February 2021 - Eisenhower Public Library

Five Books for Fans of Crissy Van Meter’s Creatures

February 28, 2021 | Comments Off

I hope you enjoyed, Creatures by Crissy Van Meter, the February selection for our new Facebook Book Club. If you did, hopefully you'll also like something from this list of equally stylistically complex, character driven books.

March 2021 LibraryReads List

February 28, 2021 | 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.

Candace Fleming Wins YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults

February 27, 2021 | Comments Off

The Young Adult Library Services Association has chosen The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh written by Candace Fleming, as the winner of the 2021 Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults.

Complete the Comic for Will Eisner Week

February 26, 2021 | Comments Off

Next week is Will Eisner Week, an annual celebration every March celebrating comics, graphic novel literacy, free speech, and the legacy of Will Eisner.

2021 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature

February 25, 2021 | Comments Off

The Asian/Pacific American Award promotes Asian/Pacific American culture and heritage and is awarded based on literary and artistic merit.

Four More Kids Books for African American History Month

February 24, 2021 | Comments Off

February is African American History Month. Spend your stay-at-home time learning more about some amazing Black activists, scientists, musicians, and more.

Cozy Mystery Club: The Anteater of Death

February 23, 2021 | Comments Off

Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 7:00 PM.

Join us on the 4th Tuesday of each month this spring for a virtual book discussion to talk about cozy mysteries. This month we will be discussing The Anteater of Death by Betty Webb.

Facebook Movie Night: Suddenly

February 22, 2021 | Comments Off

Monday, March 22, 2021, 7:00 PM.

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday night at 7:00 PM for an online screening of a classic movie. This week we’re watching the Frank Sinatra thriller, Suddenly.

2021 Sydney Taylor Book Award

February 22, 2021 | Comments Off

The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. Presented since 1968 by the Association of Jewish Libraries, an affiliate of the American Library Association, the award encourages the publication and widespread use of quality Judaic literature.

Actors and Acting

February 21, 2021 | Comments Off

If you’re interested in the art of acting you’ll find something exciting in these suggestions of books on actors and acting. Elizabeth Streb will make you want to become your own film action hero. Uta Hagen offers a bible for …

Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth

February 20, 2021 | Comments Off

Plain Bad Heroines is two stories that are intertwined- one story takes us back to 1902, to a scene of tragedy at an all-girls school, and the other to the present day filming of a horror movie based on those events.

Classics Book Discussion: Fahrenheit 451

February 19, 2021 | Comments Off

Friday, March 19, 2021, 4:00 PM.

Join us in a video chat to discuss Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.

#VeryFat #VeryBrave by Nicole Byer

February 19, 2021 | Comments Off

If you don't like profanity or photographs of ladies wearing bikinis, don't read #VeryFat #VeryBrave. Nicole Byer's book has a target audience, and it's not you.

February 18, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes

February 18, 2021 | Comments Off

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees February 18, 2021

CALL TO ORDER

President Braun called the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M.

ROLL CALL

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

February 18, 2021 Island Within A City Committee Meeting Minutes

February 18, 2021 | Comments Off

The Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees Island Within A City Committee February 18, 2021

CALL TO ORDER

President Braun, called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL

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

Throwback Thursday: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

February 18, 2021 | Comments Off

It's Throwback Thursday! Fifteen years ago this month, Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love was published.

Even More Kids Books for African American History Month

February 17, 2021 | Comments Off

February is African American History Month. Spend your stay-at-home time learning more about some amazing Black activists, scientists, musicians, and more.

February 18, 2021 Island Within A City Committee Agenda

February 16, 2021 | Comments Off

A Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees Island Within A City Committee will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 6:30 P.M.

On Friday, June 12, 2020, Governor Pritzker has signed P.A.101-0640 (SB 2135) into …

February 18, 2021 Board Meeting Agenda

February 16, 2021 | Comments Off

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday February 18, 2021 at 7:30 P.M.

On Friday, June 12, 2020, Governor Pritzker has signed P.A.101-0640 (SB 2135) into law. Per SB 2135, …

Facebook Movie Night: The Stranger

February 15, 2021 | Comments Off

Monday, March 15, 2021, 7:00 PM.

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday night at 7:00 PM for an online screening of a classic movie. This week we're watching the Orson Welles thriller, The Stranger.

February Reading Task: African American History Month

February 15, 2021 | Comments Off

February is African-American History Month so this month's task for our 2021 Reading Challenge is to r Read a book by a black author or featuring a black main character. Below you'll find a few recommendations to help meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.

Valentine’s Day Coloring Page

February 14, 2021 | Comments Off

Happy Valentine's day everybody! It's a day dedicated to love. If you're as big a bookworm as we hope you are, then you probably love the library!

Tsitsi Dangarembga Wins the PEN Award for Freedom of Expression

February 13, 2021 | Comments Off

Last month, PEN International announced Tsitsi Dangarembga had won the PEN Award for Freedom of Expression for "her remarkable work in fighting for freedom of expression. Dangarembga is a novelist, poet, filmmaker and playwright. Her novel, This Mournable Body was shortlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize."

Quilt Square Coloring Pages

February 13, 2021 | Comments Off

National Quilting Day is Saturday, March 19th and we're working on a community quilt project to celebrate. Make sure to grab your quilt square kit via curbside pickup or home delivery.