Programs & Events

Ain't That a Kick in the Head! The True Story of the Rat Pack

October 16th,
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop captivated audiences with song and laughter. Join storyteller Clarence Goodman for this unbelievable journey from Hollywood to Las Vegas and the White House.

Registration starts August 7th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with current library cards. All others may register beginning August 14th.

Pen and Ink Writers Group

October 16th,
7:00pm to 9:00pm
The Pen and Ink Writers Group gathers 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. This month's theme is TALL TALE/TAIL.

Convert VHS to DVD

October 17th,
10:00am to 11:00am
Bring your home movies into the modern age with our VHS to DVD conversion tools.

Registration starts August 7th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with current library cards. All others may register beginning August 14th.

Drop-in Junior Storytime

October 17th,
10:30am to 11:30am

Ages: 3-5 Years

Priority for storytime goes to Norridge and Harwood Heights cardholders.

Knitting Circle

October 17th,
2:30pm to 4:00pm
Join us the third Tuesday of each month for an afternoon of knitting and crocheting over tea and coffee with fellow fiber-arts lovers. No need to register, just show up with your needles and hooks and craft away!

Kids Yoga

October 17th,
4:30pm to 5:30pm
Ages 7-10 Registration Required (One session per family)

Enjoy Yoga at the library with a registered yoga teacher. This program focuses on yoga and integrative learning with storytelling. Yoga mats are provided.

Kids registration starts August 7 for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents. All others may register beginning August 14. Priority for Kids World programs goes to Norridge and Harwood Heights residents.

Microsoft Word 2016

October 17th,
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Learn the basics of typing and saving documents with the latest version of Word.

Registration starts August 7th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with current library cards. All others may register beginning August 14th.

Adult & Teen Take-Apart Lab

October 18th,
7:30pm to 8:30pm
Learn how things work by taking them apart and exploring what's under the surface. This month we'll take apart toys.

Registration starts August 7th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with current library cards. All others may register beginning August 14th.

Open Workshop Hours

October 19th,
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Stop in during open Workshop hours to get creative. Work on a self-directed project with our sewing machines, embroidery machines, digital media lab, or other Workshop equipment. Staff will be available to help out or offer project suggestions.

Kids Write Away

October 19th,
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Grades 4-6. Registration required.

Bring your creativity and get ready to devote an hour to your imagination. We will provide pens, paper, and exercises to flex your inspiration and practice your craft. Let's write away!

Registration starts August 7th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with current library cards. All others may register beginning August 14th. Priority for Kids World programs is given to Norridge and Harwood Heights residents.

Anonymous Teen Writers

October 19th,
4:00pm to 5:30pm
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.

Library Board Meeting

October 19th,
7:30pm to 9:30pm
The monthly meeting of the Eisenhower Library Board of Trustees

True Crime Film Fest: In Cold Blood

October 20th,
1:00pm to 3:30pm
Leading up to our conversation with true crime writers Ted Gregory and Adam Selzer on October 29th we're presenting a series of real-life thrillers.

This week, join us for In Cold Blood the devastating story of an unmotivated killing and the effects it had on the murderers. Unrated. 1967. 2h 14m.

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