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Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/2 - 1/31
No Location at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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

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

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

We Play: Diamond Heist

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 8-12 years. Registration required. Be sneaky and try to get the largest haul; but, watch out for the cops in this game! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Ages 8-12 years. Registration required. 

Be sneaky and try to get the largest haul; but, watch out for the cops in this game! 

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

Speed Puzzling Competition

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 16 & up. Speed puzzling is sweeping the nation! In this new sport, puzzlers are all given the same 300 piece puzzle and compete to see who can assemble it in the shortest ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Ages 16 & up. Speed puzzling is sweeping the nation! In this new sport, puzzlers are all given the same 300 piece puzzle and compete to see who can assemble it in the shortest time possible. Whoever finishes first wins!

Additional Information

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Game Day

Monday, January 6, 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: 14
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

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

Intro to Warhammer

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Adults and teens ages 16 & up. Warhammer is a tabletop miniature wargame with a medieval fantasy theme. Ever wonder what Warhammer was all about? This is your chance to learn a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Adults and teens ages 16 & up. Warhammer is a tabletop miniature wargame with a medieval fantasy theme. Ever wonder what Warhammer was all about? This is your chance to learn about the game and all that goes into playing.

Additional Information

Martin Luther King Day

All Day
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We'll be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day. 

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

We'll be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pokemon Day

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 7-12. Registration Required.  Are you a fan of Pokémon? Meet other trainers and show off your favorite Pokémon! Each session will have new activities themed around e...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Ages 7-12. Registration Required. 

 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Lego Day

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 4-7. Using the Library's Lego brick collection, let's have fun building a display for the Kids World department.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Ages 4-7. Using the Library's Lego brick collection, let's have fun building a display for the Kids World department.

Additional Information

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.

Battle of the Books

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Battle of the Books challenges students in grades four through six to become familiar with literature in a Jeopardy-style competition. See your school's Battle Coach to sign up. Ne...

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

Battle of the Books challenges students in grades four through six to become familiar with literature in a Jeopardy-style competition. See your school's Battle Coach to sign up. Need help contacting your coach?

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

Board Game Night

Thursday, January 30, 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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

DIY Pinecone Critters

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 12 & under. Looking for a fun and easy to make kids pinecone friends? Register and come to the library to make one!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Ages 12 & under. Looking for a fun and easy to make kids pinecone friends? Register and come to the library to make one!

Additional Information

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 "Seniors" group.

Senior Game Day

Monday, February 3, 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: 19
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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Battle of the Books

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Battle of the Books challenges students in grades four through six to become familiar with literature in a Jeopardy-style competition. See your school's Battle Coach to sign up. Ne...

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

Battle of the Books challenges students in grades four through six to become familiar with literature in a Jeopardy-style competition. See your school's Battle Coach to sign up. Need help contacting your coach?

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pen and Paper Table Top Adventure

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 7-12.Grab your pencils and dice! We are going on an adventure without even leaving the library! Each session will be a different bite size story in these Dungeons and Dragons ...

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

Ages 7-12.

Grab your pencils and dice! We are going on an adventure without even leaving the library! Each session will be a different bite size story in these Dungeons and Dragons adventures.

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 "Kids" group.

Battle of the Books

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Battle of the Books challenges students in grades four through six to become familiar with literature in a Jeopardy-style competition. See your school's Battle Coach to sign up. Ne...

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

Battle of the Books challenges students in grades four through six to become familiar with literature in a Jeopardy-style competition. See your school's Battle Coach to sign up. Need help contacting your coach?

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Lego Day

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 4-7. Using the Library's Lego brick collection, let's have fun building a display for the Kids World Department.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 4-7. Using the Library's Lego brick collection, let's have fun building a display for the Kids World Department.

Additional Information

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

Intro to Warhammer

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Adults and teens ages 16 & up. Warhammer is a tabletop miniature wargame with a medieval fantasy theme. Ever wonder what Warhammer was all about? This is your chance to learn a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Adults and teens ages 16 & up. Warhammer is a tabletop miniature wargame with a medieval fantasy theme. Ever wonder what Warhammer was all about? This is your chance to learn about the game and all that goes into playing.

Additional Information

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Battle of the Books

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Battle of the Books challenges students in grades four through six to become familiar with literature in a Jeopardy-style competition. See your school's Battle Coach to sign up. Ne...

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

Battle of the Books challenges students in grades four through six to become familiar with literature in a Jeopardy-style competition. See your school's Battle Coach to sign up. Need help contacting your coach?

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Battle of the Books

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Battle of the Books challenges students in grades four through six to become familiar with literature in a Jeopardy-style competition. See your school's Battle Coach to sign up. Ne...

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

Battle of the Books challenges students in grades four through six to become familiar with literature in a Jeopardy-style competition. See your school's Battle Coach to sign up. Need help contacting your coach?

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

Board Game Night

Thursday, February 27, 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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

March Book Madness Bracket

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
No Location at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stop by Kids World throughout the month of March to vote on your favorite picture books and to see which titles make it to the final round!

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

Stop by Kids World throughout the month of March to vote on your favorite picture books and to see which titles make it to the final round!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Battle of the Books

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Battle of the Books challenges students in grades four through six to become familiar with literature in a Jeopardy-style competition. See your school's Battle Coach to sign up. Ne...

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

Battle of the Books challenges students in grades four through six to become familiar with literature in a Jeopardy-style competition. See your school's Battle Coach to sign up. Need help contacting your coach?

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Lego Day

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 4-7 with an adult. Using the Library's Lego Brick Collection, let's have fun building a display for the Kids World Department.

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

Ages 4-7 with an adult.

 Using the Library's Lego Brick Collection, let's have fun building a display for the Kids World Department.

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.