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{contents} page one
FROM THE DIRECTOR page two
EXPLORE EISENHOWER page three
ADULT PROGRAMS page five
WRITING GROUPS page five
TEEN PROGRAMS page six
FILM SCREENINGS page seven
DISCUSSION GROUPS page eight
RECOMMENDATIONS page nine
KIDS WORLD page eleven
COMPUTER CLASSES page twelve
BUS TRIPS page twelve
NEW RELEASES
WRITING IN THE MARGINS Community. It’s what drives us every
day. We spent all of last year celebrating the fact that, in 1973, the people of Norridge and Harwood Heights decided that a public library was essential to their communities. We take that decision very seriously. 40 years later, what do we need to do in order to remain essential to you? A while ago, we conducted a survey asking you about library services, programs, hours and materials. You talked, and we listened. Here are some ways in which you’ll see us responding to what you told us. This year, we’re offering, “Sundays in the Summer.” You told us you love us so much that you are willing to visit us on Sundays, even during the summer. We would love to see you, too. If all goes well, we’ll consider making “Sundays in the Summer” permanent. You will see us more often out in the community, at places like the Norridge Farmer’s Market and the outdoor film festival we’re co-hosting with the Norridge Park District. We’ll also be visiting area businesses to offer our help with resources on management, market research, and other information. You will be able to download more eBooks, movies, audiobooks and music. By the end of the year, you will (hopefully) see a brand-new catalog allowing you to search what we have in the library, including digital resources, more easily. Don’t have an eReader? We’ll loan you one filled with the latest best sellers, and award winners. We’ll also offer more classes on iPads, mobile apps and Android tablets. We want our community members to know how important you are to us and how much we appreciate your support. We have started hosting “Coffee with the Director,” a monthly program offering you the opportunity to meet informally with me over a cup of coffee and share your thoughts. Comment cards can now be found throughout the library, too. We are committed to providing you the best in books, movies, games, programming, classes and customer service. Next time you need something, think of us. We’re here for you.
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FEATURES
Stacy Wittmann Library Director
summer reading adult and teen
During the dog days of summer, the Eisenhower Pubic Library is encouraging adult and teen reading with our annual Summer Reading Program. This year we’re celebrating the animal kingdom with the theme “Paws to Read!”
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Book Discovery: What Do I Read Next? “MY BEST FRIEND IS THE PERSON WHO WILL GIVE ME A BOOK I HAVE NOT READ”
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
How do you use your library? Do you simply borrow the next book in your favorite series or that book you heard about on the morning news? Or do you use it as a place to discover new books and authors? Libraries have always been places where people discover new authors. Though your librarians are always willing and able to help you find the exact title you are looking for, there is so much more they can help you discover about books. Think of your librarians as book experts available to help you find reading materials to suit your tastes. Whether your child is trying to find something new after reading every Pete the Cat book, your teen wants to find more books similar to Divergent, or you want to discover a new mystery series or light-hearted beach read for yourself, Eisenhower is here for you. Your librarians have years of experience and many tools at their disposal to help match patrons with books that will suit them.
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Read five books between June 9th and August 1st for your chance to win an honorary wild animal adoption. If you’re a winner, a donation will be made in your name to the World Wildlife Fund and you’ll receive a plush toy, an adoption certificate, a photo of your animal and a WWF tote bag. Special library challenges throughout the summer offer even more chances to win!
Our website is a great resource to help you discover new books, too. On the homepage, click on the Our Collection tab and, on the right, click Sites for Readers (eisenhowerlibrary.org/sitesforreaders). There you will find links to websites and databases to assist you in finding books that will meet your needs. If you’d like a more personalized list of reading recommendations from a librarian, you can get that through our website, too. Just look under the Our Collection tab and click on What Do I Read Next? (eisenhowerlibrary.org/nextread). Fill out the form listing books you have liked or disliked, and any additional consideratons about what you are looking for. A librarian will create a unique list of reading suggestions to match your tastes. When you want to discover something new, just come to the Eisenhower Library or visit our website.
explore Free Magazines and Movies Wednesday, May 7th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Learn how you can access FREE digital magazines and streaming movies through Eisenhower’s Zinio and IndieFlix services.
The All-in-One Audiobook Saturday, May 31st, 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Drop into the library to test-drive the new Playaway MP3 players and video players.
