Tuesday Hours
The Library will be open until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays starting Tuesday, March 9. Our hours for the rest of
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Honorary 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
Read moreLibrary Open With Limited Services
Beginning January 25, the Library will be open to the public with limited capacity. We are committed to the welfare
Read moreResetting Your PIN
If you don’t know your PIN and would like to use Hoopla or Media on Demand/Libby to download digital books
Read moreHoliday Cooking with Chef Dave Esau
Our Holiday Cooking demo with Chef Dave Esau is now available! You can view this video anytime, and the recipes
Read moreCurbside Service Begins Wednesday, November 18
Due to rapidly rising infection rates and in compliance with the Cook County Stay-at-home advisory, the Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Read moreInterview with Hugh Ingrasci
Meet Hugh Ingrasci: professor, writer, volunteer, coach, family man, and library enthusiast. People often see you at the circulation desk
Read moreInterview with Alice Gallagher
Alice Gallagher served the Village of Western Springs as a Trustee from 2013-2017. In 2017, she began a 4-year term
Read moreCreativebug Now Available!
Thomas Ford patrons now have access to thousands of creative classes through Creativebug! Learn a new craft or hone your
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