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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb-Mar
15
2020
Monarch and Bluestem Voting Center
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Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Youth Services Department
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Event Details:
Vote for your favorite Monarch and Bluestem 2020 nominee at the library.
Monarch voting is open to K - 3rd graders who have read or listened to at least five Monarch 2020 nominee titles.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
10
2020
Mon
Read ‘n’ Rhyme Romp (Monday Group)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Read ‘n’ Rhyme Romp
It’s never too early to help your baby grow up to love books and language! Share stories, songs, and rhymes with your little one in this “lap-sit” program.
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.
Storytime Attendance
Sessions fill up quickly. Please help us by attending all the dates in this storytime session for which you are registered. If you cannot attend all of the dates please let us know. We will put your name on the waiting list for open spots.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
11
2020
Tue
Read ‘n’ Rhyme Romp (Tuesday Group)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Read ‘n’ Rhyme Romp
It’s never too early to help your baby grow up to love books and language! Share stories, songs, and rhymes with your little one in this “lap-sit” program.
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.
Storytime Attendance
Sessions fill up quickly. Please help us by attending all the dates in this storytime session for which you are registered. If you cannot attend all of the dates please let us know. We will put your name on the waiting list for open spots.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
12
2020
Wed
Toddler Time (Wednesday Group)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Toddler Time
Introduce your toddler to early literacy storytimes which help in building the foundation of reading. Adults are encouraged to participate along with their toddlers and expand their learning by repeating the activities at home.
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.
Storytime Attendance
Sessions fill up quickly. Please help us by attending all the dates in this storytime session for which you are registered. If you cannot attend all of the dates please let us know. We will put your name on the waiting list for open spots.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
13
2020
Thu
Toddler Time (Thursday Group)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Toddler Time
Introduce your toddler to early literacy storytimes which help in building the foundation of reading. Adults are encouraged to participate along with their toddlers and expand their learning by repeating the activities at home.
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.
Storytime Attendance
Sessions fill up quickly. Please help us by attending all the dates in this storytime session for which you are registered. If you cannot attend all of the dates please let us know. We will put your name on the waiting list for open spots.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
14
2020
Fri
Read ‘n’ Rhyme Romp (Friday Group)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Read ‘n’ Rhyme Romp
It’s never too early to help your baby grow up to love books and language! Share stories, songs, and rhymes with your little one in this “lap-sit” program.
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.
Storytime Attendance
Sessions fill up quickly. Please help us by attending all the dates in this storytime session for which you are registered. If you cannot attend all of the dates please let us know. We will put your name on the waiting list for open spots.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
11
2020
Tue
Toddler Time (Tuesday Group)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Toddler Time
Introduce your toddler to early literacy storytimes which help in building the foundation of reading. Adults are encouraged to participate along with their toddlers and expand their learning by repeating the activities at home.
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.
Storytime Attendance
Sessions fill up quickly. Please help us by attending all the dates in this storytime session for which you are registered. If you cannot attend all of the dates please let us know. We will put your name on the waiting list for open spots.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
10
2020
Mon
Storytime Pals (Monday Group)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Storytime Pals
Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with your friends. Storytimes will highlight early literacy skills that children need to learn before they can read.
Disclaimer(s)
Storytime Attendance
Sessions fill up quickly. Please help us by attending all the dates in this storytime session for which you are registered. If you cannot attend all of the dates please let us know. We will put your name on the waiting list for open spots.
Storytime without Adults
Children attend this storytime without their grown-ups so that they can practice independence.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
12
2020
Wed
Storytime Pals (Wednesday Group)
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Storytime Pals
Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with your friends. Storytimes will highlight early literacy skills that children need to learn before they can read.
Disclaimer(s)
Storytime Attendance
Sessions fill up quickly. Please help us by attending all the dates in this storytime session for which you are registered. If you cannot attend all of the dates please let us know. We will put your name on the waiting list for open spots.
Storytime without Adults
Children attend this storytime without their grown-ups so that they can practice independence.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
13
2020
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
11
2020
Tue
Make and Take Crafternoons
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Event Details:
Join us in our Make and Take Crafternoon and create some fun crafts that you can take with you and share with friends and family.
February 11: Book Charms
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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
Feb
12
2020
Wed
Feed Your Creativity: Candy Sushi
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Hands On
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Sushi isn't just a delicious meal, it's an art form! Have fun with this sweet twist on the traditional Japanese food. We'll use rice crispy treats, dried fruits, and candy to replicate the look...with a whole different flavor.
Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergies
Food will be served or will be handled as a part of this program. Please email or call to advise us of any food allergies.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
Feb
13
2020
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Families
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Hands On
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Bring your little sweetheart and create a sweet treat perfect for sharing. We'll be crafting, creating, and showing that we care together. Ages 4-7 years with caregiver.
Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergies
Food will be served or will be handled as a part of this program. Please email or call to advise us of any food allergies.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
10
2020
Mon
Science Fiction book Club: Hyperion
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Study Room A
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:
The Science Fiction Book Club will meet to discuss Dan Simmons' classic space opera Hyperion, winner of the 1990 Hugo award for best novel.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
11
2020
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
11
2020
Tue
Investment Discussion Group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
12
2020
Wed
Italian Conversation Group
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Board Room
Age Group:
Teen & Tween,
Adult
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
Italian conversation group for all levels. Develop or share your knowledge of Italian. Join us to supplement existing classwork, use for travel purposes, or general practice.
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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
13
2020
Thu
Western Springs Writers' Society
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Board Room
Age Group:
Teen & Tween,
Adult
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Western Springs Writers’ Society
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. Questions in advance? Please contact Marie Gerken at marie@gerken.org or Jim Swinehart at jswinehart@clausen.com.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
14
2020
Fri
Film Discussion: Peanut Butter Falcon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Movies
Film Discussion Group
Doors open at 6:45 p.m. for these after-hours film discussions. No registration necessary.
Event Details:
After running away from a residential nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a pro wrestler, a man who has Down syndrome befriends an outlaw who becomes his coach and ally.
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