So You Want to Buy a Tablet Saturday, May 31st, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Representatives from Best Buy show you what to look for when buying an Android or Apple tablet.
So You Want to Buy a Smartphone Saturday, May 31st, 2:30 - 3:00 pm
Best Buy representatives help you navigate the features of both Android and Apple smartphones. www.eisenhowerlibrary.org
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Illinois State Senior Spelling Bee
Saturday, May 3rd, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Saturday, May 24th, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Everyone says you should target your job search, but no one tells you what to aim for. Deb Berger and Lori Howard help you identify your strengths and effectively target your job search.
Prospicience... esquamulose ... How’s your spelling? Adults 50 and older are invited to compete in our spelling bee. Champions progress to the regional and state competitions.
Nights at the Opera For ages 18 and over
Living Strong through Exercise
Tuesdays, May 6th, 13th & 20th, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Wednesday, May 28th, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
John H. Rizzo, artistic director of the Italian Opera Company of Chicago, introduces you to opera. Each night focuses on one opera: Don Giovianni, Il Trovatore and Tosca.
Have a great time with Dr. Burton Fischman. Certified as a fitness instructor at age 80, his youthful exuberance inspires you to get fit.
Gardening Club
Here Is Where & the War Letters Project
Wednesday, May 7th, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Love gardening? Want to help beautify the library? We’re opening up our public spaces to those with a green thumb. Sound like fun? Join our new gardening club.
Rediscovering Hearing Saturday, May 10th, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Dr. Marie Vetter of Chicago Hearing Services describes how hearing works, explains the effects of hearing loss and offers suggestions on how to minimize its consequences.
Social Security and Disability Benefits Tuesday, May 13th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Mayra Salazar from the Social Security Administration details the benefits available to seniors and those with disabling conditions. Sponsored by the Seniors Assistance Center.
Short Recipes with Tall Flavors $3.00 tasting fee Wednesday, May 14th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Food writer Camille Stagg offers suggestions to turn a simple chicken breast, fish fillet or steamed vegetable into a gourmet dish through the addition of spices, herbs or savory sauces.
Conversations with Coco Chanel Wednesday, May 21st, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Historical portrayer Annette Baldwin brings Coco Chanel to life. Lively and frank, the most influential clothing designer of the 20th century shares her fashion theories, business secrets and candid stories of the men in her life.
Meet Author Tom Montgomery Fate
Tuesday, June 3rd, 7:15 - 8:15 pm Tom Montgomery Fate reads from his book, Cabin Fever: A Suburban Father’s Search for the Wild and answers your questions. Books will be available for purchase.
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Thursday, June 5th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
To commemorate D-Day, author Andrew Carroll invites you to participate in the War Letters Project, honoring veterans by preserving wartime correspondence, and the Here Is Where Project, a volunteer initiative to spotlight unmarked historic sites throughout the United States.
Daniel Burnham: Make No Little Plans Saturday, June 7th, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
As architect Daniel Burhham, living history impersonator RJ Lindsey regales you with stories of the Chicago Fire, the World’s Columbian Exposition, and the Chicago Plan of 1909.
Citizens Utility Board Phone Clinics Tuesday, June 10th, 6:30, 7:00 & 7:30 pm
Are you paying too much for your phone bill? Is it better to use a cell phone than a landline? Are phone plans confusing? The Citizens Utility Board helps you make the best decisions.
Carl Sandburg’s American Songbag Friday, June 13th, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Poet Carl Sandburg, an avid collector of folk songs, performed them at his poetry readings. Accompanied by his dulcimer, Phil Passen explores Sandburg’s collection of Americana, with words, music, and history on each song.
Meditation Workshop For ages 18 and over Tuesday, June 17th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Friday, July 18th, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
With simple techniques taught in Thailand, India and Bangladesh, meditation instructor Phra Anuchit Tikkhaviro helps you find peace of mind, relaxation and increased self-awareness.
Write Your Life
Tuesday, June 3rd, 6:00 - 7:00 pm Everyone has a story. Want to tell yours? Tom Montgomery Fate, author of Cabin Fever and graduate of the Nonfiction Writing Program at the University of Iowa leads a memoir-writing workshop to help you tell the best stories from your life.
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Antique Appraisals Monday, July 28th, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Mark Moran, appraisal expert on The Antiques Roadshow examines your treasures. Bring your fine art, small furniture, ceramics, glassware, vintage photos, advertising, folk art and toys to learn their value. No weapons, fine jewelry or musical instruments. One item per person please.
