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EISENHOWER
PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
4613 N. Oketo Avenue
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
708-867-7828
www.eisenhowerlibrary.org
IN THIS ISSUE:
Eisenhower 24/7
We are excited to introduce you to our
new online branch, the re-designed website of the
Eisenhower Public Library District
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
THE INSIDE TRACK
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EXPLORE...
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LIBRARY PROGRAMS
PAGE 3
LITERARY GROUPS
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FILM SCREENINGS
PAGE 5
BUS TRIPS
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RECOMMENDATIONS
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KIDS WORLD
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NEW RELEASES
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COMPUTER CLASSES
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FEATURES
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THE EISENHOWER EXPLORER is
a publication of the Eisenhower
Public Library District, serving
the communities of Norridge and
Harwood Heights, Illinois.
Edited and designed by
Christopher Clark.
THE
INSIDE
TRACK
After forty years of dedication and Library love, Linda Woyner, Eisenhower’s Business
Manager, is planning her retirement. Linda was the very first employee hired by
the Library’s original director, Fred Donnelly. She played a major role in advancing
Eisenhower from a Project Plus library into the publicly supported library district that
it is today.
As Secretary to the Library Board and the Director, Linda has kept everyone
at Eisenhower on track. For forty years, she has attended every board meeting,
keeping the minutes meticulously. She has prepared forty years of Illinois State
Annual Reports according to state-mandated regulations and timetables.
Linda has worked closely with trustees, directors and library staff. At times, she
has found herself playing the role of confidant and shoulder to cry on. When Fred
Donnelly passed away on Good Friday, 1976, the entire Library was stunned and
saddened. Linda guided us through this sad event, making Fred an enduring
memory at Eisenhower, and smoothing the way for his successor, Sue Biskup.
When Sue stepped down in 1979 and I took over, Linda had a new director to
educate. She patiently lent a hand in advising me on the ins and outs of library
district law, helping me with everything I needed to successfully guide the Library’s
operations. Her one caveat: handle anything you need during Board meeting week
for yourself or wait until the following week. For Linda, the Board has always come first.
Linda’s dedication to the Library has been inspirational. She rose to her position
through hard work, a tenacious pursuit of continuing education, meticulous record
keeping and a willingness to change with the times. Everyone at Eisenhower will miss
an irreplaceable member of our family. Here’s to you, Linda. Our Board, the staff
and I salute your work and thank
you for your many years of service.
We hope you enjoy retirement. You
deserve it.
Ronald V. Stoch
Library Director
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EXPLORE...YOUR NEW LIBRARY WEBSITE
Welcome to Eisenhower 24/7!
The Library’s new website promises
to be our “online branch,” available
to patrons twenty-four hours a day,
seven days a week. The new site
gives you instant access to book
reservations, online database
research, book reviews written
by our staff, personalized book
recommendations and so much
more. Our new site is available from
a home computer, but it is also
designed to be fully functional from
any smartphone or tablet, so you can
access the Library no matter where
you are, any time of the day or night.
The new site sports an appealing
look, but visual design was not our
first priority. The guiding principle
during the redesign was to focus on
content first, to make the website
truly worthy of being called an
online branch. Once the content
was in place, site navigation was
developed to make finding what you
need quick and efficient.
Below are highlights of a few of the
new and/or improved features of
the site.
The homepage has a variety of
new features: a photo rotator
highlights special programs and
events. Library News keeps you
up-to-date on important Library
information. Upcoming Events lists
imminent library programs and the
New Arrivals bookshelf features
new items in our collection which
you can click on to reserve. Special
40th Anniversary and One Book,
One Community pages have been
created and can be accessed
directly from the homepage as well.
“I Want… A Great Read” is a
unique book suggestion tool that
recommends a book for you based
on the genre or subject you pick.
Use it to find your next great read.
Interior pages feature a menu
which “sticks” to the top of the page
as you scroll down. This allows you
to see the main site navigation no
matter where you are on any page.
The Our Collection menu choice
shows information on our collection
divided for Adults, Teens and Kids.
Under each you will find resources,
bookshelves and blogs tailored for
each of these groups
Under the Research tab you will
find database and other research
resources broken down by age or
subject to make doing research as
easy as possible. A full alphabetical
listing is also available for you to
browse.
