October 2016 - Eisenhower Public Library

Page to Screen Club: The Remains of the Day

October 30, 2016 | Comments Off

Saturday, December 3, 2016, 1:30 PM.

This month we'll watch The Remains of the Day after reading the book by Kazuo Ishiguro.

Bus Trip: Brick by Brick at the Museum of Science and Industry

October 30, 2016 | Comments Off

Friday, December 16th, 2016, 9:15 AM- 3:15 PM. $35.00.

Spectacular marvels of Lego engineering will inspire the builder within you in this world-premiere exhibit featuring more than a dozen giant constructions by Lego Certified Professional Builder Adam Reed Tucker, including a 60-foot Golden Gate Bridge, the International Space Station, and Roman Colosseum.

12 Books to Read After Watching Black Mirror

October 29, 2016 | Comments Off

The third season of Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror premiered on Netflix earlier this month and has quickly replaced Stranger Things as the number one topic of discussion among pop culture obsessed viewers. If you haven't seen Black Mirror, you can think of it as a modern take on The Twilight Zone.

Rocks Fall, Everyone Dies

October 28, 2016 | Comments Off

Aspen Quick can take from you and you’ll never know. Had to much to drink? Take someone’ sobriety. Want the girl? Touch her and take the memory of her boyfriend.

Pumpkin Day! by Candice Ransom

October 25, 2016 | Comments Off

Read along as a family each choose their pumpkins, carve them with silly faces, and use the remains for the traditional pumpkin pie.

Adult Book Discussion: Saving Simon

October 24, 2016 | Comments Off

Monday, December 05, 2016, 7:00 PM.

This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be Saving Simon by Jon Katz.

Five Books for True Cubs Fans

October 23, 2016 | Comments Off

Today, it seems like everybody has Cubs fever. After Saturday's win against Los Angeles Dodgers there's no better time for fans to show their spirit. Or maybe read up on the history of your favorite team. Here are some Cubs-related books to keep you occupied between games.

Bus Trip: The Magic Play at the Goodman Theatre

October 20, 2016 | Comments Off

Sunday, November 20, 2016, 12:15 - 6:00 PM. $35.00.

When a rising young magician takes the stage just hours after a breakup, his performance begins to unravel. He must accept that the tricks and deceptions he uses to dazzle his audience are the very things that drove his lover away. Critically acclaimed magician and actor Brett Schneider stars in a mind-blowing spectacle that combines the allure of a live magic show with the poignancy of Chicago theater.

Shadow House: The Gathering by Dan Poblocki

October 19, 2016 | Comments Off

"Could you tell me more about your invitation to Larkspur?" "I'm pretty sure it's the same one you got." "I'm pretty sure it's not."

Five Nightmare-Inducing True Stories

October 18, 2016 | Comments Off

Last week I offered five horror novel suggestions to get you ready for Halloween. But it occurred to me that, at this time of year, nonfiction fans might be looking for some nightmare inducing books, too. So without further ado, here are five suggestions of real-life horror stories.

The Curse of the Were-Hyena by Bruce Hale

October 12, 2016 | Comments Off

"In a rush, the were-hyena launched itself at the tree trunk, scrabbling with claws like hooked daggers...'That's not fair!...In all the wolfman movies we've watched, have you ever seen a werewolf climb a tree?'"

Macbeth

October 6, 2016 | Comments Off

The “Scottish Play” was back on the big screen this year, as a new film adaptation o Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

My Baby Crocodile by Gaetan Doremus

October 5, 2016 | Comments Off

"He may be a bit different, but I’ll protect him. He’s my baby after all."

I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong

October 3, 2016 | Comments Off

We are not, it turns out, alone.

Classic Film Series: The Wild Bunch

October 3, 2016 | Comments Off

Thursday, November 17, 2016, 1:00 PM.

The fall season of our long-running Classic Film Series continues with The Wild Bunch.

Modern Times Film: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

October 1, 2016 | Comments Off

Tuesdays, November 22, 2:00 PM. & November 29, 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 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 in which a family secret brings the beloved characters back together for an even bigger and Greeker wedding. 2016. 1h 34m. Rated PG-13.