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Summer 2019
EXPLORER
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SUMMER READING
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE WORKSHOP?
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HOW TO BE AN ADULT
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NATIONAL DRIVE-IN MOVIE DAY
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Contents 01 From the Director 02 Summer Reading 03 Library Events 04 How to be an Adult 05 Film Screenings 06 Book Clubs 07 Bus Trips 08 Recommendations 09 Kids World 11 Teens 12 Computer Classes 13 The Workshop 14 Discussion Groups
Coffee with the Director Wednesday, July 24, 2:30–3:30 PM Tuesday, August 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.
WRITING IN THE MARGINS Recently, I was in a reading slump. I’d read a book here or there, but nothing like how I used to consume book after book. For a book lover and especially a librarian, this is a troubling situation. As much as I love books, I also love television shows. I’ve seen and loved both popular and more obscure shows of all genres. At some point, I began watching the Netflix show, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and was hooked. I mentioned how much I liked it to a staff member and he asked if I had read the graphic novel on which the show was based. I had not. Even though I used to be a voracious comic book reader, I hadn’t read any in ages. We have the graphic novel on our shelves at the Eisenhower Library so I checked it out. Wanting to return it as soon as possible, I resolved to read it right away. I couldn’t put it down. The art was engaging and the story was different enough from the show to keep me curious. I finished it in a couple of hours. The experience made me remember how much I loved reading comic books, so I decided to find more to read. I did, and in no time I was hungry for books again. Sometimes people talk about what constitutes “legitimate” literature. Sure, as with all creative mediums, there are works that are crafted more carefully or with an intention to explore the human condition more than others. There are some authors who have an excellent sense of plotting, world building, character development, and dialogue. Some people maintain that comic books aren’t worth considering at all. What it comes down to, though, is personal taste. What sparks your imagination? What makes you feel like you know more about the world you live in? What makes you look forward to cracking open a book? What compels you to do that instead of turning on the television? Whatever that something is, we hope that you’ll find it at the Eisenhower Library.
Stacy Wittmann, Library Director
Meet Libby, The One Tap Reading App meet.libbyapp.com
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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SUMMER READING & LISTENING It’s Showtime at Your Library Saturday, June 01–Friday, August 02 Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Adult & Teen Summer Reading & Listening
Saturday, June 01, 1:00–3:00 PM All Ages
Adults and Teens in Grades 7 & Up
Celebrate the start of summer with us at Eisenhower! Bring the whole family for games, crafts, button making, and more. Readers of all ages can register for our Summer Reading program and start earning prizes right away! Then it really will be showtime at your library when you stay after the party for a showing of the family friendly movie, Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase. 2019. 1h 29m. Rated PG.
Kids Summer Reading Grades 6 & Under
Butter your popcorn and grab your candy stash...it’s showtime at your library! This year, we’re encouraging reading books and listening to music as lifelong practices that can improve concentration, boost intelligence, and foster creativity. Plus, you can win prizes! For every four books you read or albums you listen to, you’ll get your choice of a free book or CD and earn a chance to win one of our prize packages including $100 gift certificates for AMC Theatres, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Garrett’s Popcorn, The Goodman Theatre, The Pickwick Theatre, or Rolling Stones Records. The Alphabet Challenge: Earning an extra entry is as easy as ABC: Read a book with a title or author for every letter of the alphabet or work your way alphabetically through our music collections and you’ll get one more chance to win.
It’s showtime at Eisenhower! Read a book and be amazed at what you discover inside. Register in Kids World starting May 28th for your book log and program details. Stop in once each week from June 10th through August 2nd with your log to earn great prizes. Read 500 minutes or more for extra prizes and a chance to win a grand prize raffle or to participate in our ice cream social.
Baby’s First Book Bag Birth–17 Months
Are you an expectant parent? Do you have a new child or grandchild? Live in Norridge or Harwood Heights? We’d love to help welcome the newest member of your family. Drop into Kids World with your Eisenhower Library card and your child’s name or due date to receive a complimentary book bag that comes with a book and information to start your baby in our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program.
