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1930 Film Fest: Murder!

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

In the U.S., copyright on movies, books, and other works expires 95 years after release, meaning movies from 1930 can be freely used, shared, and remixed starting in 2026. So we're screening some of the best movies from that year.

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

In the U.S., copyright on movies, books, and other works expires 95 years after release, meaning movies from 1930 can be freely used, shared, and remixed starting in 2026. So we're screening some of the best movies from that year.

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

Open Workshop

Thursday, February 26, 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.

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

Ukrainian Storytime

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:00pm
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 Ukrainian Storytime. Together we will learn songs, play games and create a craft!

Open
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 Ukrainian 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Drop-In Baby Storytime

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

For 6-17 months with an adult. Siblings welcome.

Inspire a love of reading with short, interactive stories, songs, lap bounces and rhymes.

We ask that families attend one Storytime each week. 

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

For 6-17 months with an adult. Siblings welcome.

Inspire a love of reading with short, interactive stories, songs, lap bounces and rhymes.

We ask that families attend one Storytime each week. 

Additional Information

Priority for Kids World programs is given to residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights.

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

Open Workshop

Friday, February 27, 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.

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

Open Workshop

Saturday, February 28, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Lego Day

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

using the Library's Lego brick collection, let's have fun building a display for the Kids World Department.

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

using the Library's Lego brick collection, let's have fun building a display for the Kids World Department.

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.

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?

Kiwanis Meeting

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Purpose of Meeting:

bi-weekly meeting 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

bi-weekly meeting 

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.

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

Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Conversations
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Industrious, irreverent, humble–though he may deny the accusation–Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization.

Illinois Libraries Present:

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Illinois Libraries Present is funded in pa...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Conversations
Event Details:

Industrious, irreverent, humble–though he may deny the accusation–Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Illinois Libraries Present is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Board Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Eisenhower Library Board of Trustees. Find agendas and links to view the meeting online at https://eisenhowerlibrary.org/leadership.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The monthly meeting of the Eisenhower Library Board of Trustees. Find agendas and links to view the meeting online at https://eisenhowerlibrary.org/leadership.

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.

Kiwanis Meeting

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Purpose of Meeting:

bi-weekly meeting 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

bi-weekly meeting 

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

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Conversations
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.

Illinois Libraries Present:

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Illinois Libraries Present is funded in pa...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Conversations
Event Details:

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Illinois Libraries Present is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Board Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Eisenhower Library Board of Trustees. Find agendas and links to view the meeting online at https://eisenhowerlibrary.org/leadership.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The monthly meeting of the Eisenhower Library Board of Trustees. Find agendas and links to view the meeting online at https://eisenhowerlibrary.org/leadership.

Closed for Staff Training

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
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

Kiwanis Meeting

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Purpose of Meeting:

bi-weekly meeting 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

bi-weekly meeting 

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

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Conversations
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.

Illinois Libraries Present:

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Illinois Libraries Present is funded in pa...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Conversations
Event Details:

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Illinois Libraries Present is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Board Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Eisenhower Library Board of Trustees. Find agendas and links to view the meeting online at https://eisenhowerlibrary.org/leadership.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The monthly meeting of the Eisenhower Library Board of Trustees. Find agendas and links to view the meeting online at https://eisenhowerlibrary.org/leadership.

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
Description:

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

Training

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 8:00am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room