This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. LEGO Inventors Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Children, Families Event Details: Bring your ideas and imagination to the library to create a model invention that we will put on display! LEGOs will be provided by the library for this program. Please Note: Par... Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu LEGO Inventors 4:30pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Bring your ideas and imagination to the library to create a model invention that we will put on display! LEGOs will be provided by the library for this program.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Tween Book Club Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups, Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Event Details: Join us for the first meeting of the Tween Book Club! We will read and discuss "Lasagna Means I Love You" by Kate O'Shaughnessy. Extra copies are available two months before the di... Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu Tween Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups, Hands On Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Join us for the first meeting of the Tween Book Club! We will read and discuss "Lasagna Means I Love You" by Kate O'Shaughnessy. Extra copies are available two months before the discussion.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Nintendo Switch: Mario Kart Tournament Friday, November 8, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Technology Age Group: Teen & Tween Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri Nintendo Switch: Mario Kart Tournament 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
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Mod Podge Mosaic Monday, November 11, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Age Group: Teen & Tween Event Details: Put together a beautiful image out of cut glass and mod podge! Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Nov 11 2024 Mon Mod Podge Mosaic 3:45pm - 4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Put together a beautiful image out of cut glass and mod podge!
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. This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 12 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. 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 This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Film Discussion: American Fiction (2023) 6:00pm - 8:30pm 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... This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 14 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 "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 This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 18 2024 Mon DIY Cork Board 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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 This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 19 2024 Tue Ruth Handler: The Story Behind Barbie 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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 This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 20 2024 Wed Additional Date: Mah Jongg Practice Play 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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 This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 20 2024 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Holiday Brunch 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 20 2024 Wed Holiday Tips & Tricks with Chef Art Smith 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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
This event is in the "Adult" group. Knitting Circle Thursday, November 21, 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. This event is in the "Adult" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm - 3:30pm 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 "Children" group. Thanksgiving Turkey Craft Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Gobble Gobble! Participants will be turning their handprints into turkeys! We provide the supplies, you make the art, and we will clean up the mess while you leave with... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Thanksgiving Turkey Craft 4:00pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Gobble Gobble! Participants will be turning their handprints into turkeys! We provide the supplies, you make the art, and we will clean up the mess while you leave with your creation.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Teen Board Thursday, November 21, 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. Nov 21 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. 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 "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
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.
Closed: In Service Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:45pm - 3:45pm Thomas Ford Memorial Library Closing Dec 13 2024 Fri Closing Closed: In Service 2:45pm - 3:45pm Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
