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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.
Thinking about test prep this summer?
Eisenhower Library cardholders have access to practice SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, and AP subject tests through Tutor.com. You can connect directly with a tutor, pick up strategies from videos created by the
Monday, July 27, 2020, 7:00 PM.
We may not be able to watch movies at the library right now but that doesn't mean we can't keep the screenings going. Join us on our Facebook page at 7:00 PM for an online screening of the western classic, Angel and the Badman.
Sonia Purnell’s A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II has won the 2020 Plutarch Award for the Best Biography of 2019.
Wednesday, June 24, 2020.
We can't take bus trips right now but, thanks to the internet, we can explore the world from the comfort of our homes. Every Wednesday, we're presenting a series of links to cultural institutions in Chicago and beyond. Today we'll visit the home of Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 5:00 PM.
Do you love graphic novels? Are you in grades 3-5? Join us via Zoom video chat as we discuss The Tea Dragon Society & The Tea Dragon Festival by Katie O'Neill. Please note, we'll be discussing both books this meeting since they are short.
Monday, July 20, 2020, 7:00 PM.
We may not be able to watch movies at the library right now but that doesn't mean we can't keep the screenings going. Join us on our Facebook page at 7:00 PM for an online screening of the shlocky chiller, The Screaming Skull.
The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees June 18, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
President Braun called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present Electronically: Ross, Ringelstein. Magnelli, Magnuson, Braun, Parent, Adams.Absent: None.Also …
Wednesday, June 17, 2020.
We can't take bus trips right now but, thanks to the internet, we can explore the world from the comfort of our homes. Every Wednesday, we're presenting a series of links to cultural institutions in Chicago and beyond. Today we'll visit Oregon's Crater Lake National Park.
The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday June 18, 2020 at 7:30 P.M.
On Friday, June 12, 2020, Governor Pritzker has signed P.A. 100-0640 (SB 2135) into law. Per SB …
Monday, July 13, 2020, 7:00 PM.
We may not be able to watch movies at the library right now but that doesn't mean we can't keep the screenings going. Join us on our Facebook page at 7:00 PM for an online screening of the classic of crime drama, Kansas City Confidential.
Talking to your kids about racism can be very tough. Stories can be powerful tools for exploring the complex realities of race. Hopefully, our list of suggested books, ebooks, and audiobooks can help start conversations that will lead to a more just future.
This book is one of the most unusual works of literature that I have ever read. There are multiple layers to unpack, while reading. It explores not only what it would be like to be involved in an alien “abduction” so to speak, but also what it means to be human.
Friday, July 10, 2020, 2:00 PM
Join us in a video chat to discuss J.M. Barrie's classic, Peter Pan.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020.
We can't take bus trips right now but, thanks to the internet, we can explore the world from the comfort of our homes. Every Wednesday, we're presenting a series of links to cultural institutions in Chicago and beyond. Today we'll visit Kansas City's American Jazz Museum.
Wednesday, July 08, 2020, 4:00 PM. Ages 6-12 with an adult.
Please read and come prepared to discuss the graphic chapter book A Bear Named Bjorn by Delphine Perret.
Did you love Afterlife, by Julia Alvarez, her first adult novel in almost fifteen years? Then we have some suggestions for you.
Tuesday, July 07, 2020, 2:00 PM.
This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata.
We like to think of the institution of the public library as being a great equalizer, one that celebrates and promotes the free and open access of information and ideas to all. We lean on and promote the guiding ethic that public libraries not only welcome, but embrace everyone.
On May 15, 2020, actor and improv master Fred Willard, 80, passed away from natural causes.
Monday, July 06, 2020, 7:00 PM.
We may not be able to watch movies at the library right now but that doesn't mean we can't keep the screenings going. Join us on our Facebook page at 7:00 PM for an online screening of the classic of thriller, The Most Dangerous Game.
Diversity in children’s literature gives kids of color the opportunity to see themselves reflected in the books they read but it also makes it possible for all children to see experiences other than their own. As the mission of the nonprofit organization We Need Diverse Books says, "embracing diversity will lead to acceptance, empathy, and ultimately equality."
One of the first American writers to become internet famous, R. Eric Thomas' columns in Elle have helped to create and shape a pop culture experience familiar to many: witty examinations of politics and celebrity online as a lens on the writer and reader alike, with social media serving as an extension of both the writer's brand and his conversation with the reader.
