This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Puzzle & Board Game Swap All Day 6/3–7/31 Teen & Tween, Adult This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jun-Jul 2025 Puzzle & Board Game Swap All Day 6/3–7/31 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!
This event is in the "Adult" group Second Chance Crafts All Day 7/18–7/28 Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 18 - 28 2025 Second Chance Crafts All Day 7/18–7/28 Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Missed a craft at the Library but still want to participate? Sign-up for a craft kit, based on one of our previous crafts.
This event is in the "Adult" group 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 This event is in the "Families" group 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 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 "Children" group 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 "Adult" group 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 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.