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This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
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.
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Event Details:
*** IMPORTANT UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled for June 4. You can use the same link to register for the new date.  *** Register for this virtual event at: bit.ly/ILP_TempleGrandin This event will be recorded and publicly ava...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
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:
Mockingbird Summer by Lynda Rutledge  ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Open Mic Night

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween, Adult
Program Type: Performers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Read, perform, or sing your heart out at our open mic night co-hosted by the Western Springs Writers’ Society. All ages and genres are invited to read or perform a piece of their own original work that is no longer than five minutes, and anyone is we...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Knitting Circle

1:00pm - 3:30pm
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.
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
This is part of our Academy Award Film Series. Oppenheimer is nominated for 13 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role, and Best Achievement in Cinematography. The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer an...
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
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.

Water-Wise Gardening

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Gardening
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:
Even if it’s not a drought year, proper watering is very important to our gardens. Too often our practices waste water and fail to give our plants what they need. This program by Sharon Yiesla Horticulture Services covers basic watering techniq...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Hands On, Presentations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:
This is a virtual program that will be presented over Zoom.   Springtime in Italy is a time of fresh, vibrant ingredients and delicious flavors. Cook up some recipe ideas that capture the essence of Italian spring cuisine in this virtual c...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Second Chance Crafts

All Day 4/22 - 4/26
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Adult Services Department
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Missed a craft here at the library but still want to participate? Sign-up for a craft kit, based on one of our previous crafts. Each participant will be guaranteed one kit to be picked up from April 22 to the 26th at the Reference Desk. Choice of kit...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

AI: ChatGPT and Beyond

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence technology are taking the world by storm. Learn more about AI with Mike Gershbein of Very Smart People, who will explore the most talked about image generation and large language models and offer a glimpse of...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Knitting Circle

1:00pm - 3:30pm
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.
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.
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 "Adult" group.
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 "Adult" group.
Registration
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

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
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.
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 "Adult" group.

Knitting Circle

1:00pm - 3:30pm
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.
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
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.
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.
Registration
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.
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.