This event is in the "Adult" group. 2025 Adult Book Box All Day 12/1 - 12/31 Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups Age Group: Adult Event Details: or some good, personalized recommendations? Join our 2025 Adult Book Boxes service. Register here for a spot, and you'll receive an email for a form to tell us a little bit about w... Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 1 - 31 2024 2025 Adult Book Box All Day 12/1 - 12/31 Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Clubs & Groups Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: or some good, personalized recommendations? Join our 2025 Adult Book Boxes service. Register here for a spot, and you'll receive an email for a form to tell us a little bit about what you like to read.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Teen/Tween Book Box Sign-up All Day 12/1 - 12/31 Virtual Programming #2 at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups Age Group: Teen & Tween Event Details: Avid reader? Looking for some good, personalized recommendations? Join our Teen and Tween Book Box service. Fill out the form on the website to tell us a little bit about what you ... This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Dec 1 - 31 2024 Teen/Tween Book Box Sign-up All Day 12/1 - 12/31 Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming #2 Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Clubs & Groups Event Details: Avid reader? Looking for some good, personalized recommendations? Join our Teen and Tween Book Box service. Fill out the form on the website to tell us a little bit about what you like to read.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Little Women: The Musical (2022) 12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm to 12/22/2024 @ 11:45pm Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Movies, Music Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Register for this virtual screening at https://bit.ly/ILP_LittleWomenRegistration will be limited to 3000 total, please register as soon as possible to ensure you can view the reco... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 20 - 22 2024 Little Women: The Musical (2022) 12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm - 12/22/2024 @ 11:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Movies, Music Event Details: Register for this virtual screening at https://bit.ly/ILP_LittleWomen
Closed: Holiday All Day Thomas Ford Memorial Library Christmas Eve Closing Dec 24 2024 Tue Closing Closed: Holiday All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: Christmas Eve
Closed: Holiday All Day Thomas Ford Memorial Library Christmas Day Closing Dec 25 2024 Wed Closing Closed: Holiday All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: Christmas Day
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult 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 car... Cancelled This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Cancelled Western Springs Writers' Society 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. NOON Year's Eve Celebration Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Storytimes Age Group: Children, Families Event Details: 5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Happy NOON Years! Come and celebrate New Years Eve with TFML for a NOON Years Eve party. We will read the book, The Night before New Years, by Natasha Wi... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 30 2024 Mon NOON Year's Eve Celebration 11:30am - 12:15pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: 5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Happy NOON Years! Come and celebrate New Years Eve with TFML for a NOON Years Eve party. We will read the book, The Night before New Years, by Natasha Wing, followed by a craft and countdown celebration.
Closed: Holiday All Day Thomas Ford Memorial Library New Year's Eve Closing Dec 31 2024 Tue Closing Closed: Holiday All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: New Year's Eve
Closed: Holiday All Day Thomas Ford Memorial Library New Year's Day Closing Jan 1 2025 Wed Closing Closed: Holiday All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: New Year's Day
This event is in the "Adult" group. Knitting Circle Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups Age Group: Adult Knitting Circle: No charge, no registration: all knitters and crafters are welcome for conversation and inspiration. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Origami Penguin Bookmark Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Event Details: Fold your way to crafting the most adorable penguin bookmark ever! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last. This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Jan 3 2025 Fri Origami Penguin Bookmark Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Event Details: Fold your way to crafting the most adorable penguin bookmark ever! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Mah Jongg Open Play Monday, January 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On Age Group: Adult Event Details: Whether you are just learning to play Mah Jongg or are ready to try your hand at playing with others, come join our beginners group. Players will be sorted by self-ranked skill lev... Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Mah Jongg Open Play 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Whether you are just learning to play Mah Jongg or are ready to try your hand at playing with others, come join our beginners group. Players will be sorted by self-ranked skill level and questions are welcome!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Lego Engineering Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Technology Age Group: Teen & Tween Event Details: Come construct some Lego structures with us! From bridges and catapults to rubber band powered cars and candy dispensers, we have a project for everyone. Or, feel free to come up w... Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Lego Engineering 3:45pm - 4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Technology Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Come construct some Lego structures with us! From bridges and catapults to rubber band powered cars and candy dispensers, we have a project for everyone. Or, feel free to come up with a design of your own!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Performers, STEAM, Storytimes Age Group: Children, Families Event Details: A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will join us to share fun nature stories that help us notice how weather, trees, and animals change with the season!Please register for ... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Performers, STEAM, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will join us to share fun nature stories that help us notice how weather, trees, and animals change with the season!Please register for each month individually. 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Film Discussion: Zone of Interest (2023) Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adult Event Details: Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden beside the camp. Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Film Discussion: Zone of Interest (2023) 6:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movies Required Seats Remaining: 26 Event Details: Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden beside the camp.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Presentations Age Group: Adult Event Details: Register for this virtual program at https://bit.ly/ILP_SteveDolinskyIllinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Awar... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Adult Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Presentations Event Details: Register for this virtual program at https://bit.ly/ILP_SteveDolinsky
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Tween Book Club Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups Age Group: Teen & Tween Event Details: Join us for the second meeting of the Tween Book Club! We will discuss The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera. Extra copies are available one month before the discussion.&n... Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Tween Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Join us for the second meeting of the Tween Book Club! We will discuss The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera. Extra copies are available one month before the discussion.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult 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 car... This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Western Springs Writers' Society 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Toddler Time (Mon @ 10) Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: Toddler Time introduces early literacy skills that help build a foundation for reading. We keep children engaged with books, songs, and rhymes. Toddlers love to sing, dance, and li... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 10) 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Toddler Time introduces early literacy skills that help build a foundation for reading. We keep children engaged with books, songs, and rhymes. Toddlers love to sing, 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Toddler Time (Mon @ 11) Monday, January 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: Toddler Time introduces early literacy skills that help build a foundation for reading. We keep children engaged with books, songs, and rhymes. Toddlers love to sing, dance, and li... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 11) 11:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Toddler Time introduces early literacy skills that help build a foundation for reading. We keep children engaged with books, songs, and rhymes. Toddlers love to sing, 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Using the Library from Home Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Presentations Age Group: Adult Event Details: With your Thomas Ford library card, you can download and stream free books, magazines, movies, music, and more all from your mobile device or home computer! Learn how to get starte... Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Using the Library from Home 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Required Seats Remaining: 48 Event Details: With your Thomas Ford library card, you can download and stream free books, magazines, movies, music, and more all from your mobile device or home computer!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Valentine's String Art Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Adult Event Details: Create shapes perfect for Valentine’s Day using string, felt boards and pins. All materials and a variety of designs will be provided. Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Valentine's String Art 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Create shapes perfect for Valentine’s Day using string, felt boards and pins. All materials and a variety of designs will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group. Toddler Time (Tue @ 10) Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: Toddler Time introduces early literacy skills that help build a foundation for reading. We keep children engaged with books, songs, and rhymes. Toddlers love to sing, dance, and li... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Toddler Time (Tue @ 10) 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Toddler Time introduces early literacy skills that help build a foundation for reading. We keep children engaged with books, songs, and rhymes. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Preschool Pals Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: Children will hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with their friends. Preschool Pals highlights early literacy skills that help prepare children for learning to read when they s... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm - 1:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Children will hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with their friends. Preschool Pals highlights early literacy skills that help prepare children for learning to read when they start school. Disclaimer(s) Storytime without Adults Children attend this storytime without their grown-ups so that they can practice independence.
