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Winter Reading Challenge

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/1 - 1/31
No Location at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

It's the chilliest time of the year! Grab your coziest blanket, your fuzziest socks, and warm up with a good book and our annual Winter Reading Challenge!

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

It's the chilliest time of the year! Grab your coziest blanket, your fuzziest socks, and warm up with a good book and our annual Winter Reading Challenge!

Homework Cafe

Homework Cafe

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Space at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens

Drop into the Library every Wednesday afternoon this winter to enjoy hot chocolate or tea while working on your homework in the Teen Space.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Drop into the Library every Wednesday afternoon this winter to enjoy hot chocolate or tea while working on your homework in the Teen Space.

Homework Cafe

Homework Cafe

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Space at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens

Drop into the Library every Wednesday afternoon this winter to enjoy hot chocolate or tea while working on your homework in the Teen Space.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Drop into the Library every Wednesday afternoon this winter to enjoy hot chocolate or tea while working on your homework in the Teen Space.

Chamber of Commerce Meeting

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 8:30am - 10:30am
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community

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

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

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

Homework Cafe

Homework Cafe

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Space at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens

Drop into the Library every Wednesday afternoon this winter to enjoy hot chocolate or tea while working on your homework in the Teen Space.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Drop into the Library every Wednesday afternoon this winter to enjoy hot chocolate or tea while working on your homework in the Teen Space.

Caregiver Cafe

Caregiver Cafe

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

If you're a caregiver for another adult please join us for an afternoon of socializing and crafts. Feel free to bring the person you're caring for, or come by yourself for an hour of relaxation and community.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you're a caregiver for another adult please join us for an afternoon of socializing and crafts. Feel free to bring the person you're caring for, or come by yourself for an hour of relaxation and community.

Additional Information

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

Eisenhower's Formal Ball

Eisenhower's Formal Ball

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Kids

For Ages 12 & under. Registration Required.

In honor of Valentines Day, your family is cordially invited to the Eisenhower Formal Ball. We’ll dance the hour away in our best dress, so be sure to RSVP!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Ages 12 & under. Registration Required.

In honor of Valentines Day, your family is cordially invited to the Eisenhower Formal Ball. We’ll dance the hour away in our best dress, so be sure to RSVP!

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 13, please plan to be present at this event. Drop offs of children under 13 will not be permitted.

Closed for Presidents Day

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We'll be closed today for Presidents Day.

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

We'll be closed today for Presidents Day.

Homework Cafe

Homework Cafe

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Space at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens

Drop into the Library every Wednesday afternoon this winter to enjoy hot chocolate or tea while working on your homework in the Teen Space.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Drop into the Library every Wednesday afternoon this winter to enjoy hot chocolate or tea while working on your homework in the Teen Space.

Homework Cafe

Homework Cafe

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Space at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens

Drop into the Library every Wednesday afternoon this winter to enjoy hot chocolate or tea while working on your homework in the Teen Space.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Drop into the Library every Wednesday afternoon this winter to enjoy hot chocolate or tea while working on your homework in the Teen Space.

Illinois Attorney General General Information Table with a focus on Kid Safety

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Pick up informational brochures and get your questions answered by a representative from the Illinois Attorney General's Office.

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

Pick up informational brochures and get your questions answered by a representative from the Illinois Attorney General's Office.

Index the Gnome with his Mailbox

Index the Gnome

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
No Location at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 12 & under.

Can you spot Index the Gnome during his visit at Eisenhower Library? Drop a letter in his special mailbox and he may write you back!

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: No Location
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Ages 12 & under.

Can you spot Index the Gnome during his visit at Eisenhower Library? Drop a letter in his special mailbox and he may write you back!

Silent Book Club

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Drop in for an hour of silent reading! Bring any book you'd like to read. Cookies and beverages will be served, and after an hour of reading you'll have a chance to discuss your book with other readers.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Drop in for an hour of silent reading! Bring any book you'd like to read. Cookies and beverages will be served, and after an hour of reading you'll have a chance to discuss your book with other readers.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts February 2nd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 9th.

Closed for Easter

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We will be closed today for Easter.

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

We will be closed today for Easter.

Escape Room Mission: Rescue Otto

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 4 to 6. Registration Required.

Can you put the clues together and unlock the safe to save Otto before time runs out? Please sign up for a single 45-minute play time.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4 to 6. Registration Required.

Can you put the clues together and unlock the safe to save Otto before time runs out? Please sign up for a single 45-minute play time.

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.

Escape Room Mission: Rescue Otto

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 4 to 6. Registration Required.

Can you put the clues together and unlock the safe to save Otto before time runs out? Please sign up for a single 45-minute play time.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4 to 6. Registration Required.

Can you put the clues together and unlock the safe to save Otto before time runs out? Please sign up for a single 45-minute play time.

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.

Escape Room Mission: Rescue Otto

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Kids

Grades 4 to 6. Registration Required.

Can you put the clues together and unlock the safe to save Otto before time runs out? Please sign up for a single 45-minute play time.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 4 to 6. Registration Required.

Can you put the clues together and unlock the safe to save Otto before time runs out? Please sign up for a single 45-minute play time.

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.

Kids Poetry Night

Kids Poetry Night

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community
Age Group:
Kids

Celebrate national poetry month by spending an evening making, sharing, or simply reading poems. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate national poetry month by spending an evening making, sharing, or simply reading poems. 

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.

Wills and Trusts

Wills and Trusts

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Understanding estate planning is essential to make sure our last wishes are carried out. Join Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft to learn about living wills, power of attorney for health care, power of attorney for property, wills, and trusts.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Understanding estate planning is essential to make sure our last wishes are carried out. Join Attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft to learn about living wills, power of attorney for health care, power of attorney for property, wills, and trusts.

Additional Information

In-person and phone registration starts February 2nd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 9th.

Puzzle Swap

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Refresh your jigsaw puzzle collection by swapping out one of your old ones for a new-to-you puzzle. After noon, all left over puzzles will be free, even if you don't have one to swap! Have a puzzle you'd like to donate early?

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

Refresh your jigsaw puzzle collection by swapping out one of your old ones for a new-to-you puzzle. After noon, all left over puzzles will be free, even if you don't have one to swap! Have a puzzle you'd like to donate early?

Closed for Staff Training

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
Eisenhower Public Library District

Closed for Mothers Day

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We will be closed today in celebration of Mothers Day

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

We will be closed today in celebration of Mothers Day

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We will be closed Sunday and Monday in celebration of Memorial Day.

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

We will be closed Sunday and Monday in celebration of Memorial Day.

Closed for Juneteenth

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.