

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Hands On
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and listen to Corey Tabor’s Ursula Upside Down. We will then create a paper plate fish craft to take home.

 

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 "Children" group.

Picture Book Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children
Registration Required
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.

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!