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Poetry in the Garden

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Outside at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us in the library's pollinator gardens to share poetry - your own or something by your favorite poets.

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Outside
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us in the library's pollinator gardens to share poetry - your own or something by your favorite poets.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

Intermediate Computer Literacy Series

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Extend your computer knowledge to include internet basics, online safety, and more in this three-part series.

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Extend your computer knowledge to include internet basics, online safety, and more in this three-part series.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

Open Workshop

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 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.

Crochet Along: Asymmetrical Shawl

Wednesday, September 11, 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 September we'll be working on the Autum...

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.

Resume Review

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Computer Lab at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Elevate your career prospects by refreshing your resume. In a one-on-one session, we'll go over your current resume and update it with a modern layout. If possible, please bring a ...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Elevate your career prospects by refreshing your resume. In a one-on-one session, we'll go over your current resume and update it with a modern layout.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

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

Resume Review

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Elevate your career prospects by refreshing your resume. In a one-on-one session, we'll go over your current resume and update it with a modern layout. If possible, please bring a ...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Elevate your career prospects by refreshing your resume. In a one-on-one session, we'll go over your current resume and update it with a modern layout.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

Resume Review

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Elevate your career prospects by refreshing your resume. In a one-on-one session, we'll go over your current resume and update it with a modern layout. If possible, please bring a ...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Elevate your career prospects by refreshing your resume. In a one-on-one session, we'll go over your current resume and update it with a modern layout.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

Open Workshop

Thursday, September 12, 2024 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.

Knitting 101

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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

In-person and phone registration starts August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

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

George Halas and the 1963 Bears

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Charles Billington explores the economic, social, and human-interest backdrop of professional football through the story of the Bears and their legendary owner/coach George Halas.

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Charles Billington explores the economic, social, and human-interest backdrop of professional football through the story of the Bears and their legendary owner/coach George Halas.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

Open Workshop

Friday, September 13, 2024 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.

Chair Zumba

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Zumba is a fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance. Join Jen Adams for four weeks of chair Zumba and get your blood pumping. When you sign up for one class, y...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Zumba is a fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance. Join Jen Adams for four weeks of chair Zumba and get your blood pumping. When you sign up for one class, you'll be registered for all four Fridays in September.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

Open Workshop

Saturday, September 14, 2024 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.

Comicfest

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Superhero? Supervillian? Something in-between? Whoever you are there's something for you at our annual Comicfest. Aritsts, vendors, give-aways, cosplay, crafts, panels, and the Win...

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

Superhero? Supervillian? Something in-between? Whoever you are there's something for you at our annual Comicfest. Aritsts, vendors, give-aways, cosplay, crafts, panels, and the Windy City Ghostbusters. Get ready to party!

Open Workshop

Sunday, September 15, 2024 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

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 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.

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

Pen and Ink Writers Group: Draw

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Pen and Ink Writers Group gathers at the Library on the third Monday of each month to read short stories, poems or essays, all inspired by a common theme. Build up your writing...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:

The Pen and Ink Writers Group gathers at the Library on the third Monday of each month to read short stories, poems or essays, all inspired by a common theme. Build up your writing skills through practice, presentation and positive critique.

Open Workshop

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 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.

Intermediate Computer Literacy Series

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Extend your computer knowledge to include internet basics, online safety, and more in this three-part series.

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Extend your computer knowledge to include internet basics, online safety, and more in this three-part series.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

An Evening with Neil Gaiman

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Conversations
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Illinois Libraries Present:

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Illinois Libraries Present is funded in pa...

Event Details:

Neil Gaiman is the bestselling and award-winning author and creator of books, graphic novels, short stories, film and television for all ages, including Neverwhere, Anansi Boys, Go...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Conversations
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Neil Gaiman is the bestselling and award-winning author and creator of books, graphic novels, short stories, film and television for all ages, including Neverwhere, Anansi Boys, Good Omens, Smoke and Mirrors,

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Illinois Libraries Present is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

Open Workshop

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 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.

Crochet Along: Asymmetrical Shawl

Wednesday, September 18, 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 September we'll be working on the Autum...

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.

Chess Club

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Conference 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.

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

Radio Players West Old Time Radio Plays

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Experience radio shows live on stage. Radio Players West was formed in 1992 by the original "Those Were the  Days" host, Chuck Schaden. Actors recreate old-time radio programs...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Experience radio shows live on stage. Radio Players West was formed in 1992 by the original "Those Were the  Days" host, Chuck Schaden.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.