Mon – Thur: 9AM to 9PM | Fri – Sat: 9AM to 5PM | Sun: 1PM to 5PM
4613 N Oketo Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706 | 708-867-7828
Mon – Thur: 9AM to 9PM
Fri – Sat: 9AM to 5PM
Sun: 1PM to 5PM
4613 N Oketo Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
708-867-7828

4613 N Oketo Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706 708-867-7828

Mon – Thur: 9AM to 9PM | Fri – Sat: 9AM to 5PM | Sun: 1PM to 5PM

Hollywood Book Club: Anything You Can Imagine

Thursday, December 30, 2021, 7:00 PM.

Join the Hollywood Book Club each month as we examine the history, films, genres, stars and scandals of Hollywood and the film industry at large. This month's book will be Anything You Can Imagine: Peter Jackson and the Making of Middle-Earth by Ian Nathan.


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Criterion Collection: An Angel at My Table

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, An Angel at My Table.


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Classic Superhero Serials: Part Four

Mondays, December 06 - March 14, 7:00 PM.

Today, superheroes rule the big screen. But that isn't a new phenomenon. Each week this winter, join us on our Facebook page for online screenings of the classic serial adventures of Batman, Captain America, The Green Hornet, and Captain Marvel.

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The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award 2021

Since 1952, the New York Time Book Review has looked at every illustrated children’s book published in the United States that year. In 2017, they partnered with the New York Public Library to present the award now known as The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award.


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December 2021 LibraryReads List

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.


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Criterion Collection: 3:10 to Yuma

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, 3:10 to Yuma.


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Classic Superhero Serials: Part Three

Mondays, December 06 - March 14, 7:00 PM.

Today, superheroes rule the big screen. But that isn't a new phenomenon. Each week this winter, join us on our Facebook page for online screenings of the classic serial adventures of Batman, Captain America, The Green Hornet, and Captain Marvel.

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Stealing Home by J. Torres

Take Notice that under Orders Nos. 21, 22, 21 and 24 of the British Columbia Security Commission the following areas were made prohibited areas to all persons of the Japanese race…”

The attack on Pearl Harbor dramatically changed Sandy’s


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For Fans of Only Murders in the Building

Only Murders in the Building, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez as a trio of amateur detectives producing a podcast as they try to solve a murder in their apartment building, is a bona fide hit for the streaming service Hulu. If you binge watched the episodes and are looking for some similar books, check our the list below. If you want to watch the show but don't subscribe to Hulu, you can borrow a Roku streaming device from the library and use our subscription.


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November 18, 2021 Public Hearing Minutes

A Public Hearing of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees November 18, 2021

CALL TO ORDER

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

ROLL CALL

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


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November 18, 2021 Board of Trustees Minutes

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

CALL TO ORDER

President Braun called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M.

ROLL CALL

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


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BYO Book Club Recommendations

At the last meeting of the Bring Your Own Book Club, a bunch of book lovers chatted about the books we’ve all been reading lately. Looks like we’ll be doing it again on November 19th if you’d like to join us. Here’s some of the books we discussed.


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November 18, 2021 Special Board Meeting Agenda

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday November 18, 2021 at 7:40 P.M. In the Library Building, 4613 N. Oketo

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


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Phasing Out the OverDrive App

In February of 2022, one of our ebook and digital audiobook providers, OverDrive, plans to begin phasing out it’s OverDrive app in favor of it’s newer reading and listening app, Libby.

If you’re currently an OverDrive app user, you …


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