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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.

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 "Teen & Tween" group.

Hot Ice Cream Kit

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

Warm up with a nice hot bowl of ice cream! Use methylcellulose to make some delicious ice cream that solidifies at higher temperatures. Refrigerated ingredients not included. Avail...

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

Warm up with a nice hot bowl of ice cream! Use methylcellulose to make some delicious ice cream that solidifies at higher temperatures. Refrigerated ingredients not included. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.

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

Nintendo Switch Open Play

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

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

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

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

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

Lego Engineering

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Come construct some Lego structures with us! From bridges and catapults to rubber band powered cars and candy dispensers, we have a project for everyone. Or, feel free to come up w...

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

Come construct some Lego structures with us! From bridges and catapults to rubber band powered cars and candy dispensers, we have a project for everyone. Or, feel free to come up with a design of your own!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performers, STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will join us to share fun nature stories that help us notice how weather, trees, and animals change with the season!Please register for ...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Performers, STEAM, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will join us to share fun nature stories that help us notice how weather, trees, and animals change with the season!

Please register for each month individually.

Disclaimer(s)

Storytime Accompanying Adults

This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Rigamajig Builders

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Rigamajig Builder is a large-scale building kit that sparks STEM/STEAM learning through collaborative and open-ended play. Come and explore building with friends.Please Note: Paren...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Rigamajig Builder is a large-scale building kit that sparks STEM/STEAM learning through collaborative and open-ended play. Come and explore building with friends.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Lego Family Night

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Families of LEGO enthusiasts are invited to join us each month to practice and learn LEGO building techniques. Using teamwork and your imagination, build a creation that will be on...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Families of LEGO enthusiasts are invited to join us each month to practice and learn LEGO building techniques. Using teamwork and your imagination, build a creation that will be on display in the Youth Services Department for one month.

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

Winter Shower Steamers

Monday, January 27, 2025 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:

Breathe deeply and ease tension with these handmade therapeutic shower steamers shaped liked snowflakes!

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

Breathe deeply and ease tension with these handmade therapeutic shower steamers shaped liked snowflakes!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Lego Family Night

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Families of LEGO enthusiasts are invited to join us each month to practice and learn LEGO building techniques. Using teamwork and your imagination, build a creation that will be on...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Families of LEGO enthusiasts are invited to join us each month to practice and learn LEGO building techniques. Using teamwork and your imagination, build a creation that will be on display in the Youth Services Department for one month.

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

Nintendo Switch: Pico Park

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Join us for this 2-D action puzzle game which requires team work in order to complete obstacles. Snacks will be provided.

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

Join us for this 2-D action puzzle game which requires team work in order to complete obstacles. Snacks will be provided.

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

Winter Seed Sowing Kit

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

Get a jump start on Spring by sowing seeds in your own mini greenhouse made from a reused milk jug. 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: Gardening, Hands On, STEAM
Event Details:

Get a jump start on Spring by sowing seeds in your own mini greenhouse made from a reused milk jug. Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performers, STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will join us to share fun nature stories that help us notice how weather, trees, and animals change with the season!Please register for ...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Performers, STEAM, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will join us to share fun nature stories that help us notice how weather, trees, and animals change with the season!

Please register for each month individually.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Storytime Accompanying Adults

This storytime works best if there is one child to one adult. Participation of caregivers with their child is important in order to help them learn while they are having fun.