May Reading Task: Memoirs

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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.