Donate to the Annual Appeal
Your donation is more important than ever this year as the Library navigates new ways to continue its high level
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November Book Sale
The Western Springs Library Friends’ will be holding a very special book sale at the Thomas Ford Memorial Library on
Read moreLibrary Book Drop and Bike Rack
The library book drop and bike rack have both been replaced and are available to use once again. Thank you
Read moreInterview with Jacqueline Walker
Jacqueline Walker’s love of linguistics steered her to Thomas Ford’s Spanish and French Language Conversation Groups. When the library asked
Read moreUpdated Mask Guidelines
On July 29, 2021, the CDC indicated that Cook County is an area of “substantial” community transmission of COVID-19. In
Read moreLibrary Book Drop Update
The library book drop and bike rack were damaged in an accident and are currently unavailable. While we are waiting
Read moreSummer Reading 2021
Summer Reading sign up starts June 1! Readers of all ages can find a reading program just for them. Children
Read moreInterview with Annie Tandy
Annie Tandy is the owner and creator of Kidlist, a resource for kid-friendly activities, events, and classes in Chicago’s western
Read moreHonorary Pet Mayor of Western Springs
Village President Alice Gallagher and the Thomas Ford Memorial Library are once again excited to announce the upcoming election of
Read moreInterview with Eddie Sugarman
Eddie Sugarman is the Executive Artistic Director of the Theatre of Western Springs. He leads TWS in fulfilling its mission
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