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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!

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

Open Workshop

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kids Craft Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

For ages 6-12

Make some simple crafts and be social with other creative people! Each session we will make something new and have fun things to talk about!

Full/Past
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 6-12

Make some simple crafts and be social with other creative people! Each session we will make something new and have fun things to talk about!

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 "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club: The Thursday Murder Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults

This month's book will be The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Four retired friends who meet weekly to discuss unsolved crimes find themselves in the middle of their first live case.  

 

Borrow the Book:

Copies of our book club selections are available to borrow in our catalog in various formats or at the Library Services Desk approximately one month before each meeting.

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

This month's book will be The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Four retired friends who meet weekly to discuss unsolved crimes find themselves in the middle of their first live case.  

 

Copies of our book club selections are available to borrow in our catalog in various formats or at the Library Services Desk approximately one month before each meeting.

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.

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

Open Workshop

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Crochet Along: Tunisian Holiday Tree Garland

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Enjoy crochet? Interested in learning new stitches or sharing your knowledge? Join us for our virtual crochet-a-long.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Read to a Librarian

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Kids

Registration Required. Grades 1st-6th.

Practice your reading skills with a Kids World Librarian! 

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

Registration Required. Grades 1st-6th.

Practice your reading skills with a Kids World Librarian! 

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

Read to a Librarian

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Kids

Registration Required. Grades 1st-6th.

Practice your reading skills with a Kids World Librarian! 

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

Registration Required. Grades 1st-6th.

Practice your reading skills with a Kids World Librarian! 

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

Read to a Librarian

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Age Group:
Kids

Registration Required. Grades 1st-6th.

Practice your reading skills with a Kids World Librarian! 

Full/Past
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration Required. Grades 1st-6th.

Practice your reading skills with a Kids World Librarian! 

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Scale Model Club (Youth)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join others who are interested in model building. Learn new skills and techniques. Work on your own project and get advice on making your project look it's very best. For modelers ages 8-17.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join others who are interested in model building. Learn new skills and techniques. Work on your own project and get advice on making your project look it's very best. For modelers ages 8-17.

Additional Information

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

James Dean: Rebel Forever - Giant

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Three timeless films, one unforgettable star. Celebrate James Dean’s brief but blazing career in this special series of film screening on the Library's big screen.

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

Three timeless films, one unforgettable star. Celebrate James Dean’s brief but blazing career in this special series of film screening on the Library's big screen.

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.

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

Open Workshop

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Anonymous Young Adult Writers

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Teens

Writers in high school and college are invited to join in on a weekly hour and a half of socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.

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

Writers in high school and college are invited to join in on a weekly hour and a half of socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Board Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Eisenhower Library Board of Trustees. Find agendas and links to view the meeting online at https://eisenhowerlibrary.org/leadership.

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

The monthly meeting of the Eisenhower Library Board of Trustees. Find agendas and links to view the meeting online at https://eisenhowerlibrary.org/leadership.

This event is in the "Kids" group

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.

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

Open Workshop

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Read to a Librarian

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Age Group:
Kids

Registration Required. Grades 1st-6th.

Practice your reading skills with a Kids World Librarian! 

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

Registration Required. Grades 1st-6th.

Practice your reading skills with a Kids World Librarian! 

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

Read to a Librarian

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Age Group:
Kids

Registration Required. Grades 1st-6th.

Practice your reading skills with a Kids World Librarian! 

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

Registration Required. Grades 1st-6th.

Practice your reading skills with a Kids World Librarian! 

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

Open Workshop

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

DIY Winter Gnomes

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids


Get ready for some cozy, crafty fun!  Gnomes bring a touch of winter wonder to any home.   Get ready to craft some gnome-tastic decoration.

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


Get ready for some cozy, crafty fun!  Gnomes bring a touch of winter wonder to any home.   Get ready to craft some gnome-tastic decoration.

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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Open Workshop

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.

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

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.

Full/Past
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Wreck Your Journal

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Conversations
Age Group:
Kids

Want to keep a Journal or Diary but just can’t seem too? RIP IT! TEAR IT! WRECK IT! Try this creative way of journaling and leave with some fun prompts to promote mental health. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Conversations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to keep a Journal or Diary but just can’t seem too? RIP IT! TEAR IT! WRECK IT! Try this creative way of journaling and leave with some fun prompts to promote mental health. 

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

Open Workshop

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.