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Bring Your Own Book Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 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. 

Open
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. 

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Battle of the Books

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Kids

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?

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Discussion Group
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?

This event is in the "Teens" group

Anonymous Young Adult Writers

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Teens

Writers in high school and college are invited to join in on a weekly hour and a half of socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:

Writers in high school and college are invited to join in on a weekly hour and a half of socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.

Closed for Presidents Day

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We'll be closed today for Presidents Day.

Closing
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Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

We'll be closed today for Presidents Day.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Battle of the Books

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Kids

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?

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Discussion Group
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?

This event is in the "Teens" group

Anonymous Young Adult Writers

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Teens

Writers in high school and college are invited to join in on a weekly hour and a half of socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:

Writers in high school and college are invited to join in on a weekly hour and a half of socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pen and Ink Writers Group

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Conference 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 Conference 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 "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club: One Sharp Stitch

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults

This month's book will be One Sharp Stitch by Allie Pleiter. When Shelby Phillips returns home to run her mother’s needlepoint shop for a month, she unexpectedly finds herself investigating the sudden death of a former classmate.

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.

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

This month's book will be One Sharp Stitch by Allie Pleiter. When Shelby Phillips returns home to run her mother’s needlepoint shop for a month, she unexpectedly finds herself investigating the sudden death of a former classmate.

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Battle of the Books

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Kids

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?

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Discussion Group
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?

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

Campfire Tales: Elder Race

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Escape the ordinary with monthly discussions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. This month's book is Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky.

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

Escape the ordinary with monthly discussions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. This month's book is Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Anonymous Young Adult Writers

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Teens

Writers in high school and college are invited to join in on a weekly hour and a half of socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:

Writers in high school and college are invited to join in on a weekly hour and a half of socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Battle of the Books

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Kids

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?

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Discussion Group
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?

This event is in the "Kids" group

Battle of the Books - Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Kids

All of the Battle of the Books participants are invited to celebrate their efforts this season! During our Battle Awards Ceremony the top 3 teams will receive their awards.

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

All of the Battle of the Books participants are invited to celebrate their efforts this season! During our Battle Awards Ceremony the top 3 teams will receive their awards.

Closed for Easter

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We will be closed today in celebration of Easter.

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

We will be closed today in celebration of Easter.

Closed for Staff Training

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District
Closing
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Eisenhower Public Library District

Closed for Mothers Day

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We will be closed today in celebration of Mothers Day

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

We will be closed today in celebration of Mothers Day

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We will be closed Sunday and Monday in celebration of Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site
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We will be closed Sunday and Monday in celebration of Memorial Day.

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We will be closed today in honor of the Juneteenth holiday.

Closing
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Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site
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We will be closed today in honor of the Juneteenth holiday.

Closed for Fathers Day

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We will be closed today in honor of Fathers Day,

Closing
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Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site
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We will be closed today in honor of Fathers Day,

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We will be closed today in celebration of Independence Day.

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

We will be closed today in celebration of Independence Day.

Closed for Labor Day

All Day 9/6 - 9/7
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We will be closed Sunday and Monday in honor of Labor Day.

Closing
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Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site
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We will be closed Sunday and Monday in honor of Labor Day.

Closed for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We will be closed today in honor of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Closing
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Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

We will be closed today in honor of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Closed for Veterans Day

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We will be closed today in honor of Veterans Day.

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

We will be closed today in honor of Veterans Day.

Closed for Thansgiving

11/25/2026 @ 5:00am to 11/26/2026 @ 9:00pm
Eisenhower Public Library District
Closing
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Eisenhower Public Library District