| Winter Reading Time is Almost Here!
January 01-February 29, 2024
It's the chilliest time of year! Grab your coziest blanket, your fuzziest socks, and warm up with a good book with our Winter Reading Challenge!
Kids, adults, and teens can all win great prizes just by reading. Find all the details at eisenhowerlibrary.org/winter2024 and sign up to start logging books and earning rewards starting on January 1st! |
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We'll be closed Saturday, December 30th through Monday, January 1st to celebrate the new year.
Later in January, we'll be closed for staff training on Friday, January 12th.
We'll also be closed Monday, January 15th for the federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
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New releases have slowed down as we come to the end of the year, but there are three new thrillers out this week to chill your bones even more that the winter weather.
The explosive thriller, Two Dead Wives from international bestseller Adele Parks examines what it is to be a family and the dangerous lengths that people will go to for those they love.
In What Waits in the Woods, a propulsive novel of domestic suspense featuring seasoned Boston detective Rita Myers, a young woman finds her past unraveling when the body of a childhood friend is discovered in the woods behind her house.
In The Vacation House, bestselling author of The Daughter, Jane Shemilt weaves a breathtaking tale of betrayal, family, and secrets from the past in this crackling novel of psychological suspense.
Visit eisenhowerlibrary.org to see what else is new and to place your holds.
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| ISLAND WITHIN A CITY |
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We Need Your Stories!
History comes alive when we hear directly from those that experienced it. So we’re offering an opportunity for you to shape future historical understanding of Norridge and Harwood Heights by telling us stories about your connections to the area.
Visit eisenhowerlibrary.org/island to sign up for a short interview and submit your stories to be published in our upcoming book of local history.
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| Crochet Along: Chemo Caps for Donation Wednesdays, January 03, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 3:00 P
Every Wednesday in January we'll be working on chemo caps for donation. Join us on Zoom each week to share your progress on this or any other fiber based projects you are currently working on.
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| Healthy Houseplants: Garden ClubThursday, January 04, 6:00 PM
Houseplants add life and beauty to a home. Learn simple tips to select and care for houseplants. After this program, even those with “brown garden thumbs” will know how to have healthy houseplants throughout their home.
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| Scary Winter Film: A Simple Plan Thursday, January 04, 2:00 PM
Three blue-collar acquaintances come across millions of dollars in lost cash but it isn't long before complications and mistrust weave their way into the plan.1998. Rated R. 2h 1m.
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| Kids Concert: Music by Little Miss Ann Saturday, January 06, 10:00 AM. Ages 12 & under
Award winning kids musician, Little Miss Ann will play both re-invented classics and upbeat originals that will inspire you to clap, sing, jump, and dance along to the music!
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| Bring Your Own Book Club Friday, January 05, 3:30 PM
Our BYO Book Club is going back online! Have a favorite book or two (or four) you'd like to share with fellow readers and librarians? Drop into our virtual book club to tell us about them!
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Novelist Plus
Love a book or author and want to find something similar? Find read-alikes, lists of award winners, complete series information, and more.
NoveList Plus has reading recommendations of fiction and nonfiction, for all ages. NoveList’s expertise in books and reading means that you’ll always get the best help in finding just the right books. |
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