February 2023 - Eisenhower Public Library

Cozy Mystery Book Club: The Big Chili

February 28, 2023 | Comments Off

Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 7:00 PM.

Join us each month for a virtual book discussion to talk about cozy mysteries. This month's book will be The Big Chili by Julia Buckley.

Five Books for Fans of A Long, Long Time Ago and Essentially True by Brigid Pasulka

February 28, 2023 | Comments Off

Did you enjoy A Long, Long Time Ago and Essentially True by Brigid Pasulka, the February 2023 selection for our Facebook Book Club? Looking for more sweeping family drama? Check out these titles. Then head over to the group to find out what March's book will be and join in on our community conversations.

Marcel’s Masterpiece: How a Toilet Shaped the History of Art by Jeff Mack

February 28, 2023 | Comments Off

"What do you call an upside-down urinal?"

New Books: 02/28/2023

February 28, 2023 | Comments Off

The Angel Maker by Alex North
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The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
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Device Free Weekend by Sean Doolittle
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Facebook Movie Night: Our Town

February 27, 2023 | Comments Off

Monday, March 27, 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 William Holden and Martha Scott in Our Town.

1973 Film Series: The Sting

February 27, 2023 | Comments Off

Monday, March 27, 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 The Sting.

The Pennymores & the Curse of the Invisible Quill by Eric Koester

February 27, 2023 | Comments Off

In this tale of fantasy, writing is forbidden.

Finding Me by Viola Davis

February 26, 2023 | Comments Off

Viola Davis’ autobiography Finding Me topped the best-sellers lists for months.

Danny Trejo Talks Tacos, Hollywood, and Redemption

February 25, 2023 | Comments Off

Tuesday, April 04, 2023, 7:00 PM.

Actor, author, and restaurateur Danny Trejo will discuss how he developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard-earned and atypical road to success.

2023 Alex Award Winners

February 25, 2023 | Comments Off

The Alex Awards are given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18.

Central Baptist Book Club: The Home for Unwanted Girls

February 24, 2023 | Comments Off

Every month, residents of Central Baptist Village meet to discuss a book chosen by our Outreach Librarian. This month we're reading The Home for Unwanted Girls by Joanna Goodman.

2023 Schneider Family Book Award

February 24, 2023 | Comments Off

The Schneider Family Book Awards honor authors or illustrators for books that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences.

Battle 3 Recap

February 23, 2023 | Comments Off

What a great job all the of teams did during Battle yesterday! Battle 3 was our highest overall scoring Battle so far this seasons. Just take a look at the scores so far!
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2023 Coretta Scott King Book Awards

February 23, 2023 | Comments Off

Designed to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace, the Coretta Scott King Book Awards annually recognize outstanding books for young adults and children by African American authors and illustrators that reflect the African American experience.

2023 Michael L. Printz Award Winners

February 23, 2023 | Comments Off

Every year, the Michael L. Printz Award honors the best book written for teens, based on its literary merit.

Parks for the People: How Frederick Law Olmsted Designed America by Elizabeth Partridge

February 22, 2023 | Comments Off

“From day one, it was full of visitors. There were no high fences, no locked gates. The workmen who built the park and the poorest immigrants from the tenements were as welcome as the wealthy people from the big houses.”

New Books: 02/21/2023

February 21, 2023 | Comments Off

Arch-Conspirator by Veronica Roth
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I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai
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The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz
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Facebook Movie Night: Night Tide

February 20, 2023 | Comments Off

Monday, March 20, 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 a young Dennis Hopper in Night Tide.

BYO Book Club Recommendations

February 20, 2023 | 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 February 24th 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.

Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan

February 20, 2023 | Comments Off

Olivia McAfee and her teenage son Asher are living in Olivia’s childhood home taking care of her father’s beehives.

2023 Caldecott Medal Winners

February 19, 2023 | Comments Off

Named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott, the Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. In addition to the Caldecott Medal, the committee typically awards Caldecott Honors to other books worthy of attention.

February 16, 2023 Board of Trustees Minutes

February 18, 2023 | Comments Off

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees February 16, 2023.

February 16, 2023, Island Within A City Committee Minutes

February 18, 2023 | Comments Off

The Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees Island Within A City Committee February 16, 2023.

2023 Newbery Medal Winners

February 18, 2023 | Comments Off

The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British children’s book publisher John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. Beside the Newbery Medal, the committee usually awards Newbery Honors to other books worthy of attention.