This event is in the "Children" group. Toddler Time (Mon @ 10) Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children : 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. Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 21 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, April 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children : 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. Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 21 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: 2 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 (Tue @ 10) Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children : Toddler Time introduces early literacy skills that help build a foundation for reading. We keep children engaged with books, songs, and rhymes. Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 22 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, April 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children : 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. Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 22 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: 0 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) Safe Child Policy Parents/caregivers of children 8 years and under are required to stay in the Youth Services Department for the duration of the program per library policy. Storytime without Adults Children attend this storytime without their grown-ups so that they can practice independence.
This event is in the "Children" group. Read to a Therapaws Pet Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups Age Group: Children : Due to the popularity of this program we request you register your child on one day only. Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Read to a Therapaws Pet 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Clubs & Groups Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Due to the popularity of this program we request you register your child on one day only.
This event is in the "Children" group. Lapsit Storytime (Wed) Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children : In Lapsit storytime, we help your baby grow up to love books! We share stories, songs, and rhymes and introduce early literacy skills that work towards developing a lifetime love of reading and language enjoyment. Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime (Wed) 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: In Lapsit storytime, we help your baby grow up to love books! We share stories, songs, and rhymes and introduce early literacy skills that work towards developing a lifetime love 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Picture Book Club Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups, Hands On Age Group: Children : Come explore the world of picture books by joining our new book club! Each meeting will focus on a different character, author, or picture book series. We will read stories, play games, and finish with a craft. Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Picture Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups, Hands On Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Come explore the world of picture books by joining our new book club! Each meeting will focus on a different character, author, or picture book series. We will read stories, play games, and finish with a craft. Disclaimer(s) Safe Child Policy Parents/caregivers of children 8 years and under are required to stay in the Youth Services Department for the duration of the program per library policy.
This event is in the "Children" group. Lapsit Storytime (Thu) Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children : In Lapsit storytime, we help your baby grow up to love books! We share stories, songs, and rhymes and introduce early literacy skills that work towards developing a lifetime love of reading and language enjoyment. Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime (Thu) 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: In Lapsit storytime, we help your baby grow up to love books! We share stories, songs, and rhymes and introduce early literacy skills that work towards developing a lifetime love 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Lapsit Storytime (Fri) Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children : In Lapsit storytime, we help your baby grow up to love books! We share stories, songs, and rhymes and introduce early literacy skills that work towards developing a lifetime love of reading and language enjoyment. Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Lapsit Storytime (Fri) 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: In Lapsit storytime, we help your baby grow up to love books! We share stories, songs, and rhymes and introduce early literacy skills that work towards developing a lifetime love 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Ford LEGO Creators Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Children : Bring your ideas and imagination to the library to create a LEGO model, then share a short story about it. The library will provide LEGO bricks for this program. Photographs of your inventions will be displayed in the Youth Services Department. Required This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Ford LEGO Creators 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Bring your ideas and imagination to the library to create a LEGO model, then share a short story about it. The library will provide LEGO bricks for this program. Photographs of your inventions will be displayed in the Youth Services Department.
This event is in the "Children" group. My Garden Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM, Storytimes Age Group: Children : What would you grow if you had a garden of your very own? Come listen to Kevin Henkes’ book My Garden and use a variety of art supplies to create the garden of your dreams. Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2025 Thu My Garden 4:30pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: What would you grow if you had a garden of your very own? Come listen to Kevin Henkes’ book My Garden and use a variety of art supplies to create the garden of your dreams. Disclaimer(s) Safe Child Policy Parents/caregivers of children 8 years and under are required to stay in the Youth Services Department for the duration of the program per library policy.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present Age Group: Children, Families : Register for this virtual event at: https://bit.ly/ILP_DanSantat This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 3 2025 Sat Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present Event Details: Register for this virtual event at: https://bit.ly/ILP_DanSantat
