Event List

Explore the topics of data, security, and privacy across the internet.

In the U.S., copyright on movies, books, and other works expires 95 years after release, meaning movies from 1930 can be freely used, shared, and remixed starting in 2026. So we're screening some of the best movies from that year.

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.

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.

Calling all graphic novel fans in grades 3-6! Want to eat snacks and talk graphic novels with your fellow comic enthusiasts?

In conjunction with the Eisenhower Social Services team join us to paint pots for succulents for your winter blues. Pots, paint and plants will be supplied.

Explore the art of laser cutting when we make a uniquely designed acrylic night light.  A lighted base (included) will illuminate your fun design.

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. 

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.

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.

You're invited to join the Mad Hatters for story time! The Junior League of Chicago Mad Hatters is a story telling troupe that promotes literacy through a lively 30 minute interactive story time for children.

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.

John LeGear's newest film history presentation features some of his finest story-telling.

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

Our BYO Book Club is back! Have a favorite book or two (or four) you'd like to share with fellow readers and librarians? Join our book club to tell us about them and get recommendations for books to read next. 

The monthly meeting of the Norridge Harwood Heights Chamber of Commerce.  

For walking tots up to 35 months with an adult.

Have fun with engaging pre-literacy activities as we talk, sing, read, write and play!

We ask that families attend one Storytime each week. 

Learn computer skills from the ground up. In this three part course, learn how to use the mouse, keyboard, and the internet.

For ages 12 and under. If your child is younger than 3 years old, please plan to be present at this event. Drop offs of children under 3 will not be permitted.

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.

For ages 6-12

Make some simple crafts and be social with other creative people! Each session we will make something new and have fun things to talk about!

Historian Jim Gibbons, discuss his years as a sales rep for Brach's Candy Company. From the enticing smell of the plant, to the eye-twinkling displays in the stores, you'll learn all the tricks of the trade that help you select your treats.