This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Teen Board Hosts: Sharing Stories of Equity and Belonging 7:00pm–8:00pm Teen & Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Teen Board Hosts: Sharing Stories of Equity and Belonging 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room & Teen Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups, Community Events, Hands On, Library Boards Registration Required Event Details: Participate in story circles and create a community art project to promote understanding and belonging. This community event will be lead by LTHS members of the Student Equity and Belonging Committee, LT Equity Ambassadors and Dr.
This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Meet the Author: Robert Patrick Conlon 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Meet the Author: Robert Patrick Conlon 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Meet local author Robert Conlon and hear about his new book Celtic Knot: An Orphan's Tale of Survival, Family, and Love in Chicago.
This event is in the "Children" group Oct 17 2025 Fri Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 17 2025 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 Oct 20 2025 Mon Toddler Time @ 10 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 20 2025 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 Oct 20 2025 Mon Toddler Time @ 11 11:00am–11:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 20 2025 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 Oct 21 2025 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 21 2025 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 Oct 21 2025 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm–1:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 21 2025 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 "Adult" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Beyond the Screen: A “Wicked” Conversation with Marissa Bode 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Beyond the Screen: A “Wicked” Conversation with Marissa Bode 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/ILPMarissaBode
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Ghost Polymer Clay Kit All Day Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Ghost Polymer Clay 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: Sculpt your own adorable polymer clay ghost to decorate (or haunt) your room! Available in the Teen/Tween Room, while supplies last.
This event is in the "Children" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 22 2025 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 "Children" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Autumn Art 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Autumn Art 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: Bring the beauty of the season inside and create an art project using colorful fall leaves. 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 Oct 23 2025 Thu Tea Cup Candle Kits All Day Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Tea Cup Candle Kits All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Event Details: Create your very own tea-cup candle using shredded wax, upcycled tea cups, and crayon bits. Pick-up begins October 23. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Children" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 23 2025 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 Oct 23 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 23 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 This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 23 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 Oct 23 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 "Children" group Oct 24 2025 Fri Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 24 2025 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 "Adult" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Monday Murder Club: The Scarlet Pimpernel 7:30pm–8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 27 2025 Mon Monday Murder Club: The Scarlet Pimpernel 7:30pm–8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: Join our newest book club devoted exclusively to mystery and suspense: The Monday Murder Club. We meet quarterly on the last Mondays of October, January, and April.
This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Caraway Seeds All Day Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Caraway Seeds 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!
Oct 28 2025 Tue Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees 7:00pm–8:45pm Oct 28 2025 Tue Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees 7:00pm–8:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Purpose of Meeting This is the regular monthly meeting of the Thomas Ford Memorial Library Board of Trustees. The public is welcome.
This event is in the "Children" group Oct 29 2025 Wed Fantastic Tales: My Creatures 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 29 2025 Wed Fantastic Tales: My Creatures 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Performers Registration Required Event Details: Are you ready to create your own mythical creature? Children’s imaginations can run wild. In this workshop children will use their knowledge of legends from all around the world to invent their own stories. 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 Nov 3 2025 Mon Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club: The Day of the Triffids 7:30pm–8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 3 2025 Mon Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club: The Day of the Triffids 7:30pm–8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board 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 Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club will get together to discuss John Wyndham's 1951 classic The Day of the Triffids.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Nov 4 2025 Tue T-Shirt Tote Bag Kit All Day Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Nov 4 2025 Tue T-Shirt Tote Bag 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: Repurpose a t-shirt to make a useful tote bag! Available in the Teen/Tween Room, while supplies last.
This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Fraud Protection and Advocacy for Seniors 10:00am–11:30am Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Fraud Protection and Advocacy for Seniors 10:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Avoid consumer fraud and identity theft scams aimed at seniors by learning how to recognize potential fraud attempts.
This event is in the "Children" group Nov 5 2025 Wed Fidgets and Widgets 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Nov 5 2025 Wed Fidgets and Widgets 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for one hour of fidget making. Then take your creations home for hours more of fidgety fun! 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.
