December 2022 - Eisenhower Public Library

Sound Healing & Meditation

December 31, 2022 | Comments Off

Tuesday, January 31, 7:00 PM.

Allow Tamara Kowalski's crystal singing bowls to send you into a state of relaxation and meditation.

Five Books for Fans of The Woman in the Library

December 31, 2022 | Comments Off

Did you enjoy The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill, the December 2022 selection for the Facebook Book Club? Check out some more well-plotted mysteries written by authors who love to keep their readers guessing. Then head over to the group to find out what January's book will be and join in on our community conversations.

Facebook Movie Night: That’s My Baby!

December 30, 2022 | Comments Off

Monday, January 30, 2023, 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 1944 comedy, That's My Baby!

Family Yoga and Mindfulness

December 30, 2022 | Comments Off

Monday, January 30, 6:00 PM. Ages 5-12 (7 & under with an adult)

Would you like to build physical strength? Find balance and calm? Learn tools for yourself and your children to recover quickly from difficulties? Learn techniques to cope with stress more effectively? Have some fun as a family exercising together? Give family yoga and mindfulness a try.

1973 Film Series: American Graffiti

December 30, 2022 | Comments Off

Monday, January 30, 2023, 2:00 PM.

We're celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Eisenhower Library with a film series dedicated to the year the library was founded. Every month throughout the year, join us for a screening of one of 1973's greatest movies. This month, we're watching American Graffiti.

January 2023 LibraryReads Hall of Fame

December 30, 2022 | 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.

Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

December 30, 2022 | Comments Off

“Our bodies belonged to us. Poor, disabled, it didn’t matter. These were our bodies, and we had the right to “decide what to do with them. It was as if they were just taking our bodies from us, as if we didn’t even belong to ourselves.”

February 2023 LibraryReads List

December 29, 2022 | Comments Off

BookStories Film Series: Notting Hill

December 28, 2022 | Comments Off

Saturday, January 28, 2023, 2:30 PM.

This winter we're celebrating books, bookstores, and libraries with a series of screenings of films highlighting bookstores. Today we'll watch Notting Hill with Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts.

Celebrate 2023 with These New Year’s Movies

December 28, 2022 | Comments Off

After a late night of celebrating on New Year's Eve, there's nothing better than relaxing with a great film on New Year's Day. Here are some of our favorite New Year's-themed movies to help you recover.

Registration for January’s In-Person Storytime Starts Today!

December 27, 2022 | Comments Off

The January storytime session will run from January 10th to the 27th. Registration is now open! We anticipate spots filling up quickly so don't delay! Residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights with a valid library card may call 708.867.7828 to register. Otherwise, patrons are invited to stop by the Kids desk with an I.D. showing residency. See the Storytime page for the complete schedule.
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Recent Movies & TV: 12/27/2022

December 27, 2022 | Comments Off

Better Call Saul: Season Six
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The Woman King
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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
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New Books: 12/27/2022

December 27, 2022 | Comments Off

Someone Had To Do It by Amber Brown and Danielle Brown
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The Book of Everlasting Things by Aanchal Malhotra
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Financial Feminist by Tori Dunlap
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Storytime Registration Begins Today

December 27, 2022 | Comments Off

Registration for January's in-person storytime session starts today! Check the schedule to see when stortimes are available for different age groups.

Camp Fire Tales Club: Flyaway

December 25, 2022 | Comments Off

Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 6:30 PM.

Escape the ordinary with monthly discussions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. This month's book will be Flyaway by Kathleen Jennings.

Cozy Mystery Book Club: Winter Study

December 24, 2022 | Comments Off

Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 7:00 PM.

Join us each month for a virtual book discussion to talk about cozy mysteries. This month's book will be Winter Study by Nevada Barr.

Facebook Movie Night: High School Big Shot

December 23, 2022 | Comments Off

Monday, January 23, 2023, 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 crime drama, High School Big Shot.