Since 1952, the New York Time Book Review has looked at every illustrated children’s book published in the United States that year. In 2017, they partnered with the New York Public Library to present the award now known as The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award.
“Take Notice that under Orders Nos. 21, 22, 21 and 24 of the British Columbia Security Commission the following areas were made prohibited areas to all persons of the Japanese race…”
The attack on Pearl Harbor dramatically changed Sandy’s
Are you thinking about participating in Battle of the Books, but not sure it's for you? Worried the questions might be too hard? Scared about reading all of those books?
"My creativity and curiosity flow without end, and if I meet an obstacle, I just begin again."
The official book list for the 2021-2022 Battle of the Books season has been finalized. The twenty books include a wide variety of genres and writing styles. See the official list online or stop in the library today!
Can you crack these practice questions? Check out Tutor.com for free homework or career help from live, online tutors or career coaches available to Norridge and Harwood Heights residents.
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Halloween season is here! It's the perfect time to watch some eerie, creepy, scary (but not too scary) movies. So get the whole family together, pop some popcorn and enjoy a movie or two from our this list of family friendly spooky movies.
Long-time children's author, Candace Fleming, delves into the world of mummies in this nonfiction chapter book for upper elementary readers. Ancient Egyptian practices are explained as well as how the prejudicial beliefs of the "right" of the Western world directly influenced the developing practices of archaeology.
“Cheese ‘N’ Chives! I’m a blood orange! I’m done for!”
Enchanted fruit and vegetables are simply going about their day helping Witch Agnes with her garden when smoke from the chimney of a long-thought abandoned castle is noticed. The castle …
“He had been expecting a healing refuge for children like him…But this wasn’t it. The Ash House was like the end of a world that had been left to decay, forgotten by everyone who had ever cared about it.”
When …
In addition to the 20 Hoopla Instant borrows you receive every month with your Eisenhower Library card, you can now also borrow an extra ten Hoopla Flex borrows!Our Hoopla Flex collection is made up of new and popular titles from …
Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 4:00 PM.
Do you love graphic novels? Are you in grades 3-5? Join us via Zoom video chat as we discuss Power Up by Sam Nisson.
Have you ever watched a movie that is so bad that it’s good? Everyone talks about the big movies of the summer or the new sequel to beloved franchises but, has anyone ever told you “this is so bad you need to see it for yourself”?
In 2016 we eliminated late fees for residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights.
At the outset of COVID, we temporarily stopped charging late fees for patrons visiting from outside of our district as well. For the safety of our community …
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 4:00 PM.
Do you love graphic novels? Are you in grades 3-5? Join us via Zoom video chat as we discuss The Leak by Kate Reed Petty. Remember to pick up a copy of the book from the Library Services desk prior to the date of the discussion.
Get comfy on the couch with your family and these multiplayer games. There is something for everyone to check out no matter what system you have at home. Work together and overcome puzzles or have a big tournament to see who comes out on top.
Last month, during a virtual Comic Con International, the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards were announced. Commonly shortened to the Eisners, these prizes, given for creative achievement in American comic books, are sometimes referred to as the comics industry’s equivalent of the Oscar Awards. Below is a selection of winners available to borrow from the Eisenhower collection. See a complete list of winners.
Thursday, August 26, 2021, 4:00 PM.
Do you love graphic novels? Are you in grades 3-5? Join us via Zoom video chat as we discuss Bear by Ben Queen & Joe Todd-Stanton.
September 03 & 04, 2021
Our annual comic convention is going online for the second year! Don your cape, tights, and mask, then join us for a two-day celebration of the best in pop culture.
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Thursday, July 08, 2021, 4:00 PM.
Do you love graphic novels? Are you in grades 3-5? Join us via Zoom video chat as we discuss The Flower of the Witch by Enrico Orlandi.
This summer, the Eisenhower Library plans on taking full advantage of the weather and offering you a number of outdoor programs, in addition to more virtual activities.
