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Crochet Along: Granny Square Crossbody Bag

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Model Club (Adults)

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Hone your model building skills by joining other enthusiasts. Work on your project while sharing tips and tricks and getting advice from others.

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

Hone your model building skills by joining other enthusiasts. Work on your project while sharing tips and tricks and getting advice from others.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fantasy Film Series: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Level Up at Your Library, the theme of our Summer Reading Challenge, is all about role playing games and fantasy worlds so we're presenting a series of fantastical movies this summer.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Level Up at Your Library, the theme of our Summer Reading Challenge, is all about role playing games and fantasy worlds so we're presenting a series of fantastical movies this summer.

Additional Information

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

An Introduction to the East Asian Garden

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Yvonne Wolf gives a short background on the aesthetics of Japanese and Chinese gardens. Discover Confucian symbols used to relieve stress and cultivate inner peace.

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

Yvonne Wolf gives a short background on the aesthetics of Japanese and Chinese gardens. Discover Confucian symbols used to relieve stress and cultivate inner peace.

Additional Information

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Kiwanis Meeting

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us for a meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Norridge and Harwood Heights.  

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

Please join us for a meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Norridge and Harwood Heights.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bring Your Own Book Club

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults

Our BYO Book Club is back! Have a favorite book or two (or four) you'd like to share with fellow readers and librarians? Join our book club to tell us about them and get recommendations for books to read next. 

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

Our BYO Book Club is back! Have a favorite book or two (or four) you'd like to share with fellow readers and librarians? Join our book club to tell us about them and get recommendations for books to read next. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Mobile Device Help

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room One at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Study Room One
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
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 May 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 12th.

Please sign up for only one session.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Mobile Device Help

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Study Room One at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Study Room One
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
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 May 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 12th.

Please sign up for only one session.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Mobile Device Help

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Study Room One at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Study Room One
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
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 May 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 12th.

Please sign up for only one session.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crochet Along: Granny Square Crossbody Bag

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Sewing Machine Basics

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Ages 13 & up. Learn the basics of operating a sewing machine: threading a needle, winding the bobbin, and selecting different stitches. Time will be available to practice on the machine.

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

Ages 13 & up. Learn the basics of operating a sewing machine: threading a needle, winding the bobbin, and selecting different stitches. Time will be available to practice on the machine.

Additional Information

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Board Game Night

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Adults & teens ages 13 & up. Game night! Drop in to play some tabletop board games from the Library's growing collection or bring your own favorite games to share.

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

Adults & teens ages 13 & up. Game night! Drop in to play some tabletop board games from the Library's growing collection or bring your own favorite games to share.

Additional Information

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Make a Twisted Gate Card

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

In this program, we will create a card with a unique twisted center fold. Please sign up for only one session as the same project will be repeated.

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

In this program, we will create a card with a unique twisted center fold. Please sign up for only one session as the same project will be repeated.

Additional Information

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Create Your Own Worry Box

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Worry got you down? Make a worry box, take a deep breath, and level up your coping skills.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Worry got you down? Make a worry box, take a deep breath, and level up your coping skills.

Additional Information

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Knit and Crochet Group

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Ages 13 & up. Join us for an afternoon of yarn projects and conversation. Bring your knitting needles or crochet hooks, and make progress on your current projects

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

Ages 13 & up. Join us for an afternoon of yarn projects and conversation. Bring your knitting needles or crochet hooks, and make progress on your current projects

Additional Information

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Language Social Hour

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an hour of casual conversation with other families who are learning English. No lessons, just a place to practice your English skills. Kids and families are welcome!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of casual conversation with other families who are learning English. No lessons, just a place to practice your English skills. Kids and families are welcome!

Additional Information

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Warhammer!

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Adults and teens ages 16 & up. Join us in the fantasy world of Warhammer for a campaign of strategy and storytelling as we battle medieval armies and monstrous creatures.

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

Adults and teens ages 16 & up. Join us in the fantasy world of Warhammer for a campaign of strategy and storytelling as we battle medieval armies and monstrous creatures.

Additional Information

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Knit and Crochet Group

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Ages 13 & up. Join us for an afternoon of yarn projects and conversation. Bring your knitting needles or crochet hooks, and make progress on your current projects.

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

Ages 13 & up. Join us for an afternoon of yarn projects and conversation. Bring your knitting needles or crochet hooks, and make progress on your current projects.

Additional Information

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pen and Ink Writers Group & Open House

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults

The Pen and Ink Writers Group gathers at the Library 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.

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

The Pen and Ink Writers Group gathers at the Library 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn to Use the 3D Printer

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Ages 16 & up. This class covers the basics of 3D printing. You will learn to create a design using Tinkercad and watch the 3D printer in action.

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

Ages 16 & up. This class covers the basics of 3D printing. You will learn to create a design using Tinkercad and watch the 3D printer in action.

Additional Information

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crochet Along: Granny Square Crossbody Bag

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fantasy Film Series: How to Train Your Dragon

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Level Up at Your Library, the theme of our Summer Reading Challenge, is all about role playing games and fantasy worlds so we're presenting a series of fantastical movies this summer.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Level Up at Your Library, the theme of our Summer Reading Challenge, is all about role playing games and fantasy worlds so we're presenting a series of fantastical movies this summer.

Additional Information

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Data Privacy & Online Security

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Computer Lab at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Additional Information

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Music For Your Memory

Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Having trouble remembering things? Music can unlock your brain. Join Lenny Marsh from the Old Town School of Folk Music for a musical extravaganza where he's the conductor and you're the band! Instruments will be supplied.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Having trouble remembering things? Music can unlock your brain. Join Lenny Marsh from the Old Town School of Folk Music for a musical extravaganza where he's the conductor and you're the band! Instruments will be supplied.

 

Additional Information

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