Programs & Events, our new
calendar, allows you to filter events
by age or category, making it easier
to find the book discussions, film
screenings, performances or other
library events that interest you.
A full calendar view is also still
available.
Our Connect with Us page gives you
multiple ways to stay connected to
the Library with a listing of our blogs,
electronic and printable versions
of the newsletter, a place to signup for monthly email newsletters
and connections to all of our social
media sites. Frequently needed
Library phone numbers can be
found here too. Share your favorite
library memories, look for volunteer
opportunities and find out about the
Friends of the Eisenhower Library
under Get Involved.
Turn to the How do I? section for
answers to all of our most frequently
asked questions when you want to
find out information quickly.
Other features of the site include
Community pages with contact
information and addresses for
various organizations and agencies
within the community; a Local
History page that serves as a portal
to our extensive digitized local history
collection; and a personalized
Book Recommendation form that
allows you to ask our librarians
to recommend books just for you
based on your specific reading
interests.
We really hope that you will check
out our new virtual library branch
at www.eisenhowerlibrary.org and
take the time to explore all of its
new features. We look forward to
hearing what you think.
eReaders at Eisenhower
The results of a recent Pew Research Center study show that electronic book reading is on the rise. More
than half the population still reads physical books, but the percentage of eBook readers has increased
dramatically. Nearly a quarter of all readers aged 16 and up reported reading an eBook in 2012.
The Eisenhower Public Library District is proud to offer the eReader-owning residents of Norridge and
Harwood Heights the opportunity to check out eBooks and upload them right onto their eReaders. We
also have a collection of circulating eReaders preloaded with a variety of great books and magazines.
And for our patrons who just want to know what all the fuss is about, we hold regular eReader Petting
Zoo programs which provide you with the opportunity to get your hands on a Nook or a Kindle. For more
information or assistance with any of these services, call 708-867-2299 or ask at Answers.
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LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Registration begins May 28th
Illinois State Senior
Spelling Bee
JULY
AUGUST
Adults 50 and older are invited to
compete in our local spelling bee.
Champions progress to the regionals in
Park Ridge on June 3rd. The final level
of competition concludes at the Illinois
State Fair in Springfield on Senior
Citizen’s Day, August 12th.
Is There Proof of Heaven?
July 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th, 7:15 - 8:45 pm
Find Oliver Wellington’s Will
Marge Skelly leads a four part
discussion on Dr. Eben Alexander’s
book, The Proof of Heaven. We’ll
study the theological and scientific
issues he raises and discuss neardeath experiences. We’ll also examine
the theories of Dr. Andrew Newberg,
expert on brain function and mystical
experiences. Come with curiosity, an
open mind and questions worth asking!
In this Live Action Role Playing game, your
goal is to be the first to find billionaire
Oliver Wellington’s will, lost somewhere in
the vast collection of books he’s left to the
Eisenhower Library. Come in costume and
stay in character as you hunt.
Grades 7-12.
May 31st, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
JUNE
Conversation Corners
June 4th, July 2nd, August 6th and
September 3rd, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
As part of the Eisenhower Speaks Your
Language program, we are offering new
English learners the opportunity to meet
and practice speaking English together.
Michigan Beach Towns
June 11th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Warm sandy beaches, sailboats and
fresh blueberries; you will find all these
things in the beach towns of Western
Michigan. You will also find John Jacob
Astor and the fur traders, Joliet and
Marquette, Indian villages and 19th
century forts. Explore the world’s longest
stretch of freshwater beach and get
some ideas for a quick summer vacation.
Knitting Circle
June 18th, July 16th, August 20th &
September 17th, 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Join us the third Tuesday of each
month for an afternoon of knitting and
crocheting over tea and coffee with
fellow fiber-arts lovers. No need to
register, just show up with your supplies
and craft away!
Learn to Mat Your Photos
June 22nd, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Whether you’re submitting your winning
photo to our Photography Contest this
summer or hanging your family portrait,
we’ll teach you a simple way to do your
own matting at home using pre-cut
mats in this demonstration class.