Discover State Services Wednesday, June 18th, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Representatives from Senator John Mulroe’s and Representative Robert Martwick’s offices answer your questions on state services.
Job Boot Camp Wednesday, June 18th, 6:00 - 7:45 pm
The Career Services team from Representative Martwick’s office offers resume consultations to help you compete in today’s job market.
Green Screen Photography Learn how to photograph people and objects in front of a green screen and then digitally replace the background with whatever you like.
Dwight D. Eisenhower: Duty, Honor, Country Thursday, June 19th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
From his childhood in Kansas, to his service during WWII and his term as President, Dwight Eisenhower lived by the motto “Duty, Honor, Country.” Historian Jim Gibbons brings history alive with details from Ike’s life.
AARP Driver Safety Course Wednesdays, July 9th & 16th, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
AARP presents a two part refresher course for senior drivers. People over 55 may be eligible for insurance discounts after completion. $12.00 for AARP members, $14.00 for non-members. Bring a check made out to AARP and your membership card to the first class.
Healthy Desserts in Under a Minute $3.00 tasting fee. Saturday, July 19th, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Laura Bruzas from Healthy Dining offers recipe ideas for desserts using seasonal, local and organic ingredients. Delicious desserts will be prepared for you to taste.
DUIs Decoded
Wednesday, June 25th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm What are exchange traded funds? What are their benefits and risks? How do they compare to mutual funds and individual stocks? Experts from Personal Financial Strategies Inc. answer these questions and more to help you with your investment plans.
Are you a Beatlemanic? Author Robert Rodriguez traces the origins of The Beatles, from their early days as The Quarry Men, through their decision to cease touring. Presented are rare photos, interviews, concert segments and more.
Meet Service Dogs Meet service dogs Kessen and Brighton! Jennifer Rae Trojan tells stories from her 10 adventurous years raising puppies for service organizations that train and donate service dogs to the disabled. Copies of her book will be available.
The Essential Great Chicago Fire Monday, August 11th, 7:00 - 8:15 pm
Storyteller William Pack relates vivid firsthand accounts of those who lived through the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, stoking the flames and bringing the Fire alive once again in a multi-media event not to be missed.
AgeOptions Community Forum Thursday, August 14th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Speak up about what’s important to you. Megan Jenkins Morales from AgeOptions explains services available to older adults and senior advocates. Sponsored by the Seniors Assistance Center.
The Lure and Lore of Spices Wednesday, August 20th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Retired police officer and certified breath analysis operator William Pelarenos helps you understand your options should you be involved in a DUI-related car incident.
Investing with Exchange Traded Funds
Tuesday, August 5th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Saturday, August 9th, 2:00 - 3:15 pm
Thursday, June 19th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Wednesday, July 23rd, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Fab Four FAQ
Patty and Tom Erd, second-generation spice merchants and owners of The Spice House, share historical facts, spice myths and fascinating tales of the battles to control the spice trade.
Morningstar for Investors
Wednesday, July 16th, 10:00 - 11:00 am Both the savvy investor and the newbie will learn to use the Morningstar Investment Research Center to help with financial portfolio building. www.eisenhowerlibrary.org
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writing groups WRITE YOUR SOCKS OFF
Love to write? Want to explore your creativity? Aspiring authors in their 20s and 30s are invited to join our new writers group. Bring writing to share, work on your critiquing skills and meet like-minded people on the third Friday of each month at 2:00 pm.
ANONYMOUS WRITERS GROUP
Bring in your novel, short story, graphic novel or poetry. Meet with others in grades 7 - 12 to hear creative critiques and improve your work. How can you lose? The group meets every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.
PEN & INK
The Pen & Ink Writers Group gathers at 7:00 pm on the third Monday of each month to read short stories, poems or essays, all inspired by a common theme. Build up your writing skills through practice, presentation and positive critique.
ZINE CLUB
Join us on the last Friday of each month at 3:30 pm to plan, edit and publish your own mini-magazine featuring writing, comics, art or whatever else you choose.
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teen scene Teen Snack Attack Tuesdays, May 6th, June 3rd, July 1st & August 5th, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Our program for grades 7-12 features snacks, comics, cartoons, books, gaming, movies and whatever else we think of. Remember, on the first Tuesday of every month, there’s always a snack!
