Staff Blog - Page 2 of 116 - Eisenhower Public Library

On Being Fabulous with Jonathan Van Ness & Kristi Yamaguchi

Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, 7:00 PM.

Queer Eye star and ice skating superfan, Jonathan Van Ness talks with his idol, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi.

April 4th Voting Information

Visit our blog for nonpartisan information on registering to vote for the April 4th, 2023 election, where and when to cast your ballot, which candidates are running for office, and more.…

Central Baptist Book Club: The Maid

Every month, residents of Central Baptist Village meet to discuss a book chosen by our Outreach Librarian. This month we're reading The Maid by Nita Prose.

Bring Your Own Book Club

Friday, April 21, 3:30 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!

New Books: 03/21/2023

American Mermaid by Julia Langbein
Borrow

Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash
Borrow

Earth's the Right Place for Love by Elizabeth Berg
Borrow

Anonymous Teen Writers Group

Every Thursday, 4:00 - 5:30 PM.

Writers in grades 7-12 are invited to join us every week for some socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.

Author Candace Fleming & Illustrator Eric Rohmann

Saturday, May 13, 2023, 2:00 PM.

Meet children's author Candace Fleming and illustrator Eric Rohmann.

Storytime Registration Starts March 27th

April's in-person storytime will run from April 4th to April 21st. Registration for residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights will begin on the last Monday of March.

Books for Fans of Everything Everywhere All at Once

Everything Everywhere All at Once was an unlikely juggernaut at this year's Oscars, winning seven of its 11 Academy Award nominations: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing.

BYO Book Club Recommendations

At the last meeting of the Bring Your Own Book Club, a bunch of book lovers chatted about the books we’ve all been reading lately including those listed below. Looks like we’ll be doing it again on March 24th at 3:30 PM. If you’d like to tell us about some books or hear what your fellow readers suggest, join our Zoom chat.

Simon & Garfunkel: The History

Wednesday, April 19, 7:00 PM.

April is the 55th anniversary of Simon and Garfunkel's song Mrs. Robinson hitting number one on music charts across the country. Music historian Gary Wenstrup explores how the thinking person’s rock ‘n’ rollers became one of the most successful musical acts of the 1960s.

Crochet Along: Crochet Egg Basket

Wednesdays, April 05, 12, 19 & 26, 3:00-4:30 PM.

Enjoy crochet? Interested in learning new stitches or sharing your knowledge? Join us for our virtual crochet-a-long.

Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Saturday, May 06, 2023, 10:00 AM.

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Jarrett J. Krosoczka!

Secrets of a Puzzle Master: A Conversation with Will Shortz

Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 7:00 PM.

Will Shortz, the editor of The New York Times crossword puzzle, and the world’s only academically accredited puzzle master, discusses crossword puzzles.

2023 Bancroft Prize Winners

The Bancroft Prizes are awarded annually by Columbia University in the City of New York. The winners are judged in terms of scope, significance, depth of research, and richness of interpretation that they present in the areas of American history and diplomacy.