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

Open Workshop

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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 Work...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Kids, 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.

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: 9
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.

Let’s Build Bridges!

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Learn about famous bridges as we use STEAM to create our very own bridges and how much weight they can hold! Grades 4-6. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Learn about famous bridges as we use STEAM to create our very own bridges and how much weight they can hold! Grades 4-6. 

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.

Introduction to the Cricut Universe

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 12 & up. Have you seen the Cricut Maker and wondered what you can do with this electronic cutting machine? Our introductory class explains the basics of using the Cricut M...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 12 & up. Have you seen the Cricut Maker and wondered what you can do with this electronic cutting machine?

Additional Information

Please sign up for only one session.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pen and Ink Writers Group: Bondage

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Pen and Ink Writers Group gathers at the Library each month to read short stories, poems or essays, all inspired by a common theme. Build up your writing skills through practic...

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

The Pen and Ink Writers Group gathers at the Library each month to read short stories, poems or essays, all inspired by a common theme. Build up your writing skills through practice, presentation and positive critique.

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

Open Workshop

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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 Work...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Kids, 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, January 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

For ages 7-12. 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!

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

For ages 7-12. 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Language Class

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our six-part class to learn, improve, and practice your English skills with instructor Daniella Cozzi. Meet and get to know others who are learning English as well.

Full/Past
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join our six-part class to learn, improve, and practice your English skills with instructor Daniella Cozzi. Meet and get to know others who are learning English as well.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club: To Slip the Bonds of Earth

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
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.

Event Details:

This month's book will be To Slip the Bonds of Earth by Amanda Flower. While not as famous as her older siblings Wilbur and Orville, the celebrated inventors of flight, Katharine W...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

This month's book will be To Slip the Bonds of Earth by Amanda Flower. While not as famous as her older siblings Wilbur and Orville, the celebrated inventors of flight, Katharine Wright is equally inventive...

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.

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

Open Workshop

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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 Work...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Kids, 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.

Crochet Along: Crochet Buddy

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy crochet? Interested in learning new stitches or sharing your knowledge? Join us for our virtual crochet-a-long.Each Wednesday in January we will be working on a Crochet Buddy...

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

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

Campfire Tales Book Discussion: Black God's Drums

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Conference Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Escape the ordinary with monthly discussions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. This month's book is Black God's Drums by P. Djeli Clark. Creeper plans to earn Capta...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Escape the ordinary with monthly discussions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. This month's book is Black God's Drums by P. Djeli Clark.

Additional Information

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

Create Your Own Snow Globe

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 13 and up. Create a winter wonderland in your very own snow globe. Perfect to put out as a decoration for the winter months. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Ages 13 and up. Create a winter wonderland in your very own snow globe. Perfect to put out as a decoration for the winter months. 

Additional Information

Please sign up for only one session.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Modern Times Film Series: TBD

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

The Modern Times Film series showcases new additions to the library's movie collection.The home video release of this week's choice Fly Me to the Moon has been delayed so another m...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

The Modern Times Film series showcases new additions to the library's movie collection.

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

Open Workshop

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

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Kids, 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 Teen Writers

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

Writers in grades 7-12 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...

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

Writers in grades 7-12 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.

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: 24
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.

Pre-K Fun Day: Sock Hop

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 2 to 5 years. Registration Required.Let's kick off those shoes and have a blast dancing the threads off your socks as the music plays!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Ages 2 to 5 years. Registration Required.

Let's kick off those shoes and have a blast dancing the threads off your socks as the music plays!

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

Open Workshop

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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 Work...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Kids, 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.

Color by Number: Poster Art

All Day 2/1 - 2/16
No Location at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Ages 12 & under. Color pixel by pixel to create the hidden art poster in 30 days. Drop in to pick up a kit at the Kids desk starting January 27th. While supplies last.

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

Ages 12 & under. Color pixel by pixel to create the hidden art poster in 30 days. Drop in to pick up a kit at the Kids desk starting January 27th. While supplies last.

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

Open Workshop

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Workshop at Eisenhower Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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 Work...

Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Workshop
Age Group: Kids, 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 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!

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Eisenhower Public Library District
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.