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Color By Day Calendar: June

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
No Location at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 12 & under. Drop in & Pick Up a Kit!Color your way through June with a color by number art project that is fun for all skill levels. Kits available for pickup starting...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: No Location
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 12 & under. Drop in & Pick Up a Kit!

Color your way through June with a color by number art project that is fun for all skill levels. Kits available for pickup starting May 27th. While supplies last.

Jason Chin's artwork featuring animals and kids in a library setting.

Summer Reading Challenge: Read, Renew, Repeat!

All Day 6/1 - 8/3
Virtual at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Excitement and fun await those who journey to the Eisenhower Library to participate in our Summer Reading Challenge, Read, Renew, Repeat!This summer, kids, teens, and adults who si...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Excitement and fun await those who journey to the Eisenhower Library to participate in our Summer Reading Challenge, Read, Renew, Repeat!

Colorful felt balls on a blue background representing Arts & Craft programs

Take & Make Felt Succulents

All Day 6/1 - 8/31
No Location at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors,
Event Details:

A succulent is a type of plant that stores water in its leaves and can survive through months of drought, similar to cacti. They have gained popularity due to how easy they are to ...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: No Location
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A succulent is a type of plant that stores water in its leaves and can survive through months of drought, similar to cacti. They have gained popularity due to how easy they are to take care of.

Open Workshop

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

After training and signing a liability waiver, drop in during open studio hours to use Workshop equipment to work on your own creative projects or get a tour of everything the Work...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

After training and signing a liability waiver, drop in during open studio hours to use Workshop equipment to work on your own creative projects or get a tour of everything the Workshop has to offer.

Snake on a branch. Dave Dinaso's Traveling World of Reptiles

Dave Dinaso's Traveling World of Reptiles

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:15am
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 12 & under. (7 & under with an adult).Get an up-close view of amphibians and reptiles in Dave DiNaso's humorous presentation with live animals.Be sure to reserve a sea...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 12 & under. (7 & under with an adult).

Get an up-close view of amphibians and reptiles in Dave DiNaso's humorous presentation with live animals.

Additional Information

Priority for Kids World programs is given to residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights with Eisenhower Library cards. Others will be placed on a pending waiting list and, if possible, moved to the main list 24 hours before the program.

If your child is under age 7, please plan to be present at this event. Drop offs of children under 7 will not be permitted.

Colorful felt balls on a blue background representing Arts & Craft programs

Knitting 101

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 16 and up. If you wanted to try knitting, but were nervous to try it out, this is the class for you. This is a two week class that will teach the basics for the person who has...

Full/Past
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 16 and up. If you wanted to try knitting, but were nervous to try it out, this is the class for you.

Additional Information

Please sign up for only one session, as the same class is repeated over three months to accommodate as many participants as possible.

Open Workshop

Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Event Details:

After training and signing a liability waiver, drop in during open studio hours to use Workshop equipment to work on your own creative projects or get a tour of everything the Work...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

After training and signing a liability waiver, drop in during open studio hours to use Workshop equipment to work on your own creative projects or get a tour of everything the Workshop has to offer.

Health and wellness library events are represented by a handful of flowers.

Prevent Falling Injuries

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Occupational therapist and Fall Prevention Coalition member with the University of Illinois, Dina Kartsonas shares tips on fall prevention. She'll discuss ways to identify compromi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Occupational therapist and Fall Prevention Coalition member with the University of Illinois, Dina Kartsonas shares tips on fall prevention.

Additional Information

Lego Day

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 4-7 with an adult. Using the Library's Lego brick collection, let's have fun building a display for the Kids World department.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 4-7 with an adult. 

Using the Library's Lego brick collection, let's have fun building a display for the Kids World department.

Additional Information

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Priority for Kids World programs is given to residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights with Eisenhower Library cards. Others will be placed on a pending waiting list and, if possible, moved to the main list 24 hours before the program.

Open Workshop

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Event Details:

After training and signing a liability waiver, drop in during open studio hours to use Workshop equipment to work on your own creative projects or get a tour of everything the Work...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

After training and signing a liability waiver, drop in during open studio hours to use Workshop equipment to work on your own creative projects or get a tour of everything the Workshop has to offer.

A mural featuring a pencil with the words "Love to Learn"

English Language Class

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our six-part class to learn, improve and practice your English skills with instructor Daniella Cozzi. Meet and get to know others who are learning English as well.

Full/Past
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join our six-part class to learn, improve and practice your English skills with instructor Daniella Cozzi. Meet and get to know others who are learning English as well.

Additional Information

Join us for Storytime

Drop-In Toddler Time Storytime

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

For walking tots up to 35 months with an adult.This weekly toddler storytime will involve engaging pre-literacy activities: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing!We ask th...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For walking tots up to 35 months with an adult.

