May 2019 - Eisenhower Public Library

Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene Goo

May 27, 2019 | Comments Off

She’s a K-pop star trying to have one unstructured day, one day when she can do anything she wants. He’s a photographer working on spec for Hong Kong’s most notorious scandal sheet.

Classic Film Series: The Great McGinty

May 23, 2019 | Comments Off

Thursday, June 06, 2019, 1:00 PM.

Our Classic Film Series continues with The Great McGinty.

Central Baptist Book Club: The Dollhouse

May 21, 2019 | Comments Off

Friday, June 21, 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 Dollhouse by Fiona Davis.

Your Favorite Band Cannot Save You by Scotto Moore

May 20, 2019 | Comments Off

Looking for something gory, lightning-paced, and sized for your carry-on? Consider packing Your Favorite Band Cannot Save You, Scotto Moore’s sci-fi/horror novella.

Save Me the Plums: My Gourmet Memoir by Ruth Reichl

May 19, 2019 | Comments Off

Fans of Ruth Reichl’s autobiographical works will want to continue the journey with her new book Save Me the Plums.

After Hours Teen Time: Grease & ‘50s Greeting Cards

May 14, 2019 | Comments Off

Friday, June 14, 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.

Polish Heritage Book Club: The Chosen Maiden

May 13, 2019 | Comments Off

Thursday, June 13, 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 Chosen Maiden by Eva Stachniak.

Page to Screen Club: Fried Green Tomatoes

May 12, 2019 | Comments Off

Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 1:30 PM.

This month we'll watch Fried Green Tomatoes after reading the novel by Fannie Flagg. 1991. 2h 10m. PG-13.

Modern Times Film Series: Crazy Rich Asians

May 11, 2019 | Comments Off

Tuesdays, June 11, 2:00 PM &June 25, 6:00 PM.

The Modern Times Film series showcases new additions to the library's movie collection. This month's movie will be Crazy Rich Asians. An American-born Chinese professor travels to her boyfriend's hometown in Singapore. Before long, his secret is out: He's impossibly wealthy and everyone in his social class disapproves of her. 2018. 1h 59m. PG-13.

Who is Vera Kelly? by Rosalie Knecht

May 10, 2019 | Comments Off

The Spring of 1966 is a great time to be a young spy in Argentina: the government is about to be overthrown, and CIA agent Vera Kelly has infiltrated a group of passionate, boozy, possibly KGB-affiliated university students.

Classic Film Series: Dracula

May 9, 2019 | Comments Off

Thursday, May 23, 2019, 1:00 PM.

Our Classic Film Series continues with Dracula.

Adult Book Discussion: Burned

May 4, 2019 | Comments Off

Monday, June 03, 2019, 7:00 - 8:30 PM.
Tuesday, June 04, 2019, 2:00 - 3:30 PM.

This month’s Adult Book Discussion book will be Burned by Edward Humes.

Writing in the Margins: Summer 2019

May 2, 2019 | Comments Off

Recently, I was in a reading slump. I’d read a book here or there, but nothing like how I used to consume book after book. For a book lover and especially a librarian, this is a troubling situation.