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Book Discussion Group: The Other Valley

Wednesday, April 2, 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 Other Valley By Scott Alexander Howard 

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 Other Valley By Scott Alexander Howard 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Picture Book Club

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups, Hands On
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come explore the world of picture books by joining our new book club! Each meeting will focus on a different character, author, or picture book series. We will read stories, play g...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups, Hands On
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Come explore the world of picture books by joining our new book club! Each meeting will focus on a different character, author, or picture book series. We will read stories, play games, and finish with a craft.

 

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Safe Child Policy

Parents/caregivers of children 8 years and under are required to stay in the Youth Services Department for the duration of the program per library policy.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Monday Murder Club: A Man Lay Dead

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Board 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:

A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Board 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:

A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh

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
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 "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 

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.

Science Fiction Book Club: The Stardust Grail

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Science Fiction Book Club:

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:

Join us for an informal discussion of The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei.The Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club is open to anyone, whether they are a longtime reader, or new to ...

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion

Science Fiction Book Club

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:

Join us for an informal discussion of The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei.

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 "Teen & Tween" group.

Tween Book Club

Thursday, August 14, 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 bookish talk and pizza!  Copies of the book are available one month before the discussion at the circulation desk.  Book: The Inheritance Games  by Jenni...

Required
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 bookish talk and pizza!  Copies of the book are available one month before the discussion at the circulation desk.  

Book: The Inheritance Games  by Jennifer Lynn Barnes