This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 20 - 26 2025 Puzzle Swap All Day 1/20 - 1/26 Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 20 - 26 2025 Puzzle Swap All Day 1/20 - 1/26 Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Tired of completing the same puzzle? Swap out your gently used puzzle for a new-to-you challenge at the Reference Desk.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Toddler Time (Tue @ 10) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Toddler Time (Tue @ 10) 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Toddler Time introduces early literacy skills that help build a foundation for reading. We keep children engaged with books, songs, and rhymes. 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. Jan 21 2025 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm - 1:30pm Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 21 2025 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm - 1:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Children will hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with their friends. Preschool Pals highlights early literacy skills that help prepare children for learning to read when they start school. Disclaimer(s) Storytime without Adults Children attend this storytime without their grown-ups so that they can practice independence.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime (Wed) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime (Wed) 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: In Lapsit storytime, we help your baby grow up to love books! We share stories, songs, and rhymes and introduce early literacy skills that work towards developing a lifetime love of reading and language enjoyment. 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 "Adult" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed The History of Elvis Presley 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adult Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed The History of Elvis Presley 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: 26 Event Details: Celebrate Elvis Presley’s seismic impact on pop culture with historian Gary Wenstrup.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime (Thu) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime (Thu) 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: In Lapsit storytime, we help your baby grow up to love books! We share stories, songs, and rhymes and introduce early literacy skills that work towards developing a lifetime love of reading and language enjoyment. 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. This event is in the "Families" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Lego Family Night 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Families Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Lego Family Night 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 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 "Adult" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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 here: https://bit.ly/ILP_MichelleButeau
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 23 2025 Thu Western Springs Writers' Society 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teen & Tween, Adult This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 23 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 "Children" group. Jan 24 2025 Fri Lapsit Storytime (Fri) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 24 2025 Fri Lapsit Storytime (Fri) 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: In Lapsit storytime, we help your baby grow up to love books! We share stories, songs, and rhymes and introduce early literacy skills that work towards developing a lifetime love of reading and language enjoyment. 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 "Teen & Tween" group. Jan 24 2025 Fri Just Dance Competition 3:45pm - 4:45pm Teen & Tween Registration This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Jan 24 2025 Fri Just Dance Competition 3:45pm - 4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, Music, Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: So you think you can dance? Show off your moves at our Just Dance competition! Winner gets a gift card. Snacks provided.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 10) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 10) 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Toddler Time introduces early literacy skills that help build a foundation for reading. We keep children engaged with books, songs, and rhymes. Toddlers love to sing, dance, and listen during our time together. 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. Jan 27 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 11) 11:00am - 11:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 11) 11:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Toddler Time introduces early literacy skills that help build a foundation for reading. We keep children engaged with books, songs, and rhymes. Toddlers love to sing, dance, and listen during our time together. 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 "Teen & Tween" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Winter Shower Steamers 3:45pm - 4:45pm Teen & Tween Registration This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon Winter Shower Steamers 3:45pm - 4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Breathe deeply and ease tension with these handmade therapeutic shower steamers shaped liked snowflakes!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon The Monday Murder Club: The Talented Mr. Ripley 7:30pm - 8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 27 2025 Mon The Monday Murder Club: The Talented Mr. Ripley 7:30pm - 8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: Join us for the first meeting of the Monday Murder Club, our new book discussion group devoted exclusively to mysteries. The club will meet quarterly on the last Mondays of January, April, July, & October.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Cayenne All Day Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Cayenne 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!
This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Toddler Time (Tue @ 10) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Toddler Time (Tue @ 10) 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Toddler Time introduces early literacy skills that help build a foundation for reading. We keep children engaged with books, songs, and rhymes. 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. Jan 28 2025 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm - 1:30pm Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm - 1:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Children will hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with their friends. Preschool Pals highlights early literacy skills that help prepare children for learning to read when they start school. Disclaimer(s) Storytime without Adults Children attend this storytime without their grown-ups so that they can practice independence.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Family Fun Magic Show 4:30pm - 5:15pm Children, Families Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jan 28 2025 Tue Family Fun Magic Show 4:30pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Performers Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Trent James adds a fresh spin on an art form that’s been around for centuries. You won’t find him pulling rabbits out of top hats or a dramatic spotlight forcing the audience to take him seriously.
Jan 28 2025 Tue Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees 7:00pm - 8:45pm Jan 28 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 "Children" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime (Wed) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime (Wed) 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: In Lapsit storytime, we help your baby grow up to love books! We share stories, songs, and rhymes and introduce early literacy skills that work towards developing a lifetime love of reading and language enjoyment. 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 "Adult" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed History of Coffee 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 29 2025 Wed History of Coffee 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Join us for a tasty and informative program about the history and science of coffee with Brian Moskalik, owner and roaster of Krema Coffee House.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime (Thu) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime (Thu) 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: In Lapsit storytime, we help your baby grow up to love books! We share stories, songs, and rhymes and introduce early literacy skills that work towards developing a lifetime love of reading and language enjoyment. 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 "Adult" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 30 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.
