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Zoom Book Discussion: Heartwood by Amity Gage

Wednesday, May 6, 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 Heartwood by Amity Gage. This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be Heartwood by Amity Gage.

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 Heartwood by Amity Gage. This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be Heartwood by Amity Gage.

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 February 2nd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 9th.

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

Crochet Along: Call the Midwife Baby Blanket

Wednesday, May 6, 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.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts February 2nd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 9th.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby and Toddler Handprint Art

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Create adorable handprint posters with your little one. Pick a template and a paint color, and leave the mess for us to clean up. Join us anytime during this 2 hour event. For ages 0-4 with an adult, but siblings are welcome!

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

Create adorable handprint posters with your little one. Pick a template and a paint color, and leave the mess for us to clean up. Join us anytime during this 2 hour event. For ages 0-4 with an adult, but siblings are welcome!

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.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Model Club (Adults)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Love at First Bite

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Food Program
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Enjoy a cooking demo and tasty samples with Chef Tony Cannon of Church St. Brewing Company & BarleyHaus and his wife Abby, featuring ribeye-wrapped asparagus, chocolate mousse, and Oreo mousse with fresh whipped cream and fruit.

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

Enjoy a cooking demo and tasty samples with Chef Tony Cannon of Church St. Brewing Company & BarleyHaus and his wife Abby, featuring ribeye-wrapped asparagus, chocolate mousse, and Oreo mousse with fresh whipped cream and fruit.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts February 2nd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 9th.

Outside Booking: Jean's Book Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Purpose of Meeting:

book club discussion

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

book club discussion

This event is in the "Adults" group

Movie Musicals: Moulin Rouge

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

This spring we're presenting a series of film screenings spotlighting the timeless magic of musicals—from classic showstoppers to modern hits. This week, Moulin Rouge.

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

This spring we're presenting a series of film screenings spotlighting the timeless magic of musicals—from classic showstoppers to modern hits. This week, Moulin Rouge.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts February 2nd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 9th.

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

Open Workshop

Thursday, May 7, 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, May 7, 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

Cool Kids Comic Club

Thursday, May 7, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Garden Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to talk about everything gardens, from bulbs, bushes, berries, and begonias.

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:

Join us to talk about everything gardens, from bulbs, bushes, berries, and begonias.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts February 2nd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 9th.

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

Reading a Sewing Pattern

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Sewing beginners will learn pattern symbols, fabric lay plans, grainlines, body measurements, fabric types and more. This class is intended for those who are new to sewing patterns and wish to learn the basics.

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

Sewing beginners will learn pattern symbols, fabric lay plans, grainlines, body measurements, fabric types and more. This class is intended for those who are new to sewing patterns and wish to learn the basics.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts February 2nd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 9th.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Muffins with Moms

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Age Group:
Kids

Celebrate mothers day over card making and muffins with someone special! For children and their mom or another important figure in their lives. 

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

Celebrate mothers day over card making and muffins with someone special! For children and their mom or another important figure in their lives. 

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

Open Workshop

Friday, May 8, 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, May 9, 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.

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

Google Drive (Two-part Series)

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn about storing files online; creating and uploading documents; and collaborating with others online using Google Drive.

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

Learn about storing files online; creating and uploading documents; and collaborating with others online using Google Drive.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts February 2nd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 9th.

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

Open Workshop

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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 "Adults" group

Bring Your Own Book Club

Monday, May 11, 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 February 2nd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 9th.

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

Joan & Bette, Bette & Joan

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Joan Crawford and Bette Davis meet in Purgatory - trapped in the same body - reliving their legendary, life-long feud in a one-woman musical performed by Jill Gabrielle.

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

Joan Crawford and Bette Davis meet in Purgatory - trapped in the same body - reliving their legendary, life-long feud in a one-woman musical performed by Jill Gabrielle.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts February 2nd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 9th.

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

Open Workshop

Tuesday, May 12, 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 "Kids" group

Kids Craft Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

For 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:

For 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.

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

Sewing Machine Basics

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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 February 2nd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 9th.