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Winter 2017/2018
EXPLORER
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A CONVERSATION WITH AUGUSTUS ROSE
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YA’LL READ? A BOOK SUBSCRIPTION BOX FOR TEENS
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BUS TRIPS
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LANGUAGE LEARNING APPS
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Contents 01 From the Director 02 Visiting Author 03 Adult Events
WRITING IN THE MARGINS One of my favorite authors, Kazuo Ishiguro, just won the Nobel Prize in Literature. One of his best-known novels is The Remains Of The Day. It’s about an English butler who reflects on his loyalty to his employer who has died. It was adapted into an Oscar-nominated movie starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson.
04 Bus Trips 05 Film Screenings 06 Book Clubs 07 Language Apps 08 Recommendations 09 Kids World 11 Clubs & Groups 12 Computer Classes
I have read this novel several times. I wrote a paper about it in college. Searching for a theme to explore, I rediscovered the ronin, or samurai without a master. I was familiar with this concept from a comic book (or graphic novel, if you prefer). Usagi Yojimbo tells the story of a ronin who wanders the countryside on a pilgrimage. The characters in the series are anthropomorphized animals. It may sound ridiculous and it is funny at times, but the series is also filled with history, heart, and tales of the human condition. It references the Edo period of Japanese history and Japanese cinema greats such as Akira Kurosawa. The ronin theme is poignant especially in the context of Ishiguro’s novel; he was born in Nagasaki, Japan but raised in England. Remains focuses on the world before and after WWII, and we all know the role Japan played and what occurred in Nagasaki.
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Coffee with the Director Tuesdays, December 26, January 23, February 20, 5:00–6:00 pm
Stop in at Fannie’s Cafe, grab a free cup of coffee, and share your thoughts, comments, and suggestions with director Stacy Wittmann.
I love the way history and all of these different art forms – literature, film, the marriage of images and words – can come together in a person’s mind and take us to very different places. They give us such a variety of experiences and perspectives. Thinking about Kazuo Ishiguro’s work reminded me again of why I love being in a place where there is no limit to what we can discover. Find Kazuo Ishiguro’s novels, film adaptations, Kurosawa’s films, Usagi Yojimbo, and materials on WWII and Japanese history all at your Eisenhower Library.
Stacy Wittmann, Library Director
Meet Libby The One-Tap Reading App
With the new app from OverDrive, it’s easier than ever to read eBooks and listen to audiobooks on your phone or tablet. Find Libby at meet.libbyapp.com. Search for Eisenhower or your home library. Log in with your library card number and PIN. Choose a book and read. Need help? 708-867-2299.
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A Conversation with Author
AUGUSTUS ROSE ® Sunday, February 04, 2:00–4:00 PM
Join author Augustus Rose for a discussion of his obsessions: cults, subcultures, urban exploration, speculative science, metaphysics, alchemy, conspiracy theories, underground art movements, and the artist Marcel Duchamp, all subjects at the center of his debut novel, The Readymade Thief. Hailed by NPR and Oprah as a book you don’t want to miss, The Readymade Thief is a thrilling, unexpected, uncategorizable, and addictive novel. Copies of The Readymade Thief will be available for purchase and signing. Come for coffee, cookies, and conversation.
Art:21 Documentary Film Fest ® Fridays,
January 05–February 02, 1:00 PM
Leading up to our conversation with The Readymade Thief author Augustus Rose on February 4th, we’re presenting a series of episodes from the PBS documentary series Art:21.
Making Marcel Duchamp ® Wednesday, January 24, 6:00–8:00 PM
In The Readymade Thief, a homeless teen gets involved with a shadowy society obsessed with the artist Marcel Duchamp. To prepare for Augustus Rose’s visit, we’ll examine Duchamp’s work and then create our own Marcel Duchamp-inspired collages.
Kids Drawing Club Mondays, January 08–29, 4:00–5:30 PM Grades 3–6
Come draw with other kids in your community. Let’s see what we can create together. All materials will be provided, just bring your imagination.
Urban Exploration ® Sunday, January 28, 2:00–3:00 PM
What’s in that abandoned building? What’s behind that broken wall? Why has this place been left to slowly rot? These are the questions urban explorers are trying to answer. To prepare for our visit with The Readymade Thief author Augustus Rose, Chicago historian Adam Selzer paints an overview of urban exploration in the city of Chicago.
