July 2023 - Eisenhower Public Library

Last Chance for Summer Reading!

July 31, 2023 | Comments Off

Today is the last day to log your books and reading time for our Summer Reading Challenge. If you’re a Norridge or Harwood Heights resident, make sure to enter any tickets you’ve earned into our Gold Medal Prize raffles. Kids …

Unlock Your Storybook Heart by Amanda Lovelace

July 31, 2023 | Comments Off

“one day, this key will open the heart of your one true storybook love, & if it is indeed a true match, then their key, in turn, will also open yours…”

Camp Fire Tales Club: Bloodchild & Other Stories

July 30, 2023 | Comments Off

Wednesday, August 30, 2023, 6:30 PM.

Escape the ordinary with monthly discussions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. This month's book is Bloodchild & Other Stories by Octavia Butler.

Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1973: Angie

July 30, 2023 | Comments Off

A lot of great music topped the charts during 1973, our founding year. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Eisenhower Public Library every other Sunday with selections from Billboard Magazine's Hot 100 Singles.

Mystery Book Club: All Fudged Up

July 29, 2023 | Comments Off

Tuesday, August 29, 2023, 7:00 PM.

This summer, our monthly mystery book discussion group is meeting in-person. This month's book will be All Fudged Up by Nancy Coco.

The Power of Story with Colson Whitehead

July 28, 2023 | Comments Off

Wednesday, September 06, 2023, 7:00 PM.

Join us for a special evening with Colson Whitehead, the award-winning author of The Underground Railroad, The Nickel Boys, Harlem Shuffle, and most recently, Crook Manifesto.

1973 Film Series: The Paper Chase

July 28, 2023 | Comments Off

Monday, August 28, 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 Paper Chase.

The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi

July 28, 2023 | Comments Off

A Pakistani translator living in England is invited to attend a mysterious school that claims to teach fluency in any language in just ten days. But why is the method such a secret and what will happen when the secret is revealed?

BYO Book Club Recommendations

July 28, 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 July 28th 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.

On the Corner of Chocolate Avenue by Tziporah Cohen

July 27, 2023 | Comments Off

“Candy made Milton happy. How wonderful would it be to build his own candy business?”

New YA Books: 07/26/2023

July 26, 2023 | Comments Off

Bonesmith by Nicki Pau Preto
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Ghosted by Amanda Quain
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Infested: An MTV Fear Novel by Angel Luis Colón
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Central Baptist Book Club: The Thursday Murder Club

July 25, 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 Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.

New Books: 07/25/2023

July 25, 2023 | Comments Off

Everyone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena
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Somebody's Fool by Richard Russo
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Prom Mom by Laura Lippman
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Comicfest 2023

July 23, 2023 | Comments Off

Saturday, September 02, 2023, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Don your cape and tights then drop into Eisenhower to join hundreds of fans at our annual Comicfest, a celebration of the best in pop culture.

Last Week to Log for Summer Reading!

July 23, 2023 | Comments Off

The Kids Summer Reading program officially ends July 31st.

August’s Storytime Registration Starts Soon!

July 23, 2023 | Comments Off

Registration for August's Storytime season will begin on Monday, July 31st, 2023 at 9:00 AM!

It Won’t Always Be Like This by Malaka Gharib

July 23, 2023 | Comments Off

This is an intimate graphic memoir about the author growing up in America, but traveling to Egypt at least once a year to stay with her father and his new family.

Chicago’s Bakeries Remembered: 50 Years & More

July 22, 2023 | Comments Off

Tuesday, August 22, 7:00 PM.

During the Library's 50th anniversary year, join Historian Cheryl Brown to reminisce about Chicago's famed bakeries and discover where you can still buy the best mouth-watering, made-from-scratch treats.

July 20, 2023 Board of Trustees Budget Committee Minutes

July 22, 2023 | Comments Off

A Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees Budget Committee July 20, 2023.

August 2023 LibraryReads Hall of Fame

July 22, 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.

August 2023 LibraryReads List

July 21, 2023 | Comments Off

LibraryReads is the monthly nationwide library staff picks list for adult fiction and non-fiction. Rather than picking “the best” of anything, LibraryReads represents collective favorites—the books library staff across the U.S. loved reading and cannot wait to share.

Kids, adults, and teens all have until July 31st, 2023 to log any reading you’ve done since June 3rd in Beanstack or in-person …