4613 N Oketo Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706 708-867-7828
Mon – Thur: 9AM to 9PM | Fri – Sat: 9AM to 5PM | Sun: 1PM to 5PM
April, 2023. Grades 12 & Under.
If you like to color, join in our poster challenge! Each participant will be given a poster with an intricate design to put their own splash of color on. Will you be able to finish? Ask for your poster in Kids World.
Every month at libraryreads.org, librarians across the county nominate their favorite upcoming books. Whichever books get the most nominations go onto the monthly list. Place holds now to get these sure-to-be popular books as soon as possible after they're released.
Did you enjoy The Princess Bride by William Goldman, the March 2022 selection for our Facebook Book Club? Looking for more memoirs that chronicle unusual life paths? Check out these titles. Then head over to the group to find out what April's book will be and join in on our community conversations.
Every month at libraryreads.org, librarians across the county nominate their favorite upcoming books. Whichever books get the most nominations go onto the monthly list. Place holds now to get these sure-to-be popular books as soon as possible after they're released.
“It was a place that fit her perfectly. It would have been home to her all her life…if not for the trappers. But one day, her world changed forever.”
Friday, April 28, 10:00-10:45 AM. Ages 2-5 with an adult.
Come in for a morning of activity and exploration! Today we will be doing: Make your own bugs.
Thursday, April 27, 6:00 PM.
White, red, rosé? Camille Stagg explains wines and gives tips for planning a perfect wine tasting party. No alcohol will be served.
Thursday, April 27, 4:00-5:00 PM. Grades 4-6.
Want to become the next famous author? Join us for a fun writing class this winter!
Every Thursday, 4:00 - 5:30 PM.
Writers in grades 7-12 are invited to join us every week for some socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.
"I will share whatever I can. After all, the more you give, the more you have. It is the only true thing I know.”
Wednesday, April 26, 6:30 PM.
White, red, rosé? Camille Stagg explains wines and gives tips for planning a perfect wine tasting party. No alcohol will be served.
Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 6:30 PM.
Escape the ordinary with monthly discussions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. As part of Eisenhower's 50th Anniversary celebration, this month's book will be The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin, released on paperback in 1973, the year the Library was officially founded.
Wednesdays, April 05, 12, 19 & 26, 3:00-4:30 PM.
Enjoy crochet? Interested in learning new stitches or sharing your knowledge? Join us for our virtual crochet-a-long.
April's in-person storytime will run from April 4th to April 21st. Registration for residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights will begin on the last Monday of March. We anticipate spots filling up quickly so call the Library at 708.867.7828 or drop in and visit the Kids desk early on the 27th to reserve your family's place!
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Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Join us each month for a virtual book discussion to talk about cozy mysteries. This month's book will be Murder with Fried Chicken and Waffles by A.L. Herbert.
Tuesday, June 21, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Join us for a special evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer, the award-winning author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants.
Monday, April 24, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Join us on our Facebook page every Monday night at 7:00 PM for an online screening of a classic movie. This week we’re watching Charles Laughton in The Private Life of Henry VIII.
Monday, April 24, 2023, 6:00 PM. Ages 12 & under with an adult.
Enjoy a cozy night in while watching a family friendly movie. Pajamas, blankets, and drinks welcome! Please, no food.
Monday, April 24, 2023, 2:00 PM.
We're celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Eisenhower Library with a film series dedicated to the year the library was founded. Every month throughout the year, join us for a screening of one of 1973's greatest movies. This month, we're watching Charlotte's Web.
Tuesday June 06, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Join us for an evening with two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward. Hailed as “the new Toni Morrison” by the American Booksellers Association, Jesmyn will discuss her life, her literary vision and her unique perspectives on love and loss.