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ADULT EVENTS Protect Your Favorite Books ® Wednesday, December 06, 1:00–2:30 PM
Library staff will cover and protect your books using the same technique we use for library books. Limit of three hardcover (with jacket) or three paperback books per person.
A History of Handel’s Messiah
® Thursday, December 07, 7:00–8:30 PM
In 1742, proceeds from the premiere of Handel’s Messiah freed 142 men from debtor’s prison. That tradition continues today. Too Hot to Handel, a jazz reinterpretation, was recently streamed to prisons across the United States. Marge Skelly, who performed in Too Hot to Handel, presents the history of this beloved composition.
Olde Time Radio Holiday Show ® Friday, December 08, 2:00–3:00 PM
Celebrate the holidays with the Those Were the Days Radio Players as they recreate an era when radio was radio! Using original scripts, music, and sound effects, they’ll transport you to a time when everyone listened to Fibber McGee & Molly and other favorites for holiday cheer, fun, and laughter.
Cowboy Choir Holiday Favorites ® Sunday, December 10, 2:00–3:00 PM
Nothing awakens the feeling of Christmas like music from the Cowboy Choir. You haven’t heard classics and carols until you’ve heard them played cowboy-style on acoustic guitars and violin. These cowboys love to share the stories behind the songs and encourage you to sing along.
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Christmas & New Year Treats ® Wednesday, December 13, 6:30–8:00 PM
Streamline your holiday season with simple recipes for appetizers, quick breads, cookies, and vinaigrettes that can double as dinner party dishes and delicious gifts.
New Year, New Bullet Journal ® Saturday, January 06, 10:00–12:00 PM
A bullet journal is a customizable and forgiving organization system. It can be your diary, planner, to-do list, sketchbook, notebook, or even all of the above. Get started with your bullet journal and take control of your life! Bullet-style journals will be provided.
LinkedIn for College Grads ® Saturday, January 20, 1:30–3:30 PM
More than 90% of recruiters and hiring managers use the website LinkedIn to find qualified candidates. Lori Howard examines the LinkedIn tips and tricks to help you find, and be found by, the employer you want.
Meditation for Inner Peace ® Tuesday, January 23, 6:30–7:30 PM
Begin the new year with mindfulness. In this busy, fast-paced world, peace of mind seems like an elusive commodity. Michael Ribet, long-time meditator, offers effective techniques that can make finding inner peace a reality.
National Puzzle Day Monday, January 29
Stop in for free puzzles like sudoku, crosswords, mazes, and word searches, and enter a drawing to win the jigsaw puzzle of your choice.
Registration begins November 6th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents. All others may register starting November 13th. Find complete registration information on the back cover.
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BUS TRIPS Decoupage Clay Planters ® Wednesday, February 07, 6:00–7:30 PM
Learn to turn a bland terracotta planter into something fun and unique that you’ll be proud to display! Terracotta pots and all supplies will be provided. Already have an idea in mind? Bring your own paper or photos for a more customized design.
A Very Elvis Valentine ® Sunday, February 11, 2:30–3:30 PM
Hugo Colin, the teenage Elvis, returns to sing the King’s classic love songs. Make your Valentine’s Day special with this one-of-a-kind performance.
Bikes, Buggies & Burma Shave ® Saturday, February 17, 2:30–3:30 PM
In his duster and driving goggles, living history performer R.J. Lindsey portrays Ransom E. Olds, founder of Oldsmobile and true father of the Detroit auto industry. Learn about early automobile inventors Daimler, Benz, Studebaker, and Stanley, turn-of-the-century cross-country car races, and the advent of roadside advertising.
Essential Oils 101 ® Thursday, February 22, 6:30–7:30 PM
Essential oils are all the rage. Learn how you can incorporate oils into your daily life to enhance your beauty, wellness, and cleaning routines.
Know your Matcha Tea ® Sunday, February 25, 2:00–3:30 PM
You’ve heard that matcha tea is packed with antioxidants, boosts metabolism, and burns calories but what’s the difference between the matcha mix you buy at the grocery store and true high-grade matcha? Sheila Duda from Tea Lula will mix different grades of matcha and show you how to get the most health benefits from matcha tea.
