March 2023 - Eisenhower Public Library

April 2023 LibraryReads Hall of Fame

March 31, 2023 | 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.

Five Books for Fans of The Princess Bride

March 31, 2023 | Comments Off

Did you enjoy The Princess Bride by William Goldman, the March 2022 selection for our Facebook Book Club? Looking for more memoirs that chronicle unusual life paths? Check out these titles. Then head over to the group to find out what April's book will be and join in on our community conversations.

Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka

March 30, 2023 | Comments Off

Saturday, May 06, 2023, 10:00 AM.

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Jarrett J. Krosoczka!

April 2023 LibraryReads List

March 30, 2023 | Comments Off

A Bear Far From Home by Susan Fletcher

March 29, 2023 | Comments Off

“It was a place that fit her perfectly. It would have been home to her all her life…if not for the trappers. But one day, her world changed forever.”

New Books: 03/28/2023

March 28, 2023 | Comments Off

Loyalty by Lisa Scottoline
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Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls
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A House With Good Bones by T. Kingfisher
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The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill

March 27, 2023 | Comments Off

"I will share whatever I can. After all, the more you give, the more you have. It is the only true thing I know.”

Camp Fire Tales Club: The Stepford Wives

March 26, 2023 | Comments Off

Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 6:30 PM.

Escape the ordinary with monthly discussions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. As part of Eisenhower's 50th Anniversary celebration, this month's book will be The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin, released on paperback in 1973, the year the Library was officially founded.

As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh

March 26, 2023 | Comments Off

A beautifully written novel about love, family and hope during a war that seems hopeless.

Cozy Mystery Book Club: Murder with Fried Chicken & Waffles

March 25, 2023 | Comments Off

Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 7:00 PM.

Join us each month for a virtual book discussion to talk about cozy mysteries. This month's book will be Murder with Fried Chicken and Waffles by A.L. Herbert.

The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen

March 25, 2023 | Comments Off

A page-turner with twists and secrets galore!

Facebook Movie: The Private Life of Henry VIII

March 24, 2023 | Comments Off

Monday, April 24, 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 Charles Laughton in The Private Life of Henry VIII.

1973 Film Series: Charlotte’s Web

March 24, 2023 | Comments Off

Monday, April 24, 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 Charlotte's Web.

The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas

March 24, 2023 | Comments Off

A very cute and fun romance!

The Book Woman’s Daughter by Kim Michele Richardson

March 23, 2023 | Comments Off

“You grow readers, expand minds, if you let them choose, but you go banning a read, you stunt the whole community.”

Kirby and the Forgotten Land for the Nintendo Switch

March 22, 2023 | Comments Off

He’s round, pink, and his eyes are bigger than his stomach. It’s Kirby!

Central Baptist Book Club: The Maid

March 21, 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 Maid by Nita Prose.

New Books: 03/21/2023

March 21, 2023 | Comments Off

American Mermaid by Julia Langbein
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Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash
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Earth's the Right Place for Love by Elizabeth Berg
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Books for Fans of Everything Everywhere All at Once

March 20, 2023 | Comments Off

Everything Everywhere All at Once was an unlikely juggernaut at this year's Oscars, winning seven of its 11 Academy Award nominations: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing.

BYO Book Club Recommendations

March 19, 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 March 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.

Secrets of a Puzzle Master: A Conversation with Will Shortz

March 18, 2023 | Comments Off

Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 7:00 PM.

Will Shortz, the editor of The New York Times crossword puzzle, and the world’s only academically accredited puzzle master, discusses crossword puzzles.

March 16, 2023 Board of Trustees Minutes

March 18, 2023 | Comments Off

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

March 16, 2023, Island Within A City Committee Minutes

March 18, 2023 | Comments Off

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

2023 Bancroft Prize Winners

March 18, 2023 | Comments Off

The Bancroft Prizes are awarded annually by Columbia University in the City of New York. The winners are judged in terms of scope, significance, depth of research, and richness of interpretation that they present in the areas of American history and diplomacy.