December 2023 - Eisenhower Public Library

Campfire Tales Club: Bone: Out from Boneville

December 31, 2023 | Comments Off

Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 6:30 PM.

Escape the ordinary with monthly discussions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. This month's book is the graphic novel, Bone: Out from Boneville by Jeff Smith.

A Conversation with Jerry Craft: From Mama’s Boyz to New Kid and Beyond

December 30, 2023 | Comments Off

Tuesday, February 06, 2024, 7:00 PM.

Learn about life, art, and telling your story with bestselling author, illustrator and syndicated cartoonist, Jerry Craft. Join us for a conversation about his works and journey to success, including a drawing demo that will be fun for the whole family!

Let’s Play!: An Online Dragon Trivia Game

December 30, 2023 | Comments Off

How will you fair on our online dragon trivia game about books, movies, history and more? The faster you answer, the more points you receive! Some questions may be easy, others you may have to take a wild guess, but in either case, we hope you have fun!

Jesmyn Ward’s Let Us Descend Chosen for Oprah’s Book Club

December 29, 2023 | Comments Off

Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward has been chosen by Oprah Winfrey as the next title for her famous Book Club. Winfrey said, “I have read all of Jesmyn Ward’s books and have been a fan of her writing for years. Let Us Descend is a vital work for our culture and I’m so excited to have her newest offering as part of our Book Club.”

Mattie and the Machine by Lynn Ng Quezon Wins 2023 Grateful American Book Prize

December 28, 2023 | Comments Off

Mattie and the Machine, the debut novel by Lynn Ng Quezon, has been selected to receive the 2023 Grateful American Book Prize.

Martha Wells’ Murderbot Coming to Apple TV+

December 27, 2023 | Comments Off

According to Tor.com, Apple TV+ has announced that it is adapting Martha Wells’ Murderbot Diaries series, with Alexander Skarsgård on board in the title role.

Storytime Registration Has Started!

December 26, 2023 | Comments Off

January's storytime registration opened right at 9:00 AM today. Eisenhower cardholders can simply call the Library at 708-867-7828 to register; otherwise, residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights can drop by the Kids World desk with proof of residency to sign up for the storytime that works best for you family.
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Scary Winter Film: The Thing

December 25, 2023 | Comments Off

Thursday, January 25, 2:00 PM, 2023.

Add more chills to the coldest months of the year with our series of scary movies this winter.

Mystery Book Club: Dead and Breakfast

December 23, 2023 | Comments Off

Tuesday, January 23, 2023, 7:00 PM.

This month's book will be Dead and Breakfast by Kate Kingsbury.

December 21, 2023 Island Within A City Committee Minutes

December 23, 2023 | Comments Off

A Special Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees Island Within A City Committee December 21, 2023.

December 21, 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

December 23, 2023 | Comments Off

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees December 21, 2023.

Hollywood Classics: Atlantic City

December 22, 2023 | Comments Off

Monday, January 22, 1:00 PM.

Join classic Hollywood historian John Stangeland for screenings and discussions of movie masterpieces. This month we'll watch Atlantic City. 1980. Rated R. 1h 44m.

The Miracle Seed by Martin Lemelman

December 22, 2023 | Comments Off

"In that forsaken fortress of Masada, a jar of Judean Date Palm Seeds was also left behind… and forgotten."

CrimeReads Best Espionage Novels of 2023

December 21, 2023 | Comments Off

The editors of CrimeReads.com have release their list of the best espionage novels of the year. It features spy stories from Tomás Nevinson, Tania Malik, Anna Pitoniak, Javier Marías, and Alma Katsu.

Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs by Jamie Loftus

December 21, 2023 | Comments Off

The normal squabbles among the preschoolers at Little Academy have advanced beyong pushing and pinching to biting. Their teacher have might put a stop to it if she hadn’t been murdered. Now these kids have developed a thirst for blood.

Prophet Song by Paul Lynch Wins 2023 Booker Prize

December 20, 2023 | Comments Off

Prophet Song by Paul Lynch has won the 2023 Booker Prize, considered the leading literary award in the English speaking world.

December 21, 2023 Board Meeting Agenda

December 19, 2023 | Comments Off

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday November 16, 2023 at 7:30 P.M. In the Library Building, 4613 N. Oketo.
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December 21, 2023 Island Within A City Committee Agenda

December 19, 2023 | Comments Off

A Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees Island Within A City Committee will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. in the Library Building, 4613 N. Oketo, Harwood Heights.

New Books: 12/19/2023

December 19, 2023 | Comments Off

Deadly Game by Michael Caine
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The Vacation by John Marrs
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The Waltz of Reason by Karl Sigmund
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More for Fans of Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

December 18, 2023 | Comments Off

The super spicy, dark romantic comedy full of murder, chaos, and sizzling chemistry, Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver has become a viral sensation on TiKTok so of course the holds list is getting longer and longer. If you read it already and need something similar, or if you're looking for something to read until your hold comes in, here are a few readalikes that are definitely not for the faint of heart.

Eisenhower Staff’s Favorite Reads of 2023

December 17, 2023 | Comments Off

As the year is winding down it's time to let you know about some of our favorite new books of 2023. It is a diverse list with everything from literary fiction, romance, and sci-fi, to horror novels, nonfiction, and kids books. A few standouts are listed below but the entire list of over 80 books can be found in our library catalog.