May 2016 - Eisenhower Public Library

Shhh! This Book is Sleeping! by Cedric Ramadier

May 31, 2016 | Comments Off

"There. It's asleep! Close the book very gently... Good night!"

Page to Screen Club: Dolores Claiborne

May 30, 2016 | Comments Off

Sunday, July 10, 2016, 1:30 PM.

This month, we'll read Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King and will screen the film starring Kathy Bates.

The Assistants by Camille Perri

May 25, 2016 | Comments Off

Despite having trouble paying her bills, Tina Fontana takes pride in her work and has the utmost respect for her boss Robert Barlow, the head of the Titan Corporation, a multimedia news conglomerate. Think Ted Turner meets Rupert Murdoch. So when an accounting error leaves Tina with an unearned check for $20,000 (almost the exact amount of her student loan balance) she feels guilty about deciding to keep it.

Adult Book Discussion: Angela’s Ashes

May 24, 2016 | Comments Off

Monday, July 11, 2016, 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, July 12, 2016, 2:00 PM.

This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt.

Written and Drawn by Henrietta by Liniers

May 24, 2016 | Comments Off

“A box of colored pencils is as close as you can get to owning a piece of the rainbow.”

Classic Film Series: Easter Parade

May 21, 2016 | Comments Off

Thursday, July 21, 2016, 1:00 PM.

The fall season of our long-running Classic Film Series continues with Easter Parade.

The Seventh Most Important Thing by Shelley Pearsall

May 19, 2016 | Comments Off

When Arthur T. Owens throws a rock at the strange, neighborhood Junk Man’s arm, he doesn’t anticipate hitting him in the head. Or that the Junk Man himself will save him from juvenile detention.

Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang

May 18, 2016 | Comments Off

This weekend I'll be going to the theater. My expectations are high for The Nice Guys, the story of a mismatched pair of private eyes (played by Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling) investigating an apparent suicide in 1970s Los Angeles. The trailers have looked great, funny and sad and exciting. But I was looking forward for The Nice Guys because of the movie's writer and director, Shane Black.

Remembering Darwyn Cooke

May 14, 2016 | Comments Off

Today the comics industry lost one of its greats. Writer, artist, and animator Darwyn Cooke died at the age of 54 following a battle with cancer.

Bus Trip: The King and I at the Lyric Opera

May 12, 2016 | Comments Off

Thursday, May 12, 2016, 11:45 AM - 6:00 PM. $55.00.

The King of Siam meets his match in Anna, the feisty Welsh teacher hired to instruct his wives and children in the ways of the West. These two passionate people from different cultures debate, disagree, and ultimately fall in love to the tune of Broadway's greatest songs. This production of Rogers and Hammerstein's groundbreaking musical marries Broadway power with Lyric Opera spectacle.

Watch the Sky by Kirsten Hubbard

May 11, 2016 | Comments Off

Jory has been told for years to watch for signs. He is never told what the signs mean but they are everywhere. He is told that he should keep his head down in school and to not draw attention to himself or ever talk about his family.

Finding Nemo at the HIP

May 8, 2016 | Comments Off

Friday, June 10th, 2016, 8:30 PM.

A week before Finding Dory hits theaters, see Finding Nemo on the roof of the Harlem Irving Plaza as part of our Summer Film Series, a cooperation between the Eisenhower Library, Norridge Park District, and the HIP. Come early to enjoy fun giveaways, concessions and more!

The Bear and the Piano by David Litchfield

May 3, 2016 | Comments Off

What happens when a bear finds a piano in the woods? He learns to play it, of course.

Modern Times Film: In the Heart of the Sea

May 1, 2016 | Comments Off

Tuesdays, June 14, 2:00 PM & June 28, 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 In the Heart of the Sea, a recount of the real-life 1820 maritime disaster that inspired Herman Melville to write Moby Dick. 2015. 2h 2m. Rated PG-13.