Mock the Movie Fridays, June 20th, July 11th & August 8th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
At our new film series, you officially have permission to talk, text and be disruptive at the movies. Your witty wisecracks will even appear instantly on screen for everyone to “enjoy.” Twilight - June 20th Tron: Legacy - July 11th Warm Bodies - August 8th
C.R.A.F.T.Y Mondays
On Mondays this summer you will Create Really Awesome Free Things Yourself. It’ll be fun and all materials will be provided.
CRAFTY JARS
Monday, June 23rd, 1:00 - 4:00 pm What do you keep in jars? Pens, change, Einstein’s brain? Whatever it is, find it fast with chalkboard labeled jars. It’s easy with chalkboard paint.
CRAFTY CAPS
Monday, July 21st, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Why throw away your old bottle caps when you can make them into awesome pins, brooches, magnets and more.
CRAFTY DRIVES
Monday, August 4th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm No one will guess your Pez dispenser is really a secret flash drive hiding all your private information.
Set Sail under the Arrrghh Mateys! We’ve partnered with the Norridge Park District to present our first ever outdoor film festival! Come to the park for a series of family-friendly, highseas, pirate adventure films throughout the summer. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the park for an evening of swashbuckling entertainment.
CLASSIC FILM SERIES
On alternating Thursdays at 1:00 pm, resident film scholar Ralph Amelio presents a movie on our big screen and follows each film with a thought-provoking discussion. Frankenstein (1931)
Thursday, May 1st, 1:00 pm
An obsessed scientist assembles a living being from parts of exhumed corpses. Starring Colin Clive and Boris Karloff. Directed by James Whale. Manhattan (1979)
Thursday, May 15th, 1:00 pm
A divorced New Yorker dating a high-schooler looks for love in the mistress of his best friend instead. Starring Diane Keaton and Mariel Hemingway. Directed by Woody Allen. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) Thursday, May 29th, 1:00 pm
When a singing, dancing farmer brings a wife home to his farm, his six uncouth brothers decide they want wives too. Starring Howard Keel and Jane Powell. Directed by Stanley Donen.
The Lost Weekend (1945)
Out of the Past (1947)
A chronic alcoholic is followed through a desperate, four day drinking binge. With Ray Milland and Jane Wyman. Directed by Billy Wilder.
A private eye escaping his past must return to a world of danger and corruption. With Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer. Directed by Jaques Tourneur.
It Happened One Night
Thursday, August 7th, 1:00 pm
Thursday, June 12th, 1:00 pm
(1934)
Thursday, June 26th, 1:00 pm
A spoiled heiress running away from her family meets a reporter looking for a story. With Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. Directed by Frank Capra. The Searchers (1956)
Thursday, July 10th, 1:00 pm
A Civil War veteran embarks on a journey to rescue his niece from an Indian tribe. With John Wayne and Vera Miles. Directed by John Ford.
Thursday, July 24th, 1:00 pm
Cabaret (1972)
A Berlin nightclub entertainer romances two men as the Nazi Party rises to power. With Liza Minelli and Michael York. Directed by Bob Fosse. Cry, the Beloved Country (1995) Thursday, August 21st, 1:00 pm
A South-African preacher searches for his wayward son in the big city. With Richard Harris and James Earl Jones. Directed by Darrell Roodt.
Stars filmfest in the park Hook
Friday, June 13th, 8:00 pm
Peter Pan, now known as Peter Banning, is all grown up with a job as a high profile lawyer. See what happens when Peter is forced to relive the adventures of his childhood in Neverland in order to save his wife and two children from the villainous Captain Hook.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Friday, July 25th, 8:00 pm
When Elizabeth Swann, the daughter of the governor is captured by the evil pirate Barbossa, her childhood friend Will Turner joins with the eccentric Captain Jack Sparrow to rescue the girl and get Jack’s ship back in this rollicking adventure.
The Goonies
Saturday, August 9th, 8:00 pm
A ragtag group of kids find themselves on a thrilling underground adventure in search of pirate One-Eyed Willie’s treasure that could save their homes from foreclosure.
