On Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, we'll have Kids Winter Craft Day. This is a drop-in program- so no registration needed!
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On Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, we'll have Kids Winter Craft Day. This is a drop-in program- so no registration needed!
Battle of the Books Season is gearing up. Time to seek out your school's Battle coach and join the team!
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November's storytime is wrapping up this week, which means a new storytime session is around the corner!
With the solar eclipse occurring on October 14th, we can't help but turn our attention to the skies! And, in turn, all of the great books, movies, and TV shows that imagine life in outer space.
""Hopefully, the scarecrow will keep the birds away," she said.
He hadn't known his name was Hopefully.
But he liked it."
September's storytime is wrapping up this week, which means a new storytime session is around the corner!
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Test your knowledge of 1973 kid books, toys, tv shows, fashion trends and more in this online trivia quiz about the year the Library was established.
Registration for August's Storytime season will begin on Monday, July 31st, 2023 at 9:00 AM!
In celebration of Eisenhower Library's 50th year, we've put together a short online trivia quiz about the year the Library was established. Test your knowledge of 1973 kid books, toys, tv shows, fashion trends and more!
Point out letters, numbers, shapes, and simple words everywhere you go! Print out these prepared game cards for added fun!
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Register starting June 26th for July's 3-week storytime session. Harwood Heights and Norridge residents may register by calling the Library at 708.867.7828 or by dropping by the Kids World desk. We anticipate spots going quickly, so be sure to mark your calendars!
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This true story of a family split apart. Their family lived in Austria when Nazi Germany took it over and their world turned dark very quickly: friends turned cruel, parents lost jobs, and the kids were ineligible to attend school.
Katie starts middle school, but her first day optimism takes a hit when her best friend appears to dump her for the "popular girls club." It's not all doom-and-gloom, though as Katie meets new friends and finds a delicious place for herself in the newly created "Cupcake Club."
Figgy is hungry, but Boone shares some terrible news "…we're all out of cheese." Now just what is a cheese-loving mouse to do? Sing about missing cheese of course!
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month which is a celebration of history and cultures across Asia as well as the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia; which means the rich diverse cultures from this region not only encompasses Japan, China, and India, but also the native culture in America's own Hawai'i.
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, and with it, we celebrate the impact Jewish Americans have had on the United States.
The Arab world is comprised of 22 countries that span from North Africa to East Asia. The culture in the Arab world is rich and diverse and well worth celebrating. This month long celebration is perfect for families with roots to the Arab world as well as for families to explore a culture and history they might be less familiar with.
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Poetry offers wordplay perfect for readers (and listeners) of all ages. From nursery rhymes to novels in verse, there is something for everyone!