December 2024 - Eisenhower Public Library

Boo Can’t Poo! by Xiao Jing “Iris” Wang, MD

December 31, 2024 | Comments Off

"Boo the ghost has lost his groove. He has a poo, and it just won't move." This board book tackles constipation for the youngest of listeners in a light-hearted funny way.
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Camp Fire Tales Club: The Black God’s Drums

December 29, 2024 | Comments Off

Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 6:30- 7:30pm.

Escape the ordinary with monthly discussions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. This month we'll discuss The Black God's Drums by P. Djeli Clark.

Mystery Book Club: To Slip the Bonds of Earth

December 28, 2024 | Comments Off

Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 7:00-8:00pm

This month's book will be To Slip the Bonds of Earth by Amanda Flower.

An Evening with James McBride

December 28, 2024 | Comments Off

Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 7:00-8:00pm.

James McBride is the author of The New York Times bestseller and Oprah’s Book Club selection Deacon King Kong, as well as The Good Lord Bird, The Color of Water, Song Yet Sung, Five-Carat Soul, Miracle at St. Anna, and the James Brown biography Kill ’Em and Leave. His most recent novel is The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store.

Central Baptist Book Club: The Violin Conspiracy

December 24, 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 Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb.

New Books: 12/24/2024

December 24, 2024 | Comments Off

Postmortem: What Survives the John Wayne Gacy Murders by Courtney Lund O'Neil

The Case of the Missing Maid by Rob Osler

The Paris Girl: The Young Woman Who Outwitted the Nazis and Became a WWII Hero by Francelle Bradford White

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Millie Fleur’s Poison Garden by Christy Mandin

December 23, 2024 | Comments Off

“The president of the Rosebud Club was determined to root out Millie Fleur’s garden. ‘This won’t do. According to our rules, your garden is unacceptable. We simply cannot have this poisonous mess in our town.’ ‘But it’s not poisonous!’ Millie Fleur scowled. ‘It’s just not like yours.’” Garden Glen is a very boring place: all the houses and gardens are exactly the same. But when Millie Fleur moves to the edge of town with her mom, she thinks about things differently.
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December 19, 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

December 21, 2024 | Comments Off

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees December 19, 2024.

December 19, 2024 Island Within A City Committee Meeting

December 21, 2024 | Comments Off

The Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees Island Within A City Committee December 19, 2024.

Recent Movies & TV: 12/18/2024

December 18, 2024 | Comments Off

The Wild Robot

Alien: Romulus

Conclave

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December 19, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda

December 17, 2024 | Comments Off

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday December 19, 2024 Board Meeting Agenda 2024 at 7:40 P.M. In the Library Building, 4613 N. Oketo.

December 19, 2024 Island Within A City Committee Agenda

December 17, 2024 | Comments Off

A Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees Island Within A City Committee will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. in the Library Building, 4613 N. Oketo, Harwood Heights.

The Firelight Apprentice by Bree Paulsen

December 17, 2024 | Comments Off

“As an apprentice, she would have a mentor, protection from the liches, and more…” Ada and Safi are adjusting to life after surviving a brutal war that has shaken their city. As Safi’s powers are developing quickly, Ada knows she must find her little sister a mentor that will teach Safi magic and ensure her safety from the looming threat of the liches - or so Ada thinks.
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New Books: 12/17/2024

December 17, 2024 | Comments Off

Definitely Better Now by Ava Robinson

Invisible Helix: A Detective Galileo Novel by Keigo Higashino

Mechanize My Hands to War by Erin K. Wagner

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Love & Laughs with Michelle Buteau

December 16, 2024 | Comments Off

Thursday, January 23, 2025, 7:00-8:00pm.

Michelle Buteau is a comedian and actress, known for her roles in Always Be My Maybe, The First Wives Club, Someone Great, Russian Doll, and Tales of the City. She is also the host of The Circle and has stand-up specials—including the award-winning Welcome to Buteaupia—on Netflix and Comedy Central.

Winter Reading 2025

December 16, 2024 | Comments Off

December 02, 2024 - January 31, 2025.

It's the chilliest time of year! Grab your coziest blanket, your fuzziest socks, and warm up with a good book with our Winter Reading Challenge!

Modern Times Film Series: Trap

December 16, 2024 | Comments Off

Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1:00pm.

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

Self-Contained Read Along Books Are Now At Eisenhower Library!

December 14, 2024 | Comments Off

"When you hear the chime ring like this [chime sound], it is time to turn the page..." We are pleased to announce that VOX books are now available in our Read Along collection. With a built in speaker, these picture books and beginning readers are perfect for little listeners to enjoy stories when an adult reader is not available to read out loud.
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New Books: 12/10/2024

December 10, 2024 | Comments Off

A Monsoon Rising by Thea Guanzo

Booked for Murder by P. J. Nelson

Imposter Syndrome by Joseph Knox

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Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

December 9, 2024 | Comments Off

Thursday, January 9, 2025, 7:00-8:00pm.

From 2003 – 2021, Steve Dolinsky was the Food Reporter at ABC 7, Chicago’s #1 news station, where he produced and reported two original reports each week, under the moniker "The Hungry Hound." In 2021 he moved to NBC 5 where his segment The Food Guy airs every Thursday night at 10:00pm.

Adult Book Discussion: The Thursday Murder Club

December 7, 2024 | Comments Off

Tuesday, January 7, 2024, 2:00-3:00 PM. In-Person.
Wednesday, January 8, 2024, 2:00-3:00 PM. Zoom.

Join us for a discussion of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes. When a local developer is found dead, the Thursday Murder Club find themselves in the middle of their first live case.

Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

December 5, 2024 | Comments Off

Thursday, January 9, 2025, 7:00-8:00pm.

Since 2017, Steve has made it his mission to find Chicago’s best pizza, and debunk the myth that all Chicagoans eat enormous, stuffed pies with two layers of dough. His first book, Pizza City USA, tackled the issue head-on, offering suggestions for 101 of Chicagoland’s best pies. The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide is your comprehensive guide to the history of the styles, locales, and people that make the Chicago a prime destination for slices.

Storytime Survey

December 5, 2024 | Comments Off

Our storytime survey is set to end December 8th. If you have not yet found the time to take our quick survey, we encourage you to do so!
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Gravity is Bringing Me Down by Wendelin Van Draanen

December 5, 2024 | Comments Off

“Leda knew the minute she fell out of bed–gravity was in a bad mood. Again.” Do you sometimes trip over nothing? Spill all your cereal at breakfast? Stumble up the stairs? Maybe this is a case of the clumsies, or maybe gravity is bringing you down!
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