Dumbo or Bust! One Day in the
Magic Kingdom
June 27th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Planning a visit to Walt Disney World
but short on time? Disney World
veteran Karen Luster will give a detailed
overview of a day spent in the Magic
Kingdom. Learn what to visit when and
how to use FastPass and FastPass+.
Folk Music Treasures
of the Western Slavs
July 11th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Explore the differences and similarities
between Polish, Czech and Slovakian
folk music. All songs will be sung in
their original languages with English
translations provided.
Immigration 101
July 18th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
What is asylum? What is a green card
and how do you get one? As part of the
Eisenhower Speaks Your Language
program, United States Citizenship
and Immigration Services will provide
answers to these questions and offer
advice on avoiding immigration scams.
August 2nd, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Summer Photography Contest
Exhibition: August 5th - 31st
It’s time for our 4th Annual Juried
Photography Contest. Prizes will be
awarded for Youth (7th – 8th grade),
High School (9th – 12th) and Adult (18
and over) age groups. Photos must be
unframed on white mat board. Previously
entered artwork is not eligible. One entry
per person. Drop off entries between July
29th and August 1st. Awards ceremony on
August 10th at 10:00 am.
AARP Driver’s Education
($14.00, AARP members: $12.00)
August 7th and 14th, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
AARP presents a refresher course for
senior citizen drivers. Students over 55
may be eligible for insurance discounts
after completing this two part driving
class.
eReader Petting Zoo
Adventures in White Chocolate
What’s all the fuss over eReaders? Join
us for some hands-on time with the
Nook Simple Touch, Nook Color and
other eReaders to find out. Staff will be
available to answer questions or help
with devices.
August 8th, 6:30 - 7:45 pm
July 16th & September 25th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
The Written Word and the
Scribbled Sketch ($5.00)
($3.00 tasting fee)
Chef and food blogger Michael Niksic, the
Food Mercenary, will take you on a journey
through white chocolate amaretto ice cream,
white chocolate glazed Grand Marnier
pound cake, fresh fruit covered in white
chocolate and more.
A History of Star Trek
July 20th, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
August 13th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
A journal records what shouldn’t be
forgotten. In this workshop, you’ll learn
ways to capture thoughts, talk about
writing and explore drawing prompts.
We’ll also make our own simple
journals using recycled materials.
Using rare behind-the-scenes photos and
Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan production
materials, College of Lake County
professors John and Maria Jose Tenuto
present a history of the Star Trek television
shows and movies.
Quick Tips for Fresh Summer
Fruits ($3.00 tasting fee)
Wrigley Field’s Last World
Championship
Camille Stagg, food and wine journalist
and former food editor of the Chicago
Sun-Times, will offer suggestions on using
fresh fruit in quick, creative ways. Wine
pairings will be suggested.
Sports historian Charles Billington
discusses one of professional football’s
most dominant and colorful teams, the
1963 Chicago Bears, who played their
championship games at Wrigley Field.
July 25th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
August 28th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
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Register for programs at
www.eisenhowerlibrary.org
or by calling 708-867-2299
Build a Computer with Raspberry Pi ($35.00)
August 30th, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
The Raspberry Pi is a do-it-yourself, credit-card sized
computer that plugs into your television. It can be used
for many things that a regular-sized PC is capable of,
such as spreadsheets, word-processing and games.
We’ll teach you all it about and then you can take one
home. The $35 fee covers the cost of materials. Limited
to twelve participants.
SEPTEMBER
Eisenhower Mini-Comicon
September 7th, 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Eisenhower is opening its doors to all things fun and
geeky. Stop by to meet local comic book creators, learn
comic making tips from the experts and join in on some
cosplay by dressing as your favorite character.
Earrings and Charms Workshop ($15.00)
September 14th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Molly Bitters will help you make your own gorgeous
textured metal earrings and fantastic charms in this
hands-on workshop. The $15.00 fee covers the cost of
materials.
Citizenship and Naturalization 101
September 19th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
As part of the Eisenhower Speaks Your Language
program, with support from the American Dream
Starts @ Your Library grant, we are offering a series of
classes guiding our patrons along the path to citizenship
through naturalization. In this workshop, everything a
prospective citizen needs to know in order to apply for
citizenship will be explained in detail by representatives
from the United States Citizenship and Immigration
Services.