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LIBRARY EVENTS Wright Brothers, Wrong Story ® Monday, June 10, 7:00–8:00 PM
Aviation history does a loop-the-loop as author William Hazelgrove shares new and exciting insight into the history of the Wright Brothers, their flying machine, and its first flight at Kitty Hawk.
What’s a Smart Home? ® Wednesday, June 12, 6:30–7:30 PM
A smart home is a residence that uses internetconnected devices to enable remote management of appliances, lighting, and heating. Get an overview of the smart home market and ways to make your home smarter.
Sidewalk Chalk Fest ® Saturday, June 15, 5:00–7:00 PM
You supply the artistry, we’ll supply the chalk and a sidewalk canvas. Snacks, music, and fun for all ages.
AARP Driver’s Safety Course ® Monday, June 17 & Wednesday, June 19 1:00–5:00 PM
AARP’s two-part course is an excellent way for drivers over 55 to learn defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws, and rules of the road. There are no tests to take, and participants are entitled to a discount on their car insurance upon completion. $15 for AARP members. $20 for non-members. Payable by check on the first day of class.
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Registration for adult and teen programs starts May 6th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts May 13th.
Garden Club: DIY Birdhouses Wednesday, July 10, 6:00–7:30 PM
Birds are one of the best pesticides nature has to offer. Decorate your own birdhouse to take home and hang in your garden. Give your feathered friends a nice and cozy place to live.
The History of Unmentionables : A Brief Double Feature ® Tuesday, July 16, 6:00–8:30 PM
Ellie Carlson exposes the underside of undergarments with Speaking of Unmentionables: The Rise & Fall of Ladies’ Underwear, charting the course of womanswear through time and Cup Check Please: A Scholarly Talk on a Jocular Subject. This sometimes naughty presentation uncovers facts and unveils myths of our unseen history.
The Death Cafe: A Conversation About Death ® Wednesday, July 17, 7:00–8:00 PM
Over coffee and treats, participate in a conversation about how to make the most of our finite lives. Death Cafe is a discussion group, not a grief support or counseling session.
Watercolor Painting ® Sunday, July 21 or Sunday, July 28, 2:00–4:00 PM
$5.00 - Learn watercolor painting with step-by-step instruction. Paint along with Victoria Pelarenos as you learn techniques and complete a painting by the end of the class. Supplies will be provided.
Home Delivery If you are unable to visit the library because of illness, age, disability, or other circumstances, call 708-867-2265 for information on home delivery services.
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HOW TO BE AN ADULT Adult Art & Craft Day ® Tuesday, July 30, 6:00–8:00 PM
Join us for an adults-only crafting session. Supplies will be provided.
Kodak: You Push the Button, We Do the Rest ® Thursday, August 15, 6:30–7:30 PM
In 1900, Kodak’s Brownie camera cost $1.00 and was used everywhere from the Titanic, to Peary’s Arctic expedition, to the trenches of World War I. Reenactor R J Lindsey, as Kodak founder George Eastman, presents a historic slideshow and a display of vintage cameras to tell the story of snapshot photography.
The Real Mae West ® Monday, August 19, 7:00–8:00 PM
Early Hollywood actress, singer, screenwriter, comedian, and sex symbol, Mae West was known for her indecent double entendres and breezy, bawdy independence. Historical interpreter Martina Mathisen brings Mae West to life with secrets from her seven decades-long career.
Learn Tunisian Crochet ® Wednesday, August 28, 3:00–5:00 PM Thursday, August 29, 6:30–8:30 PM
$5.00 - Learn Tunisian crochet and create a cotton dish cloth or hot pad. No previous experience necessary. The registration fee covers the cost of yarn, crochet hook, and project guide. This class is for adults and teens in 7th grade and up.
Movie Makers Workshop ® Saturdays, August 17 & 24, 1:00–4:00 PM
In this two-part class, you’ll write, shoot, and edit your own mini-movie. We’ll provide cameras or you can bring your own.
A summer long series on navigating adulthood for new adults ages 18-29. Car Care & Public Transportation
® Saturday, June 08, 2:00–3:00 PM
Learn tips for basic car care and navigating public transportation.
Household Tools, Maintenance & Safety
® Saturday, June 15, 2:00–3:00 PM
Learn about setting up a toolbox and performing maintenance to keep your home safe and secure.
