Thomas Ford Memorial Library

Learn how to start and maintain an herb garden in this program run by Sharon Yiesla Horticulture Services . Many herbs that can be grown in Northern Illinois will be featured, with information on how to grow and when to harvest them. Geared towards individuals new to herb gardening. This presentation covers gardening with herbs, not cooking.

Local Event: Herb Gardening

Cook County

Western Springs

Illinois

Herb Gardening

Learn how to start and maintain an herb garden in this program run by Sharon Yiesla Horticulture Services . Many herbs that can...

Teens &amp; Tweens: Make your own farm to table snack using fresh tomatoes and corn. &nbsp;All ingredients will be provided so you can customize your salsas with your preferred level of heat. &nbsp;

Local Event: Pico de Gallo and Corn Salsa

Pico de Gallo and Corn Salsa

Teens & Tweens: Make your own farm to table snack using fresh tomatoes and corn.  All ingredients will be provided so you can...

Western Springs French Market

Children, Families: Join the Library for storytime on the Tower Lawn. In the event of rain or inclement weather, storytime will be cancelled.

Local Event: French Market Storytimes (off-site, drop-in)

French Market Storytimes (off-site, drop-in)

Children, Families: Join the Library for storytime on the Tower Lawn. In the event of rain or inclement weather, storytime will...

Virtual Program/Kristyn Slick/Thomas Ford Memorial Library

This is a virtual class led by Kristyn Slick. A recording will be emailed to all registrants after the program. Even if you are unable to attend the live event, please register if you would like to receive the recording.&nbsp;
Bring the classic steakhouse experience into your own kitchen with perfectly cooked steak paired with three elevated sauces. This class focuses on technique, timing, and confidence so you can recreate a restaurant-worthy meal at home.

Local Event: Classroom Kitchen: Steakhouse at Home

Classroom Kitchen: Steakhouse at Home

This is a virtual class led by Kristyn Slick. A recording will be emailed to all registrants after the program. Even if you are...

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of America with founding father Benjamin Franklin, played by actor Terry Lynch. Franklin was the sole individual who played a part in drafting the five founding documents, and his diplomatic skills and ability to think innovatively were crucial in shaping the daring endeavor of establishing a new nation.

Local Event: Benjamin Franklin: Designing a Nation

Benjamin Franklin: Designing a Nation

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of America with founding father Benjamin Franklin, played by actor Terry Lynch. Franklin was...

Teens and Tweens: Teen Board can be a great way to earn volunteer hours! If you have ideas for how the library can better serve teens and tweens, come join us! The Teen Board implements programming suggestions, recommends books, and gives input for ways to entice other teens to visit the library. We do a fun craft or activity every meeting!

Local Event: Teen Board

Teen Board

Teens and Tweens: Teen Board can be a great way to earn volunteer hours! If you have ideas for how the library can better serve...

Create a decorative flag using recycled wine corks in this painting program. All supplies will be provided.&nbsp;

Local Event: Cork Flag Craft

Cork Flag Craft

Create a decorative flag using recycled wine corks in this painting program. All supplies will be provided. 

Teens and Tweens: Learn how to use electroluminescent wire to create a beautiful light up rainbow! Available in the Teen/Tween Room. While supplies last.

Local Event: Rainbow Neon Sign Kit

Rainbow Neon Sign Kit

Teens and Tweens: Learn how to use electroluminescent wire to create a beautiful light up rainbow! Available in the Teen/Tween...

Preschool-1st Grade: Come listen to a reading of Lucy Ruth Cummins’s book Our Pool. Afterwards, we will make a pool-themed craft to take home.

Local Event: Read & Create: Our Pool

Read & Create: Our Pool

Preschool-1st Grade: Come listen to a reading of Lucy Ruth Cummins’s book Our Pool. Afterwards, we will make a pool-themed...

Adult, All Ages: The Library is partnering with the Village of Western Springs to provide residents with the opportunity to meet with a social worker to access resources supporting:
<ul><li>Mental health issues</li><li>Support for older adults</li><li>Youth-related challenges</li><li>Other social and emotional difficulties</li></ul>
This is a monthly drop-in program that aims to positively impact individuals and families within our community and is completely confidential.

Local Event: Social Worker at the Library

Social Worker at the Library

Adult, All Ages: The Library is partnering with the Village of Western Springs to provide residents with the opportunity to...

Children: Bring your ideas and imagination to the Library to create a LEGO model! The Library will provide LEGO bricks for this program.

Local Event: Ford LEGO Creators

Ford LEGO Creators

Children: Bring your ideas and imagination to the Library to create a LEGO model! The Library will provide LEGO bricks for this...

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. 

Tweens-Adults: 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 in advance? Please contact Jim Swinehart at jrswinehart10@gmail.com.

Local Event: Western Springs Writers' Society

Western Springs Writers' Society

Tweens-Adults: The Western Springs Writers' Society welcomes all writers from the community to discuss and hone their craft...

Summer gardens and local Farmer's Markets are bountiful with fresh vegetables and fruits just waiting to be explored. Chef Maddox will demonstrate nourishing and enticing dishes to enjoy over these warm summer months with family and friends. Samples will be available for attendees.

Local Event: Garden to Plate Cooking

Garden to Plate Cooking

Summer gardens and local Farmer's Markets are bountiful with fresh vegetables and fruits just waiting to be explored. Chef...