Boost Your Job Search with
Effective Networking
September 21st, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Does the thought of attending a networking event leave
you shaking in your shoes? Do you cringe every time you
want to ask someone if they can help you find a job? In
this workshop, you’ll learn what “networking” REALLY
means. With the help of Deb Berger and Lori Howard,
you will discover the tools and skills you need to network
effectively in person and online.
Illinois in the Civil War
September 26th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Author Tom Emery covers a wide array of topics relating
to the Civil War in the Land of Lincoln, including Illinois
men in key Civil War battles, life on the Illinois home
front, top fighting units from the state of Illinois, Civil War
prisons in Illinois and the importance of Illinois to the
Union effort.
BOOK GROUPS
ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION
Eisenhower’s Adult Book Discussion Group meets
the first Monday of every month from 7:00 - 8:30 pm
and the following Tuesday from 2:00 - 3:30 pm. Come
to either session. Wide ranging book choices and
discussions will keep you energized and excited about
reading. The current title is always available for checkout at the Eisenhower Library Services Desk.
NON-FICTION BOOK DISCUSSION
The Non-Fiction Book Discussion Group meets quarterly
on the third Saturday of the month from 2:00 - 3:30 pm.
The group reads and discusses writing on a wide range
of subjects. Our next selection, Big Russ and Me by
Tim Russert, will be available for check-out at Library
Services one month before the July 20th meetiing.
“MY KIND OF TOWN” CHICAGO CLUB
On the last Wednesday of each month, the “My Kind of
Town” Chicago Book Club chooses books and movies
which explore the great city of Chicago. Selected books
will be available at the Library Services Desk.
RED FEATHER SOCIETY
The Eisenhower Library romance book discussion group
now meets the second Monday of each month from
7:00 - 8:00 pm. We read a lot of books and love sharing
what we’ve been reading with each other.
BOOK CLUB MIXER
September 14th, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Meet and mingle with members of all of Eisenhower’s
book clubs over coffee and treats.
WRITING GROUPS
THE PEN & INK WRITERS GROUP
The Pen & Ink Writers Group gathers on the third
Monday of each month to read short stories, poems or
essays, all inspired by a theme chosen at the previous
meeting. Build up your writing skills through practice,
presentation and positive critique. 6:30 - 8:45 pm.
THE ANONYMOUS WRITERS GROUP
Bring in your novel, your short story, your graphic novel
or your poetry. Meet with others in grades 7 - 12 to hear
creative critiques and improve your work. When things
are slow, writing exercises include the ever popular
Exquisite Corpse! How can you lose? The group meets
every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.
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FILM SCREENINGS
CLASSIC FILM SERIES: TAKE 15
Every other Thursday at 1:00 pm, film scholar Ralph
Amelio presents a movie on Eisenhower’s big screen
and leads a discussion afterwards. Screenings are free
and so are the refreshments.
Love Under Fire:
The Story of Bertha
and Potter Palmer
September 10th, 7:00 pm
The passion of Bertha and Potter Palmer
for one another, and for the city they loved,
inspired Chicago to rise from the ashes of
The Great Fire to become the world class
city it is today. Director Amelia Dellos will
discuss the film after the screening.
June 13th BAD DAY AT BLACK ROCK (1955)
A one-handed stranger comes to a tiny town with a terrible past it wants
to keep secret, by any means. Starring Spencer Tracy and Anne Francis,
directed by John Sturges.
June 27th GUNGA DIN (1939)
In 19th century India, three British soldiers and a native water-bearer
must stop a revival of the murderous Thuggee cult before it rampages
across the land. Starring Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine, directed by
George Stevens.
ANIME ACTION
Join the Eisenhower Library and the
Anonymous Writers Group to watch
anime!
Summer Wars
In Belfast, a wounded Irish nationalist leader attempts to evade police
following a failed robbery. With James Mason and Robert Newton,
directed by Carol Reed.
June 18th, 1:00 – 3:30 pm
While he’s away in the country, a virus
attacks the virtual reality game OZ and
Kenji is the only one who can stop it.
Directed by Mamoru Hosoda.
July 25th THE SEA HAWK (1940)
Trigun: Badlands Rumble
July 11th ODD MAN OUT (1947)
Captain Geoffrey Thorpe is the boldest of the Sea Hawks. His capture of
a Spanish galleon, however, leads to more than he bargained for. With
Errol Flynn and Brenda Marshall, directed by Michael Curtiz.
August 8th CHARLEY VARRICK (1973)
A man, his wife and their friend stage a bloody bank robbery, unaware
they are stealing money from the Mob. With Walter Matthau and Joe
Don Baker, directed by Don Siegel.
August 22nd THE CAMERAMAN (1928)
Hopelessly in love with a film studio employee, a clumsy man attempts
to become a motion picture cameraman to be close to the object of his
desire. Starring Buster Keaton and Marceline Day, directed by Edward
Sedgwick.
September 5th THE KILLING FIELDS (1984)
A photographer is trapped in Cambodia during tyrant Pol Pot’s bloody
genocide campaign, which claimed the lives of two million “undesirable”
civilians. With Sam Waterston and Haing S. Ngor, directed by Roland
Jaffe.
September 19th INVASION OF THE BODY
SNATCHERS (1956)
A small-town doctor learns that the population of his community is being
replaced by emotionless alien duplicates. With Kevin McCarthy and
Dana Wynter, directed by Don Siegel.
July 2nd, 1:00 – 3:30 pm
On the planet of Gunsmoke, a bank
robbery goes awry when a legendary
thief’s men scheme to betray him.
Directed by Satoshi Nishimura.
Samurai Champloo
July 16th, 1:00 – 3:30 pm
A samurai and a ronin are saved from
death by a fifteen year-old girl and must
help her find “The Samurai Who Smells
of Sunflowers.” Directed by Shinichiro
Watanabe.
Evangelion 1.11
July 30th, 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Shinji and Rei are thrust into the middle
of a war between invading aliens and
the giant Evangelion robots. Directed by
Hideaki Anno.
Evangelion 2.22
August 6th, 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Shinji and Rei carry humanity’s hopes on
their shoulders as the defense of Earth
continues. Directed by Hideaki Anno.
War of the Worlds Movie in the Park August 16th, 7:30 pm (Rain Day: August 18th)
We’ve partnered with the Norridge Park District to present an outdoor screening of Steven Spielberg’s 2005
blockbuster adaptation of The War of the Worlds. A family fights to stay together as the Earth is invaded by
alien tripod fighting machines. Starring Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning.
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BUS TRIPS
Leave the driving to us! Eisenhower’s bus trips
are among our most exciting and popular events. A
chartered bus will pick up and drop off registered
patrons in front of the Library at the stated times.
Space is limited and the trips always fill up quickly so
don’t forget to register early. Unless stated, lunch is not
included in the cost of each trip.
The Jungle Book at the Goodman Theater
June 23rd, 6:00 - 11:00 pm
$28.00
The jungle springs to life in a kaleidoscopic song-and-dance-filled
spectacle that chronicles young Mowgli’s adventures growing up
in the animal kingdom. Based on Rudyard Kipling’s time-honored
children’s tales and featuring music from the classic Disney film, this
spellbinding world premiere is the theatrical event of the season.
The $28.00 fee covers ticket and transportation costs.
Body Worlds: Animals Inside Out
July 22nd, 8:45 am - 4:15 pm $25.00
Explore the intricate biology and physiology of some of the world’s
most spectacular creatures in Animals Inside Out, a Body World
production at the Museum of Science and Industry. The $25.00 fee
covers exhibition admission and transportation costs.
Devil in the White City Tour
August 13th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $25.00
This tour, conducted by the Chicago Architectural Foundation, explores the compelling true story
told by Erik Larson in his best-selling book, The Devil in the White City, about two simultaneous
events in Chicago history: the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 and the emergence of serial
murderer Dr. Henry H. Holmes. The $25.00 fee covers tour ticket and transportation costs.
Woodstock Opera House & Orson Welles
September 24th, 8:45 am – 4:15 pm $25.00
Learn all about the Illinois-Orson Welles connection. Join us
on a trip to the restored Opera House
in Woodstock, Illinois, where
Orson Welles began his career
in 1934. View the collection of
Welles memorabilia at the library
and shop on the town square.
