This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Teen/Tween Holiday Party 3:30pm–5:00pm Teen & Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Teen/Tween Holiday Party 3:30pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the holiday season at the Library! We'll have an ugly sweater competition, decorate a gingerbread cookie, and make a gift to take home. Snacks will be provided, and the ugly sweater winner will win a prize!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 11 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 Dec 11 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.
Dec 12 2025 Fri Closed: In Service All Day Closing Dec 12 2025 Fri Closing Closed: In Service All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: Closed for staff training
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 15 - 18 2025 Exam Cram 12/15/2025 @ 3:00pm–12/18/2025 @ 8:45pm Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 15 - 18 2025 Exam Cram 12/15/2025 @ 3:00pm–12/18/2025 @ 8:45pm 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Hiya Snowflake! 4:00pm–4:45pm Children, Families Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Hiya Snowflake! 4:00pm–4:45pm 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!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Visit with Therapy Dog Pippin 3:30pm–4:30pm Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Visit with Therapy Dog Pippin 3:30pm–4:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Junior Engineers: Building with Marshmallows 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Junior Engineers: Building with Marshmallows 4:00pm–4:45pm 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.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Teen Board 7:00pm–8:00pm Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 18 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 "Teen & Tween" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Gnome Ornament Kit All Day Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Gnome Ornament Kit All Day 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.
Dec 24 2025 Wed Closed: Holiday All Day Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Closed: Holiday All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: Closed for Christmas Eve
Dec 25 2025 Thu Closed: Holiday All Day Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Closed: Holiday All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: Closed for Christmas Day
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 "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 "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 "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.
