January 2020 - Eisenhower Public Library

Together We Read: Lean on Me

January 29, 2020 | Comments Off

February 19 to March 04, 2020.

At Eisenhower, we're excited to join libraries and readers across the country in the first Together We Read digital book club.

Central Baptist Book Club: The Daisy Children

January 28, 2020 | Comments Off

Friday, February 28, 2020, 2:30 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 Daisy Children by Sofia Grant.

Classic Film Series: Night and the City

January 27, 2020 | Comments Off

Thursday, February 27, 2020, 1:00 PM.

Our Classic Film Series continues with Night and the City.

Don’t Be Evil Named 2019 Porchlight Business Book of the Year

January 26, 2020 | Comments Off

Since 2007, the Porchlight Business Book Awards have recognized the best books in the business genre every year, and all the people who help bring them to life. While books chosen by Porchlight are not always what most would consider a traditional business book, they are the books believed to be the most important for businesses to consider.

February 2020 LibraryReads List

January 24, 2020 | 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.

After Hours Teen Time: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

January 21, 2020 | Comments Off

Friday, February 21, 2020, 4:30 - 7:30 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.

Locke & Key Graphic Novel Adaptation Coming to Netflix

January 19, 2020 | Comments Off

Based on the best-selling graphic novels by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodríguez, Locke & Key follows three siblings who, after the murder of their father, move to their ancestral home only to find the house has magical keys that give them a vast array of powers and abilities.

Need More from the World of The Witcher?

January 18, 2020 | Comments Off

All anyone is talking about these days is the new Netflix series, The Witcher. If you're a Netflix subscriber, you've probably binged all eight episodes of season one and now you have to wait who-knows-how-long for season two. If you don't subscribe to Neflix, you can borrow one of our Roku or Apple TV streaming devices and watch the show with Eisenhower's account. Either way, you probably want more from the world of The Witcher. Well you're in luck.

The Gravity of Us by Phil Stamper

January 17, 2020 | Comments Off

Cal live-streams New York and has tons of followers. He even has a BuzzFeed internship lined up. But it all disappears when he father is accepted as the final astronaut in the Mars exploration program. His family moves to hot, humid Houston, the Mars mission is a media circus of reality tv, and Cal has no idea how to fit in.

Bowie’s Bookshelf by John O’Connell

January 16, 2020 | Comments Off

In 2013, three years before David Bowie died, London’s Victoria & Albert Museum hosted an exhibition called “David Bowie Is.” As a part of the exhibition, Bowie supplied the museum with a list of 100 books that had influenced him.

Classic Film Series: Gentleman Jim

January 13, 2020 | Comments Off

Thursday, February 13, 2020, 1:00 PM.

Our Classic Film Series continues with Gentleman Jim.

Graphic Novel Club: Harley Quinn: Hot in the City

January 11, 2020 | Comments Off

Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 4:00 - 5:00 PM.

Whether you're new to comics or a life-long reader, our club for adults and teens in grade seven and up will help you find something new to read and talk about from the world of comics. This month we'll read and discuss Harley Quinn: Hot in the City.

Modern Times Film Series: The Upside

January 11, 2020 | Comments Off

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

The Modern Times Film series showcases new additions to the library's movie collection. This month's movie will be The Upside, a comedic look at the relationship between a wealthy quadriplegic man and the unemployed man with a criminal record who's hired to help him. PG-13. 2h 6m.

Page to Screen Club: Beloved

January 11, 2020 | Comments Off

Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 5:30 PM.

This month we'll watch Beloved after reading the novel by Toni Morrison. 1998. Rated R. 2h 52m.

3rd-5th Grade Graphic Novel Club: Real Friends

January 5, 2020 | Comments Off

Wednesday, February 05, 2020, 5:00 - 5:30 PM.

Do you love graphic novels? Are you in grades 3-5? Join us as we discuss Real Friends by Shannon Hale.

Adult Book Discussion: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

January 3, 2020 | Comments Off

Monday, February 03, 2020, 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
Tuesday, February 04, 2020, 2:00 - 3:30 PM.

This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman.