Please join us in celebration of 40 YEARS OF COMMUNITy 1973-2013 January 2013
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EISENHOWER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT 4613 N. Oketo Avenue Harwood Heights, IL 60706
An Invitation from the Director 2013 marks Eisenhower Public Library’s 40th Anniversary and you are invited to our year-long celebration of this special event. Over the last forty years, the Library and the community have gone through many changes. Fred Donnelly, the first director, started the Library at Parkway Towers in 1972 and relocated it to the CANTOS sheet metal factory in 1974. I started working at the Eisenhower Public Library back in December 1975. I drove the bookmobile throughout the villages of Norridge and Harwood Heights until June 1976. After bookmobile service was ended, I became Head of Reference Services. In February of 1979, I was appointed the Library Director. Susan Biskup served as director from 1976 to 1979. We became an automated library in 1975 and had an on-line computer catalog in 1984, one of the first libraries in the state to offer this service. Eisenhower Public Library District has been on the cutting edge of library technology for 40 years. This is essential for providing materials to our patrons accurately, swiftly and dependably. Service to our community is the backbone of the Library. We passed the Building Referendum in 2003, broke ground for the new facility in 2006, and had our grand opening for the new building in January 2008. Many feared that having a larger library might diminish our service and our personal touch. This has not occurred. In fact, Eisenhower has become an even more important community center, offering computer access, study rooms, public meeting spaces, and enlightening programs to the nearly 2,000 visitors who pass through our doors on an average day. Over the course of this coming year, we will be celebrating all of the changes that have taken place at the Library and in the community. We will take a look at the history of the area, create a community time line, display photos, celebrate our volunteers, offer a variety of programs tied to our One Book, One Community book choice The War of the Worlds, and so much more. We are very excited to have Alex Ross, world-renowned comic book artist and creator of the artwork for the credits of several Spider-Man movies, designing an exclusive dust jacket for our book. We plan to reveal his artwork at our Anniversary Gala on Friday, March 1st, 2013. Please plan to join us for this special evening. This is your personal invitation to a year of anniversary programming. Take a look through this events planner, keep it on your fridge, and mark your calendars with the events that interest you, because we want you to celebrate our 40th with us! Keep an eye out for more details in upcoming newsletters and on our website and facebook page. Thank you for 40 Years of Community. I hope to see you at the Gala and at many of the programs taking place this year.
Ronald V. Stoch Director
Anniversary Gala March 1st 6:00 - 9:00 pm You are cordially invited to join us for an after hours celebration of the Eisenhower Public Library District’s 40th Anniversary. Spend time with family, friends, neighbors and library staff enjoying light refreshments, music provided by the Bel Sonore Chamber Ensemble, and the unveiling of The War of the Worlds dust jacket artwork by Alex Ross. Renew old friendships and make new connections as we reminisce about the changes and growth that have taken place in our community over the last 40 years. Dress to impress, wear your best.
Kids Birthday Party The Library is turning 40 and you are invited to the Birthday Party! Come to Kids World during our big Anniversary celebration for games and fun.
Anniversary Events Winter Read
National Library Week
I Love Eisenhower Video Contest
Calling all Superheroes!
January 2nd through May 31st Complete team reading challenges to earn prizes. Get your registration form at Kids World or Library Services.
January 2nd through April 13th Show us what you love about the Library in a video or slideshow. No camera? No problem! Schedule with Kids Staff for use of a flip camera. Contest winner receives a prize.
Puppets with Noah
Saturday, February 9th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm When the Library opened in the 1970s the Muppets were very popular. Puppet Master, Noah Ginex has worked with the Jim Henson Company and he is coming to help you create your own puppet.
40 Years of Wedding Photos
On display beginning Thursday, February 14th Visit our website to submit a digital wedding photo for our display of wedding fashions, or bring your photo to the Welcome Desk to have it scanned. Photos accepted through February 8th.
40th Anniversary Gala
Friday, March 1st, 6:00 - 9:00 pm The official kick-off to the year’s celebration. See page two for all the information.
Library Birthday Party
April 14-20 A full week of programing in observance of National Library Week. See page four for all the details. Wednesday, April 24, 4:00 - 5:30 pm Superheroes rule at the movies, but do you know they were popular back when the Library opened? Join us for comic book themed games and a superhero costume contest.
Logo Coloring Contest
May 1st through May 31st Pick up a coloring sheet of the Library’s special 40th Anniversary logo at the Kids Desk. Return the colored logo to enter it in the contest.
One Book, One Community
Beginning Monday, May 13th Pick up your free copy of The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells and join the rest of the community in reading the sci-fi classic together. Please see page five for complete One Book, One Community information and programing.
40 Years of Prom & Graduation Photos
On display beginning Monday, May 20th During April, visit our website to submit a school photo, or bring your photo to the Welcome Desk to have it scanned. Photos will be accepted through May 10th.
Friday, March 1st, 6:00 - 9:00 pm Kids are having their own party in Kids World during our big Anniversary Gala. See page two.
Book Club Mixer
Community Trivia Night
Disney’s Robin Hood
Wednesday, March 27th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm Teams will test their knowledge of local history, movies, politics, current events, literature, music, geography, sports, science, and pop culture.
Saturday, September 14th Meet and mingle with members of all of our book clubs. Saturday, September 28th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm Released in our anniversary year, 1973, Disney’s animated classic, Robin Hood retells the legend of a foxy bandit who outwits the evil Sheriff of Nottingham.
