This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime (Wed) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 2 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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Book Discussion Group: The Other Valley 7:30pm - 8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Book Discussion Group: The Other Valley 7:30pm - 8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Book Discussion Group Library book clubs are open to anyone who enjoys good books! Extra copies of the books are made available at the Library one month before the discussion. Event Details: The Other Valley By Scott Alexander Howard
This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime (Thu) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 3 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. Apr 3 2025 Thu Weather and Storm Chasing 101 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adult Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Weather and Storm Chasing 101 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: 27 Event Details: Come and explore the fundamentals of extreme weather with Illinois Storm Chasers.
This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 4 2025 Fri Lapsit Storytime (Fri) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 4 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 "Children" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 10) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 7 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. Apr 7 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 11) 11:00am - 11:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 7 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: 2 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. Apr 7 2025 Mon Quesadillas & Guacamole 3:45pm - 4:30pm Teen & Tween Registration This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Quesadillas & Guacamole 3:45pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Teen & Tween Program Type: Hands On Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Learn how to make quesadillas and guacamole with customizable ingredients. And then taste your creations!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Gardening with Fewer Pesticides 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Gardening with Fewer Pesticides 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Gardening Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9
This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Toddler Time (Tue @ 10) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 8 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 "Adult" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Spring Migration Bird Walk 10:00am - 11:30am Adult Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Spring Migration Bird Walk 10:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join an expert birder for a spring migration bird walk at Bemis Woods! Springtime is most birders' favorite time of year in the Chicago area, as breeding birds are singing and migrating birds are pouring through.
This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Preschool Pals 1:00pm - 1:30pm Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 8 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: 0 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) Safe Child Policy Parents/caregivers of children 8 years and under are required to stay in the Youth Services Department for the duration of the program per library policy. Storytime without Adults Children attend this storytime without their grown-ups so that they can practice independence.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Investment Discussion Group 7:15pm - 8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Investment Discussion Group 7:15pm - 8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Clubs & Groups Investment Discussion Group Local amateur investors meet to discuss trends in investing. For more information, contact George Rotter at gfrotter@yahoo.com.
This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime (Wed) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 9 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 "Children" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Lapsit Storytime (Thu) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 10 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. Apr 10 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 10 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 "Adult" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Film Discussion: Wicked (2024) 6:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Film Discussion: Wicked (2024) 6:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movies Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson 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: https://bit.ly/ILP_AlexisNikoleNelson
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 10 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. Apr 10 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. Apr 11 2025 Fri Lapsit Storytime (Fri) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 11 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. Apr 11 2025 Fri Nintendo Switch: Super Mario Party Jamboree 3:45pm - 4:45pm Teen & Tween Registration This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Apr 11 2025 Fri Nintendo Switch: Super Mario Party Jamboree 3:45pm - 4:45pm 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 "Children" group. Apr 14 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 10) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 14 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. Apr 14 2025 Mon Toddler Time (Mon @ 11) 11:00am - 11:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 14 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: 2 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. Apr 14 2025 Mon Felt Florals Craft 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 14 2025 Mon Felt Florals Craft 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Create adorable floral magnets using felt. All materials will be provided.
