This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Hand Sewn Handwarmers Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Teen & Tween Event Details: Prepare for the colder weather by sewing some reusable leaf shaped hand warmers! No sewing experience necessary. Available in the Teen Room while supplies last. This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Hand Sewn Handwarmers Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Event Details: Prepare for the colder weather by sewing some reusable leaf shaped hand warmers! No sewing experience necessary. Available in the Teen Room while supplies last.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Spice of the Month Club: Rosemary 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Spice of the Month Club: Rosemary All Day 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!
Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Nov 26 2024 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
Closed: Holiday All Day Thomas Ford Memorial Library Thanksgiving Closing Nov 28 2024 Thu Closing Closed: Holiday All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: Thanksgiving
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 "Teen & Tween" group. Hot Ice Cream Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Teen & Tween Event Details: Warm up with a nice hot bowl of ice cream! Use methylcellulose to make some delicious ice cream that solidifies at higher temperatures. Refrigerated ingredients not included. Avail... This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Hot Ice Cream Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, STEAM Event Details: Warm up with a nice hot bowl of ice cream! Use methylcellulose to make some delicious ice cream that solidifies at higher temperatures. Refrigerated ingredients not included. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Book Discussion Group: House in the Cerulean Sea Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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: The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Book Discussion Group: House in the Cerulean Sea 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: The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
Closed: In Service All Day Thomas Ford Memorial Library Closing Dec 6 2024 Fri Closing Closed: In Service All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Paddington Visits the Library Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, Performers, Storytimes Age Group: Children, Families Event Details: Drop-in Event, No Registration Required.Meet Paddington from Michael Bond’s popular book series. Enjoy a special storytime (10:30-10:45 a.m.), crafts, and opportunities to take a p... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Paddington Visits the Library 10:30am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Hands On, Performers, Storytimes Event Details: Drop-in Event, No Registration Required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. The Magic of Raina Telgemeier Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Presentations Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Register for this virtual program at https://bit.ly/ILP_RainaTelgemeierJoin us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustr... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue The Magic of Raina Telgemeier 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Presentations Event Details: Register for this virtual program at https://bit.ly/ILP_RainaTelgemeier
This event is in the "Adult" group. Investment Discussion Group Tuesday, December 10, 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. This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 10 2024 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 "Adult" group. Knitting Circle Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Reading 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. Dec 12 2024 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading 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, December 12, 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... This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 12 2024 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. Teen/Tween Holiday Party Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Event Details: Come celebrate the holiday season at the library! Decorate a gingerbread house, participate in a gift wrapping competition, and make a gift to take home. Snacks will be provided. Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Dec 13 2024 Fri Teen/Tween Holiday Party 3:30pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Come celebrate the holiday season at the library! Decorate a gingerbread house, participate in a gift wrapping competition, and make a gift to take home. Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Exam Cram 12/16/2024 @ 3:00pm to 12/19/2024 @ 8:45pm Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups Age Group: Teen & Tween Event Details: Stop by the reading room for all your studying needs: snacks, pencils, and quiet space reserved for teens and tweens only. This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Dec 16 - 19 2024 Exam Cram 12/16/2024 @ 3:00pm - 12/19/2024 @ 8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Clubs & Groups Event Details: Stop by the reading room for all your studying needs: snacks, pencils, and quiet space reserved for teens and tweens only.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Let It Snow Show! Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Music, Performers Age Group: Children, Families Event Details: One registration per family, please include the total number of people attending.Whatever the weather, join us for an inclusive sing-along perfect for kids of all ages. Follow alon... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Let It Snow Show! 4:30pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Music, Performers Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: One registration per family, please include the total number of people attending.
This event is in the "Children" group. Read & Create: How to Catch a Gingerbread Man Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: Come and listen to Adam Wallace’s How to Catch a Gingerbread Man and then make a craft. Please Note: Parents/caregivers of children 8 years and under are required to stay in t... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Read & Create: How to Catch a Gingerbread Man 4:30pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Come and listen to Adam Wallace’s How to Catch a Gingerbread Man and then make a craft.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Teen Board Thursday, December 19, 2024 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. Dec 19 2024 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 "Teen & Tween" group. Nintendo Switch Open Play Friday, December 20, 2024 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 multi-player fun! Participants will choose which games to play. Snacks will be provided. This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Nintendo Switch Open Play 3:45pm - 4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Technology Event Details: Join us for multi-player fun! Participants will choose which games to play. Snacks will be provided.
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: 15 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
