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U Make: Snowy Owl Painting

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Registration required.

 Ages 4-12, under 7 with accompanying adult.

Paint a winter scene featuring a magnificent snowy owl.

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

Registration required.

 Ages 4-12, under 7 with accompanying adult.

Paint a winter scene featuring a magnificent snowy owl.

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

Open Workshop

Monday, February 23, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Open Workshop

Tuesday, February 24, 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

Wednesday, February 25, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Crochet Along: Valentine Gnome

Wednesday, February 25, 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.

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

Knitting 101: The Basics

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

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

Please sign up for only one session.

In-person and phone registration starts November 3rd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens November 10th.

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

Open Workshop

Thursday, February 26, 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

Friday, February 27, 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, February 28, 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.

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

Open Workshop

Sunday, March 1, 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

Monday, March 2, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Open Workshop

Tuesday, March 3, 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 "Adults" group

Coffee and Crafts

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Take some time to explore your creative side with a variety of art supplies, a featured craft, or bring a work in progress. Not feeling crafty? No worries, coloring pages and playing cards will also be available.

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

Take some time to explore your creative side with a variety of art supplies, a featured craft, or bring a work in progress. Not feeling crafty? No worries, coloring pages and playing cards will also be available.

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

Wednesday, March 4, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Crochet Along: Cross Country Poncho

Wednesday, March 4, 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 "Adults" group

Model Club (Adults)

Wednesday, March 4, 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

Knitting 101: The Basics

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

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

Please sign up for only one session.

In-person and phone registration starts November 3rd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens November 10th.

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

Open Workshop

Thursday, March 5, 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

Cool Kids Comic Club

Thursday, March 5, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Pinbroidery Fun

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Bring your creativity to life! Using your stitching talent, we will guide you to create a beautiful keepsake. Colorful strings will bring your project to life. 

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

Bring your creativity to life! Using your stitching talent, we will guide you to create a beautiful keepsake. Colorful strings will bring your project to life. 

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

Friday, March 6, 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, March 7, 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.

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

Open Workshop

Sunday, March 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

Mixed Media Collage Workshop

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Explore the art of collage by using various textures and design elements. Whether you want to create an image or an abstract design, mixed media materials will inspire your creativity!

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

Explore the art of collage by using various textures and design elements. Whether you want to create an image or an abstract design, mixed media materials will inspire your creativity!

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.