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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 "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
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 "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!

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
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
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. 

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

Youth Services Summer 2024 Program Registration

All Day
Youth Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups, Hands On, Music, Performers, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

Youth Services Program Registration begins on Wednesday, May 29th at 9:30 a.m. Visit fordlibary.org and have your library card number ready as first preference is given to Weste...

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Youth Services Department
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups, Hands On, Music, Performers, STEAM
Event Details:

Youth Services Program Registration begins on Wednesday, May 29th at 9:30 a.m.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Crochet Rainbow Flag Pencil Topper

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Hands On
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Come make a cute crochet rainbow flag pencil topper! Crochet experience is helpful but not necessary, beginners are welcome.  

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

Come make a cute crochet rainbow flag pencil topper! Crochet experience is helpful but not necessary, beginners are welcome.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

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!

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Tie Dye: Reused & Renewed

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Reuse old clothes and update your style at the same time with tie dye! Bring a white cotton clothing item to reuse and we'll provide white tees as well. It'll be tie dye for!

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

Reuse old clothes and update your style at the same time with tie dye! Bring a white cotton clothing item to reuse and we'll provide white tees as well. It'll be tie dye for!

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

Family Puzzle Challenge

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups, Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Families
Event Details:

One registration per family, please include the total number of people attending. Calling all puzzle lovers or anyone who loves a good challenge!  It’s a race against the c...

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

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

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Recycled Magazine Collage Kit

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

Make new art out of old magazines! Each kit will include some magazines and other supplies to make a collage. 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, Hands On, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Make new art out of old magazines! Each kit will include some magazines and other supplies to make a collage. Available in the Teen Room while supplies last.

 

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Teen Board

Thursday, July 18, 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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read and Create: Leapin’ Lizards

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Groups, Hands On
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come and listen to Leo Lionni’s classic A Color of His Own. Afterwards, create a lizard of your own with tissue paper and glue! Please Note: Parents/caregivers of children 8 yea...

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

Come and listen to Leo Lionni’s classic A Color of His Own. Afterwards, create a lizard of your own with tissue paper and glue!

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Nintendo Switch Open Play

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups, Hands On, Technology
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: Clubs & Groups, Hands On, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

 

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

LEGO Family Night

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups, Hands On, 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, Hands On, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Lego Inventors

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups, Hands On, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bring your adventurous imagination to create a model invention that will be put on display! Please Note: Parents/caregivers of children 8 years and under are required to stay in...

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

Bring your adventurous imagination to create a model invention that will be put on display!

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

K Cup Bath Bombs Kit

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

Reduce waste by reusing K Cups as molds for handmade bath bombs! 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, Hands On
Event Details:

Reduce waste by reusing K Cups as molds for handmade bath bombs! Available in the Teen Room while supplies last.