February 2025 - Eisenhower Public Library

Central Baptist Book Club: By Any Other Name

February 28, 2025 | Comments Off

Every month, residents of Central Baptist Village meet to discuss a book chosen by our Outreach Librarian. This month we're reading By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult.

Battle 4 Recap

February 27, 2025 | Comments Off

Congratulations to all the teams for their efforts in Battle 4. Everyone's hard work will certainly make next week's final Battle an interesting one!
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Campfire Tales Book Discussion: She Who Knows

February 26, 2025 | Comments Off

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 6:30-7:30pm.

Escape the ordinary with monthly discussions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. This month's book is She Who Knows by Nnedi Okorafor.

Learn to Use the 3D Printer

February 26, 2025 | Comments Off

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 4:00-5:30pm Ages 16 & up.

This class covers the basics of 3D printing. You will learn to create a design using Tinkercad and watch the 3D printer in action.

Mystery Book Club: Death & the Sisters with Author Heather Redmond on Zoom

February 25, 2025 | Comments Off

Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 7:00-8:00pm.

This month's book will be Death and the Sisters by Heather Redmond who will be joining us via Zoom!

New Books: 02/25/2025

February 25, 2025 | Comments Off

Close Your Eyes and Count to 10 by Lisa Unger

Show Don’t Tell: Stories by Curtis Sittenfeld

Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister

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February 20, 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

February 24, 2025 | Comments Off

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees February 20, 2025.

February 20, 2025 Island Within A City Committee Meeting

February 24, 2025 | Comments Off

The Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees Island Within A City Committee February 20, 2025.

“How am I gonna learn a whole new language? This is harder than I thought…” Mei is a normal girl from China, excited about the new chapter in her life. Her family is moving to Canada! While she daydreams about her new adventures, it quickly turns to a nightmare due to the new obstacle facing her.
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Battle 3 Recap

February 20, 2025 | Comments Off

Congratulations goes to all of the teams for their efforts in Battle 3. The scores from Battle 3 have been tallied and added to the scores from Battle 1. (Battle 2 was, of course, cancelled due to the weather last week).
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1975 Film Series: The Sunshine Boys

February 20, 2025 | Comments Off

Thursday, March 20, 2025, 1:00pm

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

February 20, 2025 Board Meeting Agenda

February 18, 2025 | Comments Off

The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:30 P.M. In the Library Building, 4613 N. Oketo.

February 20, 2025 Island Within A City Committee Agenda

February 18, 2025 | Comments Off

A Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees Island Within A City Committee will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. in the Library Building, 4613 N. Oketo, Harwood Heights.

New Books: 02/18/2025

February 18, 2025 | Comments Off

Daughter of Daring: The Trick-Riding, Train-Leaping, Road-Racing Life of Helen Gibson, Hollywood’s First Stuntwoman by Mallory O'Meara

A Curse for the Homesick by Laura Brooke Robson

Hungerstone by Kat Dunn

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Lunar Boy by Jes Wibowo

February 14, 2025 | Comments Off

“I used to think that understanding everyone would make me feel like I belonged. And then this change wouldn't be so bad…But maybe that’s not what belonging means.”
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There will be no Battle of the Books today!

February 12, 2025 | Comments Off

With the forecast looking snowy, Battle 2 has been cancelled for today.
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New Books: 02/11/2025

February 11, 2025 | Comments Off

We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes

The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict

The Grieving Body: How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for Healing by Mary-Frances O'Connor

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Meet Author Mindy McGinnis in Person

February 6, 2025 | Comments Off

Thursday, March 20, 2025, 6:30-7:30pm.

Join us in welcoming Edgar award-winning author Mindy McGinnis to Eisenhower.

Battle 1 Recap

February 6, 2025 | Comments Off

Thanks to all participants and coaches for a great Battle 1! Battle 1 scores will be added to the scores from Battle 2, 3, 4, and 5. It is the highest overall score that will determine this season's battle - so it is still very much anyone's game. We are excited to see the progress each team will make!
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1975 Film Series: The Man Who Would Be King

February 6, 2025 | Comments Off

Thursday, March 6, 2025, 1:00pm.

On their 50th anniversary, we're presenting screenings of some of the great movies from 1975.

This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton>.

New Books: 02/04/2025

February 4, 2025 | Comments Off

The Bones Beneath My Skin by TJ Klune

Food for Thought: Essays and Ruminations by Alton Brown

Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff

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