This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. May 15 2025 Thu Teen Board 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. May 15 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 "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 19 2025 Mon Open Mic Night 6:30pm - 8:30pm Teen & Tween, Adult Registration This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. May 19 2025 Mon Open Mic Night 6:30pm - 8:30pm 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 "Adult" group. May 21 2025 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Mediterranean Feast: Flavors of the Sun 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adult Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. May 21 2025 Wed Classroom Kitchen: Mediterranean Feast: Flavors of the Sun 6:30pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Virtual Programming Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: 29 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 "Adult" group. May 22 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. May 22 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. May 22 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 22 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.
May 26 2025 Mon Closed: Holiday All Day Closing May 26 2025 Mon Closing Closed: Holiday All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: Closed for Memorial Day
This event is in the "Adult" group. May 27 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Matcha All Day Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. May 27 2025 Tue Spice of the Month: Matcha 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!
May 27 2025 Tue Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees 7:00pm - 8:45pm May 27 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 "Teen & Tween" group. May 30 2025 Fri Nintendo Switch: Runbow 3:45pm - 4:45pm Teen & Tween Registration This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. May 30 2025 Fri Nintendo Switch: Runbow 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: 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. Jun 2 - 30 2025 Library Battle of the Books: Sign up All Day 6/2 - 6/30 Teen & Tween Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Jun 2 - 30 2025 Library Battle of the Books: Sign up All Day 6/2 - 6/30 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 30Competition: Wednesday, July 30, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at La Grange Park Public LibraryGrades 5-8
This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 5 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. Jun 5 2025 Thu Pocket Pollinator Program 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Pocket Pollinator Program 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Gardening, Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: Join us for a presentation on small pollinator gardens and learn what is possible in Western Springs and the surrounding areas.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Investment Discussion Group 7:15pm - 8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 10 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 "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 12 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. Jun 12 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 "Teen & Tween" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Nintendo Switch Open Play 3:45pm - 4:45pm Teen & Tween Registration This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Nintendo Switch Open Play 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: 10 Event Details: Join us for multiplayer fun! Participants will choose which games to play. Snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 19 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. Jun 19 2025 Thu Teen Board 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Jun 19 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!
Jun 24 2025 Tue Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees 7:00pm - 8:45pm Jun 24 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 "Teen & Tween" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jun 26 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. Jun 26 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 "Teen & Tween" group. Jul 2 2025 Wed Pokeball Pillow Kit All Day Teen & Tween This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Jul 2 2025 Wed Pokeball Pillow 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: Sew your own plush felt Pokeball! No sewing experience necessary. Available in the Teen/Tween Room, while supplies last.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 3 2025 Thu Knitting Circle 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 3 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.
Jul 4 2025 Fri Closed: Holiday All Day Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Closed: Holiday All Day Branches: Thomas Ford Memorial Library Description: Closed for Independence Day
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Jul 7 2025 Mon DIY Chocolates 3:45pm - 4:45pm Teen & Tween Registration This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group. Jul 7 2025 Mon DIY Chocolates 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: 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 "Adult" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Investment Discussion Group 7:15pm - 8:45pm Adult This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 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.
