Name: Goodnight, Library
Start: 2026-09-15T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Thomas Ford Memorial Library

Thomas Ford Memorial Library

Children, Families: What’s a better way to end the day than with a story? Join us for a calming evening story read-aloud where the dress code is PJs and comfy clothes. Registration will open on September 3, 2026 @ 9:30am.

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Western Springs

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Goodnight, Library

Children, Families: What’s a better way to end the day than with a story? Join us for a calming evening story read-aloud where...

No charge, no registration: all knitters and crafters are welcome for conversation and inspiration.&nbsp;

Local Event: Knitting Circle

Knitting Circle

No charge, no registration: all knitters and crafters are welcome for conversation and inspiration. 

Teens &amp; Tweens: Join us for bookish talk and dessert! Copies of the book are available one month before the discussion at the circulation desk. Book: The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest by Aubrey Hartman

Local Event: Tween Book Club

Tween Book Club

Teens & Tweens: Join us for bookish talk and dessert! Copies of the book are available one month before the discussion at the...

Teens &amp; Tweens: Make your own pencil case out of a cereal box and some fun fabric! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.

Local Event: Cereal Box Pencil Cases Kit

Cereal Box Pencil Cases Kit

Teens & Tweens: Make your own pencil case out of a cereal box and some fun fabric! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While...

Preschool-1st Grade:&nbsp;Come listen to a reading of Ryan T. Higgins' book We Don't Eat Our Classmates. Afterwards, we will make a dinosaur craft to take home.

Local Event: Read & Create: We Don't Eat Our Classmates

Read & Create: We Don't Eat Our Classmates

Preschool-1st Grade: Come listen to a reading of Ryan T. Higgins' book We Don't Eat Our Classmates. Afterwards, we will make a...

Local amateur investors meet to discuss trends in investing. For more information, contact George Rotter at <a href="mailto:gfrotter@yahoo.com">gfrotter@yahoo.com</a>.

Local Event: Investment Discussion Group

Investment Discussion Group

Local amateur investors meet to discuss trends in investing. For more information, contact George Rotter at gfrotter@yahoo.com.

Interested in learning about American Mah Jongg and how to play? Join this instructional program where tiles and cards will be provided and participants will learn how to set up and play the game. No experience necessary.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Intro to Mah Jongg

Intro to Mah Jongg

Interested in learning about American Mah Jongg and how to play? Join this instructional program where tiles and cards will be...

Western Springs Baptist Church

Please join us as we study the book of James with our live speakers and small group discussion! &nbsp;Kids program Nursery- Kindergarten.&nbsp;

Local Event: Women’s Life Bible Study Starts Sept. 10th

Women’s Life Bible Study Starts Sept. 10th

Please join us as we study the book of James with our live speakers and small group discussion!  Kids program Nursery-...

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AI is changing the way organizations identify funding opportunities and make fundraising decisions—but technology alone doesn’t raise money.
Join us for a free Learn for Life at DePaul webinar, <a href="https://grad.depaul.edu/register/?id=d4b37748-1d6f-4669-add5-df68e2965b6e&amp;utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event_listing&amp;utm_content=Sept_webinar" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Fundraising in the Age of AI: Smarter Strategies for Mission-Driven Organizations</a>, featuring social impact leader and DePaul SCPS alum Bevon Joseph. Drawing on nearly 15 years of experience raising millions of dollars and building mission-driven organizations, Bevon will share practical strategies for using AI to strengthen fundraising efforts while staying focused on what matters most: relationships, readiness, and impact. 
This free, one-hour, virtual <a href="https://grad.depaul.edu/register/?id=d4b37748-1d6f-4669-add5-df68e2965b6e&amp;utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event_desc&amp;utm_content=Sept_webinar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">session</a>&nbsp;is ideal for nonprofit professionals, social entrepreneurs, grant writers, and emerging leaders looking to increase their organization's impact.
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 <li>Evaluate whether funding opportunities are truly worth pursuing. </li>
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Vintage Schwinn Bike Raffle
Drawing &nbsp;on Monday Aug 31, at Bingo.&nbsp;&nbsp;Last chance to get ticket, go online to our website, or stop by at Bingo on Monday. Only 99 tickets or less will be sold.
Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. $10 ticket or 3/$20 Make a ticket donation for $10 (1 tickets) or $20 (3 tickets) and we will send you the tickets numbers <a href="https://www.al1941.org/donate" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">al1941.org/donate</a> Only 99 tickets will be sold. Winner need not be present.
1980 Schwinn Continental Racer, made in America, s/n FR514720 manufactured June 1980. The 1980 Schwinn Continental was the top-of-the-line 27-inch wheel standard lightweight 10-speed model. This bike is in &lsquo;Collectors Condition&rsquo;. No scratches, no touch-up paint, decals intact, no missing parts, all original, except for the new Serfas $80 gel seat. Ready to ride. Vintage Schwinn&rsquo;s in this condition sell for $500-$1,000. American Legion Post 1941 900 S. La Grange Rd, 60525 708-354-3300

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