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Board Game Night

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Adults & teens ages 13 & up. Game night! Drop in to play some tabletop board games from the Library's growing collection at the Library or bring your own favorite games to ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Adults & teens ages 13 & up. Game night! Drop in to play some tabletop board games from the Library's growing collection at the Library or bring your own favorite games to share.

Additional Information

This event is in the "Adults" group.

1975 Film Series: Farewell, My Lovely

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On their 50th anniversary, we're presenting screenings of some of the great movies from 1975. This week: Farewell, My Lovely. Private eye Philip Marlowe is hired by a paroled convi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Event Details:

On their 50th anniversary, we're presenting screenings of some of the great movies from 1975. This week: Farewell, My Lovely. Private eye Philip Marlowe is hired by a paroled convict to find his nightclub dancer girlfriend.

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, May 15, 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.

Anonymous Young Adult Writers

Thursday, May 15, 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.

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Event Details:

The monthly meeting of the Eisenhower Library Board of Trustees. Find agendas and links to view the meeting online at https://eisenhowerlibrary.org/leadership.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The monthly meeting of the Eisenhower Library Board of Trustees. Find agendas and links to view the meeting online at https://eisenhowerlibrary.org/leadership.

Closed for Staff Training

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District

We'll be closed on Friday, May 16, 2024 for staff training and development.

Closing
Branches:
Eisenhower Public Library District
Description:

We'll be closed on Friday, May 16, 2024 for staff training and development.

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 17, 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.

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

Intro to Warhammer

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Adults and teens ages 16 & up. Warhammer is a tabletop miniature wargame with a medieval fantasy theme. Ever wonder what Warhammer was all about? This is your chance to learn a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Adults and teens ages 16 & up. Warhammer is a tabletop miniature wargame with a medieval fantasy theme. Ever wonder what Warhammer was all about? This is your chance to learn about the game and all that goes into playing.

Additional Information

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

Sewing Machine Basics

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
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 th...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

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

Knit and Crochet Group

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Ages 13 & up. Join us for an afternoon of yarn projects and conversation. Bring your knitting needles or crochet hooks, and make progress on your works in progress. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Ages 13 & up. Join us for an afternoon of yarn projects and conversation. Bring your knitting needles or crochet hooks, and make progress on your works in progress. 

Additional Information

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Bilingual Ukrainian Storytime

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 12 & under with an adult. Join Eisenhower and The Language Labs for a 30-minute Bilingual Ukrainian Storytime full of fun and learning! Together we will learn Ukraini...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 12 & under with an adult.

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 program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Aliens Invade the Library!

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Grades 4-6Oh no! The library is being taken over by aliens! We will be making our very own alien out of craft supplies!

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:

Grades 4-6

Oh no! The library is being taken over by aliens! We will be making our very own alien out of craft supplies!

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.

Open Workshop

Monday, May 19, 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 "Adults" group.

Pen and Ink Writers Group: Butterfly

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Pen and Ink Writers Group gathers at the Library each month to read short stories, poems or essays, all inspired by a common theme. Build up your writing skills through practic...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:

The Pen and Ink Writers Group gathers at the Library each month to read short stories, poems or essays, all inspired by a common theme. Build up your writing skills through practice, presentation and positive critique.

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, May 20, 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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

The Life of Lucille Ball

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

During the Golden Age of Television, Lucille Ball became a TV icon. To this day one thing is for sure, people everywhere still love Lucy. Historical presenter Jim Gibbons will disc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

During the Golden Age of Television, Lucille Ball became a TV icon. To this day one thing is for sure, people everywhere still love Lucy.

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.

Social Services: Mental Health Resources - Morning

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 mental health, self-care and get resources to support yourself or others with your mental health journey. 

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 mental health, self-care and get resources to support yourself or others with your mental health journey. 

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, May 21, 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: Tassel Clutch

Wednesday, May 21, 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 May we will be working on a crocheted tassel ...

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

U Make: Koi Painting

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 4-12. Paint some colorful fish in a pond full of lilies.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Ages 4-12. Paint some colorful fish in a pond full of lilies.

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

Scale Model Club (Youth)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 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.

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: Mental Health Resources - Evening

Wednesday, May 21, 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 mental health, self-care and get resources to support yourself or others with your mental health journey. 

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 mental health, self-care and get resources to support yourself or others with your mental health journey. 

Additional Information

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

Knitting 101: The Basics

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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. This is a two week class that will teach the basics for the person who has...

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

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, May 22, 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.