“It’s easier than you’d ever think—existing in plain sight while remaining largely invisible. That’s what I’ve learned from being a maid.”
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“It’s easier than you’d ever think—existing in plain sight while remaining largely invisible. That’s what I’ve learned from being a maid.”
If you read The Cabinet of Dr. Leng by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child and need more thrillers with a touch of science fiction or if you're on the hold list and you're looking for something to tide you over until it arrives, here's a few read-a-likes we hope you'll love.
Friday, March 03, 3:00 PM.
Bring a meaningful passage or two from your favorite books or poems to share aloud. In the library's garden, if the weather is fine we'll exchange ideas, talk books, and enjoy the sunshine.
Since 2007, the Porchlight Business Book Awards have recognized the best books in the business genre every year, and all the people who help bring them to life. While books chosen by Porchlight are not always what most would consider a traditional business book, they are the books believed to be the most important for businesses to consider.
Thursday, March 02, 7:00 PM.
Living history performer Judith Kalaora takes to Zoom as First Lady Dolley Madison to tell tales of escaping the White House during the British attack on Washington and invite you to one of her "squeezes," America's first bipartisan social gatherings.
Thursday, March 02, 6:00 PM.
Join Mike Zanillo to learn about the causes of climate change, understand what is being done to address the problem, and learn whether more is needed.
When Groundhog Day came out in 1993, I doubt anyone thought it would kick off a new genre. But over the last 30 years, there's been a surprising number of conceptually similar, time-looping movies and books.
Wednesdays, March 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29, 3:00 PM .
Enjoy crochet? Interested in learning new stitches or sharing your knowledge? Join us for our virtual crochet-a-long.
February, 2023.
Join us in the Eisenhower Library Book Club Group on Facebook, a place to read and discuss books with our community. We'll choose a new book every month and share discussion questions, author interviews, recommended read-a-likes, and anything else we can think of to enhance your reading experience.
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Every month at libraryreads.org, librarians across the county nominate their favorite upcoming books. Whichever books get the most nominations go onto the monthly list. Place holds now to get these sure-to-be popular books as soon as possible after they're released.
“She had the kind of beauty that hurt your eyes if you looked at her for too long, but made it hard to tear your gaze away. It was, Hannah realized, as if a different kind of light were shining on her than on the rest of the room.”
Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Join us each month for a virtual book discussion to talk about cozy mysteries. This month's book will be A Cold Day in Paradise by Steve Hamilton.
December 01 - February 28, 2023.
It’s time for the annual Goodreads Choice Awards, the only major book awards decided by readers.
Every month at libraryreads.org, librarians across the county nominate their favorite upcoming books. Whichever books get the most nominations go onto the monthly list. Place holds now to get these sure-to-be popular books as soon as possible after they're released.
Monday, February 27, 2023, 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 the screw-ball comedy, When's Your Birthday?
Monday, February 27, 2023, 2:00 PM.
We're celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Eisenhower Library with a film series dedicated to the year the library was founded. Every month throughout the year, join us for a screening of one of 1973's greatest movies. This month, we're watching Paper Moon.
It’s no secret that the western world is uncomfortable with death, sadness, and anything related to the macabre.
Saturday, February 25, 2023, 2:30 PM
This winter we're celebrating books, bookstores, and libraries with a series of screenings of films highlighting bookstores. Today we'll watch new documentary Hello, Bookstore.
Friday, February 24, 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!
Friday, February 24, 2023, 12:30 PM.
Live from the Ridgewood High School auditorium, Middle Grade and Young Adult author Rena Barron discusses her writing process, craft, world-building, and more.