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Cool Kids Comic Club

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.

Shoulder Season Gardening

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join the Green Garden Mama to learn all about shoulder season gardening between summer and fall. Learn how to extend your garden beyond the first frost and some overwintering basics too.

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

Join the Green Garden Mama to learn all about shoulder season gardening between summer and fall. Learn how to extend your garden beyond the first frost and some overwintering basics too.

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.

This event is part of our Summer Reading Program, Plant a Seed, Read, a chance for readers of all ages to win prizes, discover new stories, and grow a lifelong love of reading... one book at a time. 

Collective Paint Jam

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

Eight artists will work together to create a colorful community masterpiece! Each participant will paint four unique squares that will be combined into one large artwork.

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

Eight artists will work together to create a colorful community masterpiece! Each participant will paint four unique squares that will be combined into one large artwork.

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.

Happiness Happens When You Make a Happiness Heart

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 7-12. August 8th is Happiness Day during Happiness Month. Spread happiness with Happiness Hearts! Drop into the Teen. Space all day Saturday, and Sunday, to make a custom heart with supplies provided by the Library.

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

Grades 7-12. August 8th is Happiness Day during Happiness Month. Spread happiness with Happiness Hearts! Drop into the Teen. Space all day Saturday, and Sunday, to make a custom heart with supplies provided by the Library.

Summer Picnic

Summer Picnic

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
No Location at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Summer Reading, 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: Summer Reading, 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.

Sew a Pillowcase!

Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Ages 13 & Up. Use the Workshop's sewing machines to stitch together a colorful, standard-size pillowcase. Choose from a variety of cotton fabrics and patterns. All materials 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:

Ages 13 & Up. Use the Workshop's sewing machines to stitch together a colorful, standard-size pillowcase. Choose from a variety of cotton fabrics and patterns. All materials 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.

Happiness Happens When You Make a Happiness Heart

Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Grades 7-12. August 8th is Happiness Day during Happiness Month. Spread happiness with Happiness Hearts! Drop into the Teen. Space all day Saturday, and Sunday, to make a custom heart with supplies provided by the Library.

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

Grades 7-12. August 8th is Happiness Day during Happiness Month. Spread happiness with Happiness Hearts! Drop into the Teen. Space all day Saturday, and Sunday, to make a custom heart with supplies provided by the Library.

Excel Series

Excel Two-Part Series

Monday, August 10, 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.

Kiwanis Meeting

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Description of Meeting:

bi-weekly meeting 

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

bi-weekly meeting 

Senior Game Day

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Seniors

Calling all seniors! Join us for a variety of games and enjoy an afternoon of fun!

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

Calling all seniors! Join us for a variety of games and enjoy an afternoon of fun!

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.

Sewing Machine Basics

Sewing Machine Basics

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Ages 13 & up. Learn the basics of operating a sewing machine: threading a needle, winding the bobbin, and selecting different stitches. Time will be available to practice on the machine.

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. Learn the basics of operating a sewing machine: threading a needle, winding the bobbin, and selecting different stitches. Time will be available to practice on the machine.

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.

Bring Your Own Book Club

Bring Your Own Book Club

Monday, August 10, 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. 

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:

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

Learn to Use the 3D Printer

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Ages 16 & up. This class covers the basics of 3D printing. You will learn to create a design using Tinkercad and watch the 3D printer in action.

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. This class covers the basics of 3D printing. You will learn to create a design using Tinkercad and watch the 3D printer in action.

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.

Standard Home Care

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Social Services
Age Group:
Seniors

Jane Nicholson from Standard Home Care discusses care at home options and will answer your questions on this topic.

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:

Jane Nicholson from Standard Home Care discusses care at home options and will answer your questions on this topic.

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

Tuesday, August 11, 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

Tuesday, August 11, 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

Tuesday, August 11, 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.

Kids Craft Club

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 6-12. Make some simple crafts and be social with other creative people! Each session we will make something new and have fun things to talk about!

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

Ages 6-12. Make some simple crafts and be social with other creative people! Each session we will make something new and have fun things to talk about!

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.

Crochet Along: Crocheted Wine Coasters

Wednesday, August 12, 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.

Plant a Seed Film Series: Adaptation

Thursday, August 13, 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: Adaptation.

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: Adaptation.

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, August 13, 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.

Pokémon Club

Pokémon Club

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 5-12. Are you a fan of Pokémon? Meet other trainers and show off your favorite Pokémon! Each session will have new activities themed around everyone’s favorite pocket monsters!

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 5-12. Are you a fan of Pokémon? Meet other trainers and show off your favorite Pokémon! Each session will have new activities themed around everyone’s favorite pocket monsters!

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.

Make Nested Boxes with the Glowforge

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, 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: Kids, 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.

Math and Coding: Fairy Tale Twists

Math and Coding: Fairy Tale Twist

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Grades K-3. Use math and coding skills to achieve a “Happily Ever After” in this fairy tale adventure.

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

Grades K-3. Use math and coding skills to achieve a “Happily Ever After” in this fairy tale adventure.

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.