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Pre-School Fair

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Kids, Adults
Event Details:

Preschool FairDrop into the library to learn everything you need to know about enrolling your child into area pre-schools or daycare. Pre-schools and daycares from the area will be...

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

Preschool Fair

Drop into the library to learn everything you need to know about enrolling your child into area pre-schools or daycare. Pre-schools and daycares from the area will be in attendance to answer all of your questions.

Battle of the Books

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Battle of the Books challenges students in grades four through six to become familiar with literature in a Jeopardy-style competition. See your school's Battle Coach to sign up. Ne...

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

Battle of the Books challenges students in grades four through six to become familiar with literature in a Jeopardy-style competition. See your school's Battle Coach to sign up. Need help contacting your coach?

Open Workshop

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.

LEGO DAY

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

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

Additional Information

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.

Closed for Presidents Day

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We'll be closed today for Presidents Day.

Closing
Branches:
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

We'll be closed today for Presidents Day.

Colored Pencils and a color by number coloring sheet

Color by Number: Poster Art

All Day 2/18 - 2/28
No Location at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 12 & under. Color pixel by pixel to create the hidden art poster in 30 days. Drop in to pick up a kit at the Kids desk starting January 27th. While supplies last.

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

Ages 12 & under. Color pixel by pixel to create the hidden art poster in 30 days. Drop in to pick up a kit at the Kids desk starting January 27th. While supplies last.

Open Workshop

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.

Bilingual Spanish Storytime

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 12 & under with an adult. Join Eisenhower and The Language Labs for a 30-minute Bilingual Spanish Storytime full of fun and learning! Together we will learn Spanish s...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 12 & under with an adult. 

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.

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.

Open Workshop

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.

Battle of the Books

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Battle of the Books challenges students in grades four through six to become familiar with literature in a Jeopardy-style competition. See your school's Battle Coach to sign up. Ne...

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

Battle of the Books challenges students in grades four through six to become familiar with literature in a Jeopardy-style competition. See your school's Battle Coach to sign up. Need help contacting your coach?

Scale Model Club for Kids

Scale Model Club (Youth)

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Join others who are interested in model building. Learn new skills and techniques. Work on your own project and get advice on making your project look it's very best. For modelers ...

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

Join others who are interested in model building. Learn new skills and techniques. Work on your own project and get advice on making your project look it's very best. For modelers ages 8-17.

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.

Open Workshop

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.

Open Workshop

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.

Open Workshop

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.

Bright Start Theater

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Enjoy a performance from a variety of characters in this celebration of tales and music from Africa! Stories include Anasi tales and other tales from African cultures. Fun for the ...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 120
Event Details:

Enjoy a performance from a variety of characters in this celebration of tales and music from Africa! Stories include Anasi tales and other tales from African cultures. Fun for the whole family!

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.

Perler Beads

Pixel Power

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Grades 3-6. Registration Required.Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Art goes 8-bit! Bring digital art to the real world and make you very own pixel creation. Be co...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grades 3-6. Registration Required.

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.

A waiver must be completed prior to the event to ensure registration for this event. 

Open Workshop

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.

Open Workshop

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.

Kids Crafting Club

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

For ages 7-12. Make some simple crafts and be social with other creative people! Each session we will make something new and have fun things to talk about!

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

For ages 7-12. Make some simple crafts and be social with other creative people! Each session we will make something new and have fun things to talk about!

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.

Open Workshop

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.

Battle of the Books

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Battle of the Books challenges students in grades four through six to become familiar with literature in a Jeopardy-style competition. See your school's Battle Coach to sign up. Ne...

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

Battle of the Books challenges students in grades four through six to become familiar with literature in a Jeopardy-style competition. See your school's Battle Coach to sign up. Need help contacting your coach?

Open Workshop

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.

Mugs of hot cocoa made of paper.

PreK Fun Day: Cozy Craft Day

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 years. Registration Required.Children can warm up by designing their own cup of hot cocoa in this cozy craft activity. 

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 years. Registration Required.

Children can warm up by designing their own cup of hot cocoa in this cozy craft activity. 

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.

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.

Open Workshop

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.