Staff Blog - Eisenhower Public Library

Mystery Book Club: Crocodile on the Sandbank

Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 7:00 PM.

Our monthly mystery book discussion group is back to meeting in-person. This month's book will be Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters.

DIY Confetti Pumpkin

Tuesday, October 24, 6:00 PM. Ages 12 & under (7 & under with an adult)

Looking for "No-Carve Pumpkin" decorating idea for kids? We'll show you a fun way to decorate your pumpkin.

Billboard’s Hot 100 of 1973: Crocodile Rock

A lot of great music topped the charts during 1973, our founding year. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Eisenhower Public Library every other Sunday with selections from Billboard Magazine's Hot 100 Singles.

In-Person Crochet Class: Dexter the Dinosaur

Monday, October 23, 6:30 PM

We're celebrating Norm the T-Rex's visit by making Dexter the Dinosaur! Join us for an in-person evening of crochet as we work on an amigurumi pattern created by Barbara Pecek of the TheMagicLoop.com.

Maker Monday: Create a Halloween Card

Monday, October 23, 6:30 PM.

Learn a new crafting technique as you create a handmade Halloween card. Our Workshop staff will assist you in creating something totally unique!

Senior Game Day

Monday, October 23, 1:00 PM.

Calling all seasoned strategists and game enthusiasts! Battle boredom and have fun making friends at our open game day for seniors. We'll have dozens of board and card games to challenge your competitive spirit!

50 Years of Hip Hop

We're celebrating our 50th anniversary this year and so is Hip Hop.

Spooky Craft Day

Saturday, October 21, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Ages 7 & under with an adult.

Drop in to celebrate all things spooky at the library with candy, music, and a couple of fun crafts!

2023 Dragon Award Winners

The Dragon Awards are a set of literary and media awards presented annually since 2016 for excellence in various categories of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novels, movies, television, and games. The Dragon Awards are among the few awards nominated and voted on directly by fans.

Maya-Camille Broussard on Baking with Love

Wednesday, November 08, 2023, 7:00 PM.

Just in time for Thanksgiving, join Maya Camille Broussard, star of Netflix’s Bake Squad, and owner of Chicago-based bakery, Justice of the Pies, for a demo from her cookbook of the same name.

Bring Your Own Book Club

Friday, October 20, 4:00 PM.

Have a favorite book or two (or four) you'd like to share with fellow readers and librarians? Drop into our BYO book club to tell us about them!

Recent Movies & TV: 09/20/2023

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
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The Little Mermaid
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Literary Ladies: Louisa May Alcott

Thursday, October 19, 7:00 PM.

Laura Keyes is Charlotte Bronte on Zoom. Visit with Charlotte in 1847, as she reflects on her emotionally-charged experiences as both student and teacher at various boarding schools. Share with her the joy of seeing her deeply personal novel, Jane Eyre, in published form.