The Eisenhower Public Library District serves the residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights. We began in 1972 with money from the federal government. After one year, residents voted to support a library using property tax revenue, which continues to be the main source of library income today.

We were originally located in the Parkway Towers on Harlem Avenue. Because of the lack of space, we also had a bookmobile (running through 1976) which made weekly stops at local schools, the village halls, churches and several businesses.

In 1974 we moved to the CANTOS sheet metal factory. Expansion and remodeling, from 7500 sq ft to 11,250 square feet in 1982, was paid for by a mortgage. The corporate rates to all residents remained the same.

The library has used computers to checkout materials since 1975. In February of 1984, we added a computerized card catalogue, becoming the 8th library in the state of Illinois to offer this service.

Since the beginning we've been a member of the Metropolitan Library System, a group of libraries made up of public, academic, special, high school and grade school libraries in the near south and west Chicago-area suburbs. Ask at the checkout desk for a list of the libraries in our system. Your library card is good throughout the state of Illinois with some exceptions.

Mission Statement

The Eisenhower Public Library District, with its helpful expert staff, offers library services in a friendly environment to all residents of Harwood Heights and Norridge. The library actively provides reference service to community residents of all ages, using the library's entire collection and all appropriate sources. The library's collection consists of current and popular materials for persons of all ages and reading levels. Use of this collection is actively encouraged and promoted by the library staff.

Board of Trustees

• Mark Braun - President
• Gary R. Ross - Vice President
• Natalie K. Rothbart - Treasurer
• Esther Rappaport - Secretary
• Catherine V. Kupczyk
• Gail Burkhart
• Mary Taylor Sticha

Board meetings are held the third Thursday of every month, starting at 7:30 p.m.