Upcoming Events Archives - Eisenhower Public Library

Bring Your Own Book Club

Friday, November 04, 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!

An Evening with Mortician/Author Caitlin Doughty

Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 7:00 PM .

Join us for a conversation with Caitlin Doughty, mortician, bestselling author, and advocate for death acceptance. Hailed by The New York Times as "a relentlessly curious and chipper tour guide to the underworld,” she’ll discuss reform of Western funeral industry practices and much more with Mark Bazer of The Interview Show.

Native Plants 101

Thursday, November 03, 6:00 PM.

In this Garden Club program, learn how to grow native plants in small urban spaces with Anne Roberts, horticulturalist, and owner of Anne Roberts Gardens Inc.

Book a Listener

Thursday, November 03, 5:00 - 6:40 PM. Ages 12 & under.

Read out loud to a librarian in an individual session geared towards readers who are not confident at grade level. Be sure to bring something to read.

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.

Kindergarten Library Card Party

Wednesday, November 02, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. For Kindergarteners with an adult.

Calling all kindergarteners! If you don’t yet have your very own library card, this event is for you. We'll have some activities and stories to share while you wait for your card to be prepared. Bring ID and proof of residence in order to receive cards and be able to check out materials during/after the event.

Crochet Along: Fair Isle Hat and Cowl

Wednesdays, September 07, 14, 21 & 28, 3:00 PM.

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

Virtual Movie Night: The Ghost Train

Monday, October 31, 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 the spooky thriller, The Ghost Train.

Find the Novel Inside You

Tuesday, November 01, 7:00 PM.

Start National Novel Writing Month with author William Hazelgrove as he discusses ways to get started on your book and keep at it through completion. He'll also talk about his experience getting published.

Facebook Book Club: The Perfect Ruin

July, 2022.

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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Halloween Parade

Monday, October 31, 1:00 - 5:00 PM. For families with kids 12 & under.

Stop by Kids World in your Halloween costumes and we'll parade around the Library to get treats.

Let’s Stick Together

October, 2022.

Let’s Stick Together and make some fun sticker art. Drop into Kids World to work with your community and finish the mystery picture one square at a time.

Spooky Craft Day

Saturday, October 29, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM. Ages 12 & under. 7 & under with an adult.

Let’s celebrate all things spooky at the library with candy, music, and a couple of fun crafts!

Mobile Driver Services Facility

Friday, October 28, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Have you been avoiding the long lines at the DMV? Wait no more! The Secretary of State's Mobile Unit will be at the library.

Flashlight Stories in the Garden

Thursday, October 27, 6:00 PM.

We're bringing the scariest season of the year to life by telling stories in the library gardens. Bring your own spooky stories or something by your favorite authors to share. We'll provide the flashlights!

Book a Listener

Thursday, October 27, 5:00 - 6:40 PM. Ages 12 & under.

Read out loud to a librarian in an individual session geared towards readers who are not confident at grade level. Be sure to bring something to read.

Kids Write Away

Thursday, October 27, 4:00-5:00 PM. Grades 4-6.

Want to become the next famous author? Join us for a fun writing class this autumn!

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.

Camp Fire Tales Club: Comfort Me With Apples

Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 6:30 PM.

Escape the ordinary with monthly discussions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novellas. This month we'll discuss Comfort Me With Apples by Catherynne M. Valente.

Crochet Along: Pumpkin Drawstring Bag

Wednesdays, October 05, 12, 19 & 26, 3:00 PM.

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

Cozy Mystery Book Club: Killer Chardonnay

Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 7:00 PM.

Join us each month for a virtual book discussion to talk about cozy mysteries. This month's book will be Killer Chardonnay by Kate Lansing.

A Monstrous Virtual Trivia Challenge

Tuesday, October 25, 6:30 PM. Families with children 12 and under.

Do you know your monsters? Gather the family together for a trivia game night played right from your home.

Acoustic Jam

Tuesdays, October 04, 11, 18, & 25, 6:30 PM.

Join us on Tuesday evenings in October for some acoustic jam sessions. Bring your guitar, ukulele, harmonica, or other acoustic instrument to play along or enjoy the performances of others. No amps, no mics, just fun.

Virtual Movie Night: The Phantom Planet

Monday, October 24, 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 the sci-fi low-bugeter The Phantom Planet.