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Open Workshop

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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
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, August 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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
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

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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
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.

Colorful felt balls on a blue background representing Arts & Craft programs

Crochet Along: Crochet Towel Holders with Rings

Wednesday, August 21, 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 August we will be working on the Crochet...

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.

Three scale model people sitting on a street curb.

Youth Model Building

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Join others who are interested in model building. Learn new skills and techniques. Work on your own project and get advice on making your project look it's very best. For modelers ...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join others who are interested in model building. Learn new skills and techniques. Work on your own project and get advice on making your project look it's very best. For modelers ages 8-17.

Additional Information

If your child is under age 13, please plan to be present at this event. Drop offs of children under 13 will not be permitted.

Open Workshop

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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
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.

An illustration of a girl writing.

Kids Write Away

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Discussion Group
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Grades 4-6.Want to become the next famous author? Join us for one or all three classes this summer! Snack provided at the end of class. The themes for each class are, “Comics Away,...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Grades 4-6.

Want to become the next famous author? Join us for one or all three classes this summer! Snack provided at the end of class. The themes for each class are, “Comics Away,” “Let's Write a Song,” and “How Long Can You Write?”

Open Workshop

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
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 Work...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
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, August 24, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
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 Work...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
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.

A Glowforge laser cutter and engraver machine.

Getting Started With the Glowforge

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 14 and up.Craft stunning laser-cut and engraved designs with the Glowforge Pro! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll explore the exciting world of laser cutting and engr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Ages 14 and up.

Additional Information

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

A Glowforge laser cutter and engraver machine.

Getting Started With the Glowforge

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 14 and up.Craft stunning laser-cut and engraved designs with the Glowforge Pro! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll explore the exciting world of laser cutting and engr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Ages 14 and up.

Additional Information

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, August 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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
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.

night scene in the desert with different types of cactus.

Desert Painting

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 4-12. Paint a moonlit scene out in the desert. 

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

Ages 4-12. 

Paint a moonlit scene out in the desert. 

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.

Open Workshop

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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
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, August 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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
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

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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
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.

Colorful felt balls on a blue background representing Arts & Craft programs

Crochet Along: Crochet Towel Holders with Rings

Wednesday, August 28, 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 August we will be working on the Crochet...

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.

Open Workshop

Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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
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

Friday, August 30, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
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 Work...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
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, August 31, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
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 Work...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
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.

Labor Day

All Day 9/1 - 9/2
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We will be closed Sunday and Monday in honor of Labor Day.

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

We will be closed Sunday and Monday in honor of Labor Day.

Fall Take-n-Make: No-Sew Pumpkins

All Day 9/3 - 10/31
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Nothing says autumn like pumpkins! This fall you can create your own fabric pumpkins with our take-n-make kits, no sewing required. Take a kit home or stop by the Workshop during o...

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

Nothing says autumn like pumpkins! This fall you can create your own fabric pumpkins with our take-n-make kits, no sewing required. Take a kit home or stop by the Workshop during open studio hours to work on one with us.

Open Workshop

Tuesday, September 3, 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.

Open Workshop

Wednesday, September 4, 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.