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This event is in the "Adult" group
Registration Required
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

Plan Your Camping Trip

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to plan a fun and memorable adventure at one of the many federal and state campgrounds available across the country.

This event is in the "Adult" group
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: https://bit.ly/ILPPercivalEverett

This event is in the "Adult" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

In 1775, most Americans agreed they should remain part of Great Britain; despite turmoil and bloodshed, it seemed impossible that the 13 weak and far-flung colonies could become a nation.

This event is in the "Adult" group
Registration Required
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
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: https://bit.ly/ILPCristinaHenríquez

This event is in the "Adult" group

Dungeons & Dragons 101

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join D&D master, Steve Hurovitz, for a fun introduction to this role-playing game. Learn about its history, game basics and how to quickly start exploring new worlds and battling monsters.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Spring Migration Bird Walk

10:00am–3:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join an expert birder for a spring migration bird walk at Bemis Woods! Springtime is most birders' favorite time of year in the Chicago area, as breeding birds are singing and migrating birds are pouring through.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Qigong with Sound Meditation

10:00am–11:00am
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group
Registration Required
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

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
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: https://bit.ly/ILPKuang

This event is in the "Adult" group

History of Musicals

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Faye Levin-O’Leary as they discuss the history of musicals, from the early days of Vaudeville through modern hits.