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Singing Bowls

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Singing bowls are special bowls that produce calming tones when struck or rubbed with a mallet. Bring your yoga mat or sit on a chair and relax as Tamara Kowalski makes the bowls sing as we release any tension. 

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

Singing bowls are special bowls that produce calming tones when struck or rubbed with a mallet. Bring your yoga mat or sit on a chair and relax as Tamara Kowalski makes the bowls sing as we release any tension. 

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, July 28, 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.

Mystery Book Club: The Heir

Tuesday, July 28, 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 The Heir by Darcie Wilde 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 Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month's book will be The Heir by Darcie Wilde 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

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
No Location at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Drop-In. Ages 12 & under.

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

Drop-In. Ages 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 Prada-Inspired Tote

Wednesday, July 29, 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

Wednesday, July 29, 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: The Little Prince

Wednesday, July 29, 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 The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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: 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 The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

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.

Plant a Seed Film Series: The Martian

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

Our Summer Reading theme this year is Plant a Seed, Read! So we're presenting a series of films about gardens and gardeners. This week: The Martian.

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

Our Summer Reading theme this year is Plant a Seed, Read! So we're presenting a series of films about gardens and gardeners. This week: The Martian.

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.

Anonymous Young Adult Writers

Anonymous Young Adult Writers

Thursday, July 30, 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.

Let’s Cook: Berry Parfait

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Food Program
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 6-12 with an adult. Let’s get cooking! This cooking class will give you a hands-on experience with each dish!

Ingredients used for this program: 

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

Ages 6-12 with an adult. Let’s get cooking! This cooking class will give you a hands-on experience with each dish!

Ingredients used for this program: 

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.

Men Who Read Club: A Marriage at Sea

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
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
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

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.

Mobile Device Help

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 11th.

Mobile Device Help

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 11th.

Mobile Device Help

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 11th.

Color by Number Poster Art

Color-By-Number: Poster Art

All Day 8/1 - 8/31
No Location at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 12 & under. 

Color pixel by pixel to create the hidden art poster in 30 days. Drop in to pick up a kit at the Kids desk starting July 27th. While supplies last.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: No Location
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ages 12 & under. 

Color pixel by pixel to create the hidden art poster in 30 days. Drop in to pick up a kit at the Kids desk starting July 27th. While supplies last.

Sticky Frame Art

Baby/Toddler Sticky Frame Art

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 5 & Under. Your little artists will design a bright collage using fun shapes and their own imagination, making a treasure to take home and enjoy.

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

Ages 5 & Under. Your little artists will design a bright collage using fun shapes and their own imagination, making a treasure to take home and enjoy.

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.

Movie in the Parking Lot: National Treasure

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 8:30pm - 10:45pm
Outside at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie, America 250
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Modern treasure hunters search for a chest of riches rumored to have been stashed away by America's founding fathers during the Revolutionary War. Starring Nicholas Cage. 2004. PG. 2h 11m.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Outside
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movie, America 250
Registration Required
Event Details:

Modern treasure hunters search for a chest of riches rumored to have been stashed away by America's founding fathers during the Revolutionary War. Starring Nicholas Cage. 2004. PG. 2h 11m.

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.

Hamilton: The Musical

Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie, America 250
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

The story of America then, told by America now.

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

The story of America then, told by America now.

Additional Information

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

Excel Series

Excel Two-Part Series

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Lab at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

In this two-part class, learn the basics of using Microsoft Excel for making spreadsheets.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this two-part class, learn the basics of using Microsoft Excel for making spreadsheets.

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.

Loom Knitting

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Beginners will learn how to create a placemat using a long knitting loom. Learn how to cast on, knit stitches, cast off, and finish with a secure bind-off. Yarn is provided.

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

Beginners will learn how to create a placemat using a long knitting loom. Learn how to cast on, knit stitches, cast off, and finish with a secure bind-off. Yarn is provided.

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.

Adult Book Discussion: Last Summer on State Street

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 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 Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe. A young girl growing up in Chicago’s Robert Taylor Homes witnesses the final summer of her neighborhood before the high-rises are demolished

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 Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe. A young girl growing up in Chicago’s Robert Taylor Homes witnesses the final summer of her neighborhood before the high-rises are demolished

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.

Workshop Open House: Crafty Conversation

Wednesday, August 5, 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.

Zoom Book Discussion: Broken Country

Zoom Book Discussion: Last Summer on State Street

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 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 Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe. A young girl growing up in Chicago’s Robert Taylor Homes witnesses the final summer of her neighborhood before the high-rises are demolished

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 Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe. A young girl growing up in Chicago’s Robert Taylor Homes witnesses the final summer of her neighborhood before the high-rises are demolished

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.

Crochet Along: Crocheted Wine Coasters

Wednesday, August 5, 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.