This event is in the "Children" group. Toddler Time (Tue @ 10) Tuesday, February 18, 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. Feb 18 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, February 18, 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. Feb 18 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: 1 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Lapsit Storytime (Wed) Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children 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 o... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 19 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 "Adult" group. Seeking Old Charley: The Underground Railroad in Illinois Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Presentations Age Group: Adult Event Details: The Lombard Historical Society will share stories about the Underground Railroad across Illinois through the perspective of Old Charley, a freedom seeker listed in Illinois histori... Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Seeking Old Charley: The Underground Railroad in Illinois 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: The Lombard Historical Society will share stories about the Underground Railroad across Illinois through the perspective of Old Charley, a freedom seeker listed in Illinois historical records.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Slowing Down with Amy Tan Wednesday, February 19, 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_AmyTanJoin us for a conversation with Amy Tan, internationally acclaimed author of the bestselling novel "The Joy Luck Club,... This event is in the "Adult" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed Slowing Down with Amy Tan 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_AmyTan
This event is in the "Children" group. Lapsit Storytime (Thu) Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children 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 o... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 20 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: 1 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. This event is in the "Families" group. Lego Family Night Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Children, Families Event Details: Families of LEGO enthusiasts are invited to join us each month to practice and learn LEGO building techniques. Using teamwork and your imagination, build a creation that will be on... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Lego Family Night 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Hands On, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Families of LEGO enthusiasts are invited to join us each month to practice and learn LEGO building techniques. Using teamwork and your imagination, build a creation that will be on display in the Youth Services Department for one month.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Teen Board Thursday, February 20, 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 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! The Teen Board implements programming ... This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Feb 20 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, February 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children 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 o... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 21 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. Nintendo Switch: Pico Park Friday, February 21, 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: Join us for this 2-D action puzzle game which requires team work in order to complete obstacles. Snacks will be provided. Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Feb 21 2025 Fri Nintendo Switch: Pico Park 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: 0 Event Details: Join us for this 2-D action puzzle game which requires team work in order to complete obstacles. Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Spice of the Month: Cilantro All Day Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Feb 25 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Cilantro 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!
Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees Tuesday, February 25, 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. Feb 25 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 "Teen & Tween" group. Winter Seed Sowing Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Gardening, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Teen & Tween Event Details: Get a jump start on Spring by sowing seeds in your own mini greenhouse made from a reused milk jug. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last. This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed Winter Seed Sowing Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Gardening, Hands On, STEAM Event Details: Get a jump start on Spring by sowing seeds in your own mini greenhouse made from a reused milk jug. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Adult" group. The Village Read: American Indian Stories by Zitkala-Sa Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Book Discussion, Village Read Age Group: Adult Event Details: Twice a year, Thomas Ford selects a book for the whole community to share. We offer free copies and host a book discussion. This winter we’re proud to share American Indian St... Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Feb 26 2025 Wed The Village Read: American Indian Stories by Zitkala-Sa 7:30pm - 8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion, Village Read Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Twice a year, Thomas Ford selects a book for the whole community to share. We offer free copies and host a book discussion. This winter we’re proud to share American Indian Stories by Zitkála-Šá.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum Thursday, February 27, 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. Feb 27 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: 4 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. Knitting Circle Thursday, February 27, 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. Feb 27 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, February 27, 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. Feb 27 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 "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Families" group. College Planning Webinar Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Programming #2 at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Community Events Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult, Families Event Details: The landscape of college admission and financial aid is constantly shifting, making it crucial for parents and students to stay informed and adapt their strategies. Changes to the ... This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Mar 4 2025 Tue College Planning Webinar 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming #2 Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult, Families Program Type: Community Events Event Details: The landscape of college admission and financial aid is constantly shifting, making it crucial for parents and students to stay informed and adapt their strategies.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Exploring Space with Coralie Adam Tuesday, March 4, 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_CoralieAdamGet an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam. She’ll be joined in conversation by Re... This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 4 2025 Tue Exploring Space with Coralie Adam 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_CoralieAdam
This event is in the "Adult" group. Book Discussion Group: Behind the Beautiful Forevers Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm Program 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. Event Details: Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 5 2025 Wed Book Discussion Group: Behind the Beautiful Forevers 7:30pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion 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. Event Details: Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo
This event is in the "Children" group. Spring into Spring! Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Children Event Details: It’s almost spring! From pens to Slinkys, let’s discover some of the ways we use springs every day. Go home with a craft using springs. Required This event is in the "Children" group. Mar 6 2025 Thu Spring into Spring! 4:00pm - 4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: It’s almost spring! From pens to Slinkys, let’s discover some of the ways we use springs every day. Go home with a craft using springs.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Tween Book Club Thursday, March 6, 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 a meeting of the Tween Book Club! We will discuss The Benefits of Being an Octopus by Ann Braden. Extra copies are available one month before the discussion. Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Mar 6 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: 12 Event Details: Join us for a meeting of the Tween Book Club! We will discuss The Benefits of Being an Octopus by Ann Braden. Extra copies are available one month before the discussion.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Investment Discussion Group Tuesday, March 11, 2025 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. This event is in the "Adult" group. Mar 11 2025 Tue Investment Discussion Group 7:15pm - 8:45pm 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. The Velveteen Rabbit Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Performers Age Group: Children, Families Event Details: Bright Star Touring Theatre will present The Velveteen Rabbit for us. A special gift for a young boy opens up a heartwarming tale of childhood and imagination. Through thick ... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Mar 12 2025 Wed The Velveteen Rabbit 4:30pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Performers Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Bright Star Touring Theatre will present The Velveteen Rabbit for us. A special gift for a young boy opens up a heartwarming tale of childhood and imagination.
