November 2016 - Eisenhower Public Library

Page to Screen Club: Smoke Signals

November 30, 2016 | Comments Off

Sunday, January 8, 2017, 1:30 PM.

This month we'll watch Smoke Signals after reading The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven by Sherman Alexie.

The Deep Blue Good-by by John D. MacDonald

November 29, 2016 | Comments Off

Remember those Sony email leaks from a couple of years ago? In them we learned that super-producer Scott Rudin thought Angelina Jolie was "a minimally talented spoiled brat", that the North Koreans hated Jonah Hill, and that Sony hoped to team up with Marvel for a new Spider-Man series.

The Infamous Ratsos by Kara Lareau

November 29, 2016 | Comments Off

"There are two kinds of people in this world... Those who are tough, and those who are soft."

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

November 25, 2016 | Comments Off

This week, on New Music Friday, I'm recommending the brand new LP from Nathaniel Rateliff and his band the Night Sweats.

How to Read Like Rory Gilmore

November 25, 2016 | Comments Off

Your favorite idiosyncratic family of fast-talking ladies is back with Netflix's revival of Gilmore Girls. If you weren't a fan during its original 2000-2007 run, you're probably not going to be interested in the four all new, ten-years-later, 90 minute episodes available to view on Netflix starting today. If you were a fan, you probably know that single mom Lorelai Gilmore was raising her teenage daughter to be quite a bookworm. Over the course of the shows seven seasons, Rory read or talked about 339 specific books.

Classic Film Series: Serpico

November 24, 2016 | Comments Off

Thursday, December 22, 2016, 1:00 PM.

The winter season of our long-running Classic Film Series continues on December 22nd with Serpico, .

Ghost by Jason Reynolds

November 23, 2016 | Comments Off

"'Who you run for?' he asked. What? Who did I run for? What kind of question was that? 'I run for me. Who else?' I replied.”

Paddington

November 17, 2016 | Comments Off

Watching football on Thanksgiving has become a sort of modern holiday tradition. But, if you want to spend the day around the TV, I'd like to propose a newer tradition.

Sing by Joe Raposo and Tom Lichtenheld

November 17, 2016 | Comments Off

I found this board book appealing before realizing that the familiar, sweet song dates from Sesame Street back when I watched and sang along.

Arrival

November 12, 2016 | Comments Off

Right now is the perfect time for the movie, Arrival.

Jim James: Eternally Even

November 11, 2016 | Comments Off

It's New Music Friday and this week I think you should give Eternally Even a try. It's the third full length solo album from My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James.

Classic Film Series: Body and Soul

November 10, 2016 | Comments Off

Thursday, December 08, 2016, 1:00 PM.

The winter season of our long-running Classic Film Series starts on December 8th with Body and Soul.

Election Movies for Election Day

November 7, 2016 | Comments Off

Tomorrow is the big day. From 6:00 am until 7:00 pm our Meeting Room will transform into a polling place for Norwood Park Township Precincts 5 and 17. Many people will spend the day pouring over exit polls trying to predict the day's winners. Some of us would rather wait until all is said and done and find out the winners the next day. We'll watch some movies instead of cable news.

Bus Trip: Plants and History at Garfield Park Conservatory

November 5, 2016 | Comments Off

Monday, February06, 2017, 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM. $40.00.

Join us for a guided walking tour of Garfield Park Conservatory. A knowledgeable, trained Conservatory Guide will shower you with plant knowledge, historical facts, and insight into their unique collection of plants and trees. Be prepared for walking through the conservatory.

Cubs Win!

November 2, 2016 | Comments Off

Tonight the Cubs won the World Series. The last time that happened was on October 14th, 1908 when they defeated the Detroit Tigers. To put that date into context, here are some other things that happened in 1908:

Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan

November 2, 2016 | Comments Off

"When I was a little kid, if I fell down and skinned my knee, my mom would kiss it to make it better. I thought it was magic. But I'm not a little kid and I don't believe in magic anymore."

Bus Trip: Whirligigs at the Loyola University Museum of Art

November 2, 2016 | Comments Off

Tuesday, January 03, 2017, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. $35.00.

Whirligigs are hand-turned or wind-driven devices that can be toys, works of folk art, or garden ornaments. Peter Gelker hand carves and paints these whirligigs continuing a tradition that has existed for more than 500 years. Join us for a docent-led tour of the exhibit and spend time exploring the museum.

Modern Times Film: Me Before You

November 1, 2016 | Comments Off

Tuesdays, December 13, 2:00 PM. & December 27, 6:00 PM.

Twice a month, the Modern Times Film Series showcases new additions to the library's movie collection. This month's movie will be Me Before You, the story of the unexpected relationship between a paralyzed Londoner and the small town Englishwoman hired to be his caretaker. 2016. 1h 50m. Rated PG-13.

Polish Heritage Book Club: The Nightingale

November 1, 2016 | Comments Off

Thursday, December 8, 2017, 3:00 PM.

Our English-language book discussion group focuses on literature related to Poland and Polish culture. This month we're discussing The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah.