This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 15 2025 Mon Cork Grapes Craft 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 15 2025 Mon Cork Grapes Craft 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Upcycle wine corks to make a pair of adorable grape bunches. All materials will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Introduce your toddler to early literacy and help build a foundation for reading. We pair engaging books with songs and rhymes. Toddlers and caregivers love to 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 Sep 16 2025 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm–1:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 16 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 Event Details: Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with friends! This storytime highlights early literacy skills that prepare children for reading independently. Children attend this storytime without adults so they can practice being independent. Disclaimer(s) Storytime without Adults Children attend this storytime without their grown-ups so that they can practice independence.
This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns 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 event: bit.ly/ILPSteveBurns
This event is in the "Children" group Sep 17 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 17 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Help your baby grow up to love books! Caregivers and little ones share stories, songs, and rhymes in this lapsit program. Introduce them to a lifetime 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 Sep 17 2025 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Hearty Handhelds 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 17 2025 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Hearty Handhelds 6:30pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Adult Program Type: Classroom Kitchen, Presentations Registration Required 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 "Children" group Sep 18 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 18 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Help your baby grow up to love books! Caregivers and little ones share stories, songs, and rhymes in this lapsit program. Introduce them to a lifetime 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 Sep 18 2025 Thu LEGO Family Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Families Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Sep 18 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 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 Sep 18 2025 Thu Teen Board 7:00pm–8:00pm Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Sep 18 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 "Children" group Sep 19 2025 Fri Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 19 2025 Fri Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Help your baby grow up to love books! Caregivers and little ones share stories, songs, and rhymes in this lapsit program. Introduce them to a lifetime 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 Sep 22 2025 Mon Toddler Time @ 10 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 22 2025 Mon Toddler Time @ 10 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Introduce your toddler to early literacy and help build a foundation for reading. We pair engaging books with songs and rhymes. Toddlers and caregivers love to 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 Sep 22 2025 Mon Toddler Time @ 11 11:00am–11:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 22 2025 Mon Toddler Time @ 11 11:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Introduce your toddler to early literacy and help build a foundation for reading. We pair engaging books with songs and rhymes. Toddlers and caregivers love to 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 This event is in the "Families" group Sep 22 2025 Mon Adventure of the Missing Color 4:00pm–4:45pm Children, Families Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Sep 22 2025 Mon Adventure of the Missing Color 4:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Hands On, Performers, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Discover how fun and colorful science can be through hands-on experiments all about: chemical reactions, air pressure, physical explosions, and more!
This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 22 2025 Mon Putting the Garden to Bed 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 22 2025 Mon Putting the Garden to Bed 7:00pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Gardening Registration Required Event Details: Prepare your garden for winter with this helpful program by Sharon Yiesla Horticulture Services that covers everything from annual flower beds to lawns to tree and shrub care to ensure a successful spring next year.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Sep 23 2025 Tue Caramel Apple Kit All Day Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group Sep 23 2025 Tue Caramel Apple Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On Event Details: Make your own delicious caramel apple at home! Available in the Teen/Tween Room, while supplies last.
This event is in the "Children" group Sep 23 2025 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 23 2025 Tue Toddler Time 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Introduce your toddler to early literacy and help build a foundation for reading. We pair engaging books with songs and rhymes. Toddlers and caregivers love to 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 Sep 23 2025 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm–1:30pm Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 23 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 Event Details: Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with friends! This storytime highlights early literacy skills that prepare children for reading independently. Children attend this storytime without adults so they can practice being independent. Disclaimer(s) Storytime without Adults Children attend this storytime without their grown-ups so that they can practice independence.
Sep 23 2025 Tue Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees 7:00pm–8:45pm Sep 23 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 Sep 24 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 24 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Help your baby grow up to love books! Caregivers and little ones share stories, songs, and rhymes in this lapsit program. Introduce them to a lifetime 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 Sep 24 2025 Wed Traditional Churros 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 24 2025 Wed Traditional Churros 6:30pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Chef Violeta Trujeque, originally from Veracruz, Mexico and owner of Violet Velvet Cooking Classes. She will demonstrate how to prepare traditional churros with a spicy chocolate and vanilla dip.
This event is in the "Children" group Sep 25 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Children Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Sep 25 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Help your baby grow up to love books! Caregivers and little ones share stories, songs, and rhymes in this lapsit program. Introduce them to a lifetime 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 Sep 25 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 25 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Sep 25 2025 Thu Family Art Night: Fall Stamp Art 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Families Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Families" group Sep 25 2025 Thu Family Art Night: Fall Stamp Art 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Event Details: Create an art project together as a family in our Family Art Night series! This season, we will use different fall objects to make a stamp art collage. Be sure to dress for mess!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 25 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 Sep 25 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.
