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Open Workshop

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: 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 Craft Club

Kids Craft Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

For ages 6-12

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!

Full/Past
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 6-12

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.

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.

Open Workshop

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: 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: Tunisian Holiday Tree Garland

Crochet Along: Tunisian Holiday Tree Garland

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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, Seniors
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.

Scale Model Club for Kids

Scale Model Club (Youth)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

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.

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

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: 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, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: 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, December 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: 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.

DIY Winter Gnomes

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids


Get ready for some cozy, crafty fun!  Gnomes bring a touch of winter wonder to any home.   Get ready to craft some gnome-tastic decoration.

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


Get ready for some cozy, crafty fun!  Gnomes bring a touch of winter wonder to any home.   Get ready to craft some gnome-tastic decoration.

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.

Open Workshop

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

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: 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.

Wreck Your Journal

Wreck Your Journal

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Conversations
Age Group:
Kids

Want to keep a Journal or Diary but just can’t seem too? RIP IT! TEAR IT! WRECK IT! Try this creative way of journaling and leave with some fun prompts to promote mental health. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Conversations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to keep a Journal or Diary but just can’t seem too? RIP IT! TEAR IT! WRECK IT! Try this creative way of journaling and leave with some fun prompts to promote mental health. 

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

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: 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, December 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: 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.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We will be closed for two days in celebration of Christmas.

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

We will be closed for two days in celebration of Christmas.

Open Workshop

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

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: 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, December 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: 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

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

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: 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, December 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: 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, December 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: 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.

Closed for New Years

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Eisenhower Public Library District

We will be closed for two days in celebration of the New Year holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Eisenhower Public Library District
Description:

We will be closed for two days in celebration of the New Year holiday.

Open Workshop

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: 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, January 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: 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

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: 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.

Sewing Machine Basics

Sewing Machine Basics

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Waitlist
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 November 3rd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens November 10th.