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Tuesday Hours

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 Rachel

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

March 1, 2021March 11, 2021 Rachel

Village President Alice Gallagher and the Thomas Ford Memorial Library are once again excited to announce the upcoming election of

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Interview with Eddie Sugarman

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 Rachel

Eddie Sugarman is the Executive Artistic Director of the Theatre of Western Springs. He leads TWS in fulfilling its mission

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Library Open With Limited Services

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 Rachel

Beginning January 25, the Library will be open to the public with limited capacity. We are committed to the welfare

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Resetting Your PIN

January 23, 2021January 24, 2021 Rachel

If you don’t know your PIN and would like to use Hoopla or Media on Demand/Libby to download digital books

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Holiday Cooking with Chef Dave Esau

December 7, 2020December 6, 2020 Rachel

Our Holiday Cooking demo with Chef Dave Esau is now available! You can view this video anytime, and the recipes

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Curbside Service Begins Wednesday, November 18

December 6, 2020December 6, 2020 Rachel

Due to rapidly rising infection rates and in compliance with the Cook County Stay-at-home advisory, the Thomas Ford Memorial Library

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Interview with Hugh Ingrasci

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 Rachel

Meet Hugh Ingrasci: professor, writer, volunteer, coach, family man, and library enthusiast. People often see you at the circulation desk

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Interview with Alice Gallagher

November 8, 2020March 11, 2021 Rachel

Alice Gallagher served the Village of Western Springs as a Trustee from 2013-2017. In 2017, she began a 4-year term

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Creativebug Now Available!

November 7, 2020November 9, 2020 Rachel

Thomas Ford patrons now have access to thousands of creative classes through Creativebug! Learn a new craft or hone your

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