October 2021 - Eisenhower Public Library

Eight Books for Fans of Big Girl, Small Town by Michelle Gallen

October 31, 2021 | Comments Off

I hope you enjoyed, Big Girl, Small Town by Michelle Gallen, the October selection for our Facebook Book Club. If you did, hopefully you'll also like something from this list of character-driven, literary fiction.

Little Ghoul Goes to School by Jef Czekaj

October 30, 2021 | Comments Off

“Don’t worry, my little maggot,” said her mother. “I’m sure school will be just ghastly!”

Criterion Collection: The American Friend

October 30, 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, The American Friend.

Thirteen Dark Nights: The Hoodlum

October 29, 2021 | Comments Off

Monday, November 29, 7:00 PM.

Whether you’re a private eye or a femme fatale, join us on our Facebook page Mondays at 7:00 PM this fall for a series of thirteen online screenings of classic Film Noir movies. This week the series ands with The Hoodlum starring Lawrence Tierney.

13 Spooky Movies for Halloween Family Time

October 29, 2021 | Comments Off

Halloween season is here! It's the perfect time to watch some eerie, creepy, scary (but not too scary) movies. So get the whole family together, pop some popcorn and enjoy a movie or two from our this list of family friendly spooky movies.

Throwback Thursday: The Notebook

October 28, 2021 | Comments Off

It's Throwback Thursday! Twenty-five years ago this month, The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks was first published.

The Animals in that Country Wins the Arthur C. Clarke Award

October 27, 2021 | Comments Off

The Animals in that Country by Laura Jean McKay has been announced as the 35th winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award, the UK’s most prestigious prize for science fiction literature.

Big Library Read: Five Total Strangers

October 25, 2021 | Comments Off

November 01 - 15, 2021.

We’re excited to join libraries and readers across the country in the Big Library Read, a reading program that connects readers around the world with the same ebook at the same time without any wait lists or holds.

The Curse of the Mummy: Uncovering Tutankhamun’s Tomb by Candace Fleming

October 25, 2021 | Comments Off

Long-time children's author, Candace Fleming, delves into the world of mummies in this nonfiction chapter book for upper elementary readers. Ancient Egyptian practices are explained as well as how the prejudicial beliefs of the "right" of the Western world directly influenced the developing practices of archaeology.

Have You Checked Out Our Special Collections?

October 24, 2021 | Comments Off

In addition to all the great books, movies, music, & digital content available at Eisenhower, we also have a growing collection of non-traditional items available to borrow by residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights with Eisenhower Library cards.

With winter, …

November 2021 LibraryReads List

October 24, 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.

Cozy Mystery Book Club: Forget Me Knot

October 23, 2021 | Comments Off

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

Join us each month for a virtual book discussion to talk about cozy mysteries. This month's book is Forget Me Knot by Mary Marks.

Criterion Collection: The Blob

October 23, 2021 | Comments Off

Thirteen Dark Nights: Shock

October 22, 2021 | Comments Off

Monday, November 22, 7:00 PM.

October 21, 2021 Board of Trustees Minutes

October 22, 2021 | Comments Off

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees October 21, 2021

CALL TO ORDER

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

ROLL CALL

Present: Magnuson, Magnelli, Ross, Parent, Braun.Absent: Ringelstein.Also Present: Wittmann, Bacarella, …

The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik

October 22, 2021 | Comments Off

Last year, I reviewed Naomi Novik's first book in the Scholomance series, A Deadly Education. I was eager to plunge again into the complex world of a closed-system school for burgeoning wizards, and the second in the series, The Last Graduate, did not disappoint.

Garlic and the Vampire by Bree Paulsen

October 21, 2021 | Comments Off

"Cheese 'N' Chives! I'm a blood orange! I'm done for!"

Throwback Thursday: A Light in the Attic

October 21, 2021 | Comments Off

It's Throwback Thursday! Twenty-five years ago this month, A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein was first published.

October 21, 2021 Board Meeting Agenda

October 19, 2021 | Comments Off

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 7:30 P.M. In the Library Building, 4613 N. Oketo

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

Hollywood Book Club: Naming Names

October 18, 2021 | Comments Off

Thursday, November 18, 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.

Beware The Bookworm by John Sazaklis

October 18, 2021 | Comments Off

"Pssst! a tiny voice said. Startled, Landon looked around. But there was no one there!"

When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain

October 18, 2021 | Comments Off

A compelling thriller, When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain is steeped in ache and trepidation.

The Apollo Murders by Chris Hadfield

October 17, 2021 | Comments Off

It's the early 1970s and the official, real-world Apollo space program has come to an end with Apollo 17. Chris Hadfield's new novel begins with the planning of a fictional, Apollo mission, Apollo 18.

AppleTV+ Now Available

October 16, 2021 | Comments Off

In addition to Roku streaming devices featuring Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, and ESPN, residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights with Eisenhower Library Cards can now borrow an Apple TV device and sample the programming of Apple’s streaming service, AppleTV+ such …