Buy & Care for Clothes
® Saturday, June 22, 2:00–3:00 PM
Learn about buying clothes built to last and tips to make them endure.
Basic Resume Writing
® Saturday, June 29, 2:00–3:00 PM
This week learn basic resume writing tips that will put you ahead of the competition.
Dress for an Interview & Interview Well
® Saturday, July 06, 2:00–3:00 PM
Learn what to wear to an interview and how to make the best impression.
All About Banking
® Saturday, July 13, 2:00–3:00 PM
Learn the ins and outs of banking, credit cards, and writing checks.
Cleaning Your House
® Saturday, July 20, 2:00–3:00 PM
This week learn techniques for cleaning your house and keeping it organized.
Groceries
® Saturday, July 27, 2:00–3:00 PM
Learn all about shopping for groceries and storing your food properly.
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CLASSIC FILMS Film scholar Ralph Amelio presents each movie and leads a fact-filled conversation.
The Great McGinty (1940)
Pal Joey (1957)
Thursday, June 06, 1:00 PM
Thursday, July 25, 1:00 PM
Dan McGinty has great success in the field of crooked politics, but he endangers it all with one moment of honesty. Starring Brian Donlevy. 1h 22m. Unrated.
A charming singer woos a rich widow until an innocent chorus girl comes along. Starring Rita Hayworth and Frank Sinatra. 1h 51m. Unrated.
Beach Red (1967)
The Big Knife (1955)
Thursday, June 27, 1:00 PM
Thursday, August 08, 1:00 PM
A marine unit and the defenders of a Japaneseheld island are haunted by their own thoughts and memories. Starring Cornel Wilde and Rip Torn. 1h 45m. Unrated.
To protect his career, a Hollywood actor is pressured into a criminal cover-up. Starring Jack Palance and Ida Lupino. 1h 51m. Unrated.
Scarface (1932)
The Furies (1950)
Thursday, August 22, 1:00 PM
Thursday, July 11, 1:00 PM
A firebrand heiress clashes with her tyrannical, cattle ranching father. Starring Barbara Stanwyck and Walter Huston. 1h 49m. Unrated.
During the Prohibition era, an ambitious and insanely violent gangster climbs the ladder of success to gain control over the Chicago mob. Starring Paul Muni. 1h 33m. Unrated.
MODERN TIMES FILM SERIES Crazy Rich Asians Tuesday, June 11, 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 25, 6:00 PM
An American professor traveling to her boyfriend’s home in Singapore finds out he’s impossibly wealthy and everyone in his social class disapproves of her. 1h 59m. PG-13.
BlacKkKlansman
First Man
Tuesday, July 09, 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 23, 6:00 PM
Tuesday, August 13, 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 27, 6:00 PM
In the early 1970s, Colorado Spring’s first black police officer is assigned to infiltrate the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan with the help of a Jewish detective. 2h 15m. Rated R.
A riveting look at the life of the astronaut Neil Armstrong and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first person to walk on the surface of the Moon. 2h 21m. PG-13.
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BOOK CLUBS Adult Book Discussions Mondays, June 03, July 01 & August 05 7:00–8:30 PM Tuesdays, June 04, July 02 & August 06 2:00–3:30 PM
Wide-ranging book choices and lively discussions will keep you energized and excited about reading. If you’re new to the club, join us at the Monday sessions.
National Drive-in Movie Day Friday, June 07, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
It’s National Drive-in Movie Day! Celebrate with a marathon of classic B-movie features and vintage film trailers on our big screen.
Cat-Women of the Moon (1953) 9:30 AM
Astronauts land on the moon to discover attractive young women in black tights. Unrated.
Bride of the Gorilla (1951) 10:45 AM
A plantation owner marries a beautiful woman then a curse transforms him into a gorilla. Unrated.
Scarlet Street (1945) 11:50 AM
A painter falls for a temptress’ sinister game of seduction, embezzlement, and murder. Unrated.
Night of the Living Dead (1968) 1:40 PM
When the dead rise, strangers barricade themselves in an old farmhouse. Unrated.
Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959) 3:25 PM
Evil aliens attack Earth with their terrible “Plan 9” in Ed Wood’s anything-goes classic. Unrated.
