July 2021 - Eisenhower Public Library

Criterion Collection: All About Eve

July 31, 2021 | Comments Off

Each week we're recommending a movie from the film lover's favorite home video company, Criterion. The Criterion Collection is dedicated to gathering the greatest films from around the world and publishing them in editions of the highest technical quality with supplemental features that enhance the appreciation of the art of film. This week, All About Eve.

Eight Books for Fans of The Pocket Wife by Susan Crawford

July 31, 2021 | Comments Off

I hope you enjoyed, The Pocket Wife by Susan Crawford, the July selection for our Facebook Book Club. If you did, hopefully you'll also like something from this list of more psychological suspense novels. Head over to the group to find out what August's book will be and join in on our community conversations.

Throwback Thursday: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

July 29, 2021 | Comments Off

It's Throwback Thursday! Fifty years ago this month, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson was first published.

Central Baptist Book Club: The Vanishing Half

July 27, 2021 | Comments Off

Friday, August 27, 2021, 3:30 PM.

Every month, residents of Central Baptist Village meet in the CBV library to discuss a book chosen by our Outreach Librarian. This month we're reading The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett.

Hollywood Book Club: Bright Boulevards, Bold Dreams

July 26, 2021 | Comments Off

Thursday, August 26, 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.

3rd-5th Grade Graphic Novel Book Club: Bear

July 26, 2021 | Comments Off

Thursday, August 26, 2021, 4:00 PM.

Do you love graphic novels? Are you in grades 3-5? Join us via Zoom video chat as we discuss Bear by Ben Queen & Joe Todd-Stanton.

Black Ice by Brad Thor

July 26, 2021 | Comments Off

New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brad Thor is back with his most intense thriller yet.

Criterion Collection: Ace in the Hole

July 25, 2021 | Comments Off

Cozy Mystery Book Club: Toured to Death

July 24, 2021 | Comments Off

Tuesday, August 24, 2021, 7:00 PM.

This month we will be discussing Toured to Death by Hy Conrad.

ComicFest 2021

July 24, 2021 | Comments Off

September 03 & 04, 2021

Our annual comic convention is going online for the second year! Don your cape, tights, and mask, then join us for a two-day celebration of the best in pop culture.

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Facebook Movie Night: Meet John Doe

July 23, 2021 | Comments Off

Monday, August 23, 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 Frank Capra's social satire, Meet John Doe.

For Fans of The Cellist by Daniel Silva

July 23, 2021 | Comments Off

If you read The Cellist by Daniel Silva 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.

Throwback Thursday: Among the Missing

July 22, 2021 | Comments Off

It's Throwback Thursday! Twenty years ago this month, Among the Missing by Dan Chaon was first published.

August 2021 LibraryReads Hall of Fame

July 21, 2021 | 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.

May's Hall of Fame inductees are Sarah Maclean, Helen Hoang, and Silvia Moreno Garcia.

August 2021 LibraryReads List

July 19, 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.

The Cellist by Daniel Silva

July 18, 2021 | Comments Off

Master of international intrigue Daniel Silva follows up his acclaimed #1 New York Times bestsellers The Order, The New Girl, and The Other Woman with this riveting, action-packed tale of espionage and suspense featuring art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon.

The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

July 17, 2021 | Comments Off

“I still believe. I still believe that someday there will be equality in this country. That someday there will be a new civil rights act, and a new president and Congress to enforce it. That everyone will be able to follow their dream, regardless of race. That those words about the equality of men in the Declaration of Independence will be true.”

Facebook Movie Night: The Admiral Was A Lady

July 16, 2021 | Comments Off

Monday, August 16, 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 military comedy, The Admiral Was A Lady.

Rosetta Stone

July 16, 2021 | Comments Off

Rosetta Stone Library Solution helps Norridge and Harwood Heights residents build language skills with dozens of online language lessons and a mobile app that enables learners on the go. Get started using Rosetta Stone with our video tutorial.

July 15, 2021 Budget Committee Minutes

July 15, 2021 | Comments Off

A Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees Budget Committee July 15, 2021

CALL TO ORDER

The Budget Committee meeting was called to order at 6:34 P.M.

ROLL CALL

Present: Magnuson, Ross, Parent, Braun, Magnelli (6:39 P.M.), …

July 15, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes

July 15, 2021 | Comments Off

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees July 15, 2021

CALL TO ORDER

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

ROLL CALL

Present: Magnelli, Magnuson, Ross, Ringelstein, Parent, Braun.Absent: –Present Electronically: Clark, …

Throwback Thursday: The Fourth Hand

July 15, 2021 | Comments Off

It's Throwback Thursday! Twenty years ago this month, The Fourth Hand by John Irving was first published.

Movie in the Parking Lot: Knives Out

July 14, 2021 | Comments Off

Saturday, August 14, 8:15 PM.

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

July Reading Task: Cookbooks & Food Memoirs

July 14, 2021 | Comments Off

July is Picnic Month, Hot Dog Month, Grilling Month, Ice Cream Month, Blueberry Month, and Watermelon Month so this month's task for our 2021 Reading Challenge is to read a cook book or a food memoir. 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.