This weekly toddler storytime will involve engaging pre-literacy activities: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing!

We ask that families attend one Storytime each week. 

Additional Information

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Join us for storytime

Drop-In Pre-School Pals Storytime

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

For children ages 3 to 5 years with an optional adult.We will focus on what kids learn in preschool with songs and stories!We ask that families attend one Storytime each week. ...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For children ages 3 to 5 years with an optional adult.

We will focus on what kids learn in preschool with songs and stories!

We ask that families attend one Storytime each week. 

Health and wellness library events are represented by a handful of flowers.

Senior Chair Exercise: Summer

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Mobility issues shouldn’t stop you from staying active. Join fitness instructor Jen Adams for a chair exercise program for seniors ages 60 and up. Register to save your seats for J...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Mobility issues shouldn’t stop you from staying active. Join fitness instructor Jen Adams for a chair exercise program for seniors ages 60 and up.

Open Workshop

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Event Details:

After training and signing a liability waiver, drop in during open studio hours to use Workshop equipment to work on your own creative projects or get a tour of everything the Work...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

After training and signing a liability waiver, drop in during open studio hours to use Workshop equipment to work on your own creative projects or get a tour of everything the Workshop has to offer.

A microphone on a stage represents Library lectures and talks.

Backpacking Basics

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have you wanted to up your camping trips to backpacking ones? Did you know there is a difference? Emily Kenny, who has backpacked in multiple states and countries, will share the b...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 78
Event Details:

Have you wanted to up your camping trips to backpacking ones? Did you know there is a difference? Emily Kenny, who has backpacked in multiple states and countries, will share the basics you need to consider before you head out to the backcountry.

Three people reading books to represent Library book clubs and discussion groups.

Mystery Book Club: Sprinkle with Murder

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Borrow the Book:

Copies of our book club selections are available to borrow in our catalog in various formats or at the Library Services Desk approximately one month before each meeting.

Event Details:

This month's book will be Sprinkle with Murder by Jenn McKinlay. Melanie Cooper and Angie DeLaura are finally living out their dream as the proud bakery owners. When Mel stumbles u...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

This month's book will be Sprinkle with Murder by Jenn McKinlay. Melanie Cooper and Angie DeLaura are finally living out their dream as the proud bakery owners.

Copies of our book club selections are available to borrow in our catalog in various formats or at the Library Services Desk approximately one month before each meeting.

Additional Information

Join us for Storytime

Drop-In Little Movers Storytime

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

For walking tots up to 35 months with an adult.Let's move and groove to stories and rhymes! This storytime combines pre-literacy with gross motor skills and is perfect for the youn...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For walking tots up to 35 months with an adult.

Additional Information

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Join us for storytime

Drop-In Family Storytime

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

For children of all ages. If your child is under age 3, please plan to be present at this event. Drop offs of children under 3 will not be permitted.With stories and activities for...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For children of all ages. If your child is under age 3, please plan to be present at this event. Drop offs of children under 3 will not be permitted.

Library performances are represented by dancers silhouetted in front of a red curtain.

Lilly Pulitzer Portrayal

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Leslie Goddard portrays designer Lilly Pulitzer who, in the 1960s, changed fashion with her carefree shift dresses in whimsical bold patterns. Leslie will bring Lilly Pulitzer to l...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Leslie Goddard portrays designer Lilly Pulitzer who, in the 1960s, changed fashion with her carefree shift dresses in whimsical bold patterns.

Additional Information

Open Workshop

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Event Details:

After training and signing a liability waiver, drop in during open studio hours to use Workshop equipment to work on your own creative projects or get a tour of everything the Work...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

After training and signing a liability waiver, drop in during open studio hours to use Workshop equipment to work on your own creative projects or get a tour of everything the Workshop has to offer.

Summer Window Cling Fling

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors,
Event Details:

Drop in to welcome summer in style and help us transform the Workshop's windows with DIY window clings. All ages welcome!

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in to welcome summer in style and help us transform the Workshop's windows with DIY window clings. All ages welcome!

Additional Information

If your child is under age 13, please plan to be present at this event. Drop offs of children under 13 will not be permitted.

Colorful felt balls on a blue background representing Arts & Craft programs

Crochet Along: Sunglasses Case

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy crochet? Interested in learning new stitches or sharing your knowledge? Join us for our virtual crochet-a-long.Each Wednesday in June we will be working on Moogly's Tunisian ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Enjoy crochet? Interested in learning new stitches or sharing your knowledge? Join us for our virtual crochet-a-long.

A colorful board game to represent library gaming events.

Chess Club

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join our bi-weekly chess club for a few games in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere for high school aged players and older. No experience required. All materials supplied. 

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join our bi-weekly chess club for a few games in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere for high school aged players and older. No experience required. All materials supplied. 

Additional Information