Deliciously Fictitious Book Club Join us every other month in Fannie’s Cafe to discuss culinary-themed mysteries and sample delicious dishes from the pages of the books. Recipes for Love and Murder by Sally Andrew Thursday, July 11, 3:00–4:00 PM
Polish Heritage Book Club Every other month, join us for an English-language discussion of Polish literature and culture. The Chosen Maiden by Eva Stachniak Thursday, June 13, 3:00–4:30 PM
Marie Curie and Her Daughters by Shelley Emling Thursday, August 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. Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) Wednesday, June 12, 1:30 PM. 2h 10m. PG-13
Three Days of the Condor (1975) Wednesday, July 10, 1:30 PM. 1h 57m. Rated R
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (2005) Wednesday, August 14, 1:30 PM. 1h 49m. Rated PG
Book club selections are available to borrow at the Library Services Desk one month before each meeting.
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BUS TRIPS ® Registration begins on May 6th for Norridge and
Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Others may register beginning May 13th. Find complete registration information on the back cover. To register call 708-867-2299 or ask at the Answers Desk.
Hamilton: The Exhibition
® Wednesday, June 12, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM. $45.00
Featuring an audio tour narrated by the smash musical’s author Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton: The Exhibition on Northerly Island takes you deeper into the life and times of Alexander Hamilton, while chronicling the American Revolution and the creation of the United States of America. With a dynamic and interactive mix of lighting, sound, multimedia, and historical artifacts, you’ll experience how it felt to live the way Hamilton lived. Bring lunch or buy from food stands on the island.
Mayslake Peabody Estate
® Friday, July 19, 8:45 AM–2:30 PM. $20.00
Take a tour of Mayslake Hall, a Tudor Revival style mansion, built in 1921 as the retirement home for Francis Peabody, one of the nation’s largest coal magnates. Designed by acclaimed architect Benjamin Marshall, Mayslake Hall is an example of the magnificent country houses built in DuPage County during the Gilded Age. This tour has stairs and no elevator. Bring money for lunch off the menu at Maggiano’s restaurant.
Illinois Railway Museum
® Wednesday, August 07, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. $25.00
Visit the largest collection of historic railway equipment in North America. See restored Pullman sleeping cars, opulent private cars, dining coaches, interurban trains, and vintage horse-drawn streetcars. Board the streetcar next to the 50th Avenue “L” station for a ride up to the historic 1851 East Union Depot. Bring a lunch or plan to purchase food at Central Diner.
BOOKS ______________ Who is Vera Kelly? by Rosalie Knecht Recommended by Marisa
The spring of 1966 is a great time to be a young spy in Argentina: the government is about to be overthrown, and CIA agent Vera Kelly has infiltrated a group of passionate, boozy, possibly KGB-affiliated university students. But when the coup shuts down Buenos Aires, Vera must choose between compromising herself or her mission to stay alive. Readers who like a spy novel will enjoy the wiretapping, double-crossing agents, and other spy-jinks, but the driving force of this novel are the secrets Vera keeps. Who truly is Vera Kelly?
Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl Recommended by Melissa
Fans of Ruth Reichl’s autobiographical works will want to continue the journey with her new book Save Me the Plums: My Gourmet Memoir. When Gourmet Magazine ceased publication in 2009, Reichl had been its editor-in-chief for ten years. She chronicles those years in this new book. If you’re new to Ruth Reichl I’d recommend starting at the beginning with her 1998 memoir Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table. Learn to love the little girl before deciding how you feel about the woman she becomes.
Young Adult _____________ YA books you’ll love: The Vanishing Stair by Maureen Johnson, The Black Coats by Colleen Oakes, A Question of Holmes by Brittany Cavallaro, Spectacle by Jodie Lynn Zdrok, and Someday We Will Fly by Rachel DeWoskin.
