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Controlling Garden Marauders

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Aphids eating your cucumbers? Squirrels stealing your corn? Rabbits munching on your lettuce? Can they be stopped? Yes they can. Mark Lyons, an experienced garden coach, will teach...

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

Aphids eating your cucumbers? Squirrels stealing your corn? Rabbits munching on your lettuce? Can they be stopped? Yes they can.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts February 3rd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 10th.

Abstract painting of red and yellow

Tummy Time Painting

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages birth-1. Bring your mini artists to tummy time painting at the library. Families will get to take home their own masterpiece created by baby.

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages birth-1. Bring your mini artists to tummy time painting at the library. Families will get to take home their own masterpiece created by baby.

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

Friday, April 4, 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.

Open Workshop

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 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.

Ice Cream Party

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Food Program
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Grades 1-3. Let’s have an Ice Cream Party! Sing and dance with us while we make ice cream. We will go step by step on how to make ice cream from scratch.

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

Grades 1-3. Let’s have an Ice Cream Party! Sing and dance with us while we make ice cream. We will go step by step on how to make ice cream from scratch.

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.

Guinea Pigs and Rabbits for Easter?

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

If you're thinking of adopting or gifting a guinea pig or rabbit for Easter be sure you know what you're getting into! Jill from the Moondog Farm will tell you about care, feeding,...

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

If you're thinking of adopting or gifting a guinea pig or rabbit for Easter be sure you know what you're getting into!

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts February 3rd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 10th.

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.

Senior Game Day

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Seniors
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 cha...

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

A 3d printer printing a model of a dragon

Learn to Use the 3D Printer

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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.

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
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 February 3rd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 10th.

Please sign up for only one session.

Open Workshop

Monday, April 7, 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.

Petra Sings

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

As high school sweethearts in Cincinnati, vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown grew up together as artists. After settling in Chicago the duo has regularly pl...

Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

As high school sweethearts in Cincinnati, vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown grew up together as artists. After settling in Chicago the duo has regularly played the city's top jazz venues.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts February 3rd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 10th.

Intermediate Computer Literacy Series

Intermediate Computer Literacy Series

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Lab at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Extend your computer knowledge to include internet basics, online safety, and more in this three-part series.

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

Extend your computer knowledge to include internet basics, online safety, and more in this three-part series.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts February 3rd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 10th.

Open Workshop

Tuesday, April 8, 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.

Adult Book Discussion: The Heiress

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Borrow the Book:

Copies of our book club selections are available to borrow in our catalog in various formats or at the Library Services Desk approximately one month before each meeting.

Event Details:

This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins. After North Carolina’s richest and most notorious heiress dies, her adopted son walks away from his i...

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

This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins. After North Carolina’s richest and most notorious heiress dies, her adopted son walks away from his inheritance.

Copies of our book club selections are available to borrow in our catalog in various formats or at the Library Services Desk approximately one month before each meeting.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts February 3rd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 10th.

Bilingual Arabic Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 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 Arabic Storytime full of fun and learning! Together we will learn Arabic songs, p...

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. Join Eisenhower and The Language Labs for a 30-minute Bilingual Arabic Storytime full of fun and learning! Together we will learn Arabic 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.

Open Workshop

Wednesday, April 9, 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.

Zoom Book Discussion: The Heiress

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Borrow the Book:

Copies of our book club selections are available to borrow in our catalog in various formats or at the Library Services Desk approximately one month before each meeting.

Event Details:

This month's Zoom Book Discussion book will be The Heiress  by Rachel Hawkins. After North Carolina’s richest—and most notorious—heiress dies, her adopted son walks away from ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Event Details:

This month's Zoom Book Discussion book will be The Heiress  by Rachel Hawkins. After North Carolina’s richest—and most notorious—heiress dies, her adopted son walks away from his inheritance.

Copies of our book club selections are available to borrow in our catalog in various formats or at the Library Services Desk approximately one month before each meeting.

Crochet Along: Tapestry Crochet Bunny Potholder

Wednesday, April 9, 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 April we will be working on a tapestry croche...

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.

Ebooks & Audiobooks 101

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lobby at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Have your heard you can get free ebooks and audiobooks with your library card but don't know where to start? Drop in with your phone or mobile device and we'll help you get connect...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class
Event Details:

Have your heard you can get free ebooks and audiobooks with your library card but don't know where to start?

What Can I Do with the Cricut Joy?

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Ages 14 & up. The Cricut Joy is the perfect die cutting machine for beginners!  Lightweight and portable, it is perfect for making stickers, cards and custom vinyl project...

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

Ages 14 & up. The Cricut Joy is the perfect die cutting machine for beginners!  Lightweight and portable, it is perfect for making stickers, cards and custom vinyl projects.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts February 3rd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 10th.

Please sign up for only one session.

A colorful board game to represent library gaming events.

Board Game Night

Wednesday, April 9, 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 ...

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 at the Library or bring your own favorite games to share.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts February 3rd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 10th.

Knitting 201: Cable Knitting

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 16 & up. Have you mastered the basics of knitting and purling, and are ready for a new technique? Cables are the braids and twists of many traditional patterns, and in thi...

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. Have you mastered the basics of knitting and purling, and are ready for a new technique? Cables are the braids and twists of many traditional patterns, and in this class we will learn how these patterns are created.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts February 3rd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 10th.

Open Workshop

Thursday, April 10, 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.

Anonymous Young Adult Writers

Anonymous Young Adult Writers

Thursday, April 10, 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.

Ash and Pikachu from Pokemon series

Pokémon Club

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 7-12. Are you a fan of Pokémon? Meet other trainers and show off your favorite Pokémon! Each session will have new activities themed around everyone’s favorite pocket monsters...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Ages 7-12. Are you a fan of Pokémon? Meet other trainers and show off your favorite Pokémon! Each session will have new activities themed around everyone’s favorite pocket monsters!

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.