The Goonies is presented as part of Community Camp Out, a night of family fun brought to you by the Norridge Park District, Norwood Park Fire Department, Harwood Heights and Norridge Police Departments and the Eisenhower Library. Bring your tent, sleeping bag and propane grill, and stay until morning! Book your camp site for $5.00 at a Norridge Park District registration location or by visiting www.norridgepk.com. Note: Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on Norridge Park District grounds. www.eisenhowerlibrary.org
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discussion groups ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION
Join us on the first Monday of every month from 7:00 - 8:30 pm or the following Tuesday from 2:00 - 3:30 pm. Wide-ranging book choices and lively discussions will keep you energized and excited about reading.
ROMANCE BOOK DISCUSSION The Red Feather Society meets on the second Monday of each month from 7:00 - 8:00 pm to talk about the romance books we’re reading.
THIRD WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUB
Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month for our new rotating genre book discussion groups. Every month, a librarian will choose a book from a specific genre. Come every month or just when your favorite kind of book is featured. It’s up to you!
RECOMMEN The Poisoner’s Handbook by Deborah Blum Recommended by Molly
At the turn of the 20th century, a variety of poisons were used by unscrupulous people for everything from personal gain to terrorism. In New York City, forensic science was just being developed, and pioneering scientists fought an uphill battle against corruption in law enforcement and the nation’s skepticism for the mysteries of chemistry. More than just an accounting of history, this book delves into the characters that drove the development of modern forensics and immerses you in the atmosphere and realities of the early decades of the 20th century.
Provence, 1970 by Luke Barr Recommended by Melissa
What did Julia Child, James Beard, M.F.K. Fisher, Richard Olney, Simone Beck, and Judith Jones have in common? They all liked cats. But this is not a book about cats. This is a book about food, friends and a gathering of great cooks in the South of France in 1970. If you read all the new books about Julia Child, don’t miss this one. These were her friends, fellow cooks, and food writers. This was her family. They bickered, fought, cooked, and drank. They created grand meals for each other to enjoy and evaluate. Provence in 1970 provided them with a refuge from their fame. We are privileged to get to peak in at the window and imagine we can smell the Christmas goose.
BOOK-TO-MOVIE
SCIENCE FICTION
Love Sci-Fi? Join us on Wednesday, June 18th at 7:00 pm for a peek into the world of the future.
MYSTERY
Discuss a thrilling murder mystery on Wednesday, July 16th at 2:00 pm.
BIOGRAPHY
Delve into the life of a notable figure on Wednesday, August 20th at 2:00 pm.
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Lazarus by Greg Rucka
Recommended by Victoria
In a dystopian future where a handful of families ruthlessly control the limited resources of a ravaged world, much of which is simply referred to as the Waste, Forever Carlyle is a Lazarus. Genetically and technologically modified to be deadly and indestructible, conditioned to obey her parents and siblings, she is charged with defending the Carlyle family’s holdings and enforcing their rule. But someone’s stirring up war and Forever’s about to learn some hard truths about family loyalty.
DVDS
On Wednesday, May 21st at 7:00 pm, discover a book that influenced a blockbuster film.
NDATIONS Bandette is the world’s greatest thief. She’s also a costumed teenager who uses her skills to not only thwart, but also assist the police. Now an international criminal organization wants Bandette dead. Will she and her band of street urchins survive? With art by Colleen Coover, this Eisner nominated web series brings you the first hardcover arc of Bandette’s incredible life.
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Whale Warriors by Peter Heller
Bandette by Paul Tobin
Recommended by Penny
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Recommended by Dan
How far would you be willing to go to preserve a species? The Whale Warriors are a small group that uses “direct intervention” tactics to deter illegal marine poaching. Their cause is highly politicized with many governments condemning the group. Even though they’ve been labeled as eco-terrorists and vigilantes, you might want to sign on as a deckhand after reading Whale Warriors.
kids books The Boy on the Wooden Box
I Survived the Japanese Tsunami
The Short Giraffe by Neil Flory
Recommended by Tiffany
Geri is the shortest giraffe ever. One day a baboon comes to photograph the world’s tallest animals. All of his friends agree that Geri belongs in the photo - no matter how short he is. They decide that there has to be a way for Geri to look as tall as they are but none of their crazy ideas work. Can anyone help Geri? Will he get to pose for the photo after all? This story celebrates the beauty of being unique and shows the value of seeing things in a different light. Recommended for preschool-aged children.
by Lauren Tarshis
After Ben’s dad passes away, his family visits his dad’s hometown in Japan. Nothing seems worth doing without Dad though. Only a few days into the trip, an earthquake strikes Japan and causes a giant tsunami that decimates everything in its path. Can Ben survive the disaster and find his missing family? Lauren Tarshis continues her fantastic series with non-stop action pulling the reader into these extraordinary events in history.
