Congratulations to Eisenhower Reference Librarian Emily on the publication of her article profiling Eisenhower patron and long-time Star Trek fan, Beatrice Scroggin.
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The Uninhabitable Earth by David Wallace-Wells
Halfway through The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming, Wallace-Wells writes “If you have made it this far, you are a brave reader.” There is enough information on every page to produce a week-long panic attack.
It’s more than just melting …
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New Movies & TV: 02/19/2020
Census Help
Wednesdays, March 18 - May 06
3:00 - 7:00 PM
Need help filling out the census questionnaire? We’re here to make sure you’re counted. In mid-March...
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New Books: 02/18/2020
Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin
Book | eBook | Audiobook CD
The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica
Book | eBook | Audiobook CD
The Lucky One by Lori Rader-Day
Book | Audiobook CD
2020 Andrew Carnegie Medal Winners
The Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction were established in 2012 by the American Library Association to recognize the best fiction and nonfiction books for adult readers published in the U.S. the previous year. This year the …
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Formal Ball Photos
“Each little clam here / Know how to jam here / Under the sea ” – Sebastian from Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
Eisenhower hosted its 3rd Formal Ball on Saturday, February 15th. We dove down under the sea …
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2020 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
The Geisel Award is given annually to the authors and illustrators of the most distinguished American book for beginning readers published in English in the United States during the preceding year. The award is named for Theodor Geisel, better known …
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The Bear by Andrew Krivak
In a distant future, a man and his daughter may be the last surviving humans on Earth.
Together, they spend their days hunting and fishing, a father passing on his wisdom to his daughter. The secrets of the seasons, the …
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Dear Index…
March 01 - April 30.
Index the Gnome is spending Springtime at the library. Have a question or a real funny joke? Write Index a letter and...
Practice Battle Recap
Congratulations to all the teams for a great Practice Battle. Just a reminder, be careful of those warning eggs! If any of the warnings were moved to negative points, it would have really changed the results.
As it is, Practice …
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New Music: 02/15/2010
Green Day: Father of All...
CD | Streaming Audio
Stone Temple Pilots: Perdida
CD | Streaming Audio
Tame Impala: The Slow Rush
CD
Sloth Crafts by Ellen Deakin
Craft books usually focus on a material theme, i.e. knitting, paper, beads – but Sloth Crafts uses the sloth image to explore all kinds of media.
Projects range from stunning-yet-simple (like the crepe paper sloth suncatcher) to the more complex …
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Laser Comedy Show
Saturday, March 14, 10:00 - 11:00 AM.
Ages 12 & under
Comedian Chris Fair turns off the lights and creates a comedic improv performance with laser lights with the audience's help...
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Tax Forms Are Here
Visit the library to find copies of Federal forms 1040 and 1040-SR; instruction booklets; and Illinois 1040 forms, available to anyone while supplies last.
Other forms and instructions can be printed at the Answers Desk. Residents of Norridge and Harwood …
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Horn from the Heart: The Paul Butterfield Story
In Horn from the Heart: The Paul Butterfield Story, we are shown the life and talent of Chicago’s very own legendary harmonica player and bluesman Paul Butterfield. Born and raised in the Southside’s Hyde Park neighborhood, he was exposed …
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After Hours Teen Time: Joe Versus the Volcano
Friday, March 13, 2020, 4:30 - 7:30 PM.
We're keeping the library open after hours just for teens. Bring your friends, to watch a movie, eat some pizza, and make a craft
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Classic Film Series: Creature from the Black Lagoon
Thursday, March 12, 2020, 1:00 PM.
Our Classic Film Series continues with Creature from the Black Lagoon.
A strange beast lurking in the depths of the Amazonian jungle fights back against a group of scientists trying to capture and study it
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Bring Your Own Book Club
Thursday, March 19, 2020, 2:00 - 3:00 PM.
Come to the book club with no required reading! Bring a book or two (any length, any genre) to discuss with librarians and fellow readers
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Scale Model Club
Thursday, March 12, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Are you interested in large-things-made-small? Have you been modeling forever and want to share your expertise?
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Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts by Kate Racculia
When billionaire Vincent Pryce dies suddenly, Tuesday Mooney joins the leagues of Bostonians embarking on an Edgar Allan Poe-themed scavenger hunt for his fortune. Her advantage? She’s a trivia queen and expert researcher, and also walks around with the ghost …
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New Movies & TV: 02/12/2020
Train Songs of America
Wednesday, March 11, 7:00 - 8:00 PM.
Hop aboard folk musician Dean Milano's presentation of train-themed tunes from America's past, from the well- known to the obscure. Along the way
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Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey
After her best friend and lover hangs for the crime of Possession of Unapproved Materials, Esther stows away on the Library Wagon passing through town. But when she wakes up to the barrel of the Head Librarian’s revolver, she realizes …
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