August 2024 - Eisenhower Public Library

Bang: The Wild Wonders of Earth’s Phenomena by Jennifer N. R. Smith

August 28, 2024 | Comments Off

“BANG! A volcano in Indonesia blasts hot lava in a spectacular fiery spray. Meanwhile, thousands of miles away, far to the north, an arctic fox admires dancing green rivers of light in the sky. The Earth is a phenomenal planet!”
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Meet Author Jarrett Dapier at Our Banned Books Cafe

August 28, 2024 | Comments Off

Saturday, September 28, 2024, 11:00am-12:00pm.

Come for a conversation with Jarrett over coffee and cookies about reading and the chilling effects of book banning.

Recent Movies & TV: 08/28/2024

August 28, 2024 | Comments Off

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

The Garfield Movie

The Watchers

More New Movie

New Books: 08/27/2024

August 27, 2024 | Comments Off

Talking to Strangers by Fiona Barton

Houses of the Unholy by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips

The Crimson Crown by Heather Walter

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Central Baptist Book Club: The Book of Dreams

August 27, 2024 | 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 House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros.

September 2024 LibraryReads Hall of Fame

August 26, 2024 | Comments Off

Every month at libraryreads.org, librarians across the county nominate their favorite upcoming books. Any writers who appear on the list three times are moved into the Hall of Fame to recognize their new books while making room on the main list for less well known authors.

Campfire Tales Book Club: The Ghosts of Sherwood

August 25, 2024 | Comments Off

Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 6:30-7:30pm.

Escape the ordinary with monthly discussions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. This month's book is The Ghosts of Sherwood by Carrie Vaughn.

Mystery Book Club: Death at Bishop’s Keep

August 24, 2024 | Comments Off

Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 7:00-8:00pm.

This month's book will be Death at Bishop's Keep by Robin Paige.

September 2024 LibraryReads List

August 24, 2024 | 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.

World Language Materials

August 22, 2024 | Comments Off

In addition to English language materials, the Eisenhower Public Library offers books, movies and other items available in a variety of languages.
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Sky & Ty: Howdy Partner! by Steve Breen

August 20, 2024 | Comments Off

"Most cowgirls dream of getting a pony when they're old enough... but not Sky McGill. She wanted... a dinosaur!"

Sky McGill wants to ride "a big ornery-looking T. Rex around like a horse." Why? Well, because "everyone would think I was super cool." Sky meets Ty, a t-rex who is decidedly not ornery-looking and even has a lemon-scented air freshener.
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New Books: 08/20/2024

August 20, 2024 | Comments Off

This Is Why We Lied by Karin Slaughter

You Will Never Be Me by Jesse Q. Sutanto

By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult

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Modern Times Film Series: Arthur the King

August 19, 2024 | Comments Off

Thursday, September 19, 2024, 1:00pm.

The Modern Times Film series showcases new additions to the library's movie collection. This week: Arthur the King.

August 15, 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

August 17, 2024 | Comments Off

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees August 15, 2024.

Recent Movies & TV: 08/14/2024

August 14, 2024 | Comments Off

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

The Fall Guy

More New Movies

Bunny And Clyde by Megan McDonald

August 13, 2024 | Comments Off

Bunny and Clyde are two good animals who wonder what it's like to be bad for once.

August 15, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda

August 13, 2024 | Comments Off

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday August 15, 2024 at 7:30 P.M. In the Library Building, 4613 N. Oketo.

Thursday, September 05, 2024, 1:00pm.

The Modern Times Film series showcases new additions to the library's movie collection. This week: Bob Marley: One Love.

Adult Book Discussion: The Editor

August 3, 2024 | Comments Off

Tuesday, September 03, 2024, 2:00-3:00 PM. In-Person.
Wednesday, September 04, 2024, 2:00-3:00 PM. Zoom.

This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be The Editor by Steven Rowley, a novel about a first-time novelist's tricky relationships with the two most important women in his life: his new editor, Jackie Onassis; and his mother.

Comicfest 2024

August 1, 2024 | Comments Off

Saturday, September 14, 2024, 10:00am-4:00pm.

Superhero? Supervillian? Something in-between? Whoever you are there's something for you at our annual Comicfest. Aritsts, vendors, give-aways, cosplay, crafts, panels, and the Windy City Ghostbusters. Get ready to party!