February 2019 - Eisenhower Public Library

Battle Three Recap

February 28, 2019 | Comments Off

Congratulations to all the teams for their great work during Battle Three. We are now over halfway through the battle season. High scoring rounds during Battle Three caused a lot of movement in the leader board. We are excited to see...

Modern Times Film Series: Avengers: Infinity War

February 27, 2019 | Comments Off

Tuesdays, March 12, 2:00 PM & March 26, 6:00 PM.

The Modern Times Film series showcases new additions to the library's movie collection. This month's movie will be Avengers: Infinity War. Earth's Mightiest Heroes must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos and his plan to decimate the universe. 2018. PG-13. 2h 29m.

Classic Film Series: Watch on the Rhine

February 24, 2019 | Comments Off

Thursday, March 14, 2019, 1:00 PM.

Our Classic Film Series continues with Watch on the Rhine.

Mister Miracle by Tom King & Mitch Gerads

February 24, 2019 | Comments Off

In the early days of the American comic book industry Jack Kirby created or co-created pretty much all of the characters that now rule pop culture, Marvel's superheroes. In alphabetical order, Kirby had his fingers in the invention of Ant-Man, Black Panther, Bucky Barnes, Captain America, Doctor Doom, The Fantastic Four, Nick Fury, The Hulk, Iron Man, Loki, Magneto, The Red Skull, Scarlet Witch, The Silver Surfer, Thor, The Vision, The Wasp, and The X-Men among many, many others. If you saw and liked Avengers: Infinity War, you can thank Jack Kirby for pretty much all those characters.

After Hours Teen Time: Tremors and Tentacle Bracelets

February 22, 2019 | Comments Off

Friday, March 08, 2019, 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.

Battle Two Recap

February 21, 2019 | Comments Off

Congratulations to all the teams for their strong efforts during Battle Two. As you know, the challenges made during Battle Two will be addressed before the start of Battle Three. Any points awarded for those challenges will be added into Battle Three scores...

Page to Screen Club: The Stepford Wives

February 21, 2019 | Comments Off

Wednesday, March 20, 2019. 1:30 PM.

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

Chasma Knights by Boya Sun and Kate Reed Petty

February 18, 2019 | Comments Off

“What do you want with all these toys? After all... everyone in the whole Chasma knows Neon Knights can’t catalyze.”

The Mayo Clinic: Faith – Hope – Science

February 17, 2019 | Comments Off

Ken Burns’ latest film, The Mayo Clinic: Faith - Hope - Science, covers the founding and development of the Mayo Clinic of Rochester, Minnesota.

Central Baptist Book Club: The Girl Who Wrote in Silk

February 15, 2019 | Comments Off

Friday, February 15, 2019, 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 Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes.

Central Baptist Book Club: The Word Is Murder

February 15, 2019 | Comments Off

Friday, March 15, 2019, 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 Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz.

Deliciously Fictitious Book Club: The Secret, Book & Scone Society

February 15, 2019 | Comments Off

Thursday, March 14, 2019, 3:00 - 4:30 PM.

Join us every other month in Fannie's Cafe to discuss culinary-themed mysteries and sample delicious recipes from the pages of the books. This month we're discussing The Secret, Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams.

Classic Film Series: The Big Sleep

February 14, 2019 | Comments Off

Thursday, February 28, 2019, 1:00 PM.

Our Classic Film Series continues with The Big Sleep.

Adult Book Discussion: West

February 7, 2019 | Comments Off

Monday, March 04, 2019, 7:00 - 8:30 PM.
Tuesday, March 05, 2019, 2:00 - 3:30 PM.

This month’s Adult Book Discussion book will be West by Carys Davies.

Pen and Paper Tabletop Adventure Club Recap

February 4, 2019 | Comments Off

After keeping the jungles of Chult safe, our heroes used the treasure they earned to open up a Bed and Breakfast called the D&D B&B. Wanting to expand their business empire they set their eyes on the city of Water Deep to open up a 2nd location. News quickly spread and soon the adventures were thrown into a new treasure hunt. Someone named Volo left a mysterious note with clues leading to riches and dangers.

Writing in the Margins: Spring 2019

February 2, 2019 | Comments Off

Every April we celebrate the many volunteers who donate their time and effort to the Eisenhower Public Library District.

Severance by Ling Ma

February 1, 2019 | Comments Off

Candace Chen is almost thirty and struggling through a break-up when Shen Fever hits New York City. Soon the subway is out, and her colleagues are disappearing. Is Candace the last unfevered person in New York? Will she notice?