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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Teen & Tween
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Library Battle of the Books: Sign up
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Book Discussion,
Community Events
Event Details:
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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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jun-Jul
2025
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Adult Services Department
Age Group:
Teen & Tween,
Adult
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
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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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Jun
23
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Teen/Tween Room
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Hands On,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Make your own Minecraft torch to light your way in the darkness! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Spice of the Month: Mustard Seed
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!
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Jun
25
2025
Wed
Super Strangely Familiar Character Brawl!
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Presentations,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Come draw new and exciting brawlers like Mustache Plumber, Kong Donkey, Peak Achoo, and Duchess Dragon Fruit! Don’t miss this unique cartooning class with Mark from Andertoons.
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.
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11 am |
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12 pm |
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Building Games Petting Zoo
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Hands On,
STEAM,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Come try out different building games, including LEGO Bricks, Lincoln Logs, Jenga, and others. Which one will be your favorite?
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.
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2 pm |
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3 pm |
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4 pm |
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Jun
26
2025
Thu
Locked in the Library: Session 1
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Reading Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Families
Program Type:
Hands On
Event Details:
This session is for adults and families.
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Jun
26
2025
Thu
Locked in the Library: Session 2
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Reading Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Families
Program Type:
Hands On
Event Details:
This session is for adults and families.
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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Jun
27
2025
Fri
Locked in the Library: Session 1
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Reading Room
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Hands On
Event Details:
This session is for teens and tweens in 5th - 12th grade
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Jun
27
2025
Fri
Locked in the Library: Session 2
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Reading Room
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Hands On
Event Details:
This session is for teens and tweens in 5th - 12th grade
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
24
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Jun
26
2025
Thu
Family Art Night - Tissue Paper Murals
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Hands On
Event Details:
Create an art project together as a family in our new Family Art Night series. This season, we will draw a picture and color it in with tissue paper squares. Be sure to dress for mess!
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Jun
26
2025
Thu
Locked in the Library: Session 3
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Reading Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Families
Program Type:
Hands On
Event Details:
This session is for adults and families.
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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Jun
27
2025
Fri
Locked in the Library: Session 3
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Reading Room
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Hands On
Event Details:
This session is for teens and tweens in 5th - 12th grade
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7 pm |
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jun
23
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Hands On
Event Details:
Create a cute and fun mini-cross stitch to display in your home. Perfect for those new to cross stitch or experienced stitchers. All materials will be provided.
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Jun
24
2025
Tue
Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees
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.
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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jun
26
2025
Thu
Western Springs Writers' Society
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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Jun
26
2025
Thu
Locked in the Library: Session 4
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Reading Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Families
Program Type:
Hands On
Event Details:
This session is for adults and families.
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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Jun
27
2025
Fri
Locked in the Library: Session 4
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Reading Room
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Hands On
Event Details:
This session is for teens and tweens in 5th - 12th grade
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