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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!

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.

Waitlist
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.

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.

Pokémon Club

Pokémon Club

Thursday, February 12, 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.

Sensory Playtime

Sensory Playtime

Friday, February 13, 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 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.

Warhammer

Warhammer!

Saturday, February 21, 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.

Lego Day

Lego Day

Saturday, February 28, 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 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.

Senior Game Day

Monday, March 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!

Upcoming
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 February 2nd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 9th.

Lego Day

Lego Day

Saturday, March 14, 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 collection, let's have fun building a display for the Kids World department.

Upcoming
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

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.

pokemon card logo

Learn to Play: Pokémon TCG

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Have you ever wondered how to actually play with Pokémon cards? Come learn standard 60 card format in this screen-free hobby. Ages 8-12 with an adult. All supplies will be provided.

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

Have you ever wondered how to actually play with Pokémon cards? Come learn standard 60 card format in this screen-free hobby. Ages 8-12 with an adult. All supplies will be provided.

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.

Warhammer

Warhammer!

Saturday, March 21, 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.

Upcoming
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.

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.

Pokémon Club

Pokémon Club

Thursday, March 26, 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!

Upcoming
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.

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.

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.

Senior Game Day

Monday, April 6, 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!

Upcoming
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 February 2nd for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone opens February 9th.

a logo for the lego night build challenge program

Lego Night

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Registration required. 

Join us as we engineer Lego creations and put them to the test!

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

Registration required. 

Join us as we engineer Lego creations and put them to the test!

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.

Lego Day

Lego Day

Saturday, April 18, 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 collection, let's have fun building a display for the Kids World department.

Upcoming
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

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.

Warhammer

Warhammer!

Saturday, April 18, 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.

Upcoming
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.

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?

pokemon card logo

Learn to Play: Pokémon TCG

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Have you ever wondered how to actually play with Pokémon cards? Come learn standard 60 card format in this screen-free hobby. Ages 8-12 with an adult. All supplies will be provided.

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

Have you ever wondered how to actually play with Pokémon cards? Come learn standard 60 card format in this screen-free hobby. Ages 8-12 with an adult. All supplies will be provided.

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 Staff Training

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