It amazes me how our eyes can suddenly be open to gaps in our knowledge. This happened to me at the end of January when my mother died.

We have some exciting programs and events coming for you this Summer.

Whenever it’s time for me to write this letter to you, I consider what has been on my mind and what we can look forward to in the coming season. I’m composing this in the middle of January after a …

In 2016 we eliminated late fees for residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights.

At the outset of COVID, we temporarily stopped charging late fees for patrons visiting from outside of our district as well. For the safety of our community …

This summer, the Eisenhower Library plans on taking full advantage of the weather and offering you a number of outdoor programs, in addition to more virtual activities.

We deeply appreciate your patience and support as we have been navigating the ongoing health situation, as well as these long winter months (which have felt even longer this time around). We will still be doing home delivery for residents of Norridge and Harwood heights, and also continuing curbside pickup for all visitors.

We like to think of the institution of the public library as being a great equalizer, one that celebrates and promotes the free and open access of information and ideas to all. We lean on and promote the guiding ethic that public libraries not only welcome, but embrace everyone.

“Listening is an act of love,” according to Dave Isay, founder of the StoryCorps project. 

Recently, I was in a reading slump. I’d read a book here or there, but nothing like how I used to consume book after book. For a book lover and especially a librarian, this is a troubling situation.

Every April we celebrate the many volunteers who donate their time and effort to the Eisenhower Public Library District.

This September, one of our library founders and original Trustees, Natalie K. Rothbart, passed away.

This year’s summer reading theme is Reading Takes You Everywhere. I’d like to share with you how reading – and listening – helped me discover my mother’s country.

It’s hard to believe that it has been ten years.

One of my favorite authors, Kazuo Ishiguro, just won the Nobel Prize in Literature. One of his best-known novels is The Remains Of The Day. It’s about an English butler who reflects on his loyalty to his employer who has died. It was adapted into an Oscar-nominated movie starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson.

Every summer, most libraries participate in a summer reading initiative. This summer, I want to share my own history with reading. It starts with my dad.

Spring brings a renewed sense of purpose. There is gardening to think about. There are home repairs to consider. Maybe it’s also time to start thinking about what we want to do with free time we might have this year.

As anyone who has lived in the Midwest knows, winter is a time of hibernation for residents. Nothing sounds better than cozying up with a blanket, a hot beverage, and enjoying a book or a movie, listening to a new album, or binge-watching your favorite show.