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Mobile Device Help

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room One at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
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 a...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Study Room One
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

Please sign up for only one session, as the same class is repeated over three months to accommodate as many participants as possible.

Mobile Device Help

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Study Room One at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
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 a...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Study Room One
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

Please sign up for only one session, as the same class is repeated over three months to accommodate as many participants as possible.

Crochet Along: Autumn Leaf Decorative Doily

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy crochet? Interested in learning new stitches or sharing your knowledge? Join us for our virtual crochet-a-long. Each Wednesday in November we'll be working on the Autumn...

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.

Mobile Device Help

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Study Room One at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
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 a...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Study Room One
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

Please sign up for only one session, as the same class is repeated over three months to accommodate as many participants as possible.

Scale Model Club (Adults)

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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.

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.

Knitting 101

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 16 and up. If you wanted to try knitting, but were nervous to try it out, this is the class for you. This is a two week class that will teach the basics for the person who has...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Ages 16 and up. If you wanted to try knitting, but were nervous to try it out, this is the class for you.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

Please sign up for only one session, as the same class is repeated over three months to accommodate as many participants as possible.

Open Workshop

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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 Work...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Kids, 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.

Anonymous Teen Writers

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Writers in grades 7-12 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...

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

Writers in grades 7-12 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.

Garden Club Presents: Seed Saving 101

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join horticulturist Lisa Hilgenberg from the Chicago Botanic Garden to learn about how to save your seeds from your garden for another season of growing!

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join horticulturist Lisa Hilgenberg from the Chicago Botanic Garden to learn about how to save your seeds from your garden for another season of growing!

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

Open Workshop

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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 Work...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Kids, 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.

Veteran's Breakfast

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:30am
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

We’re saying thank you to the courageous men and women who have served our country by offering current service men, women, and veterans a free pastry and a hot beverage. Join us fo...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

We’re saying thank you to the courageous men and women who have served our country by offering current service men, women, and veterans a free pastry and a hot beverage.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

Open Workshop

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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 Work...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Kids, 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.

Make a Pet Bandana Organizer

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 14 & up. Create a one-of-a-kind wall organizer for all of your pet's custom bandanas.  This project is perfect for the special pet in your life or to give as a gift. ...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Ages 14 & up. Create a one-of-a-kind wall organizer for all of your pet's custom bandanas.  This project is perfect for the special pet in your life or to give as a gift.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

Please sign up for only one session, as the same class is repeated over three months to accommodate as many participants as possible.

Open Workshop

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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 Work...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Kids, 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.

Chicago Cellar Boys Vintage Jazz Band

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Named the best jazz ensemble in Chicago by the Chicago Reader, the Chicago Cellar Boys take an authentic approach to big band jazz of the 20s and 30s. Don't miss this live concert ...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Named the best jazz ensemble in Chicago by the Chicago Reader, the Chicago Cellar Boys take an authentic approach to big band jazz of the 20s and 30s. Don't miss this live concert right here at the Library!

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

Veterans Day

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District

We will be closed today in honor of Veterans Day.

Closing
Branches:
Eisenhower Public Library District
Description:

We will be closed today in honor of Veterans Day.

Colored Pencils and a color by number coloring sheet

Color by Number: Poster Art

All Day 11/12 - 11/26
No Location at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 12 & under. Drop in and pick up a kit.Color pixel by pixel to create the hidden art poster in 30 days. Pick up a kit at the Kids desk starting October 28th. While supplies...

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

Ages 12 & under. Drop in and pick up a kit.

Color pixel by pixel to create the hidden art poster in 30 days. Pick up a kit at the Kids desk starting October 28th. While supplies last.

Senior Chair Exercise: Fall

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Mobility issues shouldn’t stop you from staying active. Join fitness instructor Jen Adams for a chair exercise program for seniors ages 60 and up. Register to save your seats for S...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Mobility issues shouldn’t stop you from staying active. Join fitness instructor Jen Adams for a chair exercise program for seniors ages 60 and up. Register to save your seats for September, October, and November.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

Open Workshop

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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 Work...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Kids, 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.

Adult Book Discussion: Saints for All Occasions

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
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.

Event Details:

This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan, the story of an immigrant family and the secrets that an Irish Catholic upbringing...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan, the story of an immigrant family and the secrets that an Irish Catholic upbringing led them to keep from their children.

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 August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

BookTok Talk

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Can't stay off BookTok, BookTube, or Bookstagram? Lets talk about the hottest books the internet has to offer. Bring your favorite titles, authors, and influencers, and go home wit...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Can't stay off BookTok, BookTube, or Bookstagram? Lets talk about the hottest books the internet has to offer. Bring your favorite titles, authors, and influencers, and go home with a loaded "to-be-read" list every month.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th.

 

Open Workshop

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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 Work...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Kids, 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.

Zoom Book Discussion: Saints for All Occasions

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
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.

Event Details:

This month's Zoom Book Discussion book will be Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan, the story of an immigrant family and the secrets that an Irish Catholic upbringing ...

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

This month's Zoom Book Discussion book will be Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan, the story of an immigrant family and the secrets that an Irish Catholic upbringing led them to keep from their children.

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: Autumn Leaf Decorative Doily

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy crochet? Interested in learning new stitches or sharing your knowledge? Join us for our virtual crochet-a-long. Each Wednesday in November we'll be working on the Autumn...

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.