The new series Fleishman is in Trouble debuted on Hulu this week.
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The Bermondsey Bookshop by Mary Gibson
“Happiness had never been something she’d looked for. A quiet day with no insults or wallops, that was the best she could imagine.”
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Bring Your Own Book Club
Friday, December 16, 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!
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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 November 18th 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.
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Let’s Play: Colden the Snowman
Thursday, December 15, 6:00 PM. Ages 3-7 with an adult.
In this life-size board game, work together to build a snowman before the warm spring sun arrives!!
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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.
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November 17, 2022 Truth in Taxation Public Hearing
A Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees Budget Committee will be held Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 7:30 P.M. In the Library Building, 4613 N. Oketo
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November 17, 2022 Island Within A City Committee Agenda
A Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees Island Within A City Committee will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. in the Library Building, 4613 N. Oketo, Harwood Heights.
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November 17, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda
The Regular Meeting of the Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 7:40 P.M. In the Library Building, 4613 N. Oketo.
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New Books: 11/15/2022
Needlessly Ever After by Laurel Snyder
Rosie may or may not be Little Red Riding Hood and she may or may not stumble through fairy tales such as Jack and the Beanstalk, Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping Beauty and The Three Little Pigs. She may or may not be a hero. She may or may not get a happy ending. It all depends on the decisions the reader makes.
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Help! I Need Some Sleep!
Wednesday, December 14, 7:00 PM.
With all our daily stress, sometimes it's hard to get to sleep. Tamara Kowalski provides tips, a lavender spray to take home, and a meditation technique you can access whenever you need rest.
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Crochet Along: Christmas Tree Skirt
Wednesdays, December 07, 14, & 21, 3:00 PM .
Enjoy crochet? Interested in learning new stitches or sharing your knowledge? Join us for our virtual crochet-a-long.
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November Reading Task: Elimination of Violence against Women
In honor of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25th, this month's task for our 2022 Reading Challenge is to read a thriller that does not feature women as victims. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.
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2022 World Fantasy Award Winners
The World Fantasy Awards winners for works published in 2021 were announced during the World Fantasy convention in New Orleans.
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Facebook Movie Night: The Last Time I Saw Paris
Monday, December 12, 2022, 7:00 PM .
Join us on our Facebook page every Monday night at 7:00 PM for an online screening of a classic movie. This week we’re watching Elizabeth Taylor, Van Johnson, and Walter Pidgeon in The Last Time I Saw Paris.
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Tweens Make: An Elf Hat
Monday, December 12, 6:00 PM. Ages 9-12.
Let’s hang out and make a fun craft! Design it for yourself or as a gift for someone special!
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2021 Shirley Jackson Award Winners
In recognition of the legacy of Shirley Jackson’s writing, and with permission of the author’s estate, The Shirley Jackson Awards are given annually for outstanding achievement in the literature of psychological suspense, horror, and the dark fantastic.
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Adaptive Hour & Craft
Sunday, December 11, 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Ages 12 & Under.
Families with children 12 and under who have a diagnosis or disability are invited to visit the Kids World Department for a special hour exclusively for you! Kids will be able to do crafts, explore Kids World. and meet other families in this special before-hours program!
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Winter Newsletters
The winter edition of our Eisenhower Explorer should be arriving in Norridge and Harwood Heights mailboxes this week. If you haven’t yet received yours, or if you live outside of our district, you can browse the newsletter online or pick …
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Why Fish Don’t Exist by Lulu Miller
““Perhaps the greatest gift ever bestowed upon us by evolution is the ability to believe we are more powerful than we are...”
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Acknowledge Emotions While Reading!
Emotional relevance can be a great addition to your family's shared reading times. Consider discussing not only how the character felt or appears to feel, but how your child feels about the story or even how your child would feel in the character's place.
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Fall Book Reading Challenge
The leaves are hitting the ground and turkeys are shaking in their boots. Fall is officially here. Celebrate the season with our Fall Book Reading Challenge and maybe you'll win $50.00.
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