Upcoming Events

Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime.

Compete against your friends in a party puzzle game that combines elements of the beloved classics Tetris and Puyo Puyo. Snacks will be provided.

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.

Join us for one hour of fidget making. Then take your creations home for hours more of fidgety fun! 

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.

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. 

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 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.

Loved Hound of the Baskervilles? Want to hear what others in the community think? Join us for an informal discussion of the book. There will be snacks, refreshments, and great conversation.

An aged, retired Sherlock Holmes (Ian McKellan) deals with dementia, as he tries to remember his final case, and a mysterious woman, whose memory haunts him.

Join us for bookish talk and pizza!  Copies of the book are available one month before the discussion at the circulation desk.  

Book: The Inheritance Games  by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

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.

Pets love puzzles too! Design an enrichment toy for your cat or dog using everyday household items, then stock it with their favorite treats. 

Enjoy the classic game of bingo with bookish prizes, including advanced reader copies of upcoming titles! Light refreshments will be provided.

Illinois traveler John Kokoris will share insider tips to help you explore the Upper Mississippi from Galena to St. Louis. Learn where to go, what to do—and all about the mighty river's storied past.

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!