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Weather and Storm Chasing 101

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come and explore the fundamentals of extreme weather with Illinois Storm Chasers. Discover the world of storm chasing, delve into local climatology, learn about previous tornado oc...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Come and explore the fundamentals of extreme weather with Illinois Storm Chasers.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spring Migration Bird Walk

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join an expert birder for a spring migration bird walk at Bemis Woods! Springtime is most birders' favorite time of year in the Chicago area, as breeding birds are singing and migr...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join an expert birder for a spring migration bird walk at Bemis Woods! Springtime is most birders' favorite time of year in the Chicago area, as breeding birds are singing and migrating birds are pouring through.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Illinois Libraries Present, Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Register for this virtual program: https://bit.ly/ILP_AlexisNikoleNelson Celebrate Earth Month with BlackForager, Alexis Nikole Nelson. A forager, outdoor educator, chef, and ...

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Presentations
Event Details:

Register for this virtual program: https://bit.ly/ILP_AlexisNikoleNelson 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Classroom Kitchen: Light & Bright Spring Dinners

Wednesday, April 23, 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.

Hive Talkin' with Three Bees Honey Farms

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join local Beekeeper Konni Vukelic of Three Bees Honey Farms for a one of a kind interactive presentation on bees and beekeeping. Learn more about the daily lives of bees, how hone...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join local Beekeeper Konni Vukelic of Three Bees Honey Farms for a one of a kind interactive presentation on bees and beekeeping.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Illinois Libraries Present, Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Register for this virtual event at: https://bit.ly/ILP_MatthewDesmond Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award...

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Presentations
Event Details:

Register for this virtual event at: https://bit.ly/ILP_MatthewDesmond 

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 "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.

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.