December 2016 - Eisenhower Public Library

Page to Screen Club: A Raisin in the Sun

December 30, 2016 | Comments Off

Sunday, February 19, 2017, 1:30 PM.

Every month The Page to Screen Club watches a movie and discusses the book from which it was adapted. This month we'll watch A Raisin in the Sun after reading the book by Lorraine Hansberry.

Adult Book Discussion: Harmony

December 28, 2016 | Comments Off

Monday, February 06, 2017, 7:00 PM.

This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be Harmony by Carolyn Parkhurst.

Watership Down

December 27, 2016 | Comments Off

Today I learned that author Richard Adams died on Christmas Eve, and it really hit me hard.

Classic Film Series: Sorry, Wrong Number

December 15, 2016 | Comments Off

Thursday, January 19, 2016, 1:00 PM.

The winter season of our long-running Classic Film Series continues on January 19th with Sorry, Wrong Number.

After Hours Teen Time: Back to the Future

December 15, 2016 | Comments Off

Friday, January 13th, 2017, 5:00 - 8:00 PM.

Hang out in the library after everyone else has gone home. Eat pizza, create a personal time capsule for your future self with artist Jessica Van Swol, and watch Back to the Future. When high school student Marty McFly is accidentally sent into the past, he must get home in a time-traveling DeLorean.

Movie Monday: Finding Dory

December 14, 2016 | Comments Off

Monday, January 9th, 2017, 4:00 PM. Ages 12 & under.

In this sequel to Finding Nemo, Dory decides to go off in search of her long-lost parents. With the help of young clown fish Nemo and his dad Marlin, Dory heads for California and the Monterey Marine Life Institute, evading predators along the way as she hopes to find a place she can call home. Rated PG. 1h 37m.

Adult Book Discussion: The Widow

December 6, 2016 | Comments Off

Monday, January 09, 2017, 7:00 PM.

This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be The Widow by Fiona Barton.

Modern Times Film: Genius

December 1, 2016 | Comments Off

Tuesdays, January 03, 2:00 PM & 24, 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 Genius, the true story of the relationship between editor Max Perkins and author Thomas Wolfe. Directed by Michael Grandage. Starring Collin Firth, Jude Law, and Nicole Kidman. 2016. 1h 44m. Rated PG-13.

Classic Film Series: Man of the West

December 1, 2016 | Comments Off

Thursday, January 05, 2016, 1:00 PM.

The winter season of our long-running Classic Film Series continues on January 5th with Man of the West.

Writing in the Margins: Winter 2016/2017

December 1, 2016 | Comments Off

As anyone who has lived in the Midwest knows, winter is a time of hibernation for residents. Nothing sounds better than cozying up with a blanket, a hot beverage, and enjoying a book or a movie, listening to a new album, or binge-watching your favorite show.