Eisenhower Public Library District
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Thursday May 2 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Free Play
Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Drop-In. Explore toys and games while interacting with other children and caregivers.
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Thursday May 2 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
MAM Movie: The Longest Day
We're celebrating Military Appreciation Month here at Eisenhower with a screening of The Longest Day, one of the most notable war films ever made, recounting the Normandy invasion with an international cast including John Wayne, Robert Ryan, and Richard Burton. 1962. Ra......More
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Thursday May 2 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
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Thursday May 2 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Anonymous Teen Writers
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.
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Thursday May 2 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Garden Club Presents: Foraging 101
Learn how to forage and forage well with wild food expert Natalie Evans. She'll explain what you need to know to forage safely and ethically and how to prepare wild food once it’s harvested. Then, we'll go on a walk around the library to discover the wild food here in o......More
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Friday May 3 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Tots and PreK Fun Day: Rainbows
Ages 2-5 with an adult. We will learn about rainbows and make a rainbow craft! Registration required. Priority for Kids World programs goes to residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights. Non-residents will be placed on the waiting list and contacted if there is room ......More
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Saturday May 4 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Free Comic Book Day & Star Wars Day
Get your free comics on Free Comic Book Day, an annual event founded on the belief that for every person out there, there’s a comic book they’ll love. Drop in for free comics and to meet artists.
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Sunday May 5 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Information Table - Illinois Attorney General
Find an assortment helpful written materials about the Office of the Illinois Attorney General services and resources and Agnes, the representative can also share information about how to file consumer complaints against a fraudulent business. She will also have infor......More
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Monday May 6 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Mobile Device Help
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. In-person and phone registration starts February 5th for Norrid......More
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Monday May 6 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Mobile Device Help
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. In-person and phone registration starts February 5th for Norrid......More
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Monday May 6 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Mobile Device Help
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. In-person and phone registration starts February 5th for Norrid......More
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Monday May 6 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Make Your Own Lava Lamp
Grades 3-5 Let's have fun making Lava Lamps with this STEAM program. Registration required. Priority for Kids World programs goes to residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights. Non-residents will be placed on the waiting list and contacted if there is room in the ......More
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Monday May 6 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Knitting 101
Ages 16 & up. If you wanted to try knitting, but were nervous to try it out, this is the class for you. This is a two part class that will teach the basics for the person who has never held needles before, and will come away with a 5”x5” potholder. All materials wil......More
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Monday May 6 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Reflexology
Jasmin Jahal, certified reflexologist will introduce you to the healing art known as Reflexology. It has been in practice since 2500 B.C. depicted in pyramids of ancient Egypt. Now YOU can try it! You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain, including stress relie......More
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Monday May 6 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Parent Group
Drop-in group for parents and caregivers to discuss common challenges, and share tools for emotion management and stress relief. Led by a certified peer group facilitator. TODAY'S TOPIC- SCHOOL REFUSAL
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Tuesday May 7 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Senior Chair Exercise: May
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 seat for May 07, 14, 21 & 28. Supported by a grant from AgeOptions. In-person and phone registrati......More
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Tuesday May 7 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Adult Book Discussion: Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting
This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley, an utterly joyful novel that takes you on an unforgettable journey with characters you wish you could meet in real life. In-person and phone registration starts Febr......More
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Tuesday May 7 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Pen & Paper Tabletop Adventure
Ages 8-12 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 Registration required. Priority for Kids World programs goes to residents......More
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Tuesday May 7 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Kal Penn
This is a virtual presentation. To join in from home, click here to register on Zoom. Kal Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White ......More
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Wednesday May 8 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Data Privacy and Online Security
Explore the topics of data, security, and privacy across the internet. Bring your questions about topics such as creating strong passwords, what cookies are, and why you don't always have to accept them, and which ad blocker you should consider using. In-person and p......More
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Wednesday May 8 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Celebrate Mom: Mother's Day Card Making Event
All ages. (13 & under with an adult) This Mother's Day, drop in to create a one-of-a-kind card for Mom (or another special mother figure) in The Workshop! Choose from a featured card design, or unleash your creativity and create your own heartfelt creation with our......More
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Wednesday May 8 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Zoom Book Discussion: Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley
This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be The Last Confessions of Sylvia P by Lee Kravetz, a plot-driven literary puzzle box whose mystery lives in both its winding approach to history and its wonderous story. Find the link to join us on Zoom at ......More
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Wednesday May 8 2:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Celebrate Mom: Mother's Day Card Making Event
All ages. (13 & under with an adult) This Mother's Day, drop in to create a one-of-a-kind card for Mom (or another special mother figure) in The Workshop! Choose from a featured card design, or unleash your creativity and create your own heartfelt creation with our......More
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Wednesday May 8 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Crochet Along: Spring Mini Mandala
Enjoy crochet? Interested in learning new stitches or sharing your knowledge? Join us for our virtual crochet-a-long. Each Wednesday in May we will be working on a spring mini mandala. We will be using the ......More
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Wednesday May 8 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Songs of the Vietnam War
To offer healing and closure for our fighting men and bring the Vietnam era to life for those too young to remember it, Kathryn and John Atwood, the History Singers, perform the songs of the Vietnam War, both for and against the conflict. In-person and phone registr......More
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Thursday May 9 10:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Teachers Appreciation & Deaf Awareness: The Miracle Worker
During May we celebrate both Deaf Awareness Week and Techers Appreciation Week so we're offering a screening of The Miracle Worker, the story of Anne Sullivan's struggle to teach the Blind and Deaf Helen Keller how to communicate. 1962. Not Rated. 1h 46m. In-person......More
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Thursday May 9 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Anonymous Teen Writers
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.
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Friday May 10 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Exploring Veteran Benefits
Raymond Murphy, Veterans Affairs Coordinator for the Village of Norridge, offers an overview of government benefits available to veterans and service members. Come with questions! In-person and phone registration starts February 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights......More
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Friday May 10 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
English Conversation Hour
Join us for an hour of casual conversation with other patrons who are learning English as a second language. No lessons, just a place to practice your English skills.
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Saturday May 11 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Zack Percell of TNZ Magic
Ages 12 and under (10 &under with an adult) Zack is a full-time professional entertainer who uses visual magic, comedy, escape artistry, and sleight-of-hand to create unforgettable memories for the entire family! It is a show you won't want to miss! Registration r......More
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Saturday May 11 1:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Getting Started With the Glowforge
Ages 14 and Up Craft stunning laser-cut and engraved designs with the Glowforge Pro! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll explore the exciting world of laser cutting and engraving using the powerful Glowforge Pro. You'll learn the fundamentals of operating t......More
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Sunday May 12 All Day