® Bus trip registration begins on November 6th for
Norridge and Harwood Heights residents. Others may register beginning November 13th. Find complete registration information on the back cover. To register for bus trips, call 708-867-2299 or ask at the Answers Desk.
American Writers Museum
® Tuesday, December 05, 9:00 AM–2:30 PM. $25.00
Chicago’s newest museum explores how writers influence the lives of Americans while honoring some of the nation’s best novelists, poets, playwrights, and essayists from Langston Hughes to Mark Twain to Dr. Seuss. Through innovative state-of-the-art exhibits, the museum educates and inspires. Enjoy lunch on your own at any of the restaurants on Michigan Avenue.
Singin’ In The Rain with the Symphony Orchestra ® Sunday, January 21, 1:15–6:30 PM. $50.00
MGM’s Singin’ in the Rain, starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds, features some of the most iconic dance sequences and enduring songs ever to grace the silver screen. Experience America’s greatest movie musical with Lennie Hayton’s score performed live by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Dining is not included in this trip.
Adler After Dark
® Thursday, February 15, 4:30–9:30 PM. $30.00
The Adler Planetarium’s popular adults-only nighttime event offers unlimited access to all the astronomical exhibits, sky shows, and tours of the Doane Observatory (weather permitting). Not to mention the best view of the Chicago skyline in the city. Explore the Museum while enjoying drinks and entertainment. Meals and snacks are available for purchase at Café Galileo.
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CLASSIC FILMS Film scholar Ralph Amelio presents each movie and leads a fact-filled conversation.
Jezebel (1938)
Schindler’s List (1993)
Thursday, December 07, 1:00 PM. Unrated. 1h 44m
Thursday, January 18, 1:00 PM. Rated R. 3h 15m
In 1850s Louisiana, a free-spirited Southern belle vows to win her fiancé back after losing him due to her stubborn vanity and pride. Starring Bette Davis and Henry Fonda.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) Thursday, December 21, 1:00 PM. Unrated. 2h 3m
A senator, famous for killing a notorious outlaw, returns for the funeral of an old friend and tells the truth about his deed. Starring James Stewart and John Wayne.
My Little Chickadee (1940) Thursday, January 04, 1:00 PM. Unrated. 1h 23m
After being run out of town for kissing a bandit, Flower Belle Lee marries a conman to regain her “respectability.” Starring Mae West and W.C. Fields.
In German-occupied Poland, businessman Oskar Schindler protects Jewish refugees by hiring them to work in his munitions factories. Starring Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, and Ben Kingsley.
The Awful Truth (1937) Thursday, February 01, 1:00 PM. Unrated. 1h 31m
Before their divorce becomes final, Jerry and Lucy Warriner both do their best to ruin each other’s plans for remarriage. Starring Cary Grant and Irene Dunne.
Seconds (1966) Thursday, February 15, 1:00 PM. Rated R. 1h 46m
An unhappy banker agrees to a procedure that will fake his death and give him a completely new identity, despite the price. Starring Rock Hudson and John Randolph.
More Movies ____________________________________________________________________________ Find our Documentary Fest on page two, Page to Screen Club on page six and After Hours Teen Time on page thirteen.
Roku Media Players
COMING SOON ON DVD & BLU-RAY
Did you know Norridge and Harwood Heights residents can borrow Roku streaming devices? With Roku, use your home internet and TV to enjoy television shows, movies, or music. Use our Netfix account to keep up on the newest seasons of Orange is the New Black, Stranger Things, or House of Cards. For more information or to borrow a Roku, ask at the Answers Desk, call 708-867-2299, or look for the special collection display in the Library Services area.
To reserve DVDs and Blu-rays call 708-867-7828 or visit www.eisenhowerlibrary.org.
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BOOK CLUBS Adult Book Discussion Mondays, December 04, January 08, February 05, 7:00–8:30 PM
Wide-ranging book choices and lively discussions will keep you energized and excited about reading.
Polish Heritage Book Club Join us for an English-language book group focused on Polish literature and culture.
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Thursday, December 14, 3:00–4:30 PM
MODERN TIMES FILM SERIES This twice-monthly series showcases new additions to the library’s movie collection.
The Promise Tuesday, December 12, 2:00 PM. PG-13 Tuesday, December 26, 6:00 PM. 2h 13m
Oscar Isaac stars as a medical student involved in a love triangle during the Armenian Genocide.
