Closing at 5:00 PM for Thanksgiving
November 27th,
5:00pm to 11:00pm
Programs & Events
Closed for Thanksgiving
November 28th (All day)
Free Gift Wrapping
November 29th,
10:00am to 3:00pm
Take a break from holiday shopping and drop into the library to get some of your gifts wrapped. Bring up to four packages and we'll help you with the hard work of wrapping.
Affordable Care Act Insurance Sign-Up Assistance
November 29th,
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Open Enrollment for ACA health coverage for 2020 runs from November 1st to December 15th, 2019. Joanna Prisiajniouk will help you apply, pick a plan, and enroll. First come first served.
Minute to Win It: Kinetic Science Games
November 29th,
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Grades 1-3. Registration Required.
Let's play indoor games involving force and motion, where we'll make hypotheses and then test them out. Challenges will include rolling, swinging, bouncing and colliding matter. Dress for activity.
In-person and phone registration for kids programs begins Monday, August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th. Priority for Kids World programs goes to Norridge and Harwood Heights residents.
Let's play indoor games involving force and motion, where we'll make hypotheses and then test them out. Challenges will include rolling, swinging, bouncing and colliding matter. Dress for activity.
In-person and phone registration for kids programs begins Monday, August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th. Priority for Kids World programs goes to Norridge and Harwood Heights residents.
Let's Play: Lego®
November 30th,
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Ages 4-12. Kids under 7 must bring an adult.
Get ready to explore, play, and learn with Lego®.
In-person and phone registration for kids programs begins Monday, August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th. Priority for Kids World programs goes to Norridge and Harwood Heights residents.
Get ready to explore, play, and learn with Lego®.
In-person and phone registration for kids programs begins Monday, August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th. Priority for Kids World programs goes to Norridge and Harwood Heights residents.
Let's Play: Lego®
November 30th,
3:30pm to 4:30pm
Ages 4-12. Kids under 7 must bring an adult.
Get ready to explore, play, and learn with Lego®.
In-person and phone registration for kids programs begins Monday, August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th. Priority for Kids World programs goes to Norridge and Harwood Heights residents.
Get ready to explore, play, and learn with Lego®.
In-person and phone registration for kids programs begins Monday, August 5th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts August 12th. Priority for Kids World programs goes to Norridge and Harwood Heights residents.
Family Fireplace Photo Day
December 1st,
11:00am to 4:30pm
The beautiful fireplace in our Quiet Room will serve as a backdrop for family photos and a photographer will provide you with a digital photo for your holiday cards. Photos will be limited to a maximum of three poses. Pets are welcome during morning time slots only.
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.
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.
Build a Gingerbread House
December 1st,
1:30pm to 3:30pm
$5.00 - Marta from Oak Mill Bakery will help you create the perfect holiday gingerbread house. Gingerbread and decorations included. For this event, please register by November 18th.
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.
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.
Kids Winter Reading Program: Read to Collect Them All!
December 2nd (All day) to February 28th (All day)
Grades 6 and under.
Read and explore book genres this winter to earn all seven unique, collectible character cards. Sign up at the Kids Ask Me Desk.
Adult Book Discussion
December 2nd,
6:00pm to 7:30pm
This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be announced soon.
Copies of the book are available in regular and large type. Loans will also be available in audio and eBook formats. Join us for a lively discussion.
Copies of the book are available in regular and large type. Loans will also be available in audio and eBook formats. Join us for a lively discussion.
Mobile Device Help
December 3rd,
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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.
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.
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.
Adult Book Discussion
December 3rd,
2:00pm to 3:30pm
This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be announced soon.
Copies of the book are available at the Library Services Desk one month before the discussion. If you are new to the club, please consider attending the Monday evening session.
Copies of the book are available at the Library Services Desk one month before the discussion. If you are new to the club, please consider attending the Monday evening session.
Mobile Device Help
December 3rd,
3:00pm to 3:30pm
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.
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.
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.
Mobile Device Help
December 3rd,
3:30pm to 4:00pm
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.
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.
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.
Crochet a Flurry of Snowflakes
December 4th,
10:00am to 12:00pm
$5.00 - Crochet snowflakes that can be used as tree or package decorations or combined together to form a table runner. Yarn, crochet hook, and project guide included. This project is for adults and teens in 7th grade and up with basic crochet skills.
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.
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.
Outside Booking - Community Leaders Meeting
December 4th,
2:30pm to 5:00pm
Wine Primer
December 4th,
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Camille Stagg, food-and-wine journalist, will offer a primer on wines including major classifications (table, aperitif, sparkling and dessert); tasting tips; proper storage and serving; wine as an ingredient, and food pairings. Must be over 21.
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.
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.
Bus Trip: Don Giovanni at the Lyric Opera
December 5th,
12:00pm to 7:00pm
$70.00 - The seducer. The philanderer. The libertine who lives only for his own pleasure. All three are Don Giovanni, antihero in Mozart's drama of lust and revenge. Filled with thrilling music and drama, including a finale so overpowering that it changed music forever, Don Giovanni is justly celebrated as the perfect opera. Bring money for snacks at the Lyric.
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.
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.
Classic Film Series: Devil's Doorway
December 5th,
1:00pm to 4:30pm
Our Classic Film Series continues with Devil's Doorway.
A highly decorated Native American veteran of the Civil War plans to raise cattle but farmers attempt to grab fertile tribal lands. Unrated. 1950. 1h 24m.
Film historian Ralph Amelio leads a discussion following the movie.
A highly decorated Native American veteran of the Civil War plans to raise cattle but farmers attempt to grab fertile tribal lands. Unrated. 1950. 1h 24m.
Film historian Ralph Amelio leads a discussion following the movie.