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Popcorn, pretzels, and chips

Study & Snacks

05/28/2024 @ 3:00pm to 05/29/2024 @ 8:45pm
Teen/Tween Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Room for some snacks to fuel your studying!

Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Room for some snacks to fuel your studying!

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Library Battle of the Books: Sign up

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Thomas Ford Memorial Library at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Events
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Registration begins June 1 - June 30 Competition: Wednesday, July 31, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library Grades 5-8  Join us for the fifth an...

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Registration begins June 1 - June 30

Competition: Wednesday, July 31, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library

Grades 5-8 

Pizza + Books + Jenga

Pizza and Books

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Community Events
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Not sure where to start with your summer reading? Join us for pizza as we play book Jenga and share our favorite books!

Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Not sure where to start with your summer reading? Join us for pizza as we play book Jenga and share our favorite books!

rainbow flag pencil topper

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.

 

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

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Library Battle of the Books Competition

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Clubs & Groups, Community Events
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Let the Battle Begin! The fifth annual Library Battle of the Books between the La Grange, La Grange Park, Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield and Thomas Ford Memorial libraries. ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Clubs & Groups, Community Events
Event Details:

Let the Battle Begin!

The fifth annual Library Battle of the Books between the La Grange, La Grange Park, Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield and Thomas Ford Memorial libraries. 

care package

Back to School Care Packages

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

It's time to head back to school!  We've got you covered with goodies to guarantee a great first week. 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
Event Details:

It's time to head back to school!  We've got you covered with goodies to guarantee a great first week. Available in the Teen Room while supplies last.

 

time to play!

Super Smash Bros Tournament

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Hands On, Technology
Age Group:
Teen & Tween
Event Details:

Who will be the next Smash Bros champion? Join us to find out! Snacks will be provided.

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

Who will be the next Smash Bros champion? Join us to find out! Snacks will be provided.