The $25.00 fee covers tour ticket
and transportation costs.
To register for a bus trip
call 708-867-2299 or
ask at Answers.
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NOW HEAR THIS
Eisenhower’s staff
recommends books, movies
and albums from the Library
collection.
I read a book called The Lost Army by
Valerio Massimo, a story about war and love
told by a woman. - Weronika, Tech Clerk
I love Stanley Kubrick’s classic film,
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop
Worrying and Love the Bomb.
- Elias, Technical Services
I just finished watching The Queen of
Versailles, a documentary about the rise
and fall of one of the richest couples in
America. - Chris, Marketing
I am reading a mystery about a girl with
psychic powers called Spirit and Dust by
Rosemary Clement-Moore.
- Victoria, Reference
I recently read a fantasy book, The Hobbit
by J.R.R. Tolkien. Now I am looking forward
to reading The Silmarillion by the same
author. - Jacob, Library Services
I recommend a book on the history of
Poland, God’s Playground by Norman
Davies. - Ela, Library Services
My favorite CD is Shinedown’s The Sound
Of Madness. - Naomi, Kids World
We just read Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.
A very unanticipated ending with a well
thought out plot! - Anastasia and Chris,
Library Services
I recently finished Lover at Last, the most
recent book in J.R. Ward’s Black Dagger
Brotherhood series. - Julie, Marketing
I‘d recommend the self-titled album by
Tomahawk or Oxeneers by These Arms Are
Snakes. - Brian, Tech Clerk
I just read Ike’s Bluff: President
Eisenhower’s Secret Battle to Save the
World by Evan Thomas. - Jim, The Friends
of the Library
I’ve been watching AMC’s Mad Men.
- Laura, Technical Services
RECO
The Shadow of the Wind
by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Recommended by Dan
The Shadow of the Wind is one of the
bestselling books of all time, selling more
than 15 million copies since its release in
2001. The novel, set in post-war Barcelona,
centers around a bookseller’s son. The
son, Daniel Sempere, selects a novel from
a library of rare books, enjoying it so much
that he searches for the rest of the author’s
works, only to discover that someone is destroying every book the
author has ever written. This book fits perfectly into the genre of
books for book lovers.
Speaking From Among the
Bones by Alan Bradley
Recommended by Stacy
The irrepressible child chemist and detective,
Flavia de Luce, is at it again in the fifth
installment of the award-winning series that
began with The Sweetness At The Bottom
Of The Pie. The town folk of Bishop’s Lacey,
an English country village, are eagerly
anticipating the unearthing of the bones of
St. Tancred, the 500 year-dead patron saint of the village church.
Flavia, as always, is ahead of the game and discovers the body
of a much less saintly person instead – St. Tancred’s organist,
Mr. Collicutt. With the help of her trusty bicycle, her chemistry lab
and her boundless tenacity, Flavia sets out to discover who would
have wanted Mr. Collicutt dead and why.
Murder with Peacocks
by Donna Andrews
Recommended by Victoria
Meg Langslow comes home to Yorktown,
Virginia for a summer full of weddings; her
best friend, her brother and her mother are
all getting married in the same month. And
Meg is the maid of honor for all three! As if
the weddings weren’t enough excitement,
a series of deadly events - from poisonings
to dramatic mechanical failures - stir up the little village. But are
they accidents? Or murder? Aided by her eccentric family and a
handsome dress shop owner, Meg will need to solve the mystery
to keep the weddings on track and survive the summer.
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OMMENDED READS
In this summer issue, your librarians
offer suggestions for your
Beautiful Ruins
next great beach read
by Jess Walter
Recommended by Melissa
Beautiful Ruins is the perfect beach read. Having said that, I have to admit that I
hate sand and can’t read in bright sunlight. But you know what I mean. Real
people mingle with the made up ones in the course of this novel which spans fifty
years. It has everything: romance, Italy, movie stars, travel, food, intrigue, did I say
Italy? First and foremost it is a love story.
