This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Teen Board Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups, Hands On, Library Boards Age Group: Teen & Tween : Teen Board can be a great way to earn volunteer hours! If you have ideas for how the library can better serve teens and tweens, come join us! This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Teen Board 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups, Hands On, Library Boards Event Details: Teen Board can be a great way to earn volunteer hours! If you have ideas for how the library can better serve teens and tweens, come join us!
This event is in the "Children" group. Lapsit Storytime (Fri) Friday, April 18, 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 18 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.
Closed: Holiday All Day Thomas Ford Memorial Library Closed for Easter Holiday Closing Apr 20 2025 Sun Closing Closed: Holiday All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: Closed for Easter Holiday
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Clay Nature Imprint Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween : Celebrate Earth Day by making a clay impression of the beauty of nature! Available in the Teen Room while supplies last. This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Clay Nature Imprint 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: Celebrate Earth Day by making a clay impression of the beauty of nature! Available in the Teen Room while supplies last.
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 "Adult" group. Mah Jongg Open Play Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On Age Group: Adult : 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. Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Mah Jongg Open Play 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On Required Seats Remaining: 0 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 "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.
Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Purpose of Meeting: This is the regular monthly meeting of the Thomas Ford Memorial Library Board of Trustees. The public is welcome. Apr 22 2025 Tue Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees 7:00pm - 8:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Purpose of Meeting This is the regular monthly meeting of the Thomas Ford Memorial Library Board of Trustees. The public is welcome.
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 "Adult" group. Classroom Kitchen: Light & Bright Spring Dinners Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Presentations Age Group: Adult : 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. Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Light & Bright Spring Dinners 6:30pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Required Seats Remaining: 28 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. Hive Talkin' with Three Bees Honey Farms Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Presentations Age Group: Adult : Join local Beekeeper Konni Vukelic of Three Bees Honey Farms for a one of a kind interactive presentation on bees and beekeeping. Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Hive Talkin' with Three Bees Honey Farms 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Required Seats Remaining: 21 Event Details: Join local Beekeeper Konni Vukelic of Three Bees Honey Farms for a one of a kind interactive presentation on bees and beekeeping.
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 "Adult" group. Knitting Circle Thursday, April 24, 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. Apr 24 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. This event is in the "Adult" group. Western Springs Writers' Society Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult : 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 "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 24 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. 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 "Teen & Tween" group. DIY Kites Monday, April 28, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Teen & Tween : Go fly a kite! But first make your own design, then see how it flies! Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon DIY Kites 3:45pm - 4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Go fly a kite! But first make your own design, then see how it flies!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Monday Murder Club: A Man Lay Dead Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Book Discussion Age Group: Adult Book Discussion Group: 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. A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Monday Murder Club: A Man Lay Dead 7:30pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: Book Discussion Group 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. A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh
This event is in the "Adult" group. Spice of the Month: Himalayan Pink Salt All Day Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Adult : 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. Apr 29 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Himalayan Pink Salt All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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 "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 "Adult" group. DIY Soap Take Home Craft Kit All Day Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adult : Celebrate Spring by making your very own crushed flower soap! Kits including materials and instructions will be available for pick up beginning May 1. While supplies last. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 1 2025 Thu DIY Soap Take Home Craft Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate Spring by making your very own crushed flower soap! Kits including materials and instructions will be available for pick up beginning May 1. While supplies last.