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RECOMMENDATIONS Aug 9 - Fog by Kathryn Scanlan
Recommended by Chris
For 15 years Kathryn Scanlan poured over a stranger’s crumbling diary. She had rescued the little book from the trash after an estate auction. No one thought it was worth saving. But Scanlan found something special in the 86-year-old diarist’s minimalist entries. She compulsively read and reread the journal, typing out and rearranging its sentences into poetically conceptual art pieces. With only one or two sentences per page, the resulting work reads like an even more minimalist Raymond Carver, telling the story of an elderly couple confronting aging, grief, and the practicality of life in late 1960s rural Illinois. Aug 9 - Fog is an unusually spare book but one that rewards slow, careful reading.
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DVD & BLU-RAY_________ Love, Gilda Recommended by Elias
In this wonderful new documentary, we bear witness to the life and many talents of the late great comedienne and actress Gilda Radner. With access to her notebooks along with old recorded audio that is used as a kind of narration, the film takes us through the critical moments of both her life and career. From her childhood in Detroit and the loss of her father, to finding her voice and becoming comfortable as a woman in a field dominated by men, to struggling with weight issues as well as her hope of finding love, and ultimately her battle with ovarian cancer, Love, Gilda creates an intimate portrait of a seminal talent in comedy, who has influenced many of the stars we know today.
Tiger vs. Nightmare by Emily Tetri
Recommended by Mary Jo
Young Tiger’s parents don’t take her seriously, taking a second dinner to her bedroom “to feed her Monster.” Monster came to scare her one night long ago, before she can even remember, but instead became her evening playmate. Monster perches at the foot of Tiger’s bed each night to guard her from “the Nightmares” that try to get her while she sleeps. One night, a huge and most horrific Nightmare visits, one that Monster cannot defeat. Before the next bedtime, they agree that it is Tiger herself who must overcome the Nightmare. The digitally enhanced watercolors in this graphic novel depict Tiger’s futuristic-yet-familiar awake-life in vivid color and, alternatively, her scary nighttime-life in dark blues and blacks. Her ultimate victory over the Nightmare is rendered as a powerful orange explosion of light. “You’re–not–real!–Roar!” This book is recommended for kids of any age who enjoy fantastical graphic novels and especially for kids who need a power boost to befriend their own personal Monsters and defeat their own Nightmares.
Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene Goo Recommended by Penny She’s a K-pop star trying to have one unstructured day when she can do anything she wants. He’s a photographer working on spec for Hong Kong’s most notorious scandal sheet. Sixteen-year-old Lucky is rescued by 18-year old Jack after she sneaks out of her hotel. He knows if he can make a story of her day on the run he’ll have a permanent job. But what happens when sparks fly and they both find out the other has been lying?
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Preschool Playtime
Thursdays, June 06, 13, 20 & 27, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM Ages 3–5 with parent or caregiver. Drop-in
Play date! Come see what creative fun we are offering for little ones and their caregivers. We’ll offer a few engaging pre-literacy activities each week with a focus on play. Siblings under three or over age five may also participate.
Let’s Play: Lego®
® Saturday, June 08, 2:00–3:00 PM or 3:30–4:30 PM Saturday, July 13, 2:00–3:00 PM or 3:30–4:30 PM Ages 4–12. Kids under 7 must bring an adult
Get ready to explore, play, and learn with Lego®.
Pen & Paper Tabletop Adventure Club
® Saturdays, June 08–July 13, 2:00–4:00 PM Grades 5–8
Grab your pencils and dice. We are going on an adventure without even leaving the library! See what’s happening in this epic Dungeons and Dragons story.
Family Take Apart Lab
® Monday, June 10, 5:30–6:30 PM
All Ages. Kids under 9 must bring an adult
Learn how things work by taking them apart! What will we take apart this time? Come and find out. Workshop waivers must be completed to ensure registration.
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Sidewalk Chalk Fest
® Saturday, June 15, 5:00–7:00 PM. All Ages
You supply the artistry, we’ll supply the chalk and a sidewalk canvas. Snacks, music, fun for all ages.
Summer Craft Day Friday, June 14, 1:00–4:00 PM Ages 12 & under. Drop-in. Kids under 7 must bring an adult
Calling all kids! Stop by Kids World to make three different crafts and kick off the summer.
Pixel Power
® Tuesday, June 18, 4:00–5:00 PM. Grades 3–6
Art goes 8-bit! Bring digital art to the real world and make your very own pixel creation. Be completely original or use one of our patterns. Workshop waivers must be completed to ensure registration.
