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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!

A colorful board game to represent library gaming events.

Board Game Night

Wednesday, December 10, 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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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 November 3rd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens November 10th.

Pokémon Club

Pokémon Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 5-12. 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-12. 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.

Pen and Paper Table Top Adventure

Pen and Paper Table Top Adventure

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

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.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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.

Warhammer

Warhammer!

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Adults and teens ages 16 & up. Join us in the fantasy world of Warhammer for a campaign of strategy and storytelling as we battle medieval armies and monstrous creatures.

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

Adults and teens ages 16 & up. Join us in the fantasy world of Warhammer for a campaign of strategy and storytelling as we battle medieval armies and monstrous creatures.

Senior Game Day

Senior Game Day

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Seniors

Calling all strategists and game enthusiasts! Battle boredom and have fun with other seniors at our game day. Challenge your competitive spirit!

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

Calling all strategists and game enthusiasts! Battle boredom and have fun with other seniors at our game day. Challenge your competitive spirit!

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.

Sensory Playtime

Sensory Playtime

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 5 & Under. 

Join us for an hour of interactive sensory play, no registration required. 

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

Ages 5 & Under. 

Join us for an hour of interactive sensory play, no registration required. 

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.

National Crossword Puzzle Day: Speed Competition

National Crossword Puzzle Day: Speed Competition

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Today is National Crossword Puzzle Day and we're celebrating with a speed competition! All puzzlers will receive the same crossword puzzle and race to see who can finish the fastest and earn bragging rights.

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

Today is National Crossword Puzzle Day and we're celebrating with a speed competition! All puzzlers will receive the same crossword puzzle and race to see who can finish the fastest and earn bragging rights.

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.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Eisenhower Public Library District, Off Site

We will be closed for two days in celebration of Christmas.

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

We will be closed for two days in celebration of Christmas.

Lego Day

Lego Day

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

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

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

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.

Let’s Play: Picture This?

Let’s Play: Picture This?

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

For Grades 3 to 6. Registration Required.

In this game, beat out the other teams in guessing the drawn image and solving picture riddles to earn points.

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

For Grades 3 to 6. Registration Required.

In this game, beat out the other teams in guessing the drawn image and solving picture riddles to earn points.

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.

Closed for New Years

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Eisenhower Public Library District

We will be closed for two days in celebration of the New Year holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Eisenhower Public Library District
Description:

We will be closed for two days in celebration of the New Year holiday.

Jackbox Gaming for Teens

Jackbox Gaming for Teens

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Ages 13-18. Bring your phone or tablet and a sense of humor for an afternoon of quirky video party games. We’ll host the games on our projector screen. Bring your friends or make some new ones!

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

Ages 13-18. Bring your phone or tablet and a sense of humor for an afternoon of quirky video party games. We’ll host the games on our projector screen. Bring your friends or make some new ones!

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.

Speed Puzzling Competition: Pairs

Speed Puzzling Competition: Pairs

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Ages 16 & up. Speed puzzling is sweeping the nation! In this competition, teams of two puzzlers are all given the same 500 piece puzzle and compete to see who can assemble it in the shortest time possible. Whoever finishes first wins!

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

Ages 16 & up. Speed puzzling is sweeping the nation! In this competition, teams of two puzzlers are all given the same 500 piece puzzle and compete to see who can assemble it in the shortest time possible. Whoever finishes first wins!

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.

A colorful board game to represent library gaming events.

Board Game Night

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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 November 3rd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens November 10th.

Pokémon Club

Pokémon Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 5-12. 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-12. 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.

Warhammer

Warhammer!

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Adults and teens ages 16 & up. Join us in the fantasy world of Warhammer for a campaign of strategy and storytelling as we battle medieval armies and monstrous creatures.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults and teens ages 16 & up. Join us in the fantasy world of Warhammer for a campaign of strategy and storytelling as we battle medieval armies and monstrous creatures.

Sensory Playtime

Sensory Playtime

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 5 & Under.

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

Ages 5 & Under.

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.

Closed for 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. 

Pen and Paper Table Top Adventure

Pen and Paper Table Top Adventure

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

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.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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.

Senior Game Day

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Seniors

Calling all strategists and game enthusiasts! Battle boredom and have fun with other seniors at our game day. Challenge your competitive spirit!

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

Calling all strategists and game enthusiasts! Battle boredom and have fun with other seniors at our game day. Challenge your competitive spirit!

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.

Lego Day

Lego Day

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Using the Library's Lego brick collections, let's have fun building a display for the Kids World department.

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

Using the Library's Lego brick collections, 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.

Senior Game Day

Senior Game Day

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Seniors

Calling all strategists and game enthusiasts! Battle boredom and have fun with other seniors at our game day. Challenge your competitive spirit!

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

Calling all strategists and game enthusiasts! Battle boredom and have fun with other seniors at our game day. Challenge your competitive spirit!

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.

A colorful board game to represent library gaming events.

Board Game Night

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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.