News | Eisenhower Public Library

Coronavirus? What Are We Doing?

With Governor Pritzker's announcement of a statewide stay-at-home order aimed at stopping the spread of coronavirus, we will remain closed until further notice.

Questions or concerns? Email us at reference@eisenhowerpld.org

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Online Library Card Registration

We are super excited to announce a new way of getting an Eisenhower Library card, something we've been hoping for and something that is sorely needed in this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, stay-at-home order: instant online library card applications...

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New Media on Demand & Libby Features

Has your audio or eBook ever arrived when you weren’t quite ready for it? Have you ever been overwhelmed by too many holds coming in at once?

Starting in March 2020, the Media on Demand website, Overdrive, and Libby apps…

Tax Forms Are Here

Visit the library to find copies of Federal forms 1040 and 1040-SR; instruction booklets; and Illinois 1040 forms, available to anyone while supplies last.

Other forms and instructions can be printed at the Answers Desk.

Residents of Norridge and Harwood …

Tax Time

We have requested 2019 forms from the IRS and expect them to arrive by mid-February. While we’re waiting for shipments, links to printable versions of some of the most requested forms have been collected on our tax page.…

Academy Awards Contest

Nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards were announced today. You know what that means: it’s time for our annual Academy Awards Contest!…

Catalog Downtime

The library catalog will be unavailable from 11:00 PM, Wednesday, January 15th through 4:00 AM, Thursday, January 16th due to scheduled maintenance. …

World War I: Lessons and Legacies

From the Great Migration to the 1918 flu pandemic and from the unionization movement to women’s suffrage, World War I led to pivotal changes in America’s culture, technology, economy, and role in the world. It redefined how we saw ourselves …

Closed for New Years

Eisenhower will be closed on Tuesday, December 31st and Wednesday, January 1st for the New Year. Have a safe and happy holiday and we’ll see you Thursday morning at 9:00 AM.…

What Was Your Favorite Book of 2019?

A favorite book is like a good friend: It keeps you company, it entertains you, it offers guidance, it’s there when you need it. As the year comes to a close, we’re surveying our community to discover your favorite books …

Updates to the Library Catalog

Today were happy to reveal an updated library catalog that is now mobile friendly. Browsing and placing holds in the catalog will be much easier thanks to a responsive design that adapts to look its best whether you’re using your …

Winter Closings

We’ll be closed on 12/24 and 12/25 for Christmas and 12/31 and 01/01 for New Years. We hope you have a happy and healthy holiday season.…

We Need Your Help

Our shelves are currently overloaded with TV shows on DVD and we need your help to make some space.

Winter holiday time is the perfect time to binge watch a few seasons of the last few years’ most watched shows …

Catalog Maintenance

The library online catalog will be unavailable from 11:00 PM, Tuesday, December 17th through 4:00 AM, Wednesday, December 18th due to scheduled maintenance.

You will not be able to access your account, search, or place holds during this time.…

Hoopla Now Requires PIN

To increase online security and privacy, Hoopla will require all users to provide their library PIN beginning Tuesday, December 10th. Continue reading for information on adding or resetting your PIN. …

Congressman Quigley Visiting Office Hours

On Tuesday, December 10th from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, staff from Congressman Quigley’s office will be on hand at Eisenhower to answer your questions. …

Closed for Thanksgiving

We’ll be closed on Thursday, 11/28 and closing at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, 11/27 for Thanksgiving. We hope you have a happy holiday and we’ll see you on Friday.…

Lynda.com Access Discontinued

Recently Lynda.com announced a policy change that would require all Lynda.com users to create LinkedIn accounts. This new policy runs counter to our belief in preserving patron privacy so we have discontinued our subscription to Lynda.com. We apologize to those …