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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Apr
21
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Adult Services Department
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Hands On
Event Details:
Turn sushi into a dessert by making it out of candy! Available at the reference desk. While supplies last.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Apr
20
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
Apr
21
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
Apr
22
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
Apr
23
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
Apr
24
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
Apr
20
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
Apr
21
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Apr
25
2026
Sat
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Event Details:
Children in grades Kindergarten through 4th Grade are invited to register for 10 minutes of reading with our new therapy dog partner, Gracie. This program is done in partnership with St. John’s Lutheran Church in La Grange.
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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
Apr
22
2026
Wed
Miss Jamie's Farm: Green Planet Show
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Families
Program Type:
Music,
Performers
Event Details:
Join Miss Jamie and her animal puppet friends as we sing and dance about Earth Day and how we can help to keep our beautiful planet clean and green.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group
Apr
23
2026
Thu
Teen Board hosts: Read with Pippin
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups,
Community Events,
Hands On
Event Details:
Come meet Pippin the therapy dog and read some great books about dogs! Teen Board members will be on hand to read to kids in Pre-K to 1st grade.
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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
Apr
23
2026
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.
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