Programs & Events

Ancestry: Military Records

December 9th,
6:00pm to 7:00pm
Discover your family heroes with the largest online US military records collection. Familiarity with Ancestry Online is recommended.

In-person and phone registration starts November 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts November 11th.

Music in the Morning

December 10th,
10:00am to 11:30am
Bring your instrument, your voice, or even a CD or LP to share your favorite songs with other music lovers. During the February 11th session, bring your old CDs or LPs for a record swap.

In-person and phone registration starts November 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts November 11th.

Modern Times Film Series: At Eternity's Gate

December 10th,
2:00pm to 4:30pm
The Modern Times Film series showcases new additions to the library's movie collection. This month's movie will be At Eternity's Gate.

During the last and most tumultuous years of his life, Vincent Van Gogh creates some of history's most beloved and stunning works of art. PG-13. 1h 51m.

Page to Screen Book Club: Dune

December 10th,
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Every month we'll watch a movie and discuss the book from which it was adapted.

This month watch Dune after reading the sci-fi classic by Frank Herbert. 1984. PG-13. 2h 17m.

Copies of the book will be available at the Library Services Desk approximately one month before the screening.

Adult and Teen Take-Apart Lab

December 10th,
7:30pm to 8:30pm
Learn about how things work by taking them apart and exploring what's under the surface.

In-person and phone registration starts November 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts November 11th.

Medical Marijuana in Illinois

December 11th,
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Illinois is among the 31 states with cannabis laws allowing people with certain medical conditions to use marijuana for treatment. Kirsten Velasco from state-licensed medical marijuana clinic, FloraMedex, answers your questions about state licensing, what medical marijuana can and cannot do, and how to get a medical marijuana card.

In-person and phone registration starts November 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts November 11th.

Anonymous Teen Writers

December 12th,
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.

Scale Model Club

December 12th,
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Are you interested in large-things-made-small? Have you been modeling forever and want to share your expertise? Join this informal group for modelers of all skill levels. For adults and teens 12 and older.

Registration starts November 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts November 11th.

Library Board Meeting

December 12th,
7:30pm to 9:30pm
The monthly meeting of the Eisenhower Library Board of Trustees

Affordable Care Act Insurance Sign-Up Assistance

December 13th,
1:00pm to 4:00pm
There's a short window of time to ensure your health care coverage in 2020. Open Enrollment for Affordable care act coverage runs from November 1st to December 15th, 2019. Every Friday during Open Enrollment, Joanna Prisiajniouk will be here to answer your questions, help you pick a plan, and enroll at healthcare.gov. First come first served.

After Hours Teen Time: Ratatouille & Cupcake Decorating

December 13th,
4:30pm to 7:30pm
We're keeping the library open after hours just for teens. Bring your friends to watch a movie, eat some pizza, and make a craft.

This month decorate your own cupcakes after watching a rat achieve his dream of becoming a chef.

In-person and phone registration starts November 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts November 11th.

Friends Book Sale

December 14th,
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Look for the Friends of the Library in the Book Sale Room on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month to support the library and find great deals.

Community Craft Fair

December 15th,
1:00pm to 4:30pm
Just in time for the holidays, meet the talented crafters and artists in our community and find one-of-a-kind handmade candles, jewelry, home decor, paper goods, pottery, terrariums, and more. 

Cozy Winter Movie Night

December 16th,
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Ages 5-12. Children under 7 must bring an adult. Registration Required.

Wear your pajamas, bring your blanket. Let's cozy up, watch a movie, and have a snack.

In-person and phone registration starts November 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts November 11th.Priority for Kids World programs goes to Norridge and Harwood Heights residents.

Learn the Carvey: Engraved Bookmark

December 16th,
6:00pm to 8:00pm
The Carvey machine engraves, carves, or cuts flat materials like wood, plastic, and metal. Learn the basics of the Carvey's software and create a personalized wooden bookmark. Adults and teens 7th grade and up.

In-person and phone registration starts November 4th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts November 11th.

Pen and Ink Writers Group

December 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.

Knitting Circle

December 17th,
2:30pm to 4:00pm
Join the Knitting Circle every month in Fannie's Cafe for an afternoon of crafting, coffee, and friends.

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