July 2022 - Eisenhower Public Library

Check Out a Kohl Children’s Museum Pass

July 31, 2022 | Comments Off

I’ve been trying to think of ways to entertain my nieces without melting in the heat. And that’s when I realized that our library has Kohl Children’s Museum Passes to check out if you are a resident of Norridge and Harwood Heights!

Six Books for Fans of The Walls Around Us by Nova Ren Suma

July 31, 2022 | Comments Off

I hope you enjoyed The Gown by Jennifer Robson, the June, 2022 selection for our Facebook Book Club. If you did, maybe you'll also like something from this list of historical novels featuring characters that form strong bonds and rely on the support of each other, despite their disparate backgounds.

Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas

July 28, 2022 | Comments Off

Bree and her father just moved to Florida. Unfortunately, all of the fourth period electives were already full causing her to be enrolled in Swim 101- and Bree can't swim!

Mark Greaney’s The Gray Man Adapted for Netflix

July 27, 2022 | Comments Off

The new movie The Gray Man, based on the novel by Mark Greaney and directed by the Russo Brothers, famous for their work on Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, hit Netflix last week!

Central Baptist Book Club: Summer of ’69

July 26, 2022 | Comments Off

Friday, August 26, 2022, 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 Summer of '69 by Elin Hilderbrand.

New Movies: 07/26/2022

July 26, 2022 | Comments Off

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
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The Lost City
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The Duke
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New Books: 07/26/2022

July 26, 2022 | Comments Off

The Last to Vanish by Megan Miranda
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The New Neighbor by Karen Cleveland
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A Half-Built Garden by Ruthanna Emrys
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A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders

July 25, 2022 | Comments Off

“The aim of this book is mainly diagnostic: If a story drew us in, kept us reading, made us feel respected, how did it do that?”

Ada Limón Named U.S. Poet Laureate

July 24, 2022 | Comments Off

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden has announced the appointment of Ada Limón as the nation’s 24th Poet Laureate for 2022-2023.

Cozy Mystery Book Club: To Have and To Kill

July 23, 2022 | Comments Off

Tuesday, August 23, 2022, 7:00 PM.

Join us each month for a virtual book discussion to talk about cozy mysteries. This month's book will be To Have and To Kill by Mary Jane Clark.

July 21, 2022 Board of Trustees Minutes

July 23, 2022 | Comments Off

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees July 21, 2022.

June 21, 2022 Board of Trustees Budget Committee Minutes

July 23, 2022 | Comments Off

A Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees Budget Committee July 21, 2022.

Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen

July 22, 2022 | Comments Off

Set in the Pacific Northwest on a fictional San Juan island, Patricia Wants to Cuddle is a B horror movie set inside of a reality tv dating show with a final girl story. And a sasquatch.

August Storytime Will Be In-Person!

July 21, 2022 | Comments Off

We are excited to announce that residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights will be able to register for the August's storytimes starting August 1st, 2022.

July 21, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda

July 19, 2022 | Comments Off

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022 At 7:30 P.M. in the Library Building, 4613 N. Oketo, Harwood Heights.

July 21, 2022 Budget Committee Agenda

July 19, 2022 | Comments Off

A Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees Budget Committee will be held Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. In the Library Building, 4613 N. Oketoto

The Mystery Picture is Complete!

July 19, 2022 | Comments Off

Thanks to everyone who popped in this summer to help us put our mystery picture together one pixel at a time. Can you see the tree frog we made?

New Movies and TV: 07/19/2022

July 19, 2022 | Comments Off

The Bob's Burgers Movie
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Drive My Car
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Yellowjackets: Season One
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New Books: 07/19/2022

July 19, 2022 | Comments Off

The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey
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The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
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Singing Leads to Literacy!

July 18, 2022 | Comments Off

Warm up your vocal chords!

ExtraOrdinary by V.E. Schwab

July 18, 2022 | Comments Off

“You suffered a cranial bleed as well as internal damage. Three broken ribs, one of which punctured a lung. By the time the medics brought you in, you were coding…”

Camp Fire Tales Club: The Ballad of Black Tom

July 17, 2022 | Comments Off

Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 6:30 PM.

Join us in the library's garden this summer for an evening discussion of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. This month we'll discuss The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle.

A Visit with Author and Scott O’Dell Award Winner, Lauren Wolk

July 17, 2022 | Comments Off

Lauren Wolk has written 4 books for upper elementary and middle school readers and even won the Scott O’Dell Award in 2018 for the historical fiction work, Beyond the Bright Sea, which is a sequel to the Newberry Honoree…

July Reading Task: Apollo 11

July 15, 2022 | Comments Off

In honor of National Moon Day on July 20th commemorating the day man first walked on the moon in 1969, this month's task for our 2022 Reading Challenge is to read a book about NASA and the Space Program. 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.