Recommended by Jade
Arrow
FANNIE SCHMOE’S BAKERY PLAYLIST
Gossip Girl
FIND BAKERY HOURS ON BACK COVER
Justified
Recommended by Kathy
Blackfish
Recommended by Chris Recommended by Lauren Recommended by Aneta
PAUL SIMON GRACELAND
by Leon Leyson
Recommended by Celeste
All odds were against ten-year-old Leon Leyson surviving World War II. He was a boy with no skills or connections, and, worst of all, he was a Jew. He would have been killed except for the intervention of one brave man. Experience some of history’s darkest moments from the perspective of the youngest person on the legendary Schindler’s List. Vintage photographs are included. This autobiography is for grades 4 and up.
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Frozen Movie Monday
All Ages - Rated PG (Registration Required) Monday, June 2nd, 2:00 - 4:00 pm You are invited to attend our free screening of Disney’s hit movie, Frozen. Singing along is encouraged! Free popcorn too.
Summer Reading
Ages 3 - 12 (Registration Required) June 9th through August 1st Swim with the fish of the sea, meet the South Pole’s penguins, or discover the crawling insects of the rain forest … just by participating in this year’s summer reading program, “PAWS TO READ.” Prizes for reading will be awarded between June 9th and August 1st. Earn extra prizes by reading more than 500 minutes this summer! Don’t forget to pick up your book logs and register in Kids World.
Rubber Ducky Readers
Birth - 35 months (Registration Required) June 9th through August 1st Attention all parents! New this year for your youngest child is our Rubber Ducky Readers club. It’s a great way to jump start pre-literacy learning and earn prizes for your child. Stop by Kids World to register and get your pre-literacy log and booklist.
Robin’s Dog Stars All Ages (Registration Required) Saturday, June 21st, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Come, sit and stay to meet Robin’s four legged friends and be amazed by their entertaining tricks! Doggone it, we are going to have so much fun!
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Fun with Froebel® Blocks Ages 6 - 12 (Registration Required) Wednesday, June 11th, 6:00 - 7:00 pm The Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust presents a Froebel Block workshop. Developed by Friedrich Froebel to help children learn through play, these geometric blocks mimic the shapes that underlie nature. Creating structures with the blocks teaches balance, tension, composition, symmetry and asymmetry. Registered kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Lego Days
Ages 4 and up (Registration Required) Saturday, June 14th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Saturday, July 12th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm A Kids World favorite! Come and create something with our Lego bricks. After you’re finished, we’ll photograph your creation for our Facebook page. Space is limited, sign up early.
Swords, Claws, & Other Cool Things Grades 4 and up (Registration Required) Monday, June 16th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Monday, July 21st, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Swords and Claws is back for the summer! Both sessions feature beastly stories and cool craft projects. Sign up for one or both events.
Rainbow Loom® Club
Ages 6 and up (Registration Required) Monday, June 23rd, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Monday, July 14th, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Are you ready to loom? Bring your Rainbow Loom to Kid’s World and have a blast making rubber band bracelets and charms. Don’t worry if you don’t have a loom yet: we’ll have homemade looms and rubber bands available to all participants.
Clash of the Canines Saturday, June 28th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Ages 4 and up (Registration Required)
Does your team have what it takes to be the top dog? In this quick thinking game, teams compete against each other to match the most popular survey answers. The overall winning team will have a final round to earn points towards even greater prizes.
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Bedtime Math® Pajama Parties
Summer Picnic
Dolphin Tale Movie Monday
DROP-IN STORYTIME
All Ages (Registration Required) Saturday, August 2nd, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Close out the Kids World Summer Reading Program with us at the Norridge Park District. We’ll have a blast with games and snacks. Don’t forget to bring your towel for the big annual water balloon fight!
Ages 6 - 9 (Registration Required) Monday, June 30th, 6:00 - 7:00 pm Wednesday, July 30th, 6:00 - 7:00 pm Math + games + books = fun. Wear your pajamas and come on over for some math fun! We will play math games and enjoy some math snacks. Register for both pajama parties for different activities and maximum fun. All Ages - Rated PG (Registration Required) Monday, July 7th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm 11 year old Sawyer helps an injured dolphin learn to swim again in this family friendly movie. Free popcorn too!
