This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Tween Book Club Thursday, May 1, 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 Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman. Extra copies are available one month before the discussion. Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. May 1 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 Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman. Extra copies are available one month before the discussion.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Free Comic Book Day All Day Thomas Ford Memorial Library at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Community Events Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Stop by to celebrate and snag a free comic book! While supplies last. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 3 2025 Sat Free Comic Book Day All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Stop by to celebrate and snag a free comic book! While supplies last.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Star Wars Day Pretzel Light Saber Kit All Day Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Event Details: Fight off hunger with these delicious candy dipped light saber pretzel sticks! Available in the Teen Room while supplies last. This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. May 4 2025 Sun Star Wars Day Pretzel Light Saber Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On Event Details: Fight off hunger with these delicious candy dipped light saber pretzel sticks! Available in the Teen Room while supplies last.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Mah Jongg Open Play Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On Age Group: Adult 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 lev... Required This event is in the "Adult" group. May 6 2025 Tue Mah Jongg Open Play 2:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On Required Seats Remaining: 12 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 "Teen & Tween" group. Mother's Day Felt Flowers Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Age Group: Teen & Tween Event Details: Create a handmade bouquet of felt flowers for your mom or grandma that will last forever! Required This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. May 7 2025 Wed Mother's Day Felt Flowers 3:45pm - 4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Create a handmade bouquet of felt flowers for your mom or grandma that will last forever!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Book Discussion Group: The Great Divide Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm 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 Great Divide by Christina Henriquez This event is in the "Adult" group. May 7 2025 Wed Book Discussion Group: The Great Divide 7:30pm - 8:45pm 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 Great Divide by Christina Henriquez
This event is in the "Adult" group. Knitting Circle Thursday, May 8, 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. May 8 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, May 8, 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. May 8 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 "Adult" group. 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. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 13 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 "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 ... This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. May 15 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 "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. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 22 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, 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... This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 22 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.
Closed: Holiday All Day Thomas Ford Memorial Library Closed for Memorial Day Closing May 26 2025 Mon Closing Closed: Holiday All Day 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. May 27 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Matcha 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, 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. May 27 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. 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 This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. May 30 2025 Fri Nintendo Switch: Runbow 3:45pm - 4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, Technology Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Run your way to the finish line in this multi-player party game! Snacks will be provided.
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. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 5 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 "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. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 10 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 "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... This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 12 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 "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. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 19 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.
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. Jun 24 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. 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... This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 26 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 "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. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 3 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.
Closed: Holiday All Day Thomas Ford Memorial Library Closed for Independence Day Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Closed: Holiday All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: Closed for Independence Day
