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Toddler Time (Tue @ 10)

10:00am - 10:30am
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration 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. Introduce your toddler to earl...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Pals (Tues)

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Hear stories, sing songs, and have fun with your friends! Storytime will highlight early literacy skills that children need to learn before they can read independently. Children attend this storytime without their grown-ups so that they can practice ...

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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)

10:00am - 10:30am
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration 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. Help your baby grow up to love...
This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group.

Teen Trivia

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Clubs & Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Show what you know! Compete against other teens for the title of Trivia Champion. Snacks will be provided   ...
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 "Children" group.

Lapsit Storytime (Thu)

10:00am - 10:30am
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration 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. Help your baby grow up to love...
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

LEGO Family Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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 building techniques. Using teamwork and your imagination, build a creation ...
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 "Children" group.

Lapsit Storytime (Fri)

10:00am - 10:30am
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration 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. Help your baby grow up to love...
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 "Children" group.

LEGO Inventors

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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...
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 "Teen & Tween" group.
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 "All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:
Stop by for free comics for all ages! Comics are available to pick up in Adult, Teen, and Youth while supplies last. ...
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 "Teen & Tween" group.

Mother's Day Pancakes

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Registration
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. ...
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. ...