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Investment Discussion Group

Tuesday, May 13, 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.

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.

Crafting Herbal Mocktails

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to make simple syrups and herb extractions to craft a myriad of herb flavored and scented alcohol-free mocktails. Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh, owner of Backyard Patch Herbs, w...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Learn how to make simple syrups and herb extractions to craft a myriad of herb flavored and scented alcohol-free mocktails.

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

Teen Board

Thursday, May 15, 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 ...

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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Open Mic Night

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performers
Age Group:
Teen & Tween, Adult
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of stories, songs, poems, raps, comedy, and beyond. The first 15 registrants who request that their name be added to the performance sign up list will perfor...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult
Program Type: Performers
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of stories, songs, poems, raps, comedy, and beyond. The first 15 registrants who request that their name be added to the performance sign up list will perform.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Classroom Kitchen: Mediterranean Feast: Flavors of the Sun

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 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 register if ...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
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.

Knitting Circle

Thursday, May 22, 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. 

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, May 22, 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...

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: Holiday

All Day
Thomas Ford Memorial Library

Closed for Memorial Day

Closing
Branches:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Description:

Closed for Memorial Day

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spice of the Month: Matcha

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...

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, May 27, 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.

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.

Nintendo Switch: Runbow

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, Technology
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Run your way to the finish line in this multi-player party game!  Snacks will be provided.

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Run your way to the finish line in this multi-player party game!  Snacks will be provided.

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

Library Battle of the Books: Sign up

All Day 6/2 - 6/30
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Events
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Registration begins June 2 - June 30Competition: Wednesday, July 30, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at La Grange Park Public LibraryGrades 5-8Join us for the sixth annual Library Battle of the ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Registration begins June 2 - June 30

Competition: Wednesday, July 30, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at La Grange Park Public Library

Grades 5-8

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Knitting Circle

Thursday, June 5, 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. 

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.

Pocket Pollinator Program

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Gardening, Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a presentation on small pollinator gardens and learn what is possible in Western Springs and the surrounding areas.

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Gardening, Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us for a presentation on small pollinator gardens and learn what is possible in Western Springs and the surrounding areas.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Investment Discussion Group

Tuesday, June 10, 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.

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

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, June 12, 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...

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.

Nintendo Switch Open Play

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, Technology
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Join us for multiplayer fun! Participants will choose which games to play. Snacks will be provided.

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for multiplayer fun! Participants will choose which games to play. Snacks will be provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Knitting Circle

Thursday, June 19, 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. 

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.

Teen Board

Thursday, June 19, 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 ...

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!

Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, June 24, 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.

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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, June 26, 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...

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.

Pokeball Pillow Kit

All Day
Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Sew your own plush felt Pokeball! No sewing experience necessary. Available in the Teen/Tween Room, while supplies last.

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Event Details:

Sew your own plush felt Pokeball! No sewing experience necessary. Available in the Teen/Tween Room, while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Knitting Circle

Thursday, July 3, 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. 

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. 

Closed: Holiday

All Day
Thomas Ford Memorial Library

Closed for Independence Day

Closing
Branches:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Description:

Closed for Independence Day