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U Make: Pompom Bonsai Trees

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 7-12. Make a cute little tree to help celebrate spring!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Ages 7-12. Make a cute little tree to help celebrate spring!

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

Social Services: Self Care Rituals & Activities - Evening

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lobby at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join the Social Services team in the lobby as we talk about self-care and pick up some resources to support yourself or others with self-care activities and rituals.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join the Social Services team in the lobby as we talk about self-care and pick up some resources to support yourself or others with self-care activities and rituals.

Additional Information

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

Open Workshop

Thursday, April 24, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spring Forest Walk

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
No Location at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a walk in the woods to welcome spring! The group will meet at a nearby trail. Wear your walking shoes! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: No Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for a walk in the woods to welcome spring! The group will meet at a nearby trail. Wear your walking shoes! 

Additional Information

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anonymous Young Adult Writers

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Teens
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 support...

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, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
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. Sign in begins 15 ...

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 "Adults" group.

Wills and Trusts

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Understanding estate planning is essential to make sure our last wishes are carried out. Join Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft to learn about living wills, power of attorney for health ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 62
Event Details:

Understanding estate planning is essential to make sure our last wishes are carried out. Join Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft to learn about living wills, power of attorney for health care, power of attorney for property, wills, and trusts.

Additional Information

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Drop-In Baby Storytime

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

For 6-17 months with an adult. Siblings welcomeInspire a love of reading with short, interactive stories, songs, lap bounces and rhymes.We ask that families attend one Storytime ea...

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

Craft Swap Supply Drop-Off

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Have too many craft supplies? Drop off items for our Kindness Day Craft Swap! Anyone who donates supplies will get a ticket to enter the swap at 10:00am, one hour before doors open...

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

Have too many craft supplies? Drop off items for our Kindness Day Craft Swap! Anyone who donates supplies will get a ticket to enter the swap at 10:00am, one hour before doors open to the public at 11:00am.

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

Open Workshop

Friday, April 25, 2025 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.

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

Open Workshop

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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: 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.

Kindness Day

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
No Location at Eisenhower Public Library District
Event Details:

Community Kindness Day is annual local initiative with the goal of making the world a little bit better place to live in. This year, residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights are a...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: No Location
Event Details:

Community Kindness Day is annual local initiative with the goal of making the world a little bit better place to live in.

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

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Refresh your jigsaw puzzle collection by swapping out one of your old ones for a new-to-you puzzle. Have a puzzle you'd like to donate early? Bring it to the Answers Desk prior to ...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community, Games
Event Details:

Refresh your jigsaw puzzle collection by swapping out one of your old ones for a new-to-you puzzle. Have a puzzle you'd like to donate early? Bring it to the Answers Desk prior to April 26th.

Spring Clean Your Book Collection

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
No Location at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Event Details:

Our partners at Knowledge Exchange, a local organization with the mission of keeping books out of the trash and getting them into the hands of the people who want them most, will b...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: No Location
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Our partners at Knowledge Exchange, a local organization with the mission of keeping books out of the trash and getting them into the hands of the people who want them most, will be here to take any of your unwanted books.

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

Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Have craft supplies you no longer need? Looking for some creative inspiration? Join us for a craft supply swap! Drop off unneeded but usable supplies and pick up some new-to-you ma...

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

Have craft supplies you no longer need? Looking for some creative inspiration? Join us for a craft supply swap! Drop off unneeded but usable supplies and pick up some new-to-you materials.

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

Community Cleanup

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Outside at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

We’ve teamed up with the Villages of Norridge and Harwood Heights to clean up specific areas of our community. Find more information and sign up to volunteer for only one hour. We ...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Outside
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

We’ve teamed up with the Villages of Norridge and Harwood Heights to clean up specific areas of our community.

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

Staying Sane with Meditation

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Zelma Pierce Chamberlain has been meditating for over 35 years and has found that meditation is the key to coping with stressful situations. She'll guide you through how meditation...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Zelma Pierce Chamberlain has been meditating for over 35 years and has found that meditation is the key to coping with stressful situations.

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

In-Person Crochet: Tea Rose on a Stem

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet an easy rose with stem, no green thumb required. Basic crochet skills are required as this is not a learn-to-crochet class. All project materials, including ya...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet an easy rose with stem, no green thumb required. Basic crochet skills are required as this is not a learn-to-crochet class. All project materials, including yarn, hook, and pattern, will be provided.  

Additional Information

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pixel Power

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Grades 3-6. Registration Required.Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Art goes 8-bit! Bring digital art to the real world and make your very own pixel creation. Be c...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Grades 3-6. Registration Required.

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.

A waiver must be completed prior to the event to ensure registration for this event. 

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

Open Workshop

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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.

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

Open Workshop

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

First Time Home Buyers Seminar

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Now could be the time to get your first home. Learn the ins and outs of home buying with Dan Werdell of Guaranteed Rate Mortgage.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Now could be the time to get your first home. Learn the ins and outs of home buying with Dan Werdell of Guaranteed Rate Mortgage.

Additional Information

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

Open Workshop

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crochet Along: Tapestry Crochet Bunny Potholder

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 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 April we will be working on a tapestry croche...

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.