November 2022 - Eisenhower Public Library

Recent Movies & TV: 11/30/2022

November 30, 2022 | Comments Off

The Offer
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Don't Worry Darling
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Three Thousand Years of Longing
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Five Books for Fans of World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil

November 30, 2022 | Comments Off

Did you enjoy World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil, the November 2022 selection for the Facebook Book Club? Check out some more nonfiction by authors who find grace and meaning in the world at large then head over to the group to find out what December's book will be and join in on our community conversations.

New Books: 11/29/2022

November 29, 2022 | Comments Off

A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny
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A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella
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The Forever Witness by Edward Humes
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I’m Not Missing by Kashelle Gourley and Skylar Hogan

November 29, 2022 | Comments Off

“PSST! I noticed you checking out that missing dog poster…You wanna know something? He’s not missing. How do I know? Yep, that handsome boy right there is me.”

Meet The Grinch

November 28, 2022 | Comments Off

On Saturday, December 10th between 9:30 and 11:30am, The Grinch will in our Story Room to meet and take photos with Dr. Seuss fans of all ages.
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How to Heal a Gryphon by Meg Cannistra

November 28, 2022 | Comments Off

Twelve year old, Giada Bellantuono's family want her to become a magical healer like the rest of her relatives. But Giada prefers animals to people and wants to use her powers to help creatures.

You’ll Be the Death of Me by Karen M. McManus

November 27, 2022 | Comments Off

The author of the bestselling YA thriller, One of Us is Lying is back with a new high school mystery.

Facebook Movie Night: Doomsday Machine

November 26, 2022 | Comments Off

Monday, December 26, 2022, 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 low budget sci-fi movie, Doomsday Machine.

Repetition Builds Literacy

November 24, 2022 | Comments Off

It is okay to reread a book multiple times! In fact, research suggests repetition helps build early literacy skills.

2022 National Book Awards Winners

November 23, 2022 | Comments Off

Established in 1950, the National Book Awards are American literary prizes administered by the National Book Foundation. A pantheon of writers such as William Faulkner, Ralph Ellison, John Cheever, Bernard Malamud, Philip Roth, Norman Mailer, Saul Bellow, Toni Morrison, Flannery O’Connor, Thomas Pynchon, Alice Walker, E. Annie Proulx, Jesmyn Ward, and Ta-Nehisi Coates have all won National Book Awards.

Golden Anniversary Bookmark Design Contest

November 23, 2022 | Comments Off

December 01, 2022 - January 06, 2023

Attention artists of all ages. Our bookmark design contest is back for 2023! Create your own design for a library bookmark for a chance to win prizes. Winners will be chosen for kids, teens, and adults to be printed and distributed throughout our 50th anniversary year. Ask for an entry in Kids World or at the Answers Desk.

Inciting Joy with Author/Poet Ross Gay

November 22, 2022 | Comments Off

Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 7:00 PM.

Kick off your new year with a conversation about joy with best-selling essayist and award-winning poet Ross Gay.

New Books: 11/22/2022

November 22, 2022 | Comments Off

Aesthetica by Allie Rowbottom
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Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring Blake
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Two Wrongs Make a Right by Chloe Liese
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A Place for Pauline by Anouk Mahiout

November 22, 2022 | Comments Off

Pauline, the eldest of a soon-to-be-even-larger family, is tired of the noise and commotion of her family life. She dreams of adventure and self-determination. But, when she announces her departure, no one seems to notice.
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Cozy Mystery Book Club: Hercule Poirot’s Christmas

November 20, 2022 | Comments Off

Tuesday, December 20, 2022, 7:00 PM .

Join us each month for a virtual book discussion to talk about cozy mysteries. This month's book will be Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie.

Facebook Movie Night: Misbehaving Husbands

November 19, 2022 | Comments Off

Monday, December 19, 2022, 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 comedy of errors, Misbehaving Husbands.

November 17, 2022 Board of Trustees Minutes

November 19, 2022 | Comments Off

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees November 17, 2022.

November 17, 2022 Public Hearing

November 19, 2022 | Comments Off

A Public Hearing of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees November 17, 2022.

November 17, 2022, Island Within A City Committee Minutes

November 19, 2022 | Comments Off

The Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees Island Within A City Committee November 17, 2022.

Seven Movies to Watch on Thanksgiving Day

November 19, 2022 | Comments Off

We could all name a ton of movies set on most holidays. Christmas movies are probably the easiest with Halloween a close second. But what about Thanksgiving? How many come to mind? You probably thought of Planes, Trains and Automobiles. So did I? I thought of a few slightly more obscure ones, too. Check 'em out.

Fleishman is in Trouble on Hulu

November 18, 2022 | Comments Off

The new series Fleishman is in Trouble debuted on Hulu this week.

The Bermondsey Bookshop by Mary Gibson

November 17, 2022 | Comments Off

“Happiness had never been something she’d looked for. A quiet day with no insults or wallops, that was the best she could imagine.”

BYO Book Club Recommendations

November 16, 2022 | 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 including those listed below. Looks like we’ll be doing it again on November 18th at 3:30 PM. If you’d like to tell us about some books or hear what your fellow readers suggest, join our Zoom chat.

November 17, 2022 Truth in Taxation Public Hearing

November 15, 2022 | Comments Off

A Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees Budget Committee will be held Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 7:30 P.M. In the Library Building, 4613 N. Oketo