Tuesday, April 28, 10:00 - 11:00 AM.
Ages 12 & under. Kids under 7 with an adult.
Bring your dancing shoes and wild imagination for the award-winning music and play of ScribbleMonster! Using a mix of...
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CANCELED – Eating Astronomy
Monday, April 27, 4:00 - 5:00 PM.
Grades 3-6.
Learn a lot about astronomy by making delicious snacks...
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Storytime from Space
The Storytime from Space program, organized by the Global Space Foundation, gives kids an out-of-this-world experience without the need to leave the house.
For the past few years, astronauts on the International Space Station have been making videos of themselves …
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How Can We Help You?
If you have questions you can get in touch with us at reference@eisenhowerpld.org, with our live online chat, or by calling 224-585-8029.
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New Middle Grade Books: 03/26/2020
CANCELED – U Make: Seeds to Seedlings for Earth Day
Wednesday,
April 22, 6:00 - 7:00 PM.
Grades 1-3 with an adult.
Let's grow food to celebrate Earth Day! We will have seeds, soil and containers to plant a...
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Recommending an eBook or Audiobook
During the COVID-19 shut down we’ve been recommending that you try some digital library services like Hoopla Digital or Libby/Overdrive. Now it’s your turn to make a recommendation.
But before you do, here’s some background information. Overdrive, Inc. is …
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Virtual Storytimes and the Kid Lit Calendar
A lot of our favorite children’s books authors and illustrators all around the world are doing their part to make sure that kids who are cooped up in house during the next few weeks are able to stay entertained and …
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Engage the Family with Podcasts
If you and your kids need a break from screen time while school is closed, plug in your headphones. Here’s a list of podcasts that will keep the whole family engaged and entertained.
Book Club for Kidsa free, 20-minute …
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2020 Summer Scares
The Horror Writers Association, in partnership with United for Libraries, Book Riot, and Library Journal/School Library Journal, has announced the recommended books for their second annual Summer Scares Reading Program.
Summer Scares is a reading program that provides an annual …
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New Kids Books 03/19/2020
We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom and Michaela Goade
Picture Book
A Whale of a Mistake by Ioana Hobai
Picture Book
Blue Skies by Anne Bustard
Middle Grade Book
Extended Access to Digital Materials During Closure
As you likely already know, the Eisenhower Library is closed, along with all the schools in the state, and lots of other businesses too. Many of you might be staying home in order to decrease the spread of the Coronavirus…
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Storytime Cancelled
For the health and safety of our patrons, we are cancelling the weekly storytimes starting Friday March 13th through the 31st, as well as other library events in accordance with the recommendations from public health officials to cancel non-essential …
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Battle Four: The Final Results
As always, the health and safety of our community is our top priority. In accordance with recommendations from public health officials to cancel non-essential gatherings, we are postponing or canceling programs, and other library events starting Friday March 13th through …
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2020 Ezra Jack Keats Award Winners
The Ezra Jack Keats Award is given annually to an outstanding new writer and new illustrator that portray the universal qualities of childhood, a strong and supportive family, and the multicultural nature of our world.
This year, a distinguished selection …
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CANCELED – Parent and Child Book Club: Juana & Lucas
Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Grades 2-3 with an adult
Do you love graphic novels? Are you in grades 3-5? Join us as we discuss Juana & Lucas by Juana Medina
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Battle Three Recap
Congratulations on a good battle yesterday. We are now officially over the halfway mark, and the scores are below.
These scores include the points award for the successful challenge of a question in Battle Two. Any points resulting from challenges …
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New Middle Grade Books: 03/05/2020
New Picture Books: 03/05/2020
CANCELED – 3rd-5th Grade Graphic Novel Club: Star Scouts
Wednesday, April 08,
5:00 - 5:30 PM.
Do you love graphic novels? Are you in grades 3-5? Join us as we discuss Star Scouts by Mike Lawrence...
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CANCELED – A Tea-Lightful Monday Movie
Monday, March 30, 6:00 - 8:00 PM.
Ages 12 & under.
Join us for a delightful evening! We will watch a movie, have a snack, and perhaps even drink some tea! Picnic blankets and pillows are...
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POSTPONED – Detective Pikachu and Pokemon Crafts
Saturday, March 28, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM.
Ages 12 & under. Kids under 7 must bring an adult.
Do you want to be the very best? Do you simply have to catch them all? Join us for a screening of Detective Pikachu and some Pokemon crafts! Pokemon and their trainers are highly encouraged to come in costume
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Battle Two Recap
There was a bit of shuffling on the ranking board with this week’s scores.
Remember, the Total Score combines the scores from Battle One and Battle Two. The Total Score will continue to grow as Battles pass, and will determine …
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