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Lapsit Storytime (Wed)

Wednesday, June 19, 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, you may register your child for either the June or July session. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring al...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes, you may register your child for either the June or July session. 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.

Lapsit Storytime (Thu)

Thursday, June 20, 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, you may register your child for either the June or July session. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring al...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes, you may register your child for either the June or July session. 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.

Colorful photo of yarn

Knitting Circle

Thursday, June 20, 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. 

Bird Bingo

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Tweet tweet, birds have taken over our bingo game!  Instead of numbers, players will search their board for various birds.  Come and play while also learning fun facts ab...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Tweet tweet, birds have taken over our bingo game!  Instead of numbers, players will search their board for various birds.  Come and play while also learning fun facts about the birds in your neighborhood. 

teens at library

Teen Board

Thursday, June 20, 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!

Lapsit Storytime (Fri)

Friday, June 21, 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, you may register your child for either June or July session. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along ...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes, you may register your child for either June or July session. 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.

nintendo switch

Nintendo Switch Open Play

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Join us for multiplayer fun! Participants will choose which games to play. Snacks will be provided.

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Community Events, Hands On, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for multiplayer fun! Participants will choose which games to play. Snacks will be provided.

coke bottle terrarium

Coke Bottle Terrarium Kit

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

Reuse and renew by making a terrarium from a 2 liter coke bottle! Available in the Teen Room while supplies last.

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Hands On
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Reuse and renew by making a terrarium from a 2 liter coke bottle! Available in the Teen Room while supplies last.

Rigamajig Builders

Rigamajig Builders

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Rigamajig Builder is a large-scale building kit that sparks STEM/STEAM learning through collaborative and open-ended play. Come and explore building with friends and embark on a fu...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Rigamajig Builder is a large-scale building kit that sparks STEM/STEAM learning through collaborative and open-ended play. Come and explore building with friends and embark on a fun adventure at the Library.

Board Rm: Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public is welcome.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public is welcome.

How to Find an Elephant by Kate Banks

Read & Create: How to Find an Elephant

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Hands On
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us on an elephant adventure as we read How to Find an Elephant by Kate Banks.  Following the story, you will make your very own set of binoculars! Please Note: Parents...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Hands On
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us on an elephant adventure as we read How to Find an Elephant by Kate Banks.  Following the story, you will make your very own set of binoculars!

Lego Family Night @ TFML

LEGO Family Night

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

One registration per family, please include the total number of people attending. Families of LEGO enthusiasts are invited to join us each month to practice and learn LEGO build...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Clubs & Groups, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

One registration per family, please include the total number of people attending.

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, June 27, 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.

Play-Dough Party

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages Pre-K-Kindergarten w/adult We’ll bring the play-dough if you bring your imagination! Take home an adventure playmat and leave the mess here.

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Ages Pre-K-Kindergarten w/adult

We’ll bring the play-dough if you bring your imagination! Take home an adventure playmat and leave the mess here.

Reused Materials Boat Race

Reused Materials Boat Race

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Design your own boat made out of reused and recycled materials, then put it to the test in a race to see who's boat is the fastest! The winner will receive a prize.

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Design your own boat made out of reused and recycled materials, then put it to the test in a race to see who's boat is the fastest! The winner will receive a prize.

Miss Jamie

Miss Jamie's Farm Music Show

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music, Performers
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

One registration per family, please include the total number of people attending. Sing, dance, laugh, and learn about life down on the farm with Miss Jamie and her puppet animal...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Music, Performers
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

One registration per family, please include the total number of people attending.

Closed: Holiday

All Day
Thomas Ford Memorial Library

Independence Day

Closing
Branches:
Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Description:

Independence Day

Toddler Time (Mon @10 a.m.)

Monday, July 8, 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, you may register your child for either the June or July session. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring al...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes, you may register your child for either the June or July session. 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.

Toddler Time (Mon @11 a.m.)

Monday, July 8, 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, you may register your child for either June or July session. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along ...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes, you may register your child for either June or July session. 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.

Preschool Pals (Mon)

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes, you may register your child for either the June or July session. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring al...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes, you may register your child for either the June or July session. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime.

Disclaimer(s)

Storytime without Adults

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

Toddler Time (Tue)

Tuesday, July 9, 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, you may register your child for either the June or July session. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring al...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes, you may register your child for either the June or July session. 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.

Preschool Pals (Tue)

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes, you may register your child for either the June or July session. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring al...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of our storytimes, you may register your child for either the June or July session. Please let us know in the special notes field if you are going to bring along a sibling for this storytime.

Disclaimer(s)

Storytime without Adults

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

Read to a Therapaws Pet @ TFML

Read to a Therapaws Pet

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of this program we request you register your child on one day only. Beginning or independent readers love to practice reading aloud to one of the dogs from...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Clubs & Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Due to the popularity of this program we request you register your child on one day only.

Financial reports spread out across table with man in business suit pointing at report with pen in hand

Investment Discussion Group

Tuesday, July 9, 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.