The Science of Ice Cream
® Monday, June 24, 4:00–5:00 PM. Grades 3–6
Ever wonder how ice cream is made? Come discover the process then make and eat some homemade ice cream! Recipe contains dairy.
Be Dramatic! Theater Club
® Wednesday, June 26, 4:00–5:00 PM. Ages 8–12
All the world’s a stage… learn how to act out in it. Perform quick scenes with your fellow actors and play some theater games.
Hoopla Digital www.hoopladigital.com
With Hoopla and your Eisenhower Library card you can instantly stream or download thousands of movies, TV shows, music albums, audiobooks, and even comics on your computer or mobile device. With Kids Mode, you’ll be able to discover all of Hoopla’s great kid friendly content with just one simple swipe.
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Kids Write Away Redux
® Thursdays, June 27, July 18 & August 29, 4:00–5:00 PM. Grades 4–6
Want to become the next famous author? Join us for one or all three classes this summer! The themes for each class are, “Unforgettable Book Titles,” “To Prologue or Not to Prologue,” and “Memorable First Lines.”
Sea Beast Puppet Company Presents: Hans My Hedgehog
® Saturday, June 29, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Ages 12 & under. Kids under 7 must bring an adult
Come join us as we watch a retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm story told by the incredible Sea Beast Puppet Company!
Learn to Paint
® Thursday, July 25, 4:00–5:00 PM
Grades 1–3. Kids under 7 must bring an adult
Everyone can be an artist! Learn to paint in Piet Mondrian style with lines and squares.
Kids World Talent Show
® Saturday, July 27, 2:00–3:00 PM
Ages 12 & Under. Kids under 7 must bring an adult
Are you ready to shine? Let’s put on a show! Groups, families, or individuals are welcome to wow us with their talents.
Owls on the Prowl!
® Monday, August 05, 6:00–6:45 PM
Ages 12 & Under. Kids under 7 must bring an adult
Family Yoga
Meet a live owl and learn about the differences between owls and other raptors. After the presentation, explore The Trailside Museum of Natural History’s artifacts for yourself!
® Mondays, July 01–22, 6:00–7:00 PM Ages 5–12 with an adult Join us for our first Family Yoga class! Kids and parents will have this yoga class together so make sure to bring an adult. Mats will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own.
Summer S’mores & Movie
® Tuesday, July 09, 6:00–8:00 PM
Ages 12 & Under. Kids under 7 must bring an adult
Wear your pajamas and lets camp out with some s’mores and a summer movie!
TumbleBooks www.bit.ly/tumblebooks–ike
Use your library card to visit our TumbleBooks collection of online stories that come to life through animation, puzzles, and games on your computer or mobile device.
WEDNESDAY
MONDAY
Summer Storytime JUNE 03 – JULY 26
Baby (6–17 months) 10:30 am
Let’s sing, talk, read, write, and play together. No need to register, just check in at the Kids World Desk thirty minutes before storytime begins. Caregivers of children under seven must remain in Kids World during Storytime.
TUESDAY
Toddler (18–35 months) 10:00 am
Toddler (18–35 months) 9:30 am
Family (All Ages) 11:00 AM
Junior (3–5 years) 10:30 am
THURSDAY Big Kids (K–2nd grade) 6:00 pm
FRIDAY Junior (3–5 years) 10:00 am
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TEENS Anonymous Teen Writers
Teen Creativity Camp
® Monday–Friday, July 22–26, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
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
Where will your artistic skills take you? This summer, create a role playing campaign, design characters, and record the story as a podcast. Throw in some sidewalk chalk drawing, poetry, and photography and you’ll have a full week of creativity. For teens in grades 7–12.
Tuesdays, June 11 & 25, July 09 & 23, August 13 & 27, 4:00–6:00 PM
Music fans in grades 7–12 are invited to hang out with friends and geek out about music. We’ll talk about music, write songs, learn instruments, and make recordings. Bring your ideas, instruments, and friends.
Sidewalk Chalk Fest ® Saturday, June 15, 5:00–7:00 PM
You supply the artistry, we’ll supply the chalk and a sidewalk canvas. Snacks, music, fun for all ages.
