This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 24 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. This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 24 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 24 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 25 2025 Fri Lapsit Storytime (Fri) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 25 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 28 2025 Mon DIY Kites 3:45pm - 4:45pm Teen & Tween Registration This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon DIY Kites 3:45pm - 4:45pm 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 "Adult" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Monday Murder Club: A Man Lay Dead 7:30pm - 9:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Monday Murder Club: A Man Lay Dead 7:30pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board 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: A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh
This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Himalayan Pink Salt All Day Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Himalayan Pink Salt 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. Apr 30 2025 Wed Ford LEGO Creators 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed Ford LEGO Creators 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Bring your ideas and imagination to the library to create a LEGO model, then share a short story about it. The library will provide LEGO bricks for this program. Photographs of your inventions will be displayed in the Youth Services Department.
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 1 2025 Thu DIY Soap Take Home Craft Kit All Day Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. May 1 2025 Thu DIY Soap Take Home Craft Kit All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Adult Services Department Age Group: Adult Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Celebrate Spring by making your very own crushed flower soap! Kits including materials and instructions will be available for pick up beginning May 1. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2025 Thu My Garden 4:30pm - 5:15pm Children Registration This event is in the "Children" group. May 1 2025 Thu My Garden 4:30pm - 5:15pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM, Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: What would you grow if you had a garden of your very own? Come listen to Kevin Henkes’ book My Garden and use a variety of art supplies to create the garden of your dreams. 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.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. May 1 2025 Thu Tween Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teen & Tween Registration This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. May 1 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: 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 "All Ages" group. May 3 2025 Sat Free Comic Book Day All Day All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 3 2025 Sat Free Comic Book Day All Day Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Stop by to celebrate and snag a free comic book! While supplies last.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 3 2025 Sat Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Families This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Families" group. May 3 2025 Sat Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Children, Families Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present Event Details: Register for this virtual event at: https://bit.ly/ILP_DanSantat
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. May 4 2025 Sun Star Wars Day Pretzel Light Saber Kit All Day Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. May 4 2025 Sun Star Wars Day Pretzel Light Saber Kit All Day 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 "Adult" group. May 5 2025 Mon Paint a Pot 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. May 5 2025 Mon Paint a Pot 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 a masterpiece on a terra cot pot. All supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 6 2025 Tue Mah Jongg Open Play 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adult Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. May 6 2025 Tue Mah Jongg Open Play 2:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 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. May 7 2025 Wed Mother's Day Felt Flowers 3:45pm - 4:45pm Teen & Tween Registration This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. May 7 2025 Wed Mother's Day Felt Flowers 3:45pm - 4:45pm 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 "Adult" group. May 7 2025 Wed Book Discussion Group: The Great Divide 7:30pm - 8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. May 7 2025 Wed Book Discussion Group: The Great Divide 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 Great Divide by Christina Henriquez
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 8 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. May 8 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. May 8 2025 Thu Film Discussion: A Complete Unknown (2024) 6:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. May 8 2025 Thu Film Discussion: A Complete Unknown (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: In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with music icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates worldwide.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 8 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. May 8 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 "Adult" group. May 12 2025 Mon Science Fiction Book Club: The Stardust Grail 7:30pm - 8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. May 12 2025 Mon Science Fiction Book Club: The Stardust Grail 7:30pm - 8:45pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Discussion Science Fiction Book Club 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: Join us for an informal discussion of The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei.
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 13 2025 Tue Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. May 13 2025 Tue Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond 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 at: https://bit.ly/ILP_MatthewDesmond
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 13 2025 Tue Investment Discussion Group 7:15pm - 8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. May 13 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 "Adult" group. May 14 2025 Wed Crafting Herbal Mocktails 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. May 14 2025 Wed Crafting Herbal Mocktails 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Learn how to make simple syrups and herb extractions to craft a myriad of herb flavored and scented alcohol-free mocktails.
