January 2016 - Eisenhower Public Library

Page to Screen Club: Doubt

January 30, 2016 | Comments Off

Sunday, March 13, 2016, 1:30 PM.

This month, we're starting with John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable and will screen the film starring Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Adult Book Discussion: Delancey

January 20, 2016 | Comments Off

Monday, March 07, 2016, 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, March 08, 2016, 2:00 PM.

This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be Delancey by Molly Wizenberg.

The Glorkian Warrior Eats Adventure Pie By James Kochalka

January 20, 2016 | Comments Off

On a routine mission to protect pie from a space snake, things go horribly wrong. Now the Glorkian Warrior and their Super (Talking) Backpack are on a silly adventure to fix everything, the only problem is Glorkian Warrior’s rival Buster Glark seems to keep getting in the way.

Reading Can Make You a Better Person

January 19, 2016 | Comments Off

Do you know someone lacking empathy? Think that they can't change? A new study offers hope for grinches and grumps. Researchers from the University of Toronto suggest that reading fiction can make people more empathetic. The authors of the study wrote that literature can enhance a reader's empathy, or ability to understand someone else's point-of-view.

I Am Chris Farley

January 17, 2016 | Comments Off

Almost twenty years after his death, Chris Farley continues to live on through his work and the memories of fans, friends, and family.

The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery

January 15, 2016 | Comments Off

Naturalist Sy Montgomery chronicles science’s growing recognition of the unique intelligence of the Giant Pacific Octopus.

George by Alex Gino

January 12, 2016 | Comments Off

"George, whatever it is, you can tell me… Whatever happens in your life, you can share it, and I will love you.”

Wandering through the Stacks

January 10, 2016 | Comments Off

Browsing shelves in the library provides a serendipitous pleasure that browsing the Amazon Marketplace never will.

Judge This by Chip Kidd

January 6, 2016 | Comments Off

From binder clips o federal tax forms, Chipp Kidd aims his graphic designer’s eye on everyday objects, judging the clarity or mysteriousness of their designs, sometimes describing ways in which confusing designs could be made more clear and providing examples of how the commonplace has inspired his own work as the designer of some of the most iconic book covers in publishing history.

The True Story of Winnie the Pooh; One Story, Two Books, Two Unique Voices

January 5, 2016 | Comments Off

Captain Harry Colebourn, a Canadian veterinarian and horse doctor in World War I, bought a baby bear from a trapper, and later, brought the bear overseas to England. He named the bear Winnipeg after their home, and the bear was called Winnie for short. However, Colebourn is only part of the story.

Bel Canto by Ann Patchett

January 4, 2016 | Comments Off

When world-renowned soprano Roxanne Cross travels to South America or a private performance, she finds herself held hostage along with an assortment of international dignitaries because there is no common language, the hostages and the kidnappers find complicated ways in which to communicate with each other.

Bus Trip: The Wonderland Express at the Chicago Botanic Gardens

January 2, 2016 | Comments Off

Saturday, January 02, 2016, 9:15 AM - 2:00 PM. $20.00.

Take a magical adventure to a winter wonderland of twinkling lights and holiday beauty. Outside, 750,000 lights sparkle. Inside, a 10,000-square-foot exhibition of model trains winds through miniature Chicago-area landmarks, including Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Chicago Stadium, the Art Institute, Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House, and even more!

Serendipity’s Footsteps by Suzanne Nelson

January 2, 2016 | Comments Off

Dalya is a shoemaker’s daughter living in Berlin in the 1930s. Dayla is also Jewish. She’s finally received permission to design her own shoes, a pair of pink heels with silken ribbons decorated with embroidered roses. She plans to wear them if she ever gets married.

Modern Times Film: Mr. Holmes

January 1, 2016 | Comments Off

Tuesdays, February 09, 2:00 PM & February 23, 6:00 PM.

Twice a month, the Modern Times Film Series showcases new additions to the library's movie collection. Join us this month for Mr. Holmes, starring Ian McKellen as an aged, retired Sherlock Holmes looking back on his life and grappling with an unsolved case involving a beautiful woman. 2015. 1h 44m. Rated PG.

Writing in the Margins: Winter 2016

January 1, 2016 | Comments Off

My last newsletter column focused on how Eisenhower has the best customer loyalty program around. Over the last few months, we’ve added even more services available specifically to residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights.

Movie Monday: The Jungle Book

January 1, 2016 | Comments Off

Monday, February 13th, 2016, 4:00 PM. Ages 12 & under.

Join us for free popcorn and a family movie on the big screen!