Our Storytimes offer great opportunities for children in the proper age range to hear stories, learn and have fun. For more information on our Storytimes sessions, visit www.eisenhowerlibrary.org/storytime or ask in Kids World.
Library Lock-in
Grades 4 - 6 (Registration Required) Dropoff: Friday, July 18th, 7:00 pm Pickup: Saturday, July 19th, 8:30 am Our annual Library Lock-In is back! Grab your sleeping bags and pillows and sleep over at the library for games, movies, and food! 50 lucky 4th, 5th and 6th graders will be drawn at random. Norridge or Harwood Tuesday Heights residents who turn in parental permission forms before June 27th will receive priority.
Drop-in Summer Craft Day
All Ages Saturday, July 26th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Get your paws on some great crafts by stopping in our annual summer craft day! You get to make and take home three different crafts. No need to register!
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BABY { 6 - 17 MONTHS } 10:30 AM
TODDLER { 18 - 35 MONTHS } JUNIOR { 3 - 5 YEARS } 10:30 AM
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POLISH JUNIOR { 3 -5 YEARS } POLISH FAMILY 6:00 PM
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TODDLER { 18 - 35 MONTHS } Wednesday
1. Gather a team of four or more family and friends. One player must be between 4 years old and 6th grade. One needs to be high school age or older. 2. Make up an awesome team name using the standard names of dog breeds. 3. Register with your team name at the Kids World Desk. 4. Come on June 28th, ready to compete and have fun!
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JUNIOR { 3 - 5 YEARS } 1:00 PM
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BIG KIDS { K - 2ND GRADE } 6:00 PM
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{ computer classes} REGISTER FOR CLASSES BY CALLING 708-867-2299 OR ASKING AT THE ANSWERS DESK. Basic Computer Literacy
Saturdays, May 3rd, 10th & 17th, 10:00 - 11:00 am Wednesdays, August 6th, 13th & 20th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm Learn the basics of using a computer with this three part series.
Email Basics
Mondays, May 5th & 12th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm Mondays, July 21st & 28th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm In this two part class, learn the basics of using email.
Microsoft Excel
$20 fee
Tuesday & Thursday, May 6th & 8th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Learn the basics of making spread sheets in this two part class.
Hello, iPad
Fridays, May 16th, 23rd & 30th, 10:30 am - Noon Wednesdays, July 2nd, 9th & 16th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Learn the basics of using an iPad. Bring your own or use one of ours.
Ancestry Online
Tuesday, May 20th, 10:00 - 11:00 am Learn how to research your family history with Ancestry Library Edition.
Individual Computer Help Thursday, May 29th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Monday, June 30th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Friday, August 1st, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Sign up for a 25 minute session with a technology clerk for help with your particular technology question.
Build Your Resume Online
Advanced Photo Editing
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2:30 - 3:30 pm Create a professional, beautiful resume to send off to employers.
Thursday, July 31st, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Ready to learn more about photo editing?
Google Drive
Friday, August 7th, 10:00 - 11:00 am Learn what you can do with the world’s most popular social website.
Thursday, June 5th, 10:00 - 11:00 am Learn to use Google’s free, online tools for creating documents, spreadsheets and more.
Advanced Computer Literacy
Saturdays, June 7th, 14th & 21st, 10:00 - 11:00 am Continue learning computer use with this three-part series.
Advanced Ancestry
Tuesday, June 17th, 10:00 - 11:00 am Dig deeper into your family history with Ancestry Library Edition.
Hello, Android
Fridays, June 20th & 27th, 2:00 - 3:30 pm Tuesdays, August 12th & 19th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Learn the basics of using an Android tablet or smart phone. Questions about your own device will be answered at the end of class.
Microsoft Word
Tuesday & Thursday, July 22nd & 24th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm Learn the basics of Microsoft Word in this free, two part class.
Basic Photo Editing Tuesday, July 29th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Learn how to make your digital photos look great.
Facebook 101
Digitize Your Photos
Monday, August 11th, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Learn how to take your photographs, negatives and slides into the digital world.
Discover Online Radio!
Thursday, August 21st, 1:30 - 2:30 pm Create and customize a personal online radio station.