Open Streets Project
Family Fireplace Photo Day
Community Trivia Night
Closing Celebration
Saturday, October 5th We’re partnering with the villages of Norridge and Harwood Heights to close a section of Wilson Avenue for an afternoon of bike riding, sidewalk chalking, & more. Wednesday, November 6th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm We’re offering you and your team a second chance to test your trivia knowledge.
40 Years of Family Recipes
November/December Does your family have a favorite recipe that you find yourself making every year around this time? Close out the year by sharing your favorite winter recipes with your friends and neighbors in the community.
December 1st The beautiful fireplace in our Quiet Room will serve as a backdrop for your family photo. A photographer will provide you with a digital photo for your holiday cards. December Our anniversary year comes to a close with a community mixer and the reveal of our archival time capsule contents. ~ This is just a sampling of the 40th Anniversary events we have planned for 2013. Keep up-to-date with all of our programming by visiting us online at: www.eisenhowerlibrary.org.
National Library Week COMMUNITIES MATTER
Eisenhower Historical Timeline
On display beginning Sunday, April 14th You are invited to add your own entries onto the Library’s timeline from 1973 through today. Stop by the Answers Desk to find out how to include your family’s information.
Explore! Backpacks
Beginning Monday, April 15th Check out a backpack full of books, maps, fact finders, and other items to lead you on an adventure of local discovery.
National Library Workers Day
Tuesday, April 16th In celebration of National Library Workers Day, we plan to create a fun way for you to announce what you enjoy most about the Library.
Time Capsule Collection Begins Wednesday, April 17th We’re soliciting your suggestions for items to add to our archival time capsule of local history.
Volunteer Appreciation Day
Thursday, April 18th Interested in learning what the Friends of the Library, our Board of Trustees, and other volunteers do to help keep Eisenhower running? Come to the Library to find out.
Library Collection Exhibition Opening Friday, April 19th An exhibition of unique items from our collection showcasing the rich history of the area will be on display in the Local History Room. Bring your vintage library cards to Answers for scanning and archiving.
READ Posters
March 24 – April 20 Kids can celebrate National Library Week by having photos taken with their favorite books. We’ll turn them into READ posters to be displayed all over the Library. Return in May to bring your poster home.
One Book ~ One Community The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells Our One Book, One Community program encourages the entire community to read the same book and come together to discuss it in a variety of settings. Pick up your free copy of The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells and read along with the residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights.
Reveal of Alex Ross Artwork
March 1st Join us as we reveal the special dust jacket artwork designed exclusively for us by one of the comic book world’s most preeminent and well-respected artists, Alex Ross.
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo
Sunday, April 28th, 8:45 am – 3:15 pm Hop on our bus to C2E2, a convention showcasing the latest and greatest from the worlds of science fiction, comics, movies, television, toys, and video games. $10.00.
Star Wars Party
Saturday, July 13th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm Join the rest of the Star Wars fans in Kids World to celebrate the modern equivalent of The War of the Worlds, the biggest science fiction sensation of the last forty years.
Movie in the Park
Friday, August 16th, 7:30 – 9:30 pm (Rain day: Sunday, August 18) We’ve partnered with the Norridge Park District to present an outdoor screening of Steven Spielberg’s 2005 blockbuster adaptation of The War of the Worlds. Rated PG-13.
Mini Comic-Con
Saturday, September 7th, 12:30 – 3:30 pm Eisenhower is opening its doors to all things geeky. Stop by to meet local comic book creators, learn comic making tips from the experts and join in on some cosplay.
Lego Day - Build A Spaceship
Saturday, September 21st Use your imagination to make something out of this world with our Lego bricks and we’ll post a photo on our Facebook page.
Woodstock Opera House & Orson Welles Bus Trip
Tuesday, September 24th, 8:45 am – 4:15 pm Join us on a trip to the Woodstock Opera House in Woodstock, Illinois where Orson Welles began his career in 1934. $20.00.
Adult Book Discussions
October 7th -13th Sign up for one of our book discussions centered on our One Book, One Community selection The War of the Worlds.
Classic Film Series
Thursday, October 17th, 1:00 – 4:00 pm Film scholar, Ralph Amelio presents George Pal’s 1953 version of The War of the Worlds on our big screen and leads a discussion afterwards. Rated G.
The War of the Worlds Encore Thursday, October 17th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm An evening presentation of the 1953 version of The War of the Worlds. Rated G.
Community Reading Video
October 14th -20th All year long we’re producing a collaborative, filmed reading of The War of the Worlds with you as the star! Screenings of the entire reading will take place throughout the library between October 14th & 20th. Ask at the Answers Desk to participate.
Sci-fi History with Ralph Amelio
Radio Players – The War of the Worlds
Craft Day: Make Your Own Aliens
Astronomy Club Comet Party
Tuesday, October 22nd, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Our resident film scholar, Ralph Amelio will walk you through a history of science fiction movies and their relevance to our culture.
Sunday, October 27th Kids can use our art supplies to create fun, handmade monsters from outer space.
Kids’ Movie: Spaced Invaders
Monday, October 28th, 3:00 - 5:00 pm Dimwitted Martians mistake Orson Welles’ radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds for a real invasion of the Earth in this family friendly movie. Rated PG.
Wednesday, October 30th, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Actors present a live re-enactment of Orson Welles’ famous Mercury Theater radio production of H. G. Wells’ novel, first broadcast on October 30, 1938. November Recently discovered comet, ISON will be passing the Earth in November and is predicted to be the brightest object in the night sky. Telescopes will be on hand to help you get a closer look.
Report on your reading progress and live tweet One Book, One Community events online by using the Twitter hashtag #IKEWOTW.
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