Week Calendar

For walking tots up to 35 months with an adult.

This weekly toddler storytime will involve engaging pre-literacy activities: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing!

We ask that families attend one Storytime each week. 

For walking tots up to 35 months with an adult.

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.

For children ages 3 to 5 years with an optional adult.

We will focus on what kids learn in preschool with songs and stories!

We ask that families attend one Storytime each week. 

For children of all ages. If your child is under age 3, please plan to be present at this event. Drop offs of children under 3 will not be permitted.

Have a phone or tablet and need help getting started? Need advanced help with an app? Sign up for personalized individual help! One device per session, though multiple people may attend with the device.

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

Mobility issues shouldn’t stop you from staying active. Join fitness instructor Jen Adams for a chair exercise program for seniors ages 60 and up. Register to save your seats for September, October, and November.

Mobility issues shouldn’t stop you from staying active. Join fitness instructor Jen Adams for a chair exercise program for seniors ages 60 and up. Register to save your seats for September, October, and November.

Have a phone or tablet and need help getting started? Need advanced help with an app? Sign up for personalized individual help! One device per session, though multiple people may attend with the device.

Have a phone or tablet and need help getting started? Need advanced help with an app? Sign up for personalized individual help! One device per session, though multiple people may attend with the device.

Families with children 12 and under who have a diagnosis or disability are invited to visit the Kids World Department for a special hour exclusively for you! Kids will be able to do crafts, explore Kids World.

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!

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.

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.

The Modern Times Film series showcases new additions to the library's movie collection. This week: The Fall Guy. A down-and-out stuntman must find the missing star of his ex-girlfriend's blockbuster film. 2024. PG-13. 2h 6m.

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.

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.

For children of all ages. If your child is under age 3, please plan to be present at this event. Drop offs of children under 3 will not be permitted.

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

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.

Grades 4-6. Learn about famous towers as we use STEAM to create our own Marshmallow Towers!

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!

Ages 13 & up. Learn the basics of operating a sewing machine: threading a needle, winding the bobbin, and selecting different stitches. Time will be available to practice on the machine.

Ages 12 & under with an adult. Join Eisenhower and The Language Labs for a 30-minute Bilingual Spanish Storytime full of fun and learning! Together we will learn Spanish songs, play games, and create a craft!

Escape the ordinary with monthly discussions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. This month's book is Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky.

Take a profound and unique journey into the history of the City's iconic team with Bruce Miles, sports broadcaster and author of The Franchise: Chicago Cubs: A Curated History of the North Siders.

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.

Dealing with grief can be especially hard during the holidays. Join counselors from Urban Wellness to learn ways to cope, then decorate cookies for yourself or a friend.

Take a listen to the musical cultures that have shaped Illinois. Jutta and the Hi-Dukes play the traditional music immigrants brought with them from Greece, Ireland, Sweden, Bulgaria, and other cultures.

The Pen and Ink Writers Group gathers at the Library on the third Monday of 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.

Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season.

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