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Glowforge: Nested Wooden Boxes

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Ages 16 & Up. Learn the basics of laser cutting by making a set of nesting storage boxes.

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. Learn the basics of laser cutting by making a set of nesting storage boxes.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts May 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 11th.

Closed for Fathers Day

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We will be closed today in honor of Fathers Day,

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

We will be closed today in honor of Fathers Day,

Art Therapy for Your Head

Art Therapy for Your Head

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Social Services
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Ages 16 & Up. Join our Social Services team to free your brain with squiggles, color, and your imagination.

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

Ages 16 & Up. Join our Social Services team to free your brain with squiggles, color, and your imagination.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts May 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 11th.

Bilingual Spanish Storytime

Bilingual Spanish Storytime

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 12 and under with a parent or caregiver.

Join Eisenhower and the Language Labs for a 30 minute bilingual Spanish Storytime. Together we will learn songs, play games and create a craft!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 12 and under with a parent or caregiver.

Join Eisenhower and the Language Labs for a 30 minute bilingual Spanish Storytime. Together we will learn songs, play games and create a craft!

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.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Data Privacy & Online Security

Data Privacy & Online Security

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 11th.

Crochet for Teens

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Learn to crochet (or maybe knit), or advance your skills. Yarn and needles provided, or bring your own project. For ages 12-18 ONLY!

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

Learn to crochet (or maybe knit), or advance your skills. Yarn and needles provided, or bring your own project. For ages 12-18 ONLY!

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts May 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 11th.

Goblin Workshop

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 12 and under 

Drop-In

Prepare for our Goblin Market and make your own trinkets to trade with our craft supplies. 

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

Ages 12 and under 

Drop-In

Prepare for our Goblin Market and make your own trinkets to trade with our craft supplies. 

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.

English Language Class

English Language Class

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class, Social Services
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join our four-part class to learn, improve, and practice your English skills with instructor Daniella Cozzi. Meet and get to know others who are learning English as well.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class, Social Services
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our four-part class to learn, improve, and practice your English skills with instructor Daniella Cozzi. Meet and get to know others who are learning English as well.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts May 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 11th.

Mystery Book Club: Murder Marks the Page

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults

This month's book will be Murder Marks the Page by Karen Rose Smith who will be joining us via Zoom!

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.

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

This month's book will be Murder Marks the Page by Karen Rose Smith who will be joining us via Zoom!

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 May 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 11th.

Storytime at the Park

Storytime at the Park

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
No Location at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Drop-In. 12 & under.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: No Location
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Community, Storytime
Event Details:

Drop-In. 12 & under.

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.

Crochet Along: Crochet a Summer Sun Hat

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 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.

Early Readers Book Club

Early Readers Book Club

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion Group
Age Group:
Kids

New & emerging readers going into 1st-3rd grade are invited to join a book club just for them! Each month we will read & discuss a new book together followed by a fun activity or craft.

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

New & emerging readers going into 1st-3rd grade are invited to join a book club just for them! Each month we will read & discuss a new book together followed by a fun activity or craft.

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.

Campfire Tales: Nine Goblins

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Escape the ordinary with monthly discussions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. This month's book is Nine Goblins by T. Kingfisher.

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Age Group: 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 Nine Goblins by T. Kingfisher.

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 May 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 11th.

Knit and Crochet Group

UFO Stitching Group

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Ages 13 & up. Still have that needlepoint project you started years ago? Still working on that scarf for a friend that you never finished? This group is for you!

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. Still have that needlepoint project you started years ago? Still working on that scarf for a friend that you never finished? This group is for you!

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts May 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 11th.

Goblin Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 12 and under 

Drop-In

Prepare for our Goblin Market and make your own trinkets to trade with our craft supplies. 

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

Ages 12 and under 

Drop-In

Prepare for our Goblin Market and make your own trinkets to trade with our craft supplies. 

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.

Anonymous Young Adult Writers

Anonymous Young Adult Writers

Thursday, June 25, 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.

Pet First Aid 101

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

What can you do for your pets before you can get them to the vet? Dr. Samantha Musa will walk you through basic first aid and give some tips for the upcoming Fourth of July, a stressful time for many pets. 

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

What can you do for your pets before you can get them to the vet? Dr. Samantha Musa will walk you through basic first aid and give some tips for the upcoming Fourth of July, a stressful time for many pets. 

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts May 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 11th.

Men Who Read Club: Train Dreams

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group, America 250
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Jefferson read. Lincoln read. Churchill read. Now it’s your turn. Join the club and be part of the conversation.

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Group, America 250
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jefferson read. Lincoln read. Churchill read. Now it’s your turn. Join the club and be part of the conversation.

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

This event is part of our months-long series of events celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the founding of America.

In-person and phone registration starts May 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 11th.

Closed for Staff Training

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Eisenhower Public Library District

Caregiver & Dementia Support

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Services
Age Group:
Seniors

Cynthia Ayala from Age Options is a caregiver and dementia specialist who will be here to assist with your needs in these areas.

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

Cynthia Ayala from Age Options is a caregiver and dementia specialist who will be here to assist with your needs in these areas.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts May 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 11th.

Minion Bootcamp

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 6-12. Aspiring henchmen will be put to the test in a high stakes minion bootcamp! Participants encouraged to wear yellow! 

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

Ages 6-12. Aspiring henchmen will be put to the test in a high stakes minion bootcamp! Participants encouraged to wear yellow! 

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.

English Language Class

English Language Class

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class, Social Services
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join our four-part class to learn, improve, and practice your English skills with instructor Daniella Cozzi. Meet and get to know others who are learning English as well.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class, Social Services
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our four-part class to learn, improve, and practice your English skills with instructor Daniella Cozzi. Meet and get to know others who are learning English as well.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts May 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 11th.

Workshop Open House: Crafty Conversation

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Ages 13 and Up. Join us in the Workshop, the library's makerspace. We'll have samples of projects that can be completed as well as a lively discussion of the types of tools available for patron use. Refreshments will be served.

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 and Up. Join us in the Workshop, the library's makerspace. We'll have samples of projects that can be completed as well as a lively discussion of the types of tools available for patron use. Refreshments will be served.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts May 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 11th.

Crochet Along: Crochet a Prada-Inspired Tote

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 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.