Thomas Ford Memorial Library

Thomas Ford Memorial Library Your community cornerstone in Western Springs 💚 Looking for a book suggestion? Need help with your smartphone or tablet? Ask us!

The latest releases, digital services, fun events and much more at your friendly neighborhood library in Western Springs! Want to try downloading an eBook or streaming music with your library card? Send us a message on Facebook, email us at [email protected], or call us at (708) 246-0520 to talk to one of our librarians today.

Life can be challenging, but you don't have to navigate it alone. The next monthly drop-in opportunity to connect with a...
06/20/2026

Life can be challenging, but you don't have to navigate it alone.

The next monthly drop-in opportunity to connect with a social worker is happening at the Library on Wednesday, June 24 from 1-3 p.m.

In partnership with the Village of Western Springs, Thomas Ford hosts this free, confidential service to help provide community members with resources for mental health, support for older adults, youth-related challenges, and other social and emotional concerns.

Whether you're seeking help for yourself or someone you care about, this program is open to all—no registration required 💚

Don’t know what to do with the extra seeds from your garden or ones you never got around to planting?Bring them to Thoma...
06/15/2026

Don’t know what to do with the extra seeds from your garden or ones you never got around to planting?

Bring them to Thomas Ford to help us start a seed library and give our neighbors a chance to grow something new this summer 🏡🪏

Seed packets can be dropped off at the Reference Desk through the end of June!

Need some inspiration to kick off your summer reading? 📖 Start with our Village Read pick!✨ Earthy, magical, and utterly...
06/12/2026

Need some inspiration to kick off your summer reading? 📖 Start with our Village Read pick!

✨ Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, Laura Esquivel's Like Water for Chocolate tells the tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico through poignant romance, bittersweet wit, and delicious recipes.

Stop by the Circulation Desk to pick up a free copy to take home, then mark your calendars to join us on Wednesday, July 29 for our community discussion featuring refreshments and, of course, chocolate 🍫 No registration required!

Nurture something new this summer at Thomas Ford! Our 2026 Summer Reading theme reimagines the Library as a community ta...
06/08/2026

Nurture something new this summer at Thomas Ford!

Our 2026 Summer Reading theme reimagines the Library as a community table, where we gather to enjoy the food and stories connect us to our imagination, our environment, and each other 🌻

Learn more and sign up today to start growing (and earning prizes): https://www.fordlibrary.org/summer-reading

Fiber is the focus of our newest Spice of the Month Kit, now available at Thomas Ford!From smoothies and yogurt bowls, c...
05/27/2026

Fiber is the focus of our newest Spice of the Month Kit, now available at Thomas Ford!

From smoothies and yogurt bowls, chia seeds are a versatile, nearly tasteless ingredient packed with dietary fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and plant-based protein to improve your digestion, nutrition, and energy with minimal impact on your favorite recipes.

Stop by the Library to take home a chia seed kit. Available while supplies last!

A friendly reminder that Thomas Ford will be CLOSED on Sundays during the summer starting this Sunday, May 24 (Memorial ...
05/19/2026

A friendly reminder that Thomas Ford will be CLOSED on Sundays during the summer starting this Sunday, May 24 (Memorial Day weekend) through Sunday, September 6 (Labor Day weekend).

We will also be closed this Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.

If you’re looking for a book, movie, or game to enjoy with loved ones during the holiday weekend, you can always find it at the Library 📚

This summer, Thomas Ford is piloting a new drop-in program in collaboration with the Village of Western Springs to make ...
05/13/2026

This summer, Thomas Ford is piloting a new drop-in program in collaboration with the Village of Western Springs to make holistic support more accessible for residents.

On the last Wednesday of the month, individuals and families can visit the Library to meet with a social worker who can provide resources to help navigate mental, emotional, and social challenges.

Our first program will take place on Wednesday, May 27 at 1 p.m., with additional dates on our Events calendar at fordlibrary.org.

This service is completely confidential, open to all, and requires no registration. We invite you to participate and share this opportunity with someone who would be interested 🫶

Ready to write a new page in your story? 📖Twice a month, the Western Springs Writers' Society meets at the Library to ho...
05/11/2026

Ready to write a new page in your story? 📖

Twice a month, the Western Springs Writers' Society meets at the Library to hone their craft alongside other creatives in our community.

Whether writing is your career or hobby, writers of all levels and genres are invited to drop in for a program anytime.

✍️ We hope to see you at the next gathering this Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. in the Program Room!

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800 Chestnut Street
Western Springs, IL
60558

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Monday 9:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 9pm
Thursday 9:30am - 9pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm

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