Kong: Skull Island Tuesday, January 02, 2:00 PM. PG-13 Tuesday, January 16, 6:00 PM. 1h 58m
Title Announced Soon
Thursday, February 08, 3:00–4:30 PM
Page to Screen Club Join us every month to watch a movie and discuss the book from which it was adapted.
Catch 22 (1970)
Wednesday, December 13, 1:30 PM Rated R. 2h 2m
Awakenings (1990)
Wednesday, January 10, 1:30 PM PG-13. 2h 1m
Fences (2016)
Friday, February 16, 1:30 PM PG-13. 2h 19m
Skull Island reimagines the origin story of the mythic giant ape King Kong as a 1970’s style war movie.
Going in Style Tuesday, February 13, 2:00 PM. PG-13 Tuesday, February 27, 6:00 PM. 1h 36m
Three retirees played by Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Alan Arkin hatch a plan to rob the bank that destroyed their pension funds.
Club selections are available to borrow at the Library Services Desk one month before each meeting.
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LEARNING LANGUAGES Rosetta Stone
NEW!
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Whether you’re interested in learning a new language, furthering your ESL learning, or brushing up on a language for travel, Rosetta Stone is a great resource. Log in with your library card number and then create an account to build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in 30 languages.
Mango Languages www.eisenhowerlibrary.org/mango
From Spanish to Swahili, English to Icelandic, and Polish to Pirate, Mango’s fun self-paced language learning software teaches practical conversations and cultural insights to help you communicate effectively in more than 70 languages. Log in with your library card number and create an account to track your progress.
Pimsleur Languages www.bit.ly/pimsleur-ike
Learn Spanish while you’re driving to work. Study Italian while exercising. Practice Polish on a plane. Pimsleur audio lessons play on the device of your choice - computer, tablet, or smartphone. Dozens of Pimsleur’s language lessens are available to Norridge and Harwood Heights residents at hoopladigital.com. Need help with language apps? Call 708-867-2299.
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann recommended by Dan
In the early 20th century, members of the Osage Indian Nation in Oklahoma were the richest people, per capita, on the planet. That money attracted a lot of unscrupulous characters and criminals willing to do anything to get their hands on it. The unbridled greed and racism that terrorized the Osage was shocking. Investigating the crimes also afforded the young J. Edgar Hoover a chance to make a name for himself. Readers that enjoyed Grann’s first book The Lost City of Z won’t be disappointed.
The Child
by Fiona Barton Recommended by Dawn “Dangerous to think you know too much, sometimes, because who really knows someone else? You can scratch the skin, but you never get to the meat of someone else. Into their bones.” A building is bulldozed in London, and the delicate skeleton of a newborn baby is discovered. Journalist Kate Waters hears about it and starts digging for clues. Could this be the baby stolen from the maternity ward of a local hospital several decades ago? As the story unfolds from several points of view, lies and secrets start bubbling to the surface. The result is a page-turning journey worth taking!
YOUNG ADULT__________ Arriving this winter: Renegades by Marissa Meyer, Winner Take All by Laurie Devore, In Real Life by Cory Doctorow, Mirror, Mirror by Cara Delevingne, and The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily by Laura Creedle.
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RECOMMENDATIONS There Is No Good Card for This
DVD & BLU-RAY_________
by Dr. Kelsey Crowe and Emily McDowell
The Lost City of Z
Recommended by Marisa
When friends share their bad news, is it worse to say the wrong thing, or say nothing at all? Artist Emily McDowell compiled all the sentiments she wished her friends had said as she fought cancer and created Empathy Cards, a line of cards that give us the words we struggle to say when a loved one is hurting. In There’s No Good Card for This, McDowell and Dr. Kelsey Crowe use charts, illustrations, and humor to relate specific examples of support for friends in need. They also explain why the wrong words are hurtful, and why listening is the most powerful display of empathy we can give to one another.
KIDS _______________ The Iron Trial
Recommended by Elias
The Lost City of Z tells the true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett and his quests to discover a lost city deep within the Amazon during the early 1900s. Initially charged by the Royal Geographic Society to survey Bolivia and Brazil, Fawcett interacts with native populations and observes their advanced agricultural achievements. After discovering pieces of pottery deep in the jungle, he was convinced that the tales of an undisturbed city of gold were true. This provided him with a new sense of purpose and led to additional voyages to the Amazon. These excursions came with a price as Fawcett repeatedly abandoned his family in search of fortune, glory, and most importantly, redemption.
by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare Recommended by Tiffany
“You must bind Callum’s magic before the end of the year.” Callum Hunt is determined to not get selected to attend the Magisterium. His father says the school for mages was responsible for the death of his mother and if Callum goes he will end up just like her. Against all odds, the unthinkable happens and Cal is selected to become a mage apprentice. But school isn’t what his father says... and Callum discovers a terrible secret about the mages’ old enemy. A secret he is determined to take to his grave. For fans of Harry Potter and Rick Riordian, The Iron Trial is a fast paced journey into an alternate world where magic, secrets, and friendship make book one of The Magisterium series a keeper. Recommended for middle grade readers.
No Good Deed by Goldy Moldavsky Recommended by Penny Gregor wants to feed the world’s starving children, so when he gets accepted to Camp Save the World he can’t believe his luck. Gregor’s cause is just and he’s sure he is the activist to prove it. But once he’s at camp he starts to wonder – how can he compete with Down with Styrofoam, Men’s Rights, and movie star Ashley Woodstone’s Eat Dirt, It’s Natural? Will Gregor find his place or lose his mind?
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kids world Kids Winter Craft Days Saturday, December 02, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Sunday, December 03, 2:00–4:00 PM Ages 4–12. Drop-in
Stop by for our winter craft days. No need to register, just show up and make three delightful winter themed crafts.
Kids Write Away Redux
® Tuesday, December 12, 4:00–5:00 PM Thursday, January 04, 4:00–5:00 PM Thursday, February 01, 4:00–5:00 PM Grades 4–6
Want to be the next famous author? Come join us for one or all three classes this winter! The themes for each class are, “Setting Your Mind to Write”, “What’s Your Point of View?” and “Lavish Literary Devices.”
Kids Create: Sweet Science
® Wednesday, December 27, 2:00–3:15 PM Grades K–2
Candy + science = FUN! Let’s discover scientific principles with candy! We will apply the scientific method as we run experiments with sweets. Young researchers will be encouraged to bring their results home to explain their conclusions to parents before consuming their materials.
U Make: Chemical Reactions
® Thursday, December 28, 2:00–3:15 PM Grades 3–6
Put your thinking caps on for some hands-on fun! We’ll apply the scientific method as we experiment with various materials–some edible and some icky–to create chemical reactions. Our young scientists will bring at least one experiment home with them to finish (and eat!)
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Let’s Play!: Frankenstein’s Monster
® Wednesday, January 03, 6:00–7:00 PM Grades 3–6
Mad scientists are invited out for Frankenstein’s 200th anniversary. In this game, players scrounge through cemeteries and invoke lightning to bring a monster to life.
Preschool Playtime Thursdays, January 04–25, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM Ages 5 & under with a parent or caregiver. Drop-in
Play date! Come see what creative fun we are offering for little ones and their caregivers. We’ll offer engaging preliteracy activities each week with a focus on play.
Watercolor Fun!
® Saturday, January 06, 10:00–11:30 AM Grades 1–3
Let’s try a new style of painting together! Use tape and watercolor to create designs on canvas.
Pen & Paper Tabletop Adventures
® Saturdays, January 06–27, 1:00–3:00 PM Grades 4–6
Grab your pencils and dice. We’re going on adventures without leaving the library. Looking for new heroes each week!
Drawing Club Mondays, January 08–29, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM Grades 3–6. Drop-in
Come draw with other kids in your community and let’s see what we can create together. All materials will be provided, just bring your imagination.
Mr. Sam’s Music Extravaganza
® Thursday, January 11, 2:30–3:30 PM
Ages 7 & under with a parent or caregiver.
Make music with Mr. Sam with funny songs, some dancing, and of course, bubbles! Family Take-Apart Lab
® Monday, January 22, 5:30–6:30 PM
Monday, February 26, 5:30–6:30 PM
Learn about how things work by taking them apart.
Pixel Power
® Friday, December 29, 1:00–2:30 PM. Grades 3–6
Art goes 8-bit! Bring digital art to the real world.
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Registration starts November 6th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents. Others may register beginning November 13th. To sign up, call 708-867-2298, or ask in Kids World. Find complete registration information on the back cover.
Kid Concert: Ralph’s World
Lego Master Builders Challenge
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® Saturday, February 03, 10:00–11:00 AM Ages 12 & under
Saturdays, January 13 & February 24, 1:00–2:00 PM. Ages 8–12
Dance and sing with indie rocker, songwriter, playwright, and author Ralph Covert of Ralph’s World fame. He’ll engage you with activity songs, dancing songs, and a healthy dose of pure silliness.
Want to try out some new Lego ideas? Want to learn real world science skills? Master Builders Challenge is for you!
Lego Day
Eisenhower’s Formal Ball
® Saturdays, January 13 & February 24,
® Saturday, February 10, 2:00–3:00 PM
2:00–4:00 PM. Ages 4–12
Ages 12 & under with a parent or caregiver
Come and build with our Lego bricks and we’ll photograph your creation for our Facebook page.
In honor of Valentine’s Day, your family is cordially invited to the Eisenhower Formal Ball. Get dressed up and dance the hour away. Be sure to RSVP!
A Very Happy Un-Birthday Party
Lettuce Get Cooking
® Wednesday, January 17, 4:00–5:30 PM
® Saturday, February 17, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Ages 7–12
Ages 7–12
Come celebrate author Lewis Carroll’s birthday with a mad tea party, a screening of Alice in Wonderland, and games!
Don’t know the first thing about cooking? Romaine calm! Learn two easy recipes that you can do at home all by yourself.
Animal Show
® Saturday, January 20, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Kid’s Improv Night
Ages 12 & under
® Tuesday, February 20, 4:00–5:30 PM
What’s your favorite animal? Our friends from Animal Quest will bring ten different live animals to the library for an engaging, informative, and interactive presentation. Slimy, scaly, furry, funny, maybe you’ll have a new favorite after seeing the show!
Ages 8–12
Can you think on your feet? Join us for a wild night where you will be playing improv games!
TUESDAY
winter storytime JANUARY 08–MARCH 02
Toddler (18–35 months) 9:30 am
MONDAY Baby (6–17 months) 10:30 am
Junior (3–5 years) 10:30 am
WEDNESDAY
Let’s “sing, talk, read, write, and play” together. No need to register, just check in at the Kids World Desk thirty minutes before class begins.
Toddler (18–35 months) 10:00 am
For more info, visit www.eisenhowerlibrary.org/storytime.
Family (All Ages) 1:00 pm
FRIDAY Junior (3–5 years) 10:00 am
THURSDAY Big Kids (K–2nd grade) 6:00 pm
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CLUBS & GROUPS Garden Club Wednesday, January 03, 6:00–7:00 PM
Join us to talk about bulbs, bushes, berries, and begonias. Register for Decoupage Clay Planters on February 7th. (see page 04)
Knitting Circle Tuesdays, December 19, January 16 & February 20, 2:30–4:00 PM
Join the Knitting Circle every month in Fannie’s Cafe for an afternoon of crafting over coffee with friends.
Pen & Ink Writers Group Mondays, December 18, January 15 & February 19, 7:00–9:00 PM
The Pen & Ink Writers Group gathers each month to read stories, poems, or essays, all inspired by a common theme.
Civil War Discussion Saturdays, December 02, January 06 & February 03, 10:00–11:30 AM
Join Tom DeFranco for a monthly discussion of Civil War related books, events, and historical figures.
Anonymous Teen Writers
® Registration begins November 6th for Norridge
DECEMBER ________ Basic Computer Literacy
® Tuesdays, December 05, 12 & 19, 7:00–8:00 PM
Learn computer basics with this three-part class.
eBooks & Audiobooks
® Monday, December 11, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Bring your phone or tablet to get started with library reading apps Libby, Hoopla, and Flipster.
JANUARY _________ Advanced Computer Literacy
® Tuesdays, January 09, 16 & 23, 7:00–8:00 PM
Extend your computer knowledge with this threepart class.
Microsoft Excel 2016
® Wednesday, January 10, 6:00–8:00 PM
Learn the basics of making spreadsheets with the latest version of Excel.
Every Thursday, 4:00–5:30 PM
Writers in grades 7–12 are invited to join in on a weekly session of socializing and writing. Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.
Teen Music Club Tuesdays, December 12 & 26, January 09 & 23, February 13 & 27, 4:00–6:00 PM
Musicians of all levels in grades 7–12 are invited to geek out about music. During each session, we’ll talk about music, write songs, learn some instruments, and make recordings in the Workshop studio.
Lynda.com www.bit.ly/lynda-ike
Learn a new skill online, on your time. An Eisenhower Library card offers access to Lynda.com’s video courses in technology, business, music, and other creative skills. Login with your library card to start achieving your personal and professional goals.
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TECH CLASSES and Harwood Heights residents and November 13th for others. Find more registration information on the back cover.
Intermediate Excel 2016
® Wednesday, January 17, 6:00–8:00 PM
Continue developing your Excel skills.
Advanced Excel 2016
® Wednesday, January 24, 6:00–8:00 PM
Learn advanced skills to push your Excel 2016 usage even further.
FEBRUARY _________ Microsoft Excel 2016
® Monday, February 05, 2:00–4:00 PM
Learn the basics of making spreadsheets with the latest version of Excel.
Intermediate Excel 2016
® Monday, February 12, 2:00–4:00 PM
Continue developing your Excel skills.
Advanced Excel 2016
® Monday, February 19, 2:00–4:00 PM
Learn advanced skills to push your Excel 2016 usage even further.
MOBILE DEVICE HELP Have a phone or tablet and need help getting started. Need advanced help with an app? Sign up for personalized individual help! One device per session, though multiple people may attend with the device. Monday, December 04, 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM Friday, December 15, 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM Monday, December 18, 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM Friday, January 05, 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM Monday, January 08, 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM Thursday, January 18, 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM Tuesday, January 30, 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM Tuesday, February 06, 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM Wednesday, February 14, 6:00 -PM & 7:00 PM Wednesday, February 21, 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM Monday, February 26, 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Czy masz jakieś pytania dotyczące technologii lub komputerów? Zarejstruj się na lekcjię z informatykiem. Wyślij wiadomość pod adres polish@eisenhowerpld.org i podaj swoje imę oraz czas który najbaridziej Ci odpowiada na spotkanie. Are you a Polish speaker with computer questions? Register for a session with a technology clerk. Email to polish@eisenhowerpld.org with your name, what you’d like to ask, and which days and hours work for you.
Tutor.com
Morningstar
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Need some help with your school work? Get online tutoring for kindergartners through adult learners. Upload essays, reports, and math questions for review, explanations, and suggestions.
Your library card unlocks access to Morningstar Investment Research Center’s stock market analysis, mutual fund research, and stock picks from over 150 of the financial industry’s top analysts to help both experienced enthusiasts and stock market newcomers invest with confidence.
Tutor.com also offers resume reviews and other resources for job seekers.
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TEENS After Hours Teen Time
Anonymous Teen Writers
After everyone else has gone home, we’re keeping the library open just for teens to watch movies, eat some pizza, and learn something fun.
Every Thursday, 4:00–5:30 PM
It’s a Wonderful Life & Snowflake Ornaments
® Friday, December 08, 5:00–8:00 PM
Bring your friends to watch It’s a Wonderful Life and get a look at 3-D printing in action with Lizzie Long from Print Nook. Take home your own printed snowflake ornament.
Teen Wolf & Crafting Wolf Ears & Tails
® Friday, January 12, 5:00–8:00 PM
Watch Teen Wolf starring Michael J. Fox and make your own werewolf tail and ears.
Guardians of the Galaxy 2 & Boomboxes
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Friday, February 09, 5:00–8:00 PM
Teen Music Club Tuesdays, December 12 & 26, January 09 & 23, February 13 & 27, 4:00–6:00 PM
Musicians of all levels in grades 7–12 are invited to hang out with friends and geek out about music. During each session, we’ll talk about music, write songs, learn some instruments, and make recordings in the Workshop studio. Bring your ideas, instruments, and friends.
Teen Mini Comic Camp Wednesday–Friday, December 27–29, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Watch the Guardians save the Galaxy and make boomboxes with artist Jessica Van Swol to amplify our custom Spotify mixes.
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Writers in grades 7–12 are invited to join in on a weekly hour and a half of socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.
