This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 1 - 31 2025 Teen/Tween Book Box Sign-up All Day 12/1–12/31 Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 1 - 31 2025 Teen/Tween Book Box Sign-up All Day 12/1–12/31 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 2 - 31 2025 2026 Adult Book Box All Day 12/2–12/31 Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 2 - 31 2025 2026 Adult Book Box All Day 12/2–12/31 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Star Anise All Day Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Star Anise 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Noon Year's Eve Celebration 11:00am–12:00pm Children, Families Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Noon Year's Eve Celebration 11:00am–12:00pm 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.
Dec 31 2025 Wed Closed: Holiday All Day Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing Closed: Holiday All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: Closed for New Year's Eve
Jan 1 2026 Thu Closed: Holiday All Day Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing Closed: Holiday All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: Closed for New Year's Day
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Do Art Creative Family Show 4:00pm–4:45pm Children, Families Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Do Art Creative Family Show 4:00pm–4:45pm 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum 1:00pm–1:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum 1:00pm–1:30pm 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.
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 8 2026 Thu Film Discussion: Yellow Rose (2019) 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Film Discussion: Yellow Rose (2019) 6:00pm–8:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Tween Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Teen & Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jan 8 2026 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 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
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 8 2026 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 Jan 8 2026 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 "Children" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Toddler Time @ 10 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Toddler Time @ 10 10:00am–10:30am 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Toddler Time @ 11 11:00am–11:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Toddler Time @ 11 11:00am–11:30am 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Birthday Wreath Craft 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Birthday Wreath Craft 7:00pm–8:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am–10:30am 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm–1:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm–1:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with friends! This storytime highlights early literacy skills that prepare children for reading independently. Children attend this storytime without adults so they can practice being independent. Disclaimer(s) Storytime without Adults Children attend this storytime without their grown-ups so that they can practice independence.
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Read and Create: The Snow Globe Family 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Read and Create: The Snow Globe Family 4:00pm–4:45pm 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 listen to a reading of Jane O’Connor’s The Snow Globe Family. Afterwards, we will complete a snow globe 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 "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig 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: bit.ly/ILPJonathanEigNote: The deadline to register is 5:00 p.m. on the day of the event to allow time to process and approve registrations.
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.
This event is in the "Children" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Help your baby grow up to love books! Caregivers and little ones share stories, songs, and rhymes in this lapsit program. Introduce them to a lifetime of reading and language enjoyment. 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Intro to Knitting 2:00pm–3:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Intro to Knitting 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Intro to KnittingWednesday January 14th 2 - 3:30 p.m.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Grains & Greens 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Grains & Greens 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 "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Help your baby grow up to love books! Caregivers and little ones share stories, songs, and rhymes in this lapsit program. Introduce them to a lifetime of reading and language enjoyment. 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.
