Programs & Events

Knitting Circle

July 16th,

2:30pm to 4:00pm

Join the Knitting Circle every month in Fannie's Cafe for an afternoon of crafting, coffee, and friends.

The History of Unmentionables: A Brief Double Feature

July 16th,

6:00pm to 8:30pm

Ellie Carlson exposes the underside of undergarments with Speaking of Unmentionables: The Rise & Fall of Ladies' Underwear, a presentation charting the course of a lady's silhouette through time and Cup Check Please: A Scholarly Talk on a Jocular Subject. This sometimes naughty presentation uncovers facts and unveils myths of our unseen history.

Registration starts May 6th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts May 13th.

Toddler Storytime

July 17th,

10:00am to 10:45am

Toddler Storytime

Ages 18-35 months with caregiver (siblings welcome)

Drop-In (Sign in at Kids World starting 30 minutes prior to class start)

Storytimes offer great opportunities for kids in the proper age range to learn and have fun.

Priority for Kids World Programs goes to residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights.

Family Storytime

July 17th,

11:00am to 11:45am

Family Storytime

All Ages

Drop-In (Sign in at Kids World starting 30 minutes prior to class start)

Storytimes offer great opportunities for kids and families to learn and have fun. Family Storytime is designed for children of all ages and interests.

Priority for Kids World Programs goes to residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights.

Friends of the Library

July 17th,

6:00pm to 8:45pm

Monthly Friends of the Library Board Meeting.

Basic Computer Literacy Series

July 17th,

6:00pm to 7:30pm

Learn the basics of using a computer in this two-part Computer Literacy Series. A great start for beginners.

Registration starts May 6th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts May 13th.

The Death Cafe: A Conversation About Death

July 17th,

7:00pm to 8:00pm

Over coffee and treats, participate in a conversation about how to make the most of our finite lives. Death Cafe is a discussion group, not a grief support or counseling session.

Registration starts May 6th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts May 13th.

Anonymous Teen Writers

July 18th,

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.

Kids Write Away Redux

July 18th,

4:00pm to 5:00pm

Grades 4-6. Registration Required.

Want to become the next famous author? Join us for one or all three classes this summer! The themes for each class are, "Unforgettable Book Titles," "To Prologue or Not to Prologue," and "Memorable First Lines."

Registration starts May 28th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts June 3rd. Priority for Kids programs is given to Norridge and Harwood Heights residents.

Big Kids Storytime

July 18th,

6:00pm to 6:45pm

Big Kids Storytime

Grades K-2

Drop-In (Sign in at Kids World starting 30 minutes prior to class start)

Storytimes offer great opportunities for kids in the proper grade range to learn and have fun. Big Kids Storytime is specifically designed for children who are in kindergarten through second grade.

Priority for Kids World Programs goes to residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights.

Intro to the Sewing Machine

July 18th,

6:30pm to 8:00pm

Learn the basics of the sewing machine. You will learn how to thread the machine, and use a basic stitch.

Registration starts May 6th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts May 13th.

Bus Trip: Mayslake Peabody Estate

July 19th,

8:45am to 2:30pm

$20.00 - Take a tour of Mayslake Hall, a Tudor Revival style mansion, built in 1921 as the retirement home for Francis Stuyvesant Peabody one of the nation's largest coal magnates. Designed by acclaimed architect Benjamin Marshall, Mayslake Hall stands as a rare surviving example of the magnificent country houses that were built in DuPage County during the Gilded Age. This tour does have stairs and no elevator. Bring money for lunch off the menu at Maggiano's restaurant.

Junior Storytime

July 19th,

10:00am to 10:45am

Junior Storytime

Ages 3-5 years (siblings welcome)

Drop-In (Sign in at Kids World starting 30 minutes prior to class start)

Storytimes offer great opportunities for kids in the proper age range to learn and have fun.

Priority for Kids World Programs goes to residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights.

Mobile Device Help

July 20th,

10:00am to 11:00am

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.

Registration starts May 6th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts May 13th.

Mobile Device Help

July 20th,

11:00am to 12:00pm

How to be an Adult: Cleaning Your House

July 20th,

2:00pm to 3:00pm

Join us for a summer long series on navigating adulthood for people ages 18-29.

This week learn techniques for cleaning your home and keeping it organized.

Registration starts May 6th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts May 13th.

Watercolor Painting

July 21st,

2:00pm to 4:00pm

$5.00 - Learn watercolor painting with step by step instruction. Paint along with Victoria Pelarenos as you learn techniques and complete a painting by the end of the class. Supplies will be provided.

Registration starts May 6th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts May 13th.

Teen Creativity Camp

July 22nd,

10:00am to 2:00pm

Where will your artistic skills take you? This summer, create a role playing campaign, design characters, and record the story as a podcast. Throw in some sidewalk chalk drawing, poetry, and photography and you'll have a full week of creativity. For teens in grades 7-12.

Registration starts May 6th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts May 13th.

Baby Storytime

July 22nd,

10:30am to 11:15am

Baby Storytime

Ages 6-17 months with caregiver (siblings welcome)

Drop-In (Sign in at Kids World starting 30 minutes prior to class start)

Storytimes offer great opportunities for kids in the proper age range to learn and have fun.

Priority for Kids World Programs goes to residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights.

Mobile Device Help

July 22nd,

6:00pm to 7:00pm

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