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2025 Summer Newsletter


The summer edition of our quarterly newsletter should have just arrived in Norridge and Harwood Heights mailboxes last week. If you haven’t yet received yours, or if you live outside of our district, you can browse the newsletter online at eisenhowerlibrary.org/newsletter or pick one up in the library. June, July, and August are filled with exciting programs for kids, teens, and adults including our biggest event of the year, Summer Reading!.


Kids
Registration for programs in Kids World is open now. Priority for Kids World programs is given to residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights with Eisenhower Library cards. Others will be placed on a pending waiting list and, if possible, moved to the main list 24 hours before the program. Register in Kids World, by calling 708-867-2298, or by visiting our online event calendar.


Adults & Teens
Summer registration is open for everyone right now in our online calendar. You can also sign up by calling 708-867-2299 or stoppig by the Answers Desk the next time you visit the Library.

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Featured Event

Closings

Closed


Closed May 16

We'll be closed on Friday, May 16th, 2025 for staff training and development.


Closed May 25 & 26

We will be closed Sunday and Monday, May 25th & 26th in observance of Memorial Day.


NEW IN THE LIBRARY

Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space by Adam Higginbotham
All Fours by Miranda July
The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

Murder links past and present once again in Marble Hall Murders, the mind-boggling metafictional mystery from Anthony Horowitz featuring detective Atticus Pünd and editor Susan Ryeland, stars of the New York Times bestsellers Magpie Murders and Moonflower Murders.


Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow illuminates the full, fascinating, and complex life of the writer long celebrated as the father of American literature, Mark Twain.


An unexpected road trip across America brings a family together in Run for the Hills, the raucous and moving new novel from Kevin Wilson, the bestselling author of Nothing to See Here.


Visit eisenhowerlibrary.org to see what else is new and to place your holds.


What's New

UPCOMING EVENTS

1975 Film Series: Farewell, My Lovely

1975 Film Series: Farewell, My Lovely

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 1:00pm


On their 50th anniversary, we're presenting screenings of some of the great movies from 1975. Enjoy the show with popcorn and drink. This week: Farewell, My Lovely. Private eye Philip Marlowe is hired by a paroled convict to find his nightclub dancer girlfriend. 1975. R. 1h 35m.


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Aliens Invade the Library!

Aliens Invade the Library!

Monday, May 19, 2025, 6:00-7:00pm. Grades 4-6


Oh no! The library is being taken over by aliens! We will be making our very own alien out of craft supplies!


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Knit and Crochet Group

Knit and Crochet Group

Monday, May 19, 2:00-3:30pm

Ages 13 & up


Join us for an afternoon of yarn projects and conversation. Bring your knitting needles or crochet hooks, and make progress on your works in progress


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The Life of Lucy

The Life of Lucy

Tuesday, May 20, 6:30- 8:00pm


During the Golden Age of Television, Lucille Ball became a TV icon. To this day one thing is for sure, people everywhere still love Lucy. Historical presenter Jim Gibbons will discuss the life, fame and accomplishments of one of America’s premiere comedians.


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Social Services: Mental Health Resources

Social Services: Mental Health Resources

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 11:00am-12:00pm or 7:00-8:30pm


Drop in to talk to our Social Services team about mental health self-care and get resources to support yourself or others with their mental health journey.

Storytimes

Bilingual Ukrainian Storytime

Monday, May 19, 2025, 6:00-6:30pm

Ages 12 & under with an adult


Join Eisenhower and The Language Labs for a 30-minute Bilingual Ukrainian Storytime full of fun and learning! Together we will learn Ukrainian songs, play games and create a craft!


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Scale Model Club (Youth)

Scale Model Club (Youth)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 6:30-7:30pm


Join others who are interested in model building. 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.

Intro to Warhammer

Intro to Warhammer

Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm. Adults and teens ages 16 & up


Warhammer is a tabletop miniature wargame with a medieval fantasy theme. Ever wonder what Warhammer was all about? This is your chance to learn about the game and all that goes into playing. 


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