AFTER HOURS TEEN TIME Grease & Fifties Greeting Cards
® Friday, June 14, 5:00–8:00 PM This month we’ll stamp, fold, and embellish greeting cards after watching good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fall in love.
Once a month, we’re keeping the library open after hours just for teens. Bring your friends to watch a movie, eat some pizza, and make a craft.
Hairspray & Sixties Pouches ® Friday, July 12, 5:00–8:00 PM
This month we’ll make flower power pencil pouches after watching a 1960s teen use a TV dance show to speak out about the causes she believes in.
Teen Subscription Box www.eisenhowerlibrary.org/yallread
If you love to read, you’re really going to love YA’ll Read? our personalized book subscription box for Young Adults fiction fans in grades 7–12. Every month, we’ll select a book we hope you’ll enjoy. We will throw in bookish surprises too. Bring the book back when it’s due, but the goodies are yours to keep.
Footloose & Eighties Pins ® Friday, August 09, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
This month make eighties themed lapel pins after watching a big city teen shake up a small town where no one is allowed to dance.
Pen & Paper Tabletop Adventure Club
® Saturdays, June 08–July 13, 2:00–4:00 PM Grades 5–8
Grab your pencils and dice. We are going on an adventure without even leaving the library! See what’s happening in this epic Dungeons and Dragons story.
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TECH CLASSES Scratch Coding for Adults ® Thursday, June 27, 6:30–8:30 PM
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. Tuesday, June 04, 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM Saturday, June 15, 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM Friday, June 21, 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM Wednesday, June 26, 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM Monday, July 01, 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM Friday, July 12, 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM Saturday, July 20, 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM Monday, July 22, 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM Friday, August 02, 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 06, 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM Saturday, August 17, 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 20, 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM Wednesday, August 28, 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM
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With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations. It’s an easy way to break into coding for absolute beginners.
Ancestry Online Series ® Mondays, July 08 & 15, 7:00–8:00 PM
Learn how to research your family history with Ancestry Library Edition in this two-part series.
Basic Computer Literacy ® Wednesdays, July 17 & 24, 6:00–7:30 PM
Learn the basics of using a computer in this two-part Computer Literacy Series. A great start for beginners.
Advanced Computer Literacy
® Wednesdays, August 07 & 14, 6:00–7:30 PM
Extend your computer knowledge with this two-part computer literacy series.
In-person and phone registration for technology classes begins May 6th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts May 13th.
Rosetta Stone
Lynda.com
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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.
Your Eisenhower Library card offers you 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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THE WORKSHOP Family Take Apart Lab
Buttons & Buttonholes
® Monday, June 10, 5:30–6:30 PM
® Thursday, June 20, 6:30–8:30 PM
All Ages (Kids under 9 accompanied by an adult)
Learn how things work by taking them apart! What will we take apart this time? Come and find out. Kids program registration starts 05/28 for residents, 06/03 for others.
Adults and Teens Grades 7 & Up
Learn how to make buttonholes and sew on buttons using a sewing machine.
Intro to the Sewing Machine
Take Apart Lab
® Tuesday, June 11, 7:30–8:30 PM Adults and Teens Grades 7 & Up
Learn about how things work by taking them apart and exploring what’s under the surface. This month, we’ll take apart radio devices!
® Thursday, July 18, 6:30–8:00 PM Adults and Teens Grades 7 & Up
Learn the basics of the sewing machine. You will learn how to thread the machine and use a basic stitch.
Measurements for Garment Making
Intro to the Embroidery Machine
® Thursday, June 13, 6:00–8:30 PM Adults and Teens Grades 7 & Up
Learn the basics of our computer aided embroidery machines. You will learn how to thread the machine and stitch a word or phrase onto fabric.
Adults and Teens Grades 7 & Up
Understand why measurements are important for clothesmaking and how to measure yourself correctly.
Learn the Carvey
® Monday, August 12, 6:00–8:00 PM Adults and Teens Grades 7 & Up
Pixel Power
® Tuesday, June 18, 4:00–5:00 PM Grades 3-6
Bring digital art to the real world and make your very own pixel creation. Be completely original, or use one of the our patterns. Kids registration starts 05/28 for residents, 06/03 for others.
