This event is in the "Children" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Toddler Time @ 11 11:00am–11:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 6 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 "Adult" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Mandala Coasters Craft 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 6 2025 Mon Mandala Coasters Craft 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Using paint, create a set of coasters decorated with mandalas, geometric circular designs. All materials will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 7 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 7 2025 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm–1:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 7 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 "Children" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 8 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 "Teen & Tween" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Paper Airplane Competition 3:45pm–4:45pm Teen & Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Paper Airplane Competition 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Pick a design and then test your airplane folding skills to see whose plane flies the furthest!
This event is in the "Children" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 9 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 9 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 9 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 "Adult" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Mah Jongg Open Play 2:00pm–3:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Mah Jongg Open Play 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: 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 "Children" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Read and Create: Room on the Broom 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Read and Create: Room on the Broom 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: It’s almost Halloween! Come listen to a reading of Julia Donaldson’s Room on the Broom and participate in other Halloween-themed songs and rhymes. Afterwards, we will complete a jack-o-lantern 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 Oct 9 2025 Thu Film Discussion: Banned Together (2025) 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Film Discussion: Banned Together (2025) 6:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movies Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books Week with the first feature documentary about fighting book bans and censorship in the U.S.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 9 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 9 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 10 2025 Fri Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 10 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 13 2025 Mon Toddler Time @ 10 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 13 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 13 2025 Mon Toddler Time @ 11 11:00am–11:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 13 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 14 2025 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 14 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 14 2025 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm–1:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 14 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 14 2025 Tue Investment Discussion Group 7:15pm–8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 14 2025 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 Oct 15 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 15 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 15 2025 Wed Ford LEGO Creators 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Ford LEGO Creators 4:00pm–4:45pm 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Harvest Crisps & Casseroles 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Harvest Crisps & Casseroles 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 Oct 15 2025 Wed Introduction to Tarot Cards 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Introduction to Tarot Cards 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of tarot in a fun, positive way with professional psychic and tarot reader Barbara Meyer. Barbara will talk about the history of tarot, the theory of card reading, and dispel myths about the practice.
This event is in the "Children" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Oct 16 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 "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.