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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Mar
16
2026
Mon
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Introduce your toddler to early literacy and help build a foundation for reading. We pair engaging books with songs and rhymes. Toddlers and caregivers love to dance and listen during our time together.
Disclaimer(s)
Storytime Accompanying Adults
This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Mar
17
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Introduce your toddler to early literacy and help build a foundation for reading. We pair engaging books with songs and rhymes. Toddlers and caregivers love to dance and listen during our time together.
Disclaimer(s)
Storytime Accompanying Adults
This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Mar
18
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Help your baby grow up to love books! Caregivers and little ones share stories, songs, and rhymes in this lapsit program. Introduce them to a lifetime of reading and language enjoyment.
Disclaimer(s)
Storytime Accompanying Adults
This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Mar
19
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Help your baby grow up to love books! Caregivers and little ones share stories, songs, and rhymes in this lapsit program. Introduce them to a lifetime of reading and language enjoyment.
Disclaimer(s)
Storytime Accompanying Adults
This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Mar
20
2026
Fri
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Help your baby grow up to love books! Caregivers and little ones share stories, songs, and rhymes in this lapsit program. Introduce them to a lifetime of reading and language enjoyment.
Disclaimer(s)
Storytime Accompanying Adults
This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Mar
16
2026
Mon
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Introduce your toddler to early literacy and help build a foundation for reading. We pair engaging books with songs and rhymes. Toddlers and caregivers love to dance and listen during our time together.
Disclaimer(s)
Storytime Accompanying Adults
This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Mar
17
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Storytime without Adults
Children attend this storytime without their grown-ups so that they can practice independence.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Mar
19
2026
Thu
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.
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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Mar
20
2026
Fri
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Community Events,
Hands On
Event Details:
If you are looking to earn some volunteer hours, now is your chance! Join us and get 2 hours completed on LTHS's student non-attendance day.
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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Mar
20
2026
Fri
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Hands On,
Technology
Event Details:
Face off against your friends in this fun nautical game! Sail your way through 5 different game modes, including races and sumo mode! Snacks will be provided.
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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
Mar
18
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Families
Program Type:
Performers
Event Details:
Come and watch the funny and mysterious magic by El Mago! You won't believe your eyes, and you won't stop laughing! Everyone will be entertained. Kids and adults alike!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Mar
19
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Hands On,
STEAM
Event Details:
Come learn about the birds of our great state. Make your own binoculars, then go on a bird-watching adventure to find the Illinois birds nesting in the Youth Services Department. This program is made possible by the Flight Path grant.
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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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Mar
19
2026
Thu
Beyond the Page with Percival Everett
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Virtual Programming
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Illinois Libraries Present,
Presentations
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Mar
19
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Teen/Tween Room
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Clubs & Groups,
Hands On,
Library Boards
Event Details:
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!
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