Library News

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Donate to the Annual Appeal

Donate to the Library Foundation’s Annual Appeal. Your donation is more important than ever and will enable us to fund future Library improvements.

Youth Program Registration on background of fall leaves.

Youth Fall Program and Storytime Registration

Registration for fall storytimes begins on Tuesday, September 2, at 9:30 a.m. for Lapsit, Toddler Time, and Preschool Pals only.

Youth Program Registration on a background of blue water with inflatable pool toys

Youth Summer Program and Storytime Registration

Registration for summer storytimes begins on Friday, May 30, at 9:30 a.m. for Lapsit, Toddler Time, and Preschool Pals only.

Youth Program Registration. Background of pink, blue, and yellow flowers.

Youth Program and Storytime Registration

Registration for spring storytimes begins on Monday, March 3 at 9:30 a.m. for Lapsit, Toddler Time, and Preschool Pals only.

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New Online Resources: Morningstar & Udemy

Two new online research databases have just been added for Thomas Ford cardholders!

Snowy scene announcing the start of storytime registration on December third.

Youth Storytime and Program Registration

Registration for winter storytimes begins on Tuesday, December 3 at 9:30 a.m.

Western Springs Library Friends Fareweel Book Sale at Thomas Ford Memorial Library. Saturday November 2 and Sunday November 3, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Western Springs Library Friends Farewell Book Sale

This fall, we’re saying goodbye to the Western Springs Library Friends.

2022 marks the 90th anniversary of our Thomas Ford Memorial Library building! We are excited to celebrate this important milestone all year long with you, and we can’t wait to create even more memories together.

Interview with Jacqueline Walker

Jacqueline Walker’s love of linguistics steered her to Thomas Ford’s Spanish and French Language Conversation Groups, which she would eventually lead and expand.

Interview with Annie Tandy

Annie Tandy is the owner and creator of Kidlist, a resource for kid-friendly activities, events, and classes in Chicago’s western suburbs.

Interview with Eddie Sugarman

Eddie Sugarman is the Executive Artistic Director of the Theatre of Western Springs. He leads TWS in fulfilling its mission “to entertain, to educate, and to inspire across the generations through the art of live theatre.”

Interview with Hugh Ingrasci

Meet Hugh Ingrasci: professor, writer, volunteer, coach, family man, and library enthusiast.

Interview with Alice Gallagher

Alice Gallagher served the Village of Western Springs as a Trustee from 2013-2017. In 2017, she began a 4-year term as Village President.

Interview with Marie Gerken & Jim Swinehart

The Western Springs Writers’ Society held its inaugural meeting in 2014 after founders Marie Gerken and Jim Swinehart ran into each other at the Printers Row Lit Fest. Their successful first meeting drew a crowd of 30 like-minded local writers, and the WSWS has been meeting regularly at the Thomas Ford Library ever since.

Interview with Erik Khoobyarian

Reverend Erik Khoobyarian began his ministry at the Presbyterian Church of Western Springs on August 1, 2018 after a two-year transition and nationwide search process.