Week Calendar

For walking tots up to 35 months with an adult.

Have fun with engaging pre-literacy activities as we talk, sing, read, write and play!

We ask that families attend one Storytime each week. 

For ages 3 to 5 years with an optional adult.

Have fun developing preschool skills with songs and stories.

We ask that families attend one Storytime each week. 

Come by and make a Valentine's Day card for someone special in your life. All are welcome to drop in during Open Workshop hours. Anyone under the age of 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

For 6-17 months with an adult. Siblings welcome

Inspire a love of reading with short, interactive stories, songs, lap bounces and rhymes.

We ask that families attend one Storytime each week. 

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 ages 12 and under. If your child is younger than 3 years old, please plan to be present at this event. Drop offs of children under 3 will not be permitted.

For ages 12 and under. If your child is younger than 3 years old, please plan to be present at this event. Drop offs of children under 3 will not be permitted.

Extend your computer knowledge to include internet basics, online safety, and more in this three-part series.

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

Adults and teens ages 16 & up. Warhammer is a tabletop miniature wargame with a medieval fantasy theme. Ever wonder what Warhammer was all about? This is your chance to learn about the game and all that goes into playing.

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.

Please join us for a meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Norridge and Harwood Heights.  

The Lunar New Year season lasts from January 28th to February 12, 2025. It is a holiday observed by about 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated.

Come by and make a Valentine's Day card for someone special in your life.  All are welcome to drop in during Open Workshop hours.  Anyone under the age of 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Come by and make a Valentine's Day card for someone special in your life. All are welcome to drop in during Open Workshop hours. Anyone under the age of 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

The Modern Times Film series showcases new additions to the library's movie collection. This week: Twisters. A a retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist, is persuaded to return to Oklahoma to work with a new team and new technologies.

Come by and make a Valentine's Day card for someone special in your life. All are welcome to drop in during Open Workshop hours. Anyone under the age of 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

Ages 13 and up, including adults. Join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year by learning the art of paper folding.

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.

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

Join us for a walk and find the beauty of the woods in winter. The group will meet at a nearby trail. Wear your walking shoes! 

Calling all middle schoolers! Join us for cider, cookies, crafts and chats.

Ages 13 and up, including adults. Join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year by learning the art of paper folding.

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?

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.

Preschool Fair

Drop into the library to learn everything you need to know about enrolling your child into area pre-schools or daycare. Pre-schools and daycares from the area will be in attendance to answer all of your questions.

Ages 12 & under 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 kids in kindergarten to 6th grade.

Have fun with stories and activities for elementary-aged children.

We ask that families attend one Storytime each week. 

Our BYO Book Club is back! Have a favorite book or two (or four) you'd like to share with fellow readers and librarians? Join our book club to tell us about them and get recommendations for books to read next. 

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.

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.