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Knitting Circle

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
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. 

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 "Adult" group.

Paranormal Investigation Basics

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn the basics of exploring paranormal activity with Quantum Paranormal Investigators. With 30 years of combined experience, they will share what equipment is needed, provide tip...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

Learn the basics of exploring paranormal activity with Quantum Paranormal Investigators.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Gardening Can Be Murder

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Register for this virtual program here: https://tinyurl.com/yb9scvat With their deadly plants, razor-sharp shears, shady corners, and ready-made burial sites, gardens make ...

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Event Details:

Register for this virtual program here: https://tinyurl.com/yb9scvat

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Teen & Tween, Adult
Event Details:

Register here for this virtual event: https://bit.ly/ILP_JasonReynolds Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 Nationa...

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Event Details:

Register here for this virtual event: https://bit.ly/ILP_JasonReynolds

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Classroom Kitchen: Global Harvest

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This is a virtual class led by Kristyn Slick. A recording will be emailed to all registrants after the program. Even if you are unable to attend the live event, please registe...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

This is a virtual class led by Kristyn Slick. A recording will be emailed to all registrants after the program. Even if you are unable to attend the live event, please register if you would like to receive the recording.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Locked in the Library: Session 1

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On
Age Group:
Adult, Families
Event Details:

This session is for adults and families. In our newest escape room, you’ve been trapped at a haunted carnival and need to find an enchanted ticket in order to leave. Teams will ...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adult, Families
Program Type: Hands On
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This session is for adults and families.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Locked in the Library: Session 2

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On
Age Group:
Adult, Families
Event Details:

This session is for adults and families. In our newest escape room, you’ve been trapped at a haunted carnival and need to find an enchanted ticket in order to leave. Teams will ...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adult, Families
Program Type: Hands On
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This session is for adults and families.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Locked in the Library: Session 3

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On
Age Group:
Adult, Families
Event Details:

This session is for adults and families. In our newest escape room, you’ve been trapped at a haunted carnival and need to find an enchanted ticket in order to leave. Teams will ...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adult, Families
Program Type: Hands On
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This session is for adults and families.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, October 24, 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...

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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Locked in the Library: Session 4

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On
Age Group:
Adult, Families
Event Details:

This session is for adults and families. In our newest escape room, you’ve been trapped at a haunted carnival and need to find an enchanted ticket in order to leave. Teams will ...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adult, Families
Program Type: Hands On
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This session is for adults and families.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dragon Egg Craft

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Excited for the new Rebecca Yarros book to come out, or just love all things fantasy? Learn to create your very own dragon egg. All materials are provided.

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Excited for the new Rebecca Yarros book to come out, or just love all things fantasy? Learn to create your very own dragon egg. All materials are provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Science Fiction Book Club:

Library book clubs are open to anyone who enjoys good books! Extra copies of the books are made available at the Library one month before the discussion.

Event Details:

We will have an informal discussion of Gou Tanabe's manga adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness.

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 25

Science Fiction Book Club

Library book clubs are open to anyone who enjoys good books! Extra copies of the books are made available at the Library one month before the discussion.

Event Details:

We will have an informal discussion of Gou Tanabe's manga adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spice of the Month Club: Poppy Seeds

All Day
Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Interested in trying new recipes or experimenting with different spices? Stop by each month to pick up a Spice of the Month kit! Each kit will come with the necessary spice, a reci...

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Hands On
Event Details:

Interested in trying new recipes or experimenting with different spices? Stop by each month to pick up a Spice of the Month kit!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

History of Coffee

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a tasty and informative program about the history and science of coffee with Brian Moskalik, owner and roaster of Krema Coffee House. Learn about regional differences, ...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a tasty and informative program about the history and science of coffee with Brian Moskalik, owner and roaster of Krema Coffee House.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Discussion Group Foster and Small Things Like These

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Foster and Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (2 short books by same author) 

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Foster and Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (2 short books by same author) 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Knitting Circle

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
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. 

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 "Adult" group.

Investment Discussion Group

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:15pm - 8:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Investment Discussion Group:

Local amateur investors meet to discuss trends in investing. For more information, contact George Rotter at gfrotter@yahoo.com.

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Clubs & Groups

Investment Discussion Group

Local amateur investors meet to discuss trends in investing. For more information, contact George Rotter at gfrotter@yahoo.com.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Film Discussion: American Fiction (2023)

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

A novelist who's fed up with the establishment profiting from Black entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of the hypocrisy and madness he cl...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

A novelist who's fed up with the establishment profiting from Black entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of the hypocrisy and madness he claims to disdain.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, November 14, 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...

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 "Adult" group.

DIY Cork Board

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Upcycle old wine corks in this craft where we’ll make individual bulletin boards. All supplies provided.

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Hands On
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Upcycle old wine corks in this craft where we’ll make individual bulletin boards. All supplies provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Ruth Handler: The Story Behind Barbie

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Step back in time to 1994, the 35th anniversary of Mattel’s best-selling doll Barbie, with storyteller Lynn Rymarz as she portrays Ruth Handler, the creator of Barbie. Learn about ...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Step back in time to 1994, the 35th anniversary of Mattel’s best-selling doll Barbie, with storyteller Lynn Rymarz as she portrays Ruth Handler, the creator of Barbie.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Additional Date: Mah Jongg Practice Play

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups, Hands On
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Just starting out with American Mah Jongg? Join us for practice play where we’ll guide you through setting up the game, dealing and playing rounds. Game sets and cards will be avai...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Just starting out with American Mah Jongg? Join us for practice play where we’ll guide you through setting up the game, dealing and playing rounds. Game sets and cards will be available for all participants to use. Registration will open on Oct.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Classroom Kitchen: Holiday Brunch

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programming #2 at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This is a virtual class led by Kristyn Slick. A recording will be emailed to all registrants after the program. Even if you are unable to attend the live event, please registe...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming #2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

This is a virtual class led by Kristyn Slick. A recording will be emailed to all registrants after the program. Even if you are unable to attend the live event, please register if you would like to receive the recording.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Holiday Tips & Tricks with Chef Art Smith

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Register here for this virtual event: https://bit.ly/ILP_ArtSmith Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holi...

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Event Details:

Register here for this virtual event: https://bit.ly/ILP_ArtSmith