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This event is in the "Adult" group.
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. 

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The Other Valley By Scott Alexander Howard 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Picture Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups, Hands On
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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Come explore the world of picture books by joining our new book club! Each meeting will focus on a different character, author, or picture book series. We will read stories, play games, and finish with a craft.

 

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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 "Adult" group.
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 "Teen & Tween" group.

Tween Book Club

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

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Join us for an informal discussion of The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei.

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
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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.

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 bookish talk and pizza!  Copies of the book are available one month before the discussion at the circulation desk.  

Book: The Inheritance Games  by Jennifer Lynn Barnes