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Locked in the Library: Session 2

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On
Age Group:
Adult, Families
Event Details:

This session is for adults and families. In our newest escape room, you’ve been trapped at a haunted carnival and need to find an enchanted ticket in order to leave. Teams will ...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adult, Families
Program Type: Hands On
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This session is for adults and families.

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

Locked in the Library: Session 3

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On
Age Group:
Adult, Families
Event Details:

This session is for adults and families. In our newest escape room, you’ve been trapped at a haunted carnival and need to find an enchanted ticket in order to leave. Teams will ...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adult, Families
Program Type: Hands On
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This session is for adults and families.

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

Locked in the Library: Session 4

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Reading Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On
Age Group:
Adult, Families
Event Details:

This session is for adults and families. In our newest escape room, you’ve been trapped at a haunted carnival and need to find an enchanted ticket in order to leave. Teams will ...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adult, Families
Program Type: Hands On
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This session is for adults and families.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Lapsit Storytime (Fri)

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes we request that you register your child for one storytime only. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes we request that you register your child for one storytime only. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time (Mon @ 10)

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes we request that you register your child for one storytime only. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes we request that you register your child for one storytime only. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time (Mon @ 11)

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes we request that you register your child for one storytime only. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes we request that you register your child for one storytime only. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Pals (Mon)

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with their friends. Preschool Pals highlights early literacy skills that help prepare children for learning to read when they s...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Children will hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with their friends. Preschool Pals highlights early literacy skills that help prepare children for learning to read when they start school.

Disclaimer(s)

Storytime without Adults

Children attend this storytime without their grown-ups so that they can practice independence.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time (Tue @ 10)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes we request that you register your child for one storytime only. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes we request that you register your child for one storytime only. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Pals (Tue)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with their friends. Preschool Pals highlights early literacy skills that help prepare children for learning to read when they s...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Children will hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with their friends. Preschool Pals highlights early literacy skills that help prepare children for learning to read when they start school.

Disclaimer(s)

Storytime without Adults

Children attend this storytime without their grown-ups so that they can practice independence.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Lapsit Storytime (Wed)

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes we request that you register your child for one storytime only. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes we request that you register your child for one storytime only. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Lapsit Storytime (Thu)

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes we request that you register your child for one storytime only. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes we request that you register your child for one storytime only. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Lapsit Storytime (Fri)

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes we request that you register your child for one storytime only. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes we request that you register your child for one storytime only. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Building on a Dream

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performers, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Combining audience participation and humor, Steve Belliveau will present Getting Excited About Science. The show focuses on machines and inventions that helped Chicago grow: bridge...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Performers, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Combining audience participation and humor, Steve Belliveau will present Getting Excited About Science.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

LEGO Inventors

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups, Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Families
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, Families
Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Hands On, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Thanksgiving Turkey Craft

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Gobble Gobble!  Participants will be turning their handprints into turkeys!  We provide the supplies, you make the art, and we will clean up the mess while you leave with...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Gobble Gobble!  Participants will be turning their handprints into turkeys!  We provide the supplies, you make the art, and we will clean up the mess while you leave with your creation.