During winter break, don’t miss these three days of making your own mini-comics with guest artists Ali Cantarella, the Sun Brothers, Mark Braun, and Jared Kreuger.
Event registration begins November 6th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents. Others may register starting November 13th. Find complete registration information on the back cover.
Teen Subscription Box If you love to read, you’re really going to love YA’LL READ? our personalized book subscription box for young adult fiction fans in grades 7–12. Answer a couple of questions about your favorite reading experiences and every month, we’ll custom-select a book we’re sure you’ll enjoy. We’ll throw in a few bookish surprises too. Bring the book back when it’s due, but the special goodies are yours to keep. To sign up, ask for a subscription card at the Answers Desk or visit eisenhowerlibrary.org/yallread
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Learn the Sewing Machine
® Wednesday, January 17, 2:00–3:30 PM
Crochet a Scarf
® Wednesday, December 06, 3:00–5:00 PM Thursday, December 07, 6:00–8:00 PM
Keep warm this winter with your own handmade scarf.
Sew Pajama Pants!
® Wednesdays, December 06 & 13, 7:00–9:00 PM
Saturdays, February 10 & 17, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Learn to make pajama pants in this two-part class!
Record a Holiday Classic
® Saturday, December 09, 10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Record you or your whole family singing a holiday classic with our new recording equipment.
Double-Sided Napkins
® Saturday, December 16, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Get training on the Workshop’s sewing machines.
Family Take-Apart Lab
® Monday, January 22, 5:30–6:30 PM
Monday, February 26, 5:30–6:30 PM
Learn about how things work by taking them apart and exploring what’s under the surface.
Adult & Teen Take-Apart Lab
® Monday, January 22, 7:30–8:30 PM
Monday, February 26, 7:30–8:30 PM
Learn about how things work by taking them apart.
Needles & Thread
® Thursday, January 25, 7:00–8:00 PM
To get the best results with your projects, you need to use the correct needle and thread. Find out what needles are best for different types of fabric.
Learn how to use the serger to make cloth napkins.
Pixel Power
® Friday, December 29, 1:00–2:30 PM. Grade 3–6.
Art goes 8-bit! Bring digital art to the real world.
Convert VHS to DVD
® Wednesday, January 03, 2:00–3:00 PM Monday, February 12, 6:00–7:00 PM
Learn how to transfer your home movies to DVD. No commercial, copyrighted videos will be transferred.
Digitize Your Photos
® Friday, February 23, 2:00–3:00 PM
Learn to digitize your photos, negatives, and slides with the technology in the Workshop.
Learn The Serger
® Tuesday, February 27, 7:00–8:30 PM
Get training on using one of our sewing tools–the serger, a special sewing machine used to prevent material from fraying at the edge.
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Home Delivery
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Are you unable to come to the library because of illness, age, disability, or other extenuating circumstances? We deliver books, movies, and other materials to homebound residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights.
Want to really keep up with everything that’s happening at Eisenhower? Subscribe to our email newsletter. Every couple of weeks, you’ll get an update about new books, movies, and music available at the library alongside notifications of upcoming library events and new services available to Eisenhower Library card holders.
For more information, or to request home delivery, call 708-867-2265. If you are hearing impaired you may also call our TTY number, 708-867-6362.
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Adult & Teen Registration
Kids Registration
In-person and phone registration begins Monday, November 6th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online and non-resident registration starts November 13th. 708-867-2299. eisenhowerlibrary.org.
In-person and phone registration begins Monday, November 6th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online and non-resident registration starts Monday, November 13th. Registration priority will always be given to residents. 708-867-2298. eisenhowerlibrary.org.
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Library Closings
Board of Trustees
Library Services .. 708-867-7828 Answers Desk .... 708-867-2299 Kids World .......... 708-867-2298 Fax ...................... 708-867-1535
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Mark Braun, President Peter Magnelli, Vice President Janice Magnuson, Secretary Natalie K. Rothbart, Treasurer Elizabeth Ringelstein, Trustee Gary Ross, Trustee Tom Sticha, Trustee
Friends Book Sales Saturdays, December 09, January 13 & 27, February 10 & 24, 2:00–4:00 PM
Look for the Friends of the Library in the Book Sale Room on the first floor, next to the Quiet Room, on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month to support the library and find great deals.
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