This event is in the "Children" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 18 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: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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 Jul 21 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 10 a.m.) 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 10 a.m.) 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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 Jul 21 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 11 a.m.) 11:00am–11:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 11 a.m.) 11:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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 Jul 22 2025 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 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: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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 Jul 22 2025 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm–1:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 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 Jul 22 2025 Tue Read to a Therapaws Pet 6:30pm–7:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Read to a Therapaws Pet 6:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Clubs & Groups Registration Required Event Details: Beginning or independent readers love to practice reading aloud to one of the pets from Hinsdale Humane Society’s Therapaws Program because it’s pressure-free! Each child will have a 10-minute time slot between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Jul 22 2025 Tue Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees 7:00pm–8:45pm Jul 22 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 Jul 23 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 23 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: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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 Jul 23 2025 Wed Farm to Table Appetizers 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Farm to Table Appetizers 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Everything tastes better fresh from the farm stand! Chef Cherise Slattery will share garden fresh appetizers with you that are easy to prepare, and delicious to eat.
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 24 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: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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 This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 24 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 Jul 24 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 Jul 25 2025 Fri Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 25 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: Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime. 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 Jul 25 2025 Fri Nintendo Switch: Puyo Puyo Tetris 3:45pm–4:45pm Teen & Tween Registration Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Nintendo Switch: Puyo Puyo Tetris 3:45pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, Summer Reading, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Compete against your friends in a party puzzle game that combines elements of the beloved classics Tetris and Puyo Puyo. Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Monday Murder Club: All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby 7:30pm–8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Monday Murder Club: All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby 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 July, October, January, and April.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Chai All Day Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Chai 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 Jul 29 2025 Tue Fidgets and Widgets 1:00pm–2:00pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Fidgets and Widgets 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM, Summer Reading 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Juggling Funny Stories 10:30am–11:15am Children, Families Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Juggling Funny Stories 10:30am–11:15am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Performers Registration Required Event Details: You’ll laugh out loud as nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Library Battle of the Books Competition 11:00am–1:00pm Teen & Tween Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Library Battle of the Books Competition 11:00am–1:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Community Events Event Details: Let the Battle Begin!The sixth annual Library Battle of the Books between the La Grange, La Grange Park, Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield and Thomas Ford Memorial libraries.
This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 31 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 Aug 7 2025 Thu Mah Jongg Open Play 2:00pm–3:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Mah Jongg Open Play 2:00pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Clubs & Groups, 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 "Teen & Tween" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Among Us Cookie Decorating Kit All Day Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Among Us Cookie Decorating Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Summer Reading Event Details: Imposter or not, these Among Us cookies are sure to be tasty. Decorate then enjoy your yummy sugar cookie! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Paint and Sip 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Paint and Sip 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Investment Discussion Group 7:15pm–8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 12 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 "Adult" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Summer Tapas 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Summer Tapas 6:30pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Adult Program Type: 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.
