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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: 4
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...
Baby Yoda felt toy

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.   ...
Mother's Day pancake breakfast

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. ...
CSLP 2024 Adventure Begins at Your Library Pirates graphic

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. Visit fordlibary.org and have your library card number ready as first preference is given to Western Springs residents. ...
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Join us for multiplayer fun! Participants will choose which games to play. Snacks will be provided. ...
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
Registration 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. ...
tie dye pattern

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
Registration 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! ...
collage

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
Registration 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.   ...