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® Saturday, August 10, 2:00–4:00 PM
The Carvey is a machine that engraves, carves, or cuts flat materials like wood, plastic, and metal. Learn the basics of the Carvey’s software and engrave a wooden bookmark. Workshop programs are possible thanks in part to the support of the Friends of the Eisenhower Library.
In-person and phone registration for adult and teen Workshop classes begins May 6th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts May 13th.
Museum Adventure Passes Residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights with current Eisenhower Library cards are offered free or discounted admission to participating Chicago area cultural destinations such as The Brookfield Zoo, The Cernan Earth and Space Center, The Oak Lawn Children’s Museum, and The Legoland Discovery Center. Passes are available on a first come, first served basis and cannot be issued or held via phone requests. Each household may have one museum pass during a seven day period. Passes are valid for seven days. For a list of museums and discounts offered, visit museumadventure.org.
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CLUBS & GROUPS OPEN WORKSHOP HOURS After attending a class, drop in to work on your own projects. Call 708-867-2294 or stop by during open Workshop hours to schedule one-on-one instruction.
Civil War Discussion Saturdays, June 01, July 06 & August 03, 10:00–11:30 AM
Join Tom DeFranco for a monthly discussion of Civil War related books, events, and historical figures.
Mondays
Thursdays
1:00–4:30 PM 7:00–8:45 PM
1:00–4:00 PM
Garden Club
Fridays
Wednesdays, June 05 & August 07, 6:00–7:00 PM
Tuesdays 1:00–4:00 PM
Wednesdays 6:00–8:30 PM
3:00–5:00 PM
Saturdays 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
WORKSHOP CLOSED IN AUGUST The Workshop will be closed during August while we do some cleaning and rearranging to make the space even more inviting. Get ready for a whole new Workshop experience in the fall.
Workshop Waivers A signed waiver and valid library card must be on file to participate in Workshop programs or use equipment during open Workshop hours.
More Museums In our Special Collections display in the Library Services Department, you can find passes that grant free entry into the Art Institute of Chicago and the Kohl Children’s Museum for up to four visitors. If the passes are all checked out, we’ll place a hold for you. Exclusive to Norridge & Harwood Heights residents.
Join us to talk about bulbs, bushes, berries, and begonias.
Scale Model Club Thursdays, June 13, July 11 & August 08, 6:30–8:00 PM
Are you interested in large-things-made-small? Have you been modeling forever and want to share your expertise? Join this informal group for modelers of all skill levels. For adults and teens 12 and older.
Pen & Ink Writers Group Mondays, June 17, July 15 & August 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. Build your writing skills through practice, presentation, and positive critique.
Knitting Circle Tuesdays, June 18, July 16 & August 20, 2:30–4:00 PM
Join the Knitting Circle every month in Fannie’s Cafe for an afternoon of crafting, coffee, and friends.
Friends of the Library Wednesdays, June 19, July 17 & August 21, 6:00 PM
Every month, The Friends of the Eisenhower Library group meets to discuss opportunities to fulfill its mission of enhancing the Eisenhower Public Library and its services.
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Adult & Teen Registration
Kids Registration
Registration starts May 6th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards.
Registration starts May 28th for Norridge and Harwood Heights residents with valid library cards. Online registration for everyone starts June 6th. Priority for Kids programs is given to Norridge and Harwood Heights residents. eisenhowerlibrary.org. 708–867–2298.
Online registration for everyone starts May 13th. eisenhowerlibrary.org. 708-867-2299.
Contact Information
Library Closings
Board of Trustees
Library Services .. 708-867-7828 Answers Desk .... 708-867-2299 Kids World .......... 708-867-2298 Fax ...................... 708-867-1535
06/16 ..................... Father’s Day 07/04 .......... Independence Day
Mark Braun, President Peter Magnelli, Vice President Janice Magnuson, Secretary Tom Sticha, Treasurer Scott Parent, Trustee Elizabeth Ringelstein, Trustee Gary Ross, Trustee
Friends Book Sales Saturdays, June 08 & 22, July 13 & 27, August 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 on hardcovers, paperbacks, movies, CDs, and more.
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