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Quesadillas & Guacamole

3:45pm - 4:30pm
Teen & Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn how to make quesadillas and guacamole with customizable ingredients. And then taste your creations!

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

Western Springs Writers' Society

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teen & Tween, Adult
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 "Teen & Tween" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Pick your favorite character and join us for minigame mayhem! Snacks will be provided.

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

Teen Board

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen & Tween
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 "Teen & Tween" group.

Clay Nature Imprint Kit

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

Celebrate Earth Day by making a clay impression of the beauty of nature! Available in the Teen Room while supplies last.

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

Western Springs Writers' Society

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teen & Tween, Adult
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 "Teen & Tween" group.

DIY Kites

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Teen & Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Go fly a kite!  But first make your own design, then see how it flies!

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

Tween Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen & Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for a meeting of the Tween Book Club! We will discuss The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman. Extra copies are available one month before the discussion. 

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On
Event Details:

Fight off hunger with these delicious candy dipped light saber pretzel sticks! Available in the Teen Room while supplies last.

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

Mother's Day Felt Flowers

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Teen & Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Create a handmade bouquet of felt flowers for your mom or grandma that will last forever! 

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

Western Springs Writers' Society

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teen & Tween, Adult
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 "Teen & Tween" group.

Teen Board

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen & Tween
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 "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Open Mic Night

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teen & Tween, Adult
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult
Program Type: Performers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of stories, songs, poems, raps, comedy, and beyond. The first 15 registrants who request that their name be added to the performance sign up list will perform.

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

Western Springs Writers' Society

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teen & Tween, Adult
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 "Teen & Tween" group.

Nintendo Switch: Runbow

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Teen & Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Run your way to the finish line in this multi-player party game!  Snacks will be provided.

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

Library Battle of the Books: Sign up

All Day 6/2 - 6/30
Teen & Tween
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Registration begins June 2 - June 30

Competition: Wednesday, July 30, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at La Grange Park Public Library

Grades 5-8

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

Western Springs Writers' Society

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teen & Tween, Adult
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 "Teen & Tween" group.

Nintendo Switch Open Play

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Teen & Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

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

Teen Board

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen & Tween
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 "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Western Springs Writers' Society

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teen & Tween, Adult
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 "Teen & Tween" group.

Pokeball Pillow Kit

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

Sew your own plush felt Pokeball! No sewing experience necessary. Available in the Teen/Tween Room, while supplies last.

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

DIY Chocolates

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Teen & Tween
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Become amateur chocolatiers with us! Make your own sweet confections with a variety of mix-ins and types of chocolate.

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

Western Springs Writers' Society

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teen & Tween, Adult
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 "Teen & Tween" group.

Teen Board

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen & Tween
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!