Events Archives - Eisenhower Public Library

Summer Craft Day

Saturday, July 01, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Ages 12 & Under.

Come and make some summer themed crafts to take home and enjoy. 3 projects will be available for kids to create using both regular and hot glue.

Bring Your Own Book Club

Friday, June 30, 3:30 PM.

Have a favorite book or two (or four) you'd like to share with fellow readers and librarians? Drop into our BYO book club to tell us about them!

Mental Health Self-Care Kits

Thursday, June 29, 6:30 PM. Grades 4-6 with an adult.

Join a speaker from National Alliance of Mental Illness - Cook County North Suburban to design and create your own self-care kit.

Anonymous Teen Writers Group

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.

Butterfly of Hope: Finding My Wings

Thursday, June 29, 2:00 PM.

Meet JoAnn Dickson from Brain and Body Yoga. Her book Butterfly of Hope: Finding My Wings details her journey of learning to listen to her inner voice and trust her own instincts. She'll have copies of the book for sale and will lead a short meditation session.

Camp Fire Tales Club: The Island of Dr. Moreau

Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 6:30 PM.

Escape the ordinary with monthly discussions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. This month's book is The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells.

Crochet Along: Octopus Amigurumi

Wednesday, June 28, 3:00 PM.

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

Mystery Book Club: Death by Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake

Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 7:00 PM.

This summer, our monthly mystery book discussion group is meeting in-person. This month's book will be Death by Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake by Sarah Graves.

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, June 27, 2:00 PM.

Join us for an afternoon stretch for adults. Most poses will be done sitting, a few will be done using a chair for support.

Family Yoga

Monday, June 26, 5:45 PM. Ages 5-12 (7 & under with an adult)

Would you like to build physical strength? Find balance and calm? Learn tools for yourself and your children to recover quickly from difficulties? Learn techniques to cope with stress more effectively? Have some fun as a family exercising together? Give family yoga a try.

1973 Film Series: Live and Let Die

Monday, June 26, 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 Live and Let Die.

Central Baptist Book Club: Pachinko

Every month, residents of Central Baptist Village meet to discuss a book chosen by our Outreach Librarian. This month we're reading Pachinko by Min Jin Lee.

Kids Write Away

Thursday, June 22, 4:00 PM. Grades 4-6.

Want to become the next famous author? Join us for a fun writing class this summer! The themes for this month is Why so tense?

Anonymous Teen Writers Group

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.

Model Building for Young People

Wednesday, June 21, 6:30 PM.

Join others who are interested in model building. Drop in to learn new skills and techniques. Work on your own project and get advice on making your project look it's very best. For modelers ages 8-17. Anyone under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Crochet Along: Octopus Amigurumi

Wednesday, June 21, 3:00 PM.

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

Pen & Paper Tabletop Adventure

Tuesday, June 20, 6:00 - 7:30 PM. Ages 8-12.

Grab your pencils and dice! We're going on a bite sized Dungeons and Dragons adventure without even leaving the library!

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, June 20, 2:00 PM.

Join us for an afternoon stretch for adults. Most poses will be done sitting, a few will be done using a chair for support.

Tots & PreK Fun Day: Learn About Space and Craters

Friday, June 30, 10:00 AM. Ages 2-5 with an adult.

Come in for a morning of activity and exploration! Today we're calling all little space explorers! Let’s learn about meteors and make craters.

Pen & Ink Writers Group

Monday, June 19, 7:00 PM.

The Pen and Ink Writers Group gathers at the Library 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

Excel 2016

Mondays, June 19 & 26, 6:00 PM.

In this two-part class, learn the basics of using Microsoft Excel for making spreadsheets.

Family Yoga

Monday, June 19, 5:45 PM. Ages 5-12 (7 & under with an adult)

Sewing Machine Basics

Saturday, June 17, 3:00 PM.
Monday, June 19, 3:00 PM.

Join us in the Workshop to learn the basics of the sewing machine. You'll get hands on experience with all the mechanics of threading the machine and troubleshooting problems. By the end, you'll be able to independently work on projects on your own.

The Art of Inflation: Magical Balloon Show

Saturday, June 17, 10:30 AM. Ages 12 & under.

Magical Balloon-Dude Dale combines incredible balloon creations with family friendly comedy. Laugh along as Dale tells quick witted stories while captivating you with a choreographed balloon routine set to music.