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Crochet Along: Asymmetrical Shawl

Wednesday, September 25, 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.

Campfire Tales Book Club: The Ghosts of Sherwood

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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:

Escape the ordinary with monthly discussions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. This month's book is The Ghosts of Sherwood by Carrie Vaughn. Robin of Locksley and M...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Escape the ordinary with monthly discussions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. This month's book is The Ghosts of Sherwood by Carrie Vaughn. Robin of Locksley and Marian are married.

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

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.

 

Banned Books Cafe

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Book challenges are on the rise. Every morning during Banned Books Week, come socialize and celebrate your First Amendment right to read what you want over free coffee and, while s...

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

Book challenges are on the rise. Every morning during Banned Books Week, come socialize and celebrate your First Amendment right to read what you want over free coffee and, while supplies last, leave with your choice of a free book.

Open Workshop

Thursday, September 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:

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.

Social Security Information

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Jeffrey Ashton of the Thomas Jefferson Agency offers information on how to maximize you Social Security benefits.

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

Jeffrey Ashton of the Thomas Jefferson Agency offers information on how to maximize you Social Security benefits.

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 27, 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 27, 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.

 

Banned Books Cafe

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Book challenges are on the rise. Every morning during Banned Books Week, come socialize and celebrate your First Amendment right to read what you want over free coffee and, while s...

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

Book challenges are on the rise. Every morning during Banned Books Week, come socialize and celebrate your First Amendment right to read what you want over free coffee and, while supplies last, leave with your choice of a free book.

Open Workshop

Saturday, September 28, 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.

What is Dungeons & Dragons? A 3-Part Series for Adults

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dungeons & Dragons is a game like no other. With no winners or losers, D&D fosters creativity, exercises the imagination, and encourages teamwork. Join us on three Saturday...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Dungeons & Dragons is a game like no other. With no winners or losers, D&D fosters creativity, exercises the imagination, and encourages teamwork.

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.

 

Meet Author Jarrett Dapier at Our Banned Books Cafe

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
No Location at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Conversations
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Jarrett Dapier is an author, librarian, and lifelong drummer. His books include Jazz for Lunch, a finalist for the Ezra Jack Keats award; The Most Haunted House in America, a rhymi...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: No Location
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Conversations
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Jarrett Dapier is an author, librarian, and lifelong drummer.

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

Sunday, September 29, 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 30, 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.

Medicare 101

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Robin Dawson from Medicare Solutions will help you make sense of your Medicare options.

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

Robin Dawson from Medicare Solutions will help you make sense of your Medicare options.

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.

 

Introduction to the Cricut Universe

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Ages 14 & up. Have you seen the Cricut Maker and wondered what you can do with this electronic cutting machine? Our introductory class explains the basics of using the Cricut M...

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

Ages 14 & up. Have you seen the Cricut Maker and wondered what you can do with this electronic cutting machine?

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.

Data Privacy & Online Security

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Computer Lab at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Explore the topics of data, security, and privacy across the internet. Bring your questions about topics such as creating strong passwords, what cookies are, and why you don't alwa...

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

Explore the topics of data, security, and privacy across the internet.

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

Tuesday, October 1, 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.

Adult Book Discussion: The Last Flight

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting 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 adult book discussion book is The Last Flight by Julie Clark, a tense story about two desperate women who switch boarding passes at the airport. Will they escape their...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This month's adult book discussion book is The Last Flight by Julie Clark, a tense story about two desperate women who switch boarding passes at the airport. Will they escape their old lives? 

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

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.

 

Mobile Device Help

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room One at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have a phone or tablet and need help getting started? Need advanced help with an app? Sign up for personalized individual help! One device per session, though multiple people may a...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Study Room One
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Have a phone or tablet and need help getting started? Need advanced help with an app? Sign up for personalized individual help! One device per session, though multiple people may attend with the device.

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.

Mobile Device Help

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Study Room One at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have a phone or tablet and need help getting started? Need advanced help with an app? Sign up for personalized individual help! One device per session, though multiple people may a...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Study Room One
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Have a phone or tablet and need help getting started? Need advanced help with an app? Sign up for personalized individual help! One device per session, though multiple people may attend with the device.

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.

Mobile Device Help

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Study Room One at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have a phone or tablet and need help getting started? Need advanced help with an app? Sign up for personalized individual help! One device per session, though multiple people may a...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Study Room One
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Have a phone or tablet and need help getting started? Need advanced help with an app? Sign up for personalized individual help! One device per session, though multiple people may attend with the device.

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.

Open Workshop

Wednesday, October 2, 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.

Zoom Book Discussion: The Last Flight

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual 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 Zoom book discussion book is The Last Flight by Julie Clark, a tense story about two desperate women who switch boarding passes at the airport. Will they escape their ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:

This month's Zoom book discussion book is The Last Flight by Julie Clark, a tense story about two desperate women who switch boarding passes at the airport. Will they escape their old lives? 

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.

Crochet Along: Pumpkin Coasters

Wednesday, October 2, 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 October we will be working on the Great ...

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.