November 2021 - Eisenhower Public Library

Hollywood Book Club: Anything You Can Imagine

November 30, 2021 | Comments Off

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.

Eight Books for Fans of We Love You, Charlie Freeman by Kaitlyn Greenidge

November 29, 2021 | Comments Off

I hope you enjoyed, We Love You, Charlie Freeman by Kaitlyn Greenidge, the November selection for our Facebook Book Club. If you did, hopefully you'll also like something from this list of other complex, coming of age stories.

Criterion Collection: An Angel at My Table

November 28, 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, An Angel at My Table.

Classic Superhero Serials: Part Four

November 27, 2021 | Comments Off

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

November 27, 2021 | Comments Off

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.

December 2021 LibraryReads List

November 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.

2021 World Fantasy Award Winners

November 26, 2021 | Comments Off

The World Fantasy Awards winners for works published in 2020 were announced during the World Fantasy 2021 convention, held November 4th through 7th, 2021 in Montreal.

Throwback Thursday: Catch-22

November 25, 2021 | Comments Off

It's Throwback Thursday! Sixty years ago this month, Catch-22 by Joseph Heller was first published.

For Fans of The Sentence by Louise Erdrich

November 23, 2021 | Comments Off

If you read The Sentence by Louise Erdrich 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.

Criterion Collection: 3:10 to Yuma

November 21, 2021 | Comments Off

Cozy Mystery Book Club: Six Geese A-Slaying

November 20, 2021 | Comments Off

Tuesday, December 21, 2021, 7:00 PM

Join us each month for a virtual book discussion to talk about cozy mysteries. Our book this month is Six Geese A-Slaying by Donna Andrews.

Classic Superhero Serials: Part Three

November 20, 2021 | Comments Off

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

Stealing Home by J. Torres

November 20, 2021 | Comments Off

“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

For Fans of Only Murders in the Building

November 20, 2021 | Comments Off

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.

November 18, 2021 Public Hearing Minutes

November 19, 2021 | Comments Off

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, …

Damon Galgut Wins 2021 Booker Prize

November 19, 2021 | Comments Off

Earlier this month, The Promise by Damon Galgut was awarded the 2021 Booker Prize for Fiction.

November 18, 2021 Board of Trustees Minutes

November 18, 2021 | Comments Off

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, …

Throwback Thursday: Red Dragon

November 18, 2021 | Comments Off

It's Throwback Thursday! Forty years ago this month, the first Hannibal Lecter novel, Red Dragon by Thomas Harris was published.

Wondering About Battle of the Books?

November 17, 2021 | Comments Off

Are you thinking about participating in Battle of the Books, but not sure it's for you? Worried the questions might be too hard? Scared about reading all of those books?

BYO Book Club Recommendations

November 17, 2021 | Comments Off

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.

November 18, 2021 Special Board Meeting Agenda

November 16, 2021 | Comments Off

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 …

November 18, 2021 A Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Agenda

November 16, 2021 | Comments Off

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 …

The Me I Choose to Be by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley

November 15, 2021 | Comments Off

"My creativity and curiosity flow without end, and if I meet an obstacle, I just begin again."

Phasing Out the OverDrive App

November 15, 2021 | Comments Off

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 …