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

Take & Make Felt Succulents

All Day 6/1 - 8/31
No Location at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors,
Event Details:

A succulent is a type of plant that stores water in its leaves and can survive through months of drought, similar to cacti. They have gained popularity due to how easy they are to ...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: No Location
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A succulent is a type of plant that stores water in its leaves and can survive through months of drought, similar to cacti. They have gained popularity due to how easy they are to take care of.

Open Workshop

Tuesday, July 2, 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

Coffee and Crafts

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Take some time to explore your creative side with a variety of art supplies, a featured craft, or bring a work in progress. Not feeling crafty? No worries, coloring pages and playi...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Take some time to explore your creative side with a variety of art supplies, a featured craft, or bring a work in progress. Not feeling crafty? No worries, coloring pages and playing cards will also be available.

Open Workshop

Wednesday, July 3, 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: Granny Square Cardigan

Wednesday, July 3, 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 July we will be working on the Make & Do ...

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.

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

Model Building for Adults

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hone your model building skills by joining other enthusiasts. Work on your project while sharing tips and tricks and getting advice from others.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Hone your model building skills by joining other enthusiasts. Work on your project while sharing tips and tricks and getting advice from others.

Additional Information

Independence Day

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District

We will be closed today in celebration of Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Eisenhower Public Library District
Description:

We will be closed today in celebration of Independence Day.

Open Workshop

Friday, July 5, 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.

Tots and PreK Fun Day: Egg Drop

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with an adult. This months theme will be Egg Drop! Humpty Dumpty fell off a wall. We are going to try to keep him safe! Littles, grab your adults and help Humpty Dump...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with an adult. 

This months theme will be Egg Drop! Humpty Dumpty fell off a wall. We are going to try to keep him safe! Littles, grab your adults and help Humpty Dumpty not break.

Additional Information

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.

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.

Open Workshop

Saturday, July 6, 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

Sunday, July 7, 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

Monday, July 8, 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, July 9, 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

Create a Never-Ending Card

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 13 & older.Learn to make this unique greeting card that continually folds open to reveal more layers.

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

Ages 13 & older.

Learn to make this unique greeting card that continually folds open to reveal more layers.

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

Wednesday, July 10, 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: Granny Square Cardigan

Wednesday, July 10, 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 July we will be working on the Make & Do ...

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, July 11, 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

Botanical Tapestry

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to learn to make a tapestry? Join Tamara Kowalski to weave a combination of plants, fabric and yarn to create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

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

Have you ever wanted to learn to make a tapestry? Join Tamara Kowalski to weave a combination of plants, fabric and yarn to create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Additional Information

Open Workshop

Friday, July 12, 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, July 13, 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 picture of the Glowforge laser cutter and engraver machine

Getting Started With the Glowforge

Saturday, July 13, 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...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 picture of the Glowforge laser cutter and engraver machine

Getting Started With the Glowforge

Saturday, July 13, 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...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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, July 14, 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.

Take Flight with Paper Airplanes

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Grades 4-6Learn about historic pilots and their famous airplanes as we use STEAM to create our own paper airplanes!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Grades 4-6

Learn about historic pilots and their famous airplanes as we use STEAM to create our own paper airplanes!

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.