June 2021 - Eisenhower Public Library

Five Books for Fans of Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones

June 30, 2021 | Comments Off

I hope you enjoyed, Silver Sparrow, the June, 2021 selection for our Facebook Book Club. If you did, hopefully you'll also like something from this list of books about complicated family relationships.

Hollywood Book Club: Tinseltown

June 29, 2021 | Comments Off

Thursday, July 29, 2021, 7:00 PM.

Join the Hollywood Book Club on the last Thursday of every month as we examine the history, films, genres, stars and scandals of Hollywood and the film industry at large.

The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon

June 28, 2021 | Comments Off

“The love that I wanted so desperately: this isn’t what I thought it would feel like. It’s made me dizzy and it’s grounded me. It’s made me laugh when nothing is funny. It shimmers and it sparks, but it can be comfortable, too, a sleepy smile and a soft touch and a quiet, steady breath. Of course this boy—my rival, my alarm clock, my unexpected ally—is at the center of it. And somehow, it’s even better than I imagined.”

Cozy Mystery Book Club: Guidebook to Murder

June 27, 2021 | Comments Off

Tuesday, July 27, 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 will be discussing Guidebook to Murder by Lynn Cahoon.

July 2021 LibraryReads List

June 26, 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.

Facebook Movie Night: Cyrano De Bergerac

June 26, 2021 | Comments Off

Monday, July 26, 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 classic romance, Cyrano De Bergerac.

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

June 25, 2021 | Comments Off

“A warrior believes in an end she can’t see and fights for it. A warrior never gives up. A warrior fights for those weaker than herself. It sounds like motherhood to me.”

Throwback Thursday: Year of Wonders

June 24, 2021 | Comments Off

It's Throwback Thursday! Twenty years ago this month, Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks was first published.

Classics Book Discussion: And Then There Were None

June 23, 2021 | Comments Off

Friday, July 23, 2021, 3:00 PM.

Join us in a video chat to discuss Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None.

For Fans of Legacy by Nora Roberts

June 21, 2021 | Comments Off

If you read Legacy by Nora Roberts and need something similar or if you're on the hold list and you're looking for something to tide you over until it arrives, here's a few read-a-likes we hope you'll love.

2021 Pulitzer Prize

June 20, 2021 | Comments Off

The 2021 Pulitzer Prizes were announced this month. Established in 1917 by provisions in the will of newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer, prizes are awarded yearly in twenty-one categories. For our purposes, we'll skip the journalism awards and focus on the book categories. But don't let that stop you from exploring all the awards.

2020 Nebula Award Winners

June 20, 2021 | Comments Off

Last week, the Science Fiction Writers of America announced the winners of their annual Nebula Awards. Since 1965, the Nebula Awards have been given each year for the best novel, novella, novelette, and short story eligible for that year’s award.

Facebook Movie Night: The Amazing Adventure

June 19, 2021 | Comments Off

Monday, July 19, 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 romantic comedy, The Amazing Adventure.

David Diop Wins 2021 Booker International Prize

June 19, 2021 | Comments Off

David Diop and translator Anna Moschovakis have been awarded the Booker International Prize for the novel At Night All Blood Is Black.

The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

June 18, 2021 | Comments Off

“There’s something almost miraculous about seeing a child’s eyes light up when you hand him a book that intrigues him. I’ve always thought that it’s those children—the ones who realize that books are magic—who will have the brightest lives.”

Movie in the Parking Lot: Despicable Me

June 17, 2021 | Comments Off

Saturday, July 17, 8:30 PM.

Motor into the nostalgic days of the outdoor theater as our parking lot is transformed for an in-car screening of Despicable Me.

June 17, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes

June 17, 2021 | Comments Off

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees June 17, 2021The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees April 15, 2021

CALL TO ORDER

President Braun called the meeting to order at …

Throwback Thursday: The Day of the Jackal

June 17, 2021 | Comments Off

It's Throwback Thursday! Fifty years ago this month, The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth was first published.

June 17, 2021 Board Meeting Agenda

June 15, 2021 | Comments Off

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday June 17, 2021 at 7:30 P.M. In the Library Building, 4613 N. Oketo

This will be an in-person meeting. Members of the public …

June Reading Task: Audiobooks

June 15, 2021 | Comments Off

June is Audiobook Appreciation Month so this month's task for our 2021 Reading Challenge is to listen to an audiobook on CD or, better yet, download a book with one of our digital services, Hoopla or Libby/Overdrive. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.

Legacy by Nora Roberts

June 14, 2021 | Comments Off

The #1 New York Times bestselling author’s new novel, a tale of family tragedy, healing love, and unnerving suspense.

Adult Book Discussion: My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry

June 13, 2021 | Comments Off

Tuesday, July 13, 2021, 2:00 PM.

This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman.

For Fans of Golden Girl by Elin Hilderbrand

June 13, 2021 | Comments Off

If you read Golden Girl by Elin Hilderbrand and need something similar or if you're on the hold list and you're looking for something to tide you over until it arrives, here's a few read-a-likes we hope you'll love.

2020 Bram Stoker Award Winners

June 12, 2021 | Comments Off

Named in honor of the author of Dracula, the Bram Stoker Awards have been given every year since 1987 by the Horror Writers Association in celebration of horror writing in eleven categories, including novels, novellas, poetry, and screenplays. Previous winners include Stephen King, J.K. Rowling, George R. R. Martin, and Neil Gaiman.