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Mobile Device Help

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
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, July 30, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:00pm
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 "Teens" group.

Anonymous Young Adult Writers

Thursday, July 31, 2025 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.

Drop-In Big Kids Storytime

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

For kids in kindergarten to 6th grade.

Have fun with stories and activities for elementary-aged children.

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 kids in kindergarten to 6th grade.

Have fun with stories and activities for elementary-aged children.

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.

Get Started with the Glowforge

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Ages 14 & up. In this beginner-friendly workshop, explore the exciting world of laser cutting and engraving using the powerful Glowforge Pro.

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

Ages 14 & up. In this beginner-friendly workshop, explore the exciting world of laser cutting and engraving using the powerful Glowforge Pro.

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 "Kids" group.

Drop-In Baby Storytime

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
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 "Kids" group.

Summer Picnic

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
No Location at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Kids

All Ages - Registration Required

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: No Location
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Community, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

All Ages - Registration Required

Additional Information

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

In-Person Crochet: Learn to Crochet a Granny Square

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

New to crochet? Learn to crochet a granny square using Red Heart's new All-in-One Granny Square Yarn.  

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

New to crochet? Learn to crochet a granny square using Red Heart's new All-in-One Granny Square Yarn.  

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.

Adult Book Discussion: Carrie Soto is Back

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults

This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid. A legendary athlete attempts a comeback when the world considers her past her prime.

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 Adult Book Discussion book will be Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid. A legendary athlete attempts a comeback when the world considers her past her prime.

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 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.

Learn Sublimation Printing

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

The sublimation printer uses special ink that can be transferred to different materials using a heat press. We will make a project demonstrating sublimation printing.

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

The sublimation printer uses special ink that can be transferred to different materials using a heat press. We will make a project demonstrating sublimation printing.

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 "Kids" group.

Pen and Paper Table Top Adventure

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

For ages 7-12

Grab your pencils and dice! We are going on an adventure without even leaving the library! Each session will be a different bite size story in these Dungeons and Dragons adventures.

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

For ages 7-12

Grab your pencils and dice! We are going on an adventure without even leaving the library! Each session will be a different bite size story in these Dungeons and Dragons adventures.

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

History of Carole King

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

As a teenager, Carole King wrote enough hits to earn her place in pop music history. But her 1971 album Tapestry catapulted her in to the upper echelons of America music royalty.

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

As a teenager, Carole King wrote enough hits to earn her place in pop music history. But her 1971 album Tapestry catapulted her in to the upper echelons of America music royalty.

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.

Coffee and Crafts

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Take some time to explore your creative side with a variety of art supplies, a featured craft, or bring a work in progress. Not feeling crafty? No worries, coloring pages and playing cards will also be available.

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

Take some time to explore your creative side with a variety of art supplies, a featured craft, or bring a work in progress. Not feeling crafty? No worries, coloring pages and playing cards will also be available.

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.

Zoom Book Discussion: Carrie Soto is Back

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults

This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid. A legendary athlete attempts a comeback when the world considers her past her prime.

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.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:

This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid. A legendary athlete attempts a comeback when the world considers her past her prime.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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 "Kids" group.

Reading With The Dogs

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:15pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Age Group:
Kids

Who let the dogs out?! Book an appointment to read to a dog from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy! This event is a great opportunity for young readers to practice their reading skills in a judgement free environment. 

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

Who let the dogs out?! Book an appointment to read to a dog from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy! This event is a great opportunity for young readers to practice their reading skills in a judgement free environment. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Reading With The Dogs

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:15pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Age Group:
Kids

Who let the dogs out?! Book an appointment to read to a dog from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy! This event is a great opportunity for young readers to practice their reading skills in a judgement free environment. 

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

Who let the dogs out?! Book an appointment to read to a dog from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy! This event is a great opportunity for young readers to practice their reading skills in a judgement free environment. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Reading With The Dogs

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 6:45pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Age Group:
Kids

Who let the dogs out?! Book an appointment to read to a dog from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy! This event is a great opportunity for young readers to practice their reading skills in a judgement free environment. 

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

Who let the dogs out?! Book an appointment to read to a dog from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy! This event is a great opportunity for young readers to practice their reading skills in a judgement free environment. 

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 "Kids" group.

Reading With The Dogs

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Age Group:
Kids

Who let the dogs out?! Book an appointment to read to a dog from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy! This event is a great opportunity for young readers to practice their reading skills in a judgement free environment. 

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

Who let the dogs out?! Book an appointment to read to a dog from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy! This event is a great opportunity for young readers to practice their reading skills in a judgement free environment. 

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 "Kids" group.

Cool Kids Comic Club

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Kids

Calling all graphic novel fans in grades 3-6! Want to eat snacks and talk graphic novels with your fellow comic enthusiasts?

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

Calling all graphic novel fans in grades 3-6! Want to eat snacks and talk graphic novels with your fellow comic enthusiasts?

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 event is in the "Teens" group.

Anonymous Young Adult Writers

Thursday, August 7, 2025 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.

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.