Past Perfect
by Leila Sales
Recommended by Penny
You’re a historical re-enactor
in a Colonial Village, the same
place you’re worked since you
were 12. This year your best
friend is joining you for the
summer. Unfortunately, so is
your ex-boyfriend. The one you
still haven’t gotten over. Like every summer, you
Colonials are at war with the Civil War re-enactors
across the street. This year you’re the Colonial
lieutenant, and on the first night of the War you’re
kidnapped by the Civil Warriors. The guy who has to
guard you is so cute – but he’s the enemy. And you
still love your ex – don’t you?
Money for Toys
by Mary Elizabeth
Salzmann
Recommended
by Celeste
In a simple storyline,
Olivia learns how to
shop and still save
some money in her piggy bank. Part of the Your
Piggy Bank series, this book provides an easy to
understand introduction to the concepts of price,
quantity, quality and value that is perfect for
second and third graders. Money denominations
are explained and the math Olivia uses is clear
and broken down.
YOUNG ADULT
Darkest Minds
by Alexandra Bracken
Recommended by Andrea
The first book in a brand
new series by young adult
novelist Alexandra Bracken is
a dystopian novel that follows
a young heroine on her journey
to survive the government’s
attempts to suppress a
mysterious outbreak. But the government isn’t her
only problem and she quickly learns that she isn’t
the only one trying to escape. In exciting and often
heartbreaking twists, Ruby is constantly on the run
as the world around her tries to force her kind out of
existence. But everything changes when she decides
to fight back.
Hero Mom
by Melinda
Hardin
Recommended
by Mary
A companion to
Hero Dad, this
book features
proud children
talking about the different jobs their mothers have in
the military. A perfect read for younger children, the
text is simple, the pictures are big and bright and the
message is positive without becoming preachy.
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KIDS WORLD
SUMMER
CRAFT DAY
June 21st, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
All Ages
SUMMER
READING
Begins May 28th - Have Book - Will Travel
Ages 3 - 12 - Registration Required
Summer is the perfect time to go on a trip, so journey to
faraway lands or blast into the past with a library book!
Prizes for reading will be awarded each week between
June 10th and August 2nd. Extra prizes if you read for 500
minutes or more!
MOVIE
MONDAY
Wreck-it-Ralph - Rated PG
June 10th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
All Ages - Registration Required
A lonely bad guy finds
out that being a
hero isn’t written in
your programming.
Free Popcorn!
SWORDS,
CLAWS & OTHER
COOL THINGS
June 17th & July 15th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Grades 4 - 6 - Registration Required
Come for some adventures as
we tell stories from around
the world. But be prepared,
adventuring is not for
the easily scared.
We’ll tell stories in
different ways, and
make cool crafts, too.
WII AND
ROCK BAND FAMILY
June 12th, July 10th, 24th
& September 11th, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Grades 2 and up
Bring your best moves and
compete in some of your
favorite games including Mario
Kart, Rock Band and Super
Smash Bros. Brawl. Bring your
Pokémon DS games if you like
to battle other players.
STORYTIME
June 19th, July 17th & 31st,
6:00 - 7:00 pm
All Ages - Registration Required
Join us upstairs in the Meeting
Room for an evening of stories,
rhymes and fun for everyone.
This will be different from our
regular storytime sessions,
so come and see!
Our summer reading theme is
traveling, so join us to make
crafts for your journeys. Drop in
to make three different crafts!
LEGO
DAY
June 22nd & July 27th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Ages 4 and Up - Registration Required
Our most popular new program
continues in the summer. Come
see what you can make with our
Lego Bricks! Space is limited, so
sign up soon.
ANIMAL
ADVENTURE
June 24th, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
All ages - Registration Required
Do you love animals? The
Flying Fox Conservation Fund
is bringing a selection of furry
creatures to visit with you. Meet
some unique animals from
around the world.
A VISIT TO
NEMO’S
HOME
July 8th, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
All Ages - Registration Required
Explore Australia’s Great Barrier
Reef from Finding Nemo! Meet
Nemo’s friends and come faceto-face with scary sea animals
like sting rays, moray eels
and sharks!
