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Spice of the Month: Cloves

All Day
Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
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 reci...

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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Book Discussion Group: Awayland

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
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

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.

Spring Paint and Sip: Water Color Cards

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Create a set of painted cards in this instructor-led art class. All materials and a non-alcoholic beverage will be provided.

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
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"...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Give your brain a workout in this fun and interactive presentation!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

The Many Lives of Kal Penn

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
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 Ass...

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Knitting Circle

Thursday, May 9, 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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Film Discussion: Anatomy of a Fall (2023)

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adult
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 Leadin...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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.

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

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, May 9, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club: Babel

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club will meet to discuss Babel by R.F. Kuang.

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion, Clubs & Groups
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.

Investment Discussion Group

Tuesday, May 14, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Yellow Peril Past and Present: Understanding Asian America through Personal and Historical Stories

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Experience an exciting mixture of intimate personal storytelling and mini presentations packed with historical information. Educator-turned artist Dr. Ada Cheng will weave personal...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Experience an exciting mixture of intimate personal storytelling and mini presentations packed with historical information. Educator-turned artist Dr.

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 "Adult" group.

Knitting Circle

Thursday, May 23, 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. 

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

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, May 23, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spice of the Month Club: Everything Spice

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Adult Services Department at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adult
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 reci...

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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dr. Temple Grandin: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Programming at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Register for this virtual event at: bit.ly/ILP_TempleGrandin This event will be recorded and publicly available for 30 days after post-production. Join us for a special ...

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Virtual Programming
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentations
Event Details:

Register for this virtual event at: bit.ly/ILP_TempleGrandin

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Knitting Circle

Thursday, June 6, 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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Investment Discussion Group

Tuesday, June 11, 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.

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

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, June 13, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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. 

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

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Knitting Circle

Thursday, July 11, 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. 

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

Western Springs Writers' Society

Thursday, July 11, 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.