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Open Workshop

Saturday, December 20, 2025 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.

DIY Winter Gnomes

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids


Get ready for some cozy, crafty fun!  Gnomes bring a touch of winter wonder to any home.   Get ready to craft some gnome-tastic decoration.

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


Get ready for some cozy, crafty fun!  Gnomes bring a touch of winter wonder to any home.   Get ready to craft some gnome-tastic decoration.

Additional Information

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.

Open Workshop

Sunday, December 21, 2025 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.

National Crossword Puzzle Day: Speed Competition

National Crossword Puzzle Day: Speed Competition

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Today is National Crossword Puzzle Day and we're celebrating with a speed competition! All puzzlers will receive the same crossword puzzle and race to see who can finish the fastest and earn bragging rights.

Full/Past
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Today is National Crossword Puzzle Day and we're celebrating with a speed competition! All puzzlers will receive the same crossword puzzle and race to see who can finish the fastest and earn bragging rights.

Additional Information

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.

Wreck Your Journal

Wreck Your Journal

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Conversations
Age Group:
Kids

Want to keep a Journal or Diary but just can’t seem too? RIP IT! TEAR IT! WRECK IT! Try this creative way of journaling and leave with some fun prompts to promote mental health. 

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

Want to keep a Journal or Diary but just can’t seem too? RIP IT! TEAR IT! WRECK IT! Try this creative way of journaling and leave with some fun prompts to promote mental health. 

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.

Open Workshop

Monday, December 22, 2025 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.

Open Workshop

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 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.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We will be closed for two days in celebration of Christmas.

Closing
Branches:
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site
Description:

We will be closed for two days in celebration of Christmas.

Open Workshop

Friday, December 26, 2025 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.

Open Workshop

Saturday, December 27, 2025 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.

Lego Day

Lego Day

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Using the Library's Lego brick collection, let's have fun building a display for the Kids World department.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using the Library's Lego brick collection, let's have fun building a display for the Kids World department.

Additional Information

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.

Open Workshop

Sunday, December 28, 2025 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.

Open Workshop

Monday, December 29, 2025 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.

Open Workshop

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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.

Let’s Play: Picture This?

Let’s Play: Picture This?

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

For Grades 3 to 6. Registration Required.

In this game, beat out the other teams in guessing the drawn image and solving picture riddles to earn points.

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

For Grades 3 to 6. Registration Required.

In this game, beat out the other teams in guessing the drawn image and solving picture riddles to earn points.

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.

Closed for New Years

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Eisenhower Public Library District

We will be closed for two days in celebration of the New Year holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Eisenhower Public Library District
Description:

We will be closed for two days in celebration of the New Year holiday.

Noon Year's Eve

Noon Year's Eve

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 5 & under. Can’t make it to midnight? Come to the library to count down to the new year. Stay until noon for a balloon drop!

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

Ages 5 & under. Can’t make it to midnight? Come to the library to count down to the new year. Stay until noon for a balloon drop!

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.

Open Workshop

Friday, January 2, 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.

Open Workshop

Saturday, January 3, 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.

Envision the New Year with Tarot

Envision the New Year with Tarot

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Using the wisdom of tarot, Tamara Kowalski helps you create a vision board of what you’d like to accomplish in the year ahead. Clarity, Abundance, Success and Strength are just some of what you can envision for your best year yet. 

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

Using the wisdom of tarot, Tamara Kowalski helps you create a vision board of what you’d like to accomplish in the year ahead. Clarity, Abundance, Success and Strength are just some of what you can envision for your best year yet. 

Additional Information

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.

Open Workshop

Sunday, January 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.

Hugo's Elvis

Hugo's Elvis is Back! (rescheduled from Jan 11)

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Hugo, Chicago’s World Class Elvis Tribute Artist is back for an hour of Elvis Presley! Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable afternoon of music, memories, and moves only the King could inspire.

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

Hugo, Chicago’s World Class Elvis Tribute Artist is back for an hour of Elvis Presley! Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable afternoon of music, memories, and moves only the King could inspire.

Additional Information

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.

Sewing Machine Basics

Sewing Machine Basics

Monday, January 5, 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.

Waitlist
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 November 3rd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens November 10th.

Reading With The Dogs

Reading With The Dogs

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:15pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Age Group:
Kids

Who let the dogs out?! Book an appointment to read to a dog from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy! This event is a great opportunity for young readers to practice their reading skills in a judgement free environment. 

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

Who let the dogs out?! Book an appointment to read to a dog from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy! This event is a great opportunity for young readers to practice their reading skills in a judgement free environment.