It’s Memoir May! This month's task for our 2024 Reading Challenge is to read a biography or memoir. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.
April Reading Task: Fantasy
This month's task for our 2024 Reading Challenge is to enjoy a mix of magic and the macabre with a fantasy novel. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.
February Reading Task: Unreliable Narrator
Who can you trust? This month's task for our 2024 Reading Challenge is to read a book with an unreliable narrator. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.
January Reading Task: Debut Authors
This month's task for our 2024 Reading Challenge is to start the year fresh with a book by a debut author. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.
2024 Reading Challenge
Our year-long challenge is here to help you expand your reading horizons. For each month of 2024 we’ve created a reading task to encourage you to try something new.
December Reading Task: Nobel Prize Winners
Nobel Prizes are presented to new laureates on December 10th. To celebrate, the final task for our 2022 Reading Challenge is to read a book by a Nobel winner. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.
November Reading Task: Elimination of Violence against Women
In honor of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25th, this month's task for our 2022 Reading Challenge is to read a thriller that does not feature women as victims. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.
October Reading Task: Polish Authors
In honor of National Pierogi Day on October 8th, this month's task for our 2022 Reading Challenge is to read a book by a Polish author. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.
September Reading Task: Ocean-Going Books
In honor of Talk Like A Pirate Day on September 19th, this month's task for our 2022 Reading Challenge is to read a book set on the high seas. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.
August Reading Task: Humor Books
In honor of National Tell a Joke Day on August 16th, this month's task for our 2022 Reading Challenge is to read a comedic book. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.
July Reading Task: Apollo 11
In honor of National Moon Day on July 20th commemorating the day man first walked on the moon in 1969, this month's task for our 2022 Reading Challenge is to read a book about NASA and the Space Program. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.
June Reading Task: Antiracism Books
In honor of Juneteenth (June 19th) commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, this month's task for our 2022 Reading Challenge is to read a nonfiction book about anti-racism. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.
May Reading Task: Ghost Stories
In honor of National Paranormal Day on May 3rd, this month's task for our 2022 Reading Challenge is to read a haunted house novel or ghost story.
April Reading Task: Chicago Novels
In honor of National Deep Dish Pizza Day on April 5th, this month's task for our 2022 Reading Challenge is to read a novel set in Chicago. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.
March Reading Task: Memoir or Autobiography
InIn honor of National Write Down Your Story Day on March 14th, this month's task for our 2022 Reading Challenge read a memoir or autobiography. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.
February Reading Task: Updated Fairy Tales
In honor of Tell a Fairy Tale Day on February 26th, this month's task for our 2022 Reading Challenge is to read a retelling of a classic fairy tale or myth. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.
January Reading Task: Hard Sci-Fi
In honor or National Science Fiction Day on January 2nd, this month’s task for our 2022 Reading Challenge is to read a hard sci-fi novel rooted in actual, real-world science. Below you’ll find a few recommendations to meet the task, …
Eisenhower Reading Challenge 2022
Our year-long challenge is here to help you expand your reading horizons. For each month of 2022 we’ve created a reading task to encourage you to try something new. Complete the tasks in order or jump around the calendar. It’s …
December Reading Task: Novellas & Short Stories
During December, the days are getting shorter and time is precious. Read a novella or a short story collection for our 2021 Reading Challenge. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.
November Reading Task: Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, a great time to read a book by or about indigenous people for our 2021 Reading Challenge. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.
October Reading Task: Scary Books
October is the spookiest season of the year which means it’s time to read a scary book. This month try reading a horror novel for our 2021 Reading Challenge. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.
September Reading Task: Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15th to October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month. Read a book by a Latinx author for our 2021 Reading Challenge. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.
August Reading Task: Dog Days of Summer
It’s August and we’re in the middle of the Dog Days of Summer. What a great time to read a book about man’s best friend or any other pets for our 2021 Reading Challenge. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.
July Reading Task: Cookbooks & Food Memoirs
July is Picnic Month, Hot Dog Month, Grilling Month, Ice Cream Month, Blueberry Month, and Watermelon Month so this month's task for our 2021 Reading Challenge is to read a cook book or a food memoir. Below you'll find a few recommendations to meet the task, but for even more suggestions, give us a call at 708-867-7828. Your librarians are here to help.

