March 2018 - Eisenhower Public Library

Classic Film Series: The Yakuza

March 29, 2018 | Comments Off

Thursday, April 12, 2018, 1:00 PM.

Our Classic Film Series continues with The Yakuza.

The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel

March 28, 2018 | Comments Off

In 1986, twenty-year-old Christopher Knight walked into the wood of Maine, found a secluded clearing, set up camp, and avoided interacting with another human being for the next 27 years.

The Window by Amelia Brunskill

March 25, 2018 | Comments Off

Jess might look exactly like her twin sister Anna but they couldn't be more different.

Books for Political Junkies

March 23, 2018 | Comments Off

It's the day after the Illinois primaries and political season is in full swing. As interest in all levels of politics rides high, keep a look out for these 16 new or upcoming books recommended by Entertainment Weekly.

The Star Side of Bird Hill Naomi Jackson

March 23, 2018 | Comments Off

Phaedra and Dionne arrive in Barbados from Brooklyn just as summer begins. They have come to stay with their grandmother Hyacinth in Bird Hill, while their mother Avril stays in the States to recover from the debilitating depression that has consumed her and her daughters’ lives. Phaedra and Dionne have known Barbados as “home” in name only.

Goldenlocks and the Three Pirates by April Jones Prince

March 22, 2018 | Comments Off

“Papa, Mama, and bonny Baby hoisted themselves onto the main deck and headed straight for their breakfast. ‘Shiver me timbers, someone’s been eating me gruel!’ Papa boomed.”

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

March 22, 2018 | Comments Off

Rachel is an alcoholic, divorced woman who loves riding the train. While she is on the train, she observes and sees many things happening. However, since she is drunk most of the time she is not exactly sure what she sees.

Hold Shelf Moved

March 21, 2018 | Comments Off

To preserve patron privacy, we’re moving our holds shelf out of public view. Ask for your reserved books, movies, music, and other library materials at the Library Services Desk.…

LitWorks Author Spotlight: Jeffery Weatherford

March 20, 2018 | Comments Off

It's coming up on LitWorks time! Can you believe it has already been a year?

April 2018 LibraryReads

March 19, 2018 | Comments Off

Every month at libraryreads.org, librarians across the county nominate their favorite books. Whichever ten books get the most nominations go onto the monthly list.

Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer

March 17, 2018 | Comments Off

Annihilation is truly singular science fiction novel that uses description and perspective to make the reader feel as bewildered and fascinated with the landscape as does its first person narrator.

Classic Film Series: Kiss Me Kate

March 15, 2018 | Comments Off

Thursday, March 29, 2018, 1:00 PM.

Our Classic Film Series continues with Kiss Me Kate.

The Magician and the Spirits by Deborah Noyes

March 14, 2018 | Comments Off

"Good, honest, educated people... had 'surrendered themselves to belief in the most monstrous fiction.'"

Page to Screen Club: Bang the Drum Slowly

March 14, 2018 | Comments Off

Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 1:30 PM.

Every month The Page to Screen Club watches a movie and discusses the book from which it was adapted.

Central Baptist Book Club: The Bell Jar

March 13, 2018 | Comments Off

Friday, April 13, 2018, 3:30 PM.

Every month, residents of Central Baptist Village meet in the Craft Room to discuss a book chosen by our Outreach Librarian. This month we're reading The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath.

LitWorks Author Spotlight: Lance Rubin

March 13, 2018 | Comments Off

It's coming up on LitWorks time! Can you believe it has already been a year?

Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman

March 11, 2018 | Comments Off

Fans of Marvel's Thor movies will love Neil Gaiman's novelistic retelling of northern Europe's myths and legends. King Odin and his son Thor, along with the trickster Loki and a score of other gods, giants, elves, and dwarfs come to new life through descriptions of their passions, strengths, and jealousies.

Modern Times Film Series: Wonder Woman

March 10, 2018 | Comments Off

Tuesdays, April 10, 2018, 2:00 PM & April 17, 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 Wonder Woman. When a pilot crashes on her island, Diana, an Amazonian warrior, leaves home to fight a war and discover her true destiny. 2017. Rated PG-13. 2h. 21m.

After Hours Teen Time: Super 8 and Telescopes

March 9, 2018 | Comments Off

Friday, April 13, 2018, 5:00 - 8:00 PM.

We're keeping the library open after hours just for teens. Bring your friends, to watch a movie, eat some pizza, and make a craft. Watch a group of kid filmmakers in the ‘80s investigate the alien creature stalking their town in the movie Super 8, then search the skies for real aliens with our telescopes.

The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea

March 8, 2018 | Comments Off

Big Angel de la Cruz will be dead soon.

Final Scores for the 2017-2018 Battle Season

March 8, 2018 | Comments Off

Congratulations to all the participants of this year’s Battle Season. Quite a few teams rallied in Battle 5, putting out impressive scores. However, it is the teams with the highest overall score that have made it to the top of …

Marvel’s Jessica Jones

March 7, 2018 | Comments Off

Marvel’s Jessica Jones is about Jessica who is haunted by a well-dressed, British man, named Kilgrave who is in love with her.

LitWorks Author Spotlight: Lamar Giles

March 6, 2018 | Comments Off

For the six weeks leading up to LitWorks we're spotlighting one of the authors and artists you'll have a chance to meet at this year's Teen Book Fest. This week, it's Lamar Giles, author of Overturned, Fake ID, and Endangered.

Polish Heritage Book Club: Rising ’44: The Battle for Warsaw

March 5, 2018 | Comments Off

Thursday, April 12, 2018, 3:00 PM.

Join us every other month for an English-language book discussion group focused on literature related to Poland and Polish culture. This month we're discussing Rising '44: The Battle for Warsaw by Norman Davies.