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Sewing Machine Basics

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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.

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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 May 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 12th.

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

Board Game Night

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

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

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts May 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 12th.

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

Google Drive

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Lab at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

In this two-part class, learn about storing files online, creating and uploading documents, and collaborating with others in Google Drive. Having a Google account is preferred for the class but not required.

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

In this two-part class, learn about storing files online, creating and uploading documents, and collaborating with others in Google Drive. Having a Google account is preferred for the class but not required.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts May 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 12th.

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

Make a Twisted Gate Card

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

In this program, we will create a card with a unique twisted center fold. Please sign up for only one session as the same project will be repeated.

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

In this program, we will create a card with a unique twisted center fold. Please sign up for only one session as the same project will be repeated.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts May 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 12th.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fantasy Film Series: The Princess Bride

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Level Up at Your Library, the theme of our Summer Reading Challenge, is all about role playing games and fantasy worlds so we're presenting a series of fantastical movies this summer.

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

Level Up at Your Library, the theme of our Summer Reading Challenge, is all about role playing games and fantasy worlds so we're presenting a series of fantastical movies this summer.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts May 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 12th.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Cool Kids Comic Club

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
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?

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Discussion Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Anonymous Young Adult Writers

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Teens

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 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Garden Club Paints Rocks

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to paint a small rock for your garden as we talk about everything from bulbs, bushes, berries, and begonias. 

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us to paint a small rock for your garden as we talk about everything from bulbs, bushes, berries, and begonias. 

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts May 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 12th.

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

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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 current projects

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 current projects

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts May 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 12th.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Tots & Pre-K Fun Day: Veggie Stamping

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 2-5 with an adult. Come explore printmaking using garden vegetables! This program involves paint, so dress for mess!

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with an adult. Come explore printmaking using garden vegetables! This program involves paint, so dress for mess!

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

Pride Button Making

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Drop in to the Workshop for a special inclusive crafting event, learning how to make your own Pride buttons.

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

Drop in to the Workshop for a special inclusive crafting event, learning how to make your own Pride buttons.

Fathers Day

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We will be closed today in honor of Fathers Day,

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

We will be closed today in honor of Fathers Day,

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Cyber Safety for Seniors

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Seniors

Stay safe online! Learn essential skills to protect your personal information and navigate the digital world with confidence.

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Stay safe online! Learn essential skills to protect your personal information and navigate the digital world with confidence.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts May 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 12th.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Game Day

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Seniors

Calling all seasoned strategists and game enthusiasts! Battle boredom and have fun making friends at our open game day for seniors. We'll have dozens of board and card games to challenge your competitive spirit!

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Calling all seasoned strategists and game enthusiasts! Battle boredom and have fun making friends at our open game day for seniors. We'll have dozens of board and card games to challenge your competitive spirit!

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts May 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 12th.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pen and Ink Writers Group: Persuasion

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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 "Adults" group.

The Chinese Art of Papercutting

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Yvonne Wolf presents an intro to Chinese papercutting as it relates to other cultures. She'll show examples of master papercuts and lead beginners through projects that can be finished in few minutes and get you started on a new hobby.

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Yvonne Wolf presents an intro to Chinese papercutting as it relates to other cultures. She'll show examples of master papercuts and lead beginners through projects that can be finished in few minutes and get you started on a new hobby.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts May 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 12th.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Bilingual Spanish Storytime

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 12 and under with parent or caregiver. 

Join Eisenhower and the Language Labs for a 30 minute Bilingual Spanish storytime. Together we will learn songs, play games and create a craft!

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

Ages 12 and under with parent or caregiver. 

Join Eisenhower and the Language Labs for a 30 minute Bilingual Spanish storytime. Together we will learn songs, play games and create a craft!

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 "Adults" group.

Crochet Along: Summer Kimono Cardigan

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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
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.

Learn to Use the 3D Printer

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Ages 16 & up. This class covers the basics of 3D printing. You will learn to create a design using Tinkercad and watch the 3D printer in action.

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Ages 16 & up. This class covers the basics of 3D printing. You will learn to create a design using Tinkercad and watch the 3D printer in action.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts May 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 12th.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

U Make: Paradise Cove Painting

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 4-12 years, under 7 with an adult.

Paint a colorful ocean sunset complete with a leaping dolphin!

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Ages 4-12 years, under 7 with an adult.

Paint a colorful ocean sunset complete with a leaping dolphin!

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, June 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

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.

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.

Junteenth

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We will be closed today in honor of the Juneteenth holiday.

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

We will be closed today in honor of the Juneteenth holiday.

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

Pride Button Making

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Drop in to the Workshop for a special inclusive crafting event, learning how to make your own Pride buttons.

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

Drop in to the Workshop for a special inclusive crafting event, learning how to make your own Pride buttons.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Language Social Hour

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an hour of casual conversation with other families who are learning English. No lessons, just a place to practice your English skills. Kids and families are welcome!

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

Join us for an hour of casual conversation with other families who are learning English. No lessons, just a place to practice your English skills. Kids and families are welcome!

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts May 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens May 12th.