Facebook for Business
Friday, August 29th, 10:00 - 11:00 am Take your business live with social media.
Classes in Polish Polski Email
Wednesday, May 14th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Kontynuacja Polskieyo Emaila Wednesday, May 21st, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Polski Microsoft Word
Tuesday and Thursday, June 24th & 26th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Polskie Zajecia Komputerowe Saturdays, July 12th, 19th & 26th, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Laptop computers are available to borrow for two hours of in-library use. Just ask at the Answers, Welcome or Kids World Desks. Have your own laptop? Library visitors are welcome to connect to our wireless internet.
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A chartered bus picks up and drops off registered patrons at the listed times. Spots are limited and fill up quickly. Register beginning April 14th by calling 708-867-2299.
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Wilmette’s Baha’i Temple Monday, May 19th, 9:15 am - 2:15 pm $20.00 - One of only seven Baha’i temples in the world, this unique structure symbolizes unity and invites prayer with its exquisite gardens and fountains. A docent leads a tour of the temple and then you can buy your own lunch at Convito Cafe and Market.
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The Art of Edward Gorey
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Friday, June 6th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm $20.00 - The Loyola University Museum of Art presents the first major exhibition of Edward Gorey’s work. Take an indepth look at the artist best known for The Addams Family and the animated opening of PBS’s Mystery! Shop and snack at Water Tower Place before the museum tour.
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Tuesday, July 15th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm $25.00 - 120 years after the World’s Columbian Exposition, the Field Museum opens its collection, bringing to life one of the most spectacular events in Chicago’s history. Join us for a docentled tour of the exhibit, including a meteorite so feared it was kept chained in a dungeon! Lunch on your own at the museum.
Garfield Farm Museum Friday, August 15th, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm $20.00 - Discover America’s prairie farm heritage at the barnyard and brick tavern of Garfield Farm Museum. Experience life in the 1840s with costumed interpreters, live geese, turkeys, sheep, oxen and rare Black Java chickens. Bring lunch for a picnic. Plan on some walking.
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Rip! A Remix Manifesto
La Porte, Indiana
A collection of photos from a 1950s portrait studio are used to comment on the lives of modern, small-town Americans.
Internet rights activist Brett Gaylor and remix musician Greg Gillis, better known as “Girl Talk,” take you along on an investigation into how culture builds upon itself.
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We’re pleased to announce the availability of IndieFlix, an online provider of free, award-winning independent films, shorts and documentaries from around the world. Find more information about IndieFlix at www.eisenhowerlibrary.org/indieflix and start watching today.
Test out IndieFlix every Sunday this summer at 1:30 in the second floor Meeting Room for screenings of our IndieFlix favorites.
Small Town Silver Screen
Take a look into the trials and tribulations of keeping historic theaters afloat in a world of corporate, Hollywood multiplexes.
TRAVEL THE WORLD WITHO
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Explore the globe with some of the online subscription resources collected by the Eisehower Library.
a to z world travel
global road warrior
Plan your virtual trip with A to Z World Travel, a digital publication of World Trade Press, a publisher of maps, books and atlases. With A to Z World Travel, you can find information about the neighborhoods, weather, languages, and restaurants of hundreds of cities around the world. Best of all are the recipes from each city. Even if you never visit Sweden, with A to Z World Travel you can find out what Stockholm tastes like.
Another internet based publication from World Trade Press, Global Road Warrior, can help you find your bearings and feel at home in over 150 different countries. Find information on local customs, currency, health care and more. The best things about Global Road Warrior are the maps and photographs that make you feel like a true world traveler.
Love your tablet, smartphone, or eReader? The Eisenhower Library will help you use it to its fullest potential with free ebooks, audiobooks, streaming movies and even digital magazines at www.eisenhowerlibrary.org/digitaldownloads. Need help with using these download services? Ask at the Answers Desk or call 708-867-2299.
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Start here to find out about the world’s people! Listen to the national anthems, look at pictures, watch videos, and try recipes from more than 200 countries. Culturegrams is great as a homework resource or if you’re just curious. Explore the United States too with Culturegram’s special States Edition.
Learn how to communicate on your virtual journey with Mango Languages’ online learning courses. Study more than 50 commonly spoken languages from Arabic to Yiddish, Armenian to Ukrainian. Non-English speakers can take English courses as well. iPods featuring Mango are available to borrow at the Answers Desk, too!
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