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          Library Battle of the Books: Sign up
        
        
        
        
       
     
              
      
      
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            Registration begins June 2 - June 30 Competition: Wednesday, July 30, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at La Grange Park Public Library Grades 5-8  
       
               
      
                               
    
              
      
        
       
  
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          Library Branch: 
          Thomas Ford Memorial Library
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Adult Services Department
         
           
    
          
                              
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            Tired of completing the same puzzle or playing the same game? Swap out your gently used puzzle or board game for a new-to-you challenge all summer long at the Reference Desk!  
       
               
      
                               
    
              
      
        
       
  
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          Library Branch: 
          Thomas Ford Memorial Library
         
      
              
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          Storytime Room
         
           
    
          
                              
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          Library Branch: 
          Thomas Ford Memorial Library
         
      
              
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          Storytime Room
         
           
    
          
                              
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          Library Branch: 
          Thomas Ford Memorial Library
         
      
              
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          Storytime Room
         
           
    
          
                              
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          Toddler Time (Mon @ 11 a.m.)
        
        
        
        
       
     
        
      
      
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          Thomas Ford Memorial Library
         
      
              
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          Storytime Room
         
           
    
          
                              
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            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.   
       
               
      
                               
    
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          Nintendo Switch Open Play
        
        
        
        
       
     
        
      
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Thomas Ford Memorial Library
         
      
              
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          Program Room
         
           
    
          
                              
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            Join us for multiplayer fun! Participants will choose which games to play. Snacks will be provided.  
       
               
      
                               
    
              
      
        
       
  
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          Thomas Ford Memorial Library
         
      
              
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          Storytime Room
         
           
    
          
                              
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                          Arts & Crafts, 
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            Come explore the world of picture books by joining our new book club! Each meeting will focus on a different character, author, or picture book series. We will read stories, play games, and finish with a craft.  
       
               
      
                               
    
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          Classroom Kitchen: Summer Rolls and Dipping Sauces
        
        
        
        
       
     
        
      
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Thomas Ford Memorial Library
         
      
              
          Room: 
          Virtual Programming
         
           
    
          
                              
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            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.  
       
               
      
                               
    
              
      
        
       
  
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          Film Discussion: Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)
        
        
        
        
       
     
        
      
      
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          Program Room
         
           
    
          
                              
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                          Movies, 
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            When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes (Peter Cushing) is hired to investigate.  
       
               
      
                               
    
              
      
        
       
  
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          Investment Discussion Group
        
        
        
        
       
     
        
      
      
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            Investment Discussion Group 
      
    
  
            Local amateur investors meet to discuss trends in investing. For more information, contact George Rotter at gfrotter@yahoo.com.  
      
 
 
      
                
                
               
      
                               
    
              
      
        
       
  
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          Western Springs Writers' Society
        
        
        
        
       
     
        
      
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Thomas Ford Memorial Library
         
      
              
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          Board Room
         
           
    
          
                              
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            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.  
       
               
      
                               
    
              
      
        
       
  
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