September 2020 - Eisenhower Public Library

October 01, 2020 Island Within A City Committee Agenda

September 29, 2020 | Comments Off

A Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees Island Within A City Committee will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 7:00 P.M.

On Friday, June 12, 2020, Governor Pritzker has signed P.A.100-0640 (SB 2135) into …

Maggie O’Farrell Wins the 2020 Women’s Prize for Fiction

September 28, 2020 | Comments Off

Author Maggie O’Farrell has won the 2020 Women’s Prize for Fiction for her novel Hamnet.

Brian Washington Wins 2020 Young Lions Fiction Award

September 27, 2020 | Comments Off

Debuting in 2001, the Young Lions Fiction Award is given each year to an American writer age 35 or younger for either a novel or a collection of short stories. A panel of award judges selected Brian Washington's Lot from a list of finalists including Your House Will Pay by Steph Cha, Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips, Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid, Home Remedies by Xuan Juliana Wang.

Stay-at-Home Movie Party: Häxan: Witchcraft Through The Ages

September 26, 2020 | Comments Off

Monday, October 26, 2020, 7:00 PM.

We may not be able to watch movies together 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 Häxan: Witchcraft Through The Ages.

I-Spy: The Letter W

September 26, 2020 | Comments Off

How many things can you find that start with the letter P? Can you find more at your house? Can you send us a photo?

October 2020 LibraryReads Hall of Fame

September 26, 2020 | Comments Off

Every month at libraryreads.org, librarians across the county nominate their favorite upcoming books. Any writers who appear on the list three times are moved into the Hall of Fame to recognize their new books while making room on the main list for less well known authors.

October 2020 LibraryReads List

September 25, 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.

September 24, 2020 Island Within A City Committee Minutes

September 24, 2020 | Comments Off

The Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees Island Within A City Committee September 24, 2020

CALL TO ORDER

President Braun, called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M.

ROLL CALL

Present Electronically: Ringelstein, Ross, Braun, Magnelli, …

Movie in the Parking Lot: Coco

September 24, 2020 | Comments Off

Saturday, October 24, 2020, 5:30 PM.

During Fall Family Fun Fest, our parking lot is transformed for an in-car screening of Disney/Pixar's Coco.

Virtual Cooking with Chef Michael Niksic: Tomato Bisque

September 24, 2020 | Comments Off

From Vegetarian Chili to French Chocolate Ice Cream, Chef Michael R. Niksic, The Food Mercenary, offers the know-how you need to impress your family and friends with a delicious meal. Join us every Saturday at noon for a new installment of Chef Niksic's fun and informative series of video cooking lessons

Books for Fans of Unsolved Mysteries

September 24, 2020 | Comments Off

Unsolved Mysteries, the classic, long-running documentary series exploring unsolved crimes, missing persons cases, and paranormal phenomena is back. It's been reported that almost 15% of Netflix's 180 million subscribers have watched the reboot's first six episodes since they started streaming in July. Maybe one of them was you.

3rd – 5th Grade Graphic Novel Club: Pilu of the Woods

September 22, 2020 | Comments Off

Thursday, October 22, 2020, 4:00 PM.

Do you love graphic novels? Are you in grades 3-5? Join us via Zoom video chat as we discuss Pilu of the Woods by Mai Nguyen.

September 24, 2020 Island Within A City Committee Agenda

September 22, 2020 | Comments Off

A Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees Island Within A City Committee will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 7:00 P.M.

On Friday, June 12, 2020, Governor Pritzker has signed P.A.100-0640 (SB 2135) into …

Stay-at-Home Movie Party: Beneath the 12-Mile Reef

September 19, 2020 | Comments Off

Monday, October 19, 2020, 7:00 PM.

We may not be able to watch movies together 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 Beneath the 12-Mile Reef.

I-Spy: The Letter R

September 19, 2020 | Comments Off

How many things can you find that start with the letter P? Can you find more at your house? Can you send us a photo?

The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

September 19, 2020 | Comments Off

In a Tennessee town named after the founder of the Ku Klux Klan, Dill, Lydia, and Travis are the high school misfits. All they need to do is graduate to escape, but there are so many things in their way.

Along Those Lines by Peter Cashwell

September 18, 2020 | Comments Off

Along Those Lines: The Boundaries That Create Our World is a trip through and across the various lines that create and shape our lives, from the ones on maps to the ones demarking seasons or defining scholarly pursuits.

Virtual Cooking with Chef Michael Niksic: Banana Bread

September 17, 2020 | Comments Off

September 17, 2020 Board of Trustees Minutes

September 17, 2020 | Comments Off

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees September 17, 2020

CALL TO ORDER

President Braun called the meeting to order at 7:45 P.M.

ROLL CALL

Present Electronically: Magnuson, Ross, Parent, Adams, Braun, Magnelli (7:56 P.M.).Absent: …

September 17, 2020 Public Hearing Minutes

September 17, 2020 | Comments Off

A Public Hearing of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees September 17, 2020

CALL TO ORDER

President Braun called the public hearing to order at 7:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL

Present Electronically: Braun. Magnuson, Ross, Parent, Adams.Absent: Magnelli, Ringelstein.Also …

Rocket Says Look Up! Wins 2020 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize

September 16, 2020 | Comments Off

The Waterstones Children's Book Prize is an annual award given to a work of children's literature voted on by the booksellers of Waterstones the biggest book retailer. First awarded in 2005, the purpose of the prize is "to uncover hidden talent in children's writing." This year, Rocket Says Look Up! by Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola was named best illustrated book.

September 17, 2020 Board Meeting Agenda

September 15, 2020 | Comments Off

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday September 17, 2020 at 7:45 P.M.

On Friday, June 12, 2020, Governor Pritzker has signed P.A.100-0640 (SB 2135) into law. Per SB 2135, …

For Fans of Where the Crawdads Sing

September 14, 2020 | Comments Off

Despite being released more than two years ago, Delia Owens’ Where the Crawdads Sing is still at the top of the bestsellers lists. So chances are you either read it and you’re looking for something similar, or you’re still on …

The Wonder by Emma Donoghue

September 13, 2020 | Comments Off

Tourists flock to the cabin of eleven-year-old Anna O'Donnell, who is said to be living without food.