Heroes! Paint Party! YOU!

There’s still time to register for children, tweens, teens, and adult Summer Reading Programs at the Thomas Ford Library. To register in person, come to 800 Chestnut St., Western Springs throughout the summer. To register online, click fordlibrary.org

While on the Library’s website, check out the dazzling array of programs and events that comprise the Summer Reading Programs. The offerings for young readers will fall under the themes of “Every Hero Has a Story” and “One Heroic Summer;” those for adults are themed “Groundbreaking Reads: Ideas that Shook the World.” All age groups will read, earn prizes, and have a great time. Here are some of this week’s events:

Monday, July 20

• 10:30-noon, LEGO PLAY, all ages, no registration
• 2-4 PM, MOVIES & MAKERS, grades 6-12
• 6:30-7:15 PM, DISNEY HEROES AND VILLAINS, grades 3-5

Tuesday, July 21, 6:30-9 PM, SUMMER BLOOMS PAINT PARTY, teen and adult

Wednesday, July 21, 7-8 PM, SUPPORTING YOUR KIDS THROUGH A LOVED ONE’S CANCER, adult

Thursday, July 23, 2-3 PM, HEROES SPEAK OUT! BUTTON MAKING, grades 6-12

Watch The Patch for more great events or visit fordlibrary.org