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Spice of the Month: Cloves

All Day
Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
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! Each kit will come with the necessary spice, a reci

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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! Each kit will come with the necessary spice, a recipe to try, and cookbook recommendations that feature recipes with that...
This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Inventors

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bring your ideas and imagination to the library to create a model invention that we will put on display! LEGOs will be provided by the library for this program. Please Note: Par

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Bring your ideas and imagination to the library to create a model invention that we will put on display! LEGOs will be provided by the library for this program. Please Note: Parents/ caregivers of children 8 years and under are required to stay in...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Discussion Group: Awayland

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
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:

Awayland by Ramona Ausubel

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:
Awayland by Ramona Ausubel ...
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Baby Yoda Sewing Kit

All Day
Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day by making a Baby Yoda plushie out of felt. No sewing experience necessary! Available in the teen room while supplies last.  

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Hands On, STEAM
Event Details:
May the 4th be with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day by making a Baby Yoda plushie out of felt. No sewing experience necessary! Available in the teen room while supplies last.   ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Free Comic Book Day

All Day
Thomas Ford Memorial Library at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services desk to pick out a comic for kids, or the Reference desk to pick out a comic for teens or adults!

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:
Stop by the Youth Services desk to pick out a comic for kids, or the Reference desk to pick out a comic for teens or adults! ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spring Paint and Sip: Water Color Cards

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Create a set of painted cards in this instructor-led art class. All materials and a non-alcoholic beverage will be provided.

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Create a set of painted cards in this instructor-led art class. All materials and a non-alcoholic beverage will be provided. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Building Mental Muscle

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Give your brain a workout in this fun and interactive presentation! Learn more about how the brain works, what activities you can do to keep it healthy, and play some "brain games"

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:
Give your brain a workout in this fun and interactive presentation! Learn more about how the brain works, what activities you can do to keep it healthy, and play some "brain games" with Patti Terkovich, Certified Dementia Practitioner at The Birches ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

The Many Lives of Kal Penn

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Register for this virtual event here: bit.ly/ILP_KalPenn We are thrilled to welcome Kal Penn to close out our 3rd season. Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Ass

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Event Details:
Register for this virtual event here: bit.ly/ILP_KalPenn We are thrilled to welcome Kal Penn to close out our 3rd season. Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is ...
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Mother's Day Pancakes

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Learn to make pancakes from scratch, just in time for Mother's Day! Participants will get hands-on experience  and receive a recipe to try at home.

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn to make pancakes from scratch, just in time for Mother's Day! Participants will get hands-on experience  and receive a recipe to try at home. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Knitting Circle

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Knitting Circle:

No charge, no registration: all knitters and crafters are welcome for conversation and inspiration. 

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.

Film Discussion: Anatomy of a Fall (2023)

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This is part of our Academy Award Film Series. Anatomy of a Fall is nominated for 5 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Actress in a Leadin

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
This is part of our Academy Award Film Series. Anatomy of a Fall is nominated for 5 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Actress in a Leading Role. A woman is suspected of her husband's murder, and their bli...
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teen & Tween, Adult
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 car

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. Questions ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club: Babel

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club will meet to discuss Babel by R.F. Kuang.

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club will meet to discuss Babel by R.F. Kuang. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Investment Discussion Group

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:15pm - 8:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Investment Discussion Group:

Local amateur investors meet to discuss trends in investing. For more information, contact George Rotter at gfrotter@yahoo.com.

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.

Teen Board

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups, Hands On, Library Boards
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
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! The Teen Board implements programming

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! The Teen Board implements programming suggestions, recommends books, and gives input for ways to entice othe...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Yellow Peril Past and Present: Understanding Asian America through Personal and Historical Stories

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Experience an exciting mixture of intimate personal storytelling and mini presentations packed with historical information. Educator-turned artist Dr. Ada Cheng will weave personal

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:
Experience an exciting mixture of intimate personal storytelling and mini presentations packed with historical information. Educator-turned artist Dr. Ada Cheng will weave personal stories to highlight the myth of the model minority, the image of the...
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Nintendo Switch: Ultimate Chicken Horse

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups, Hands On, Technology
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Dodge traps and create your own as you race against your friends in this obstacle course game.  Snacks will be provided.   

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Dodge traps and create your own as you race against your friends in this obstacle course game.  Snacks will be provided.    ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Classroom Kitchen: Picnic Perfection

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This is a virtual program that will be presented over Zoom. If you are registered, you will receive a recording of the class that will be available for 30 days.  Learn how

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Hands On, Presentations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:
This is a virtual program that will be presented over Zoom. If you are registered, you will receive a recording of the class that will be available for 30 days.  Learn how to prepare a picnic-worthy meal with a focus on seasonal ingredients. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Knitting Circle

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Knitting Circle:

No charge, no registration: all knitters and crafters are welcome for conversation and inspiration. 

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.

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Teen & Tween, Adult
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 car

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. Questions ...

Closing: Holiday

All Day
Thomas Ford Memorial Library

Memorial Day

Closing
Branches:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Description:
Memorial Day ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Youth Services Storytime Registration Summer 2024

All Day
Youth Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Youth Services STORYTIME registration opens on Tuesday, May 28th at 9:30 a.m. for Lapsit, Toddler Time and Preschool Pals only. Visit fordlibrary.org and have your library card num

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:
Youth Services STORYTIME registration opens on Tuesday, May 28th at 9:30 a.m. for Lapsit, Toddler Time and Preschool Pals only. Visit fordlibrary.org and have your library card number ready when registering, as first preference is given to Western Sp...
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Study & Snacks

05/28/2024 @ 3:00pm to 05/29/2024 @ 8:45pm
Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Room for some snacks to fuel your studying!

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:
Stop by the Teen Room for some snacks to fuel your studying! ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spice of the Month Club: Everything Spice

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
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! Each kit will come with the necessary spice, a reci

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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! Each kit will come with the necessary spice, a recipe to try, and cookbook recommendations that feature recipes with that...