March 2019 - Eisenhower Public Library

After Hours Teen Time: Freaky Friday & Thaumatropes

March 29, 2019 | Comments Off

Friday, April 12, 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.

Classic Film Series: The Pawnbroker

March 28, 2019 | Comments Off

Thursday, April 11, 2019, 1:00 PM.

Our Classic Film Series continues with The Pawnbroker.

Ghosts in the Schoolyard: Racism and School Closings on Chicago’s South Side

March 25, 2019 | Comments Off

In 2013, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the closing of 47 under-utilized and under-resourced schools, mostly on the south and west sides of Chicago.

Modern Times Film Series: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

March 23, 2019 | Comments Off

Tuesdays, April 09, 2:00 PM & April 23, 6:00 PM.

The Modern Times Film series showcases new additions to the library's movie collection. This month's movie will be Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. Five years after the events of Mamma Mia, Sophie prepares for the reopening of the Hotel Bella Donna as she learns more about her mother's past. 2018. PG-13. 1h 54m.

April 2019 LibraryReads

March 22, 2019 | Comments Off

Every month at libraryreads.org, librarians across the county nominate their favorite upcoming books. Whichever books get the most nominations go onto the monthly list. Place holds now to get these sure-to-be popular books as soon as possible after they're released.

M.T. Anderson Wins 2019 Margaret A. Edwards Award

March 18, 2019 | Comments Off

Last month at the American Library Association meeting in Seattle, The Young Adult Library Services Association awarded the 2019 Margaret A. Edwards Award to author M.T. Anderson.

Modern Memory Quilts by Suzanne Paquette

March 16, 2019 | Comments Off

Modern Memory Quilts goes beyond a sewing instructional book and looks at the emotional drive behind creating.

Final Battle Scores

March 14, 2019 | Comments Off

The Battle of the Books is now completed. Congratulations on a great season. Overall, the scores are very close this year and all participants should be very proud of their efforts ...

Classic Film Series: Buchanan Rides Alone

March 14, 2019 | Comments Off

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

Our Classic Film Series continues with Buchanan Rides Alone.

Central Baptist Book Club: Becoming Mrs. Lewis

March 12, 2019 | Comments Off

Friday, April 12, 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 Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan.

Polish Heritage Book Club: The Book of Aron

March 11, 2019 | Comments Off

Thursday, April 11, 2019, 3:00 - 4:30 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 The Book of Aron by Jim Shepard

Battle Four Recap

March 7, 2019 | Comments Off

Congratulations to all of the teams for their efforts in Battle Four. All challenges will be looked at throughout the week, and any points awarded from challenged questions will be applied to Battle Five scores ...

Adult Book Discussion: How to Walk Away

March 7, 2019 | Comments Off

Monday, April 08, 2019, 7:00 - 8:30 PM.
Tuesday, April 09, 2019, 2:00 - 3:30 PM.

This month’s Adult Book Discussion book will be How to Walk Away by Katherine Center.

Circe by Madeline Miller

March 1, 2019 | Comments Off

Circe, by Madeline Miller is unlike any book I’ve ever read.