1st-4th grade: One of the most recognized icons worldwide, the American flag, has been an incredible inspiration for generations of artists. Join us to review a variety of works before making your own. We’ll use a mix of materials, including paint, markers and collage materials to create your own variation of “Old Glory.”&nbsp;This program&nbsp;is made possible by our Summer Reading signature sponsor, the Thomas Ford Library Foundation.

Local Event: Stars + Stripes Forever: Process Art Workshop

Stars + Stripes Forever: Process Art Workshop

1st-4th grade: One of the most recognized icons worldwide, the American flag, has been an incredible inspiration for...

Tower Green

Join food preservation expert and cookbook author Emily Paster to learn how to transform vegetables into pickles and preserve them using both fermentation and water-bath canning. Samples will be available for attendees.
Emily will demonstrate three ways to make pickled vegetables: quick or refrigerator pickles, shelf-stable pickling in a vinegar brine using the water-bath canning method, and fermenting vegetables using the alchemy of salt and time to create healthy and delicious foods. Homemade pickles make wonderful gifts, help prevent food waste and enable us to eat more locally and seasonally all year long. This class is perfect for gardeners, as well as farmers’ market and CSA shoppers.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Pickling Three Ways

Pickling Three Ways

Join food preservation expert and cookbook author Emily Paster to learn how to transform vegetables into pickles and preserve...

2nd-4th graders:&nbsp;Get ready for the 4th of July! Join us as we read the Caldecott Medal winning book Fireworks by Matthew Burgess and do a fireworks craft to take home.

Local Event: CRAFTernoon: Fireworks!

CRAFTernoon: Fireworks!

2nd-4th graders: Get ready for the 4th of July! Join us as we read the Caldecott Medal winning book Fireworks by Matthew...

Teens and Tweens: Join us for bookish talk and dessert! The theme of this month’s book celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States. Copies of the book are available one month before the discussion at the&nbsp;Circulation Desk.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Book: Rebellion 1776&nbsp;&nbsp;by Laurie Halse Anderson

Local Event: Tween Book Club

Tween Book Club

Teens and Tweens: Join us for bookish talk and dessert! The theme of this month’s book celebrates the 250th anniversary of the...

Children: Come to the Youth Services Department to pick up a bag with a craft inside! Crafts are left over from previous programs and are available while supplies last. Which craft will you take home?

Local Event: Mystery Craft Kits

Mystery Craft Kits

Children: Come to the Youth Services Department to pick up a bag with a craft inside! Crafts are left over from previous...

Christine Ricker

David Giuliani

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Public Relations Representative, Thomas Ford Memorial Library

La Grange

DuPage County

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills

Oak Brook

Burr Ridge

Darien

Lisa Marie Farver

Downers Grove

Forest Park

Elmhurst

Oak Park-River Forest

Woodridge

First Presbyterian Church

This month’s performance in our free Community Concert Series features jazz vocalist <a href="https://www.alyssaallgood.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Alyssa Allgood</a>. The concert will be held on the church lawn, weather permitting. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket, snacks and friends!

Alyssa is a 2X DownBeat Magazine Critics Poll “Rising Star Female Vocalist” and 2X Chicago Reader Poll “Best Individual Jazz Musician” who has captured attention for her dynamic vocal command, sophisticated songwriting and captivating performances. Her music showcases modern sensibilities, blending soulful storytelling and rich improvisational language through original compositions, captivating arrangements and a lyrical focus of self-love and human connection.

Alyssa is thrilled to return to the First Presbyterian Community Concert Series, where she will present an evening of beloved jazz standards and uplifting originals in an intimate piano-vocal duo setting.

Local Event: Community Concert Series: Alyssa Allgood, Jazz Vocalist

Community Concert Series: Alyssa Allgood, Jazz...

This month’s performance in our free Community Concert Series features jazz vocalist Alyssa Allgood. The concert will be held...

Community Concert Series: Alyssa Allgood, Jazz Vocalist

Burr Ridge Community Church

Come hunt for unique treasures at our indoor rummage sale featuring home goods, small appliances, clothing &amp; accessories, decorative items, household items and much more. Don't miss the outdoor furniture sales starting early and be sure to enjoy our concession.

Local Event: Huge Rummage Sale!

Huge Rummage Sale!

Come hunt for unique treasures at our indoor rummage sale featuring home goods, small appliances, clothing & accessories,...

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Herb Gardening

JUN

16

7:00 PM

Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs, IL

Pico de Gallo and Corn Salsa

JUN

17

3:45 PM

Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs, IL

French Market Storytimes (off-site, drop-in)

JUN

17

5:00 PM

Western Springs French Market, 914 Hillgrove Ave, Western Springs, IL

Classroom Kitchen: Steakhouse at Home

JUN

17

6:30 PM

Western Springs, IL

Benjamin Franklin: Designing a Nation

JUN

17

7:00 PM

Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs, IL

Teen Board

JUN

18

7:00 PM

Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs, IL

Cork Flag Craft

JUN

22

7:00 PM

Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs, IL

Rainbow Neon Sign Kit

JUN

23

9:30 AM

Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs, IL

Read & Create: Our Pool

JUN

23

4:00 PM

Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs, IL

Social Worker at the Library

JUN

24

1:00 PM

Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs, IL

Ford LEGO Creators

JUN

24

2:00 PM

Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs, IL

Knitting Circle

JUN

25

1:00 PM

Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs, IL

Western Springs Writers' Society

JUN

25

7:00 PM

Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs, IL

Garden to Plate Cooking

JUN

29

7:00 PM

Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs, IL

Stars + Stripes Forever: Process Art Workshop

JUN

30

4:00 PM

Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs, IL

French Market Storytimes (off-site, drop-in)