This event is in the "Children" group Mar 26 2026 Thu CRAFTernoon: Hope Jars 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 26 2026 Thu CRAFTernoon: Hope Jars 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: We’ll share the story Hope in a Jar by Deborah Marcero and decorate our own hope jars 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 Mar 26 2026 Thu Debating Independence: The American Revolution in 1776 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Debating Independence: The American Revolution in 1776 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: In 1775, most Americans agreed they should remain part of Great Britain; despite turmoil and bloodshed, it seemed impossible that the 13 weak and far-flung colonies could become a nation.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 26 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 Mar 26 2026 Thu Western Springs Writers' Society 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading 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 Mar 27 2026 Fri Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 27 2026 Fri 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 "Children" group Mar 28 2026 Sat Read to Gracie 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 28 2026 Sat Read to Gracie 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Clubs & Groups Registration Required Event Details: Children in grades Kindergarten through 4th Grade are invited to register for 10 minutes of reading with our new therapy dog partner, Gracie. This program is done in partnership with St. John’s Lutheran Church in La Grange.
This event is in the "Children" group Mar 30 2026 Mon Toddler Time @ 10 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 30 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 Mar 30 2026 Mon Toddler Time @ 11 11:00am–11:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 30 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 Mar 31 2026 Tue Spice of the Month: Cream of Tartar All Day Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Spice of the Month: Cream of Tartar 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 Mar 31 2026 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 31 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 Mar 31 2026 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm–1:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Mar 31 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 Apr 1 2026 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 1 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 Apr 1 2026 Wed Book Discussion Group: The Girls by John Bowen 7:30pm–9:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Book Discussion Group: The Girls by John Bowen 7:30pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: Book Discussion Group Library book clubs are open to anyone who enjoys good books! Extra copies of the books are made available at the Library one month before the discussion. The Girls by John Bowen
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 2 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 2 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 "Children" group Apr 3 2026 Fri Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 3 2026 Fri 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 "Children" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Toddler Time @ 10 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 6 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 Apr 6 2026 Mon Toddler Time @ 11 11:00am–11:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 6 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 "Children" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 7 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 Apr 7 2026 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm–1:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 7 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 Apr 8 2026 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 8 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 "Teen & Tween" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Beaded Windchime 3:45pm–4:45pm Teen & Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Beaded Windchime 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Add some springtime color and sparkle outside your window with a handmade beaded windchime. Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Pasta e Dolce 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Pasta e Dolce 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 "Adult" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Book Bingo 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Book Bingo 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy the classic game of bingo with bookish prizes, including advanced reader copies of upcoming titles! Light refreshments will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 9 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.
