This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 1 - 31 2024 2025 Adult Book Box All Day 12/1 - 12/31 Adult Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 1 - 31 2024 2025 Adult Book Box All Day 12/1 - 12/31 Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Clubs & Groups Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: or some good, personalized recommendations? Join our 2025 Adult Book Boxes service. Register here for a spot, and you'll receive an email for a form to tell us a little bit about what you like to read.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Dec 1 - 31 2024 Teen/Tween Book Box Sign-up All Day 12/1 - 12/31 Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Dec 1 - 31 2024 Teen/Tween Book Box Sign-up All Day 12/1 - 12/31 Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming #2 Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Clubs & Groups Event Details: Avid reader? Looking for some good, personalized recommendations? Join our Teen and Tween Book Box service. Fill out the form on the website to tell us a little bit about what you like to read.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 20 - 22 2024 Little Women: The Musical (2022) 12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm - 12/22/2024 @ 11:45pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 20 - 22 2024 Little Women: The Musical (2022) 12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm - 12/22/2024 @ 11:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Movies, Music Event Details: Register for this virtual screening at https://bit.ly/ILP_LittleWomen
Dec 24 2024 Tue Closed: Holiday All Day Closing Dec 24 2024 Tue Closing Closed: Holiday All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: Christmas Eve
Dec 25 2024 Wed Closed: Holiday All Day Closing Dec 25 2024 Wed Closing Closed: Holiday All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: Christmas Day
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Western Springs Writers' Society 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teen & Tween, Adult Cancelled This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Cancelled 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. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 30 2024 Mon NOON Year's Eve Celebration 11:30am - 12:15pm Children, Families Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 30 2024 Mon NOON Year's Eve Celebration 11:30am - 12:15pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: 5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Happy NOON Years! Come and celebrate New Years Eve with TFML for a NOON Years Eve party. We will read the book, The Night before New Years, by Natasha Wing, followed by a craft and countdown celebration.
Dec 31 2024 Tue Closed: Holiday All Day Closing Dec 31 2024 Tue Closing Closed: Holiday All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: New Year's Eve
Jan 1 2025 Wed Closed: Holiday All Day Closing Jan 1 2025 Wed Closing Closed: Holiday All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: New Year's Day
This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 2 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 "Teen & Tween" group. Jan 3 2025 Fri Origami Penguin Bookmark Kit All Day Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Jan 3 2025 Fri Origami Penguin Bookmark Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Teen/Tween Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Event Details: Fold your way to crafting the most adorable penguin bookmark ever! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Mah Jongg Open Play 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Mah Jongg Open Play 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Whether you are just learning to play Mah Jongg or are ready to try your hand at playing with others, come join our beginners group. Players will be sorted by self-ranked skill level and questions are welcome!
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Lego Engineering 3:45pm - 4:45pm Teen & Tween Registration This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Jan 8 2025 Wed Lego Engineering 3:45pm - 4:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 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. Jan 9 2025 Thu Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum 10:00am - 10:30am Children, Families Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Performers, STEAM, Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 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 "Adult" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Film Discussion: Zone of Interest (2023) 6:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Film Discussion: Zone of Interest (2023) 6:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movies Registration Required Seats Remaining: 26 Event Details: Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden beside the camp.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky 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 at https://bit.ly/ILP_SteveDolinsky
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Tween Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teen & Tween Registration This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Jan 9 2025 Thu Tween Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Join us for the second meeting of the Tween Book Club! We will discuss The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera. Extra copies are available one month before the discussion.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 9 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 9 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 13 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 10) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 13 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 13 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 11) 11:00am - 11:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 13 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: 5 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 "Adult" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Using the Library from Home 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adult Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Using the Library from Home 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: 48 Event Details: With your Thomas Ford library card, you can download and stream free books, magazines, movies, music, and more all from your mobile device or home computer!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Valentine's String Art 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Jan 13 2025 Mon Valentine's String Art 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Create shapes perfect for Valentine’s Day using string, felt boards and pins. All materials and a variety of designs will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Toddler Time (Tue @ 10) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 14 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 14 2025 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm - 1:30pm Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 14 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: 3 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.