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REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS
BEGINNING MAY 28TH AT
www.eisenhowerlibrary.org
OR BY CALLING 708-867-2298
JEDI TRAINING
ACADEMY
July 13th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Ages 3 and up - Registration Required
Do you have what it takes to be
a Jedi Knight? Travel to a galaxy
far, far away and participate
in our Jedi Training Academy.
There will be fun games, crafts
and a costume contest.
LIBRARY
LOCK-IN
July 19th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 am
Grades 4 - 6 - Registration Required
The 4th Annual Library Lock-In
is back! Grab your sleeping
bags and pillows and sign
up for a great time. 50 lucky
kids will be drawn at random.
Norridge or Harwood Heights
residents who turn in forms
on time will receive priority.
Deadline for permission forms:
June 28, 5:00 pm. Forms will be
available May 28th.
MOVIE
MONDAY
Hotel Transylvania - Rated PG
July 29th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
All Ages - Registration Required
Stereotypes about monsters
are busted by a disguised
human staying at a hotel just for
monsters. Join us for
a fun movie
and free
popcorn!
BOOKMARK
CONTEST
September 3rd - October 31st - Grades K – 5
Grab your art supplies and design a bookmark based on the theme
“Paws to Read.” The winning artwork will become our official bookmark
and earn a $100 gift card. Forms available in Kids World and online.
SUMMER
PICNIC
August 3rd, 11:00 am
DISNEY
DAY
All Ages Registration Required
September 28th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
All ages - Registration Required
Come to the Norridge Park
District to celebrate the end of
Summer Reading. We’ll have a
blast with stories, games, and
of course, a water balloon fight.
Don’t forget your towel.
Travel with us to Sherwood
Forest as we watch Disney’s
Robin Hood and play some
Disney-themed games. Dress as
your favorite character!
GREEN
HALLOWEEN
Drop-off costumes
PIRATE
DAY
September 1st - October 11th
All Ages
September 19th, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Grades K - 5
Are old Halloween costumes
collecting dust in the attic?
Donate them for someone else
to enjoy or swap costumes with
others on October 12th.
Avast Mateys! Tis Talk Like a
Pirate Day once again! Set sail
in Kids World to win some loot!
Don your pirate garb and bring
your best “AAARRRRRR!”
DROP-IN
STORYTIME
June 3rd through
July 26th
This summer, we will feature fantastic tales from around the
world. Drop-in Storytime includes stories, crafts and fun! Class
size is limited and child must be the appropriate age to join.
Look for storytime guidelines on our website. Storytime priority is
given to Norridge and Harwood Heights cardholders.
TUESDAY
BABY
WEDNESDAY
TODDLER 1
6-17 months
9:15 am
18-35 months
9:15 am
JUNIOR 1
JUNIOR 2
3-5 years
10:15 am
POLISH
TODDLER
18-35 months
5:30 pm
POLISH
JUNIOR
3-5 years
6:15 pm
3-5 years
10:15 am
THURSDAY
BIG KIDS
grades K-2
6:15 pm
FRIDAY
TODDLER 2
18-35 months
9:30 am
TODDLER 3
18-35 months
10:30 am
Fall Drop-In Storytime Schedule
Shakeup will be based on the
results of our summer patron
survey. Keep your eyes open for
changes to the schedule.
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COMPUTER
CLASSES
June
Email Basics
June 4th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Individual Computer Help
June 5th, 6:30 - 8:35 pm
Intro to Ancestry Online
June 7th, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Facebook Privacy
June 8th, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Email Plus
June 11th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Computer Literacy Series
June 14th, 21st & 28th,
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Microsoft Excel
Parts 1 & 2 ($20 fee)
June 18th & June 20th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Build your Resume Online
June 26th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
July
Microsoft Word
Parts 1 & 2 ($20 fee)
July 9th & July 11th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Internet Basics
July 10th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Computer Literacy Series
July 11th, 18th & 25th
10:30 - 11:30 am
Internet Plus
July 17th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Basic Online Safety
July 19th, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
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Computer Literacy Series
August 7th, 14th & 21st
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Email Basics
August 16th, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Individual Computer Help
August 9th, 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Email Plus
August 23rd, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Microsoft Excel
Parts 1 & 2 ($20 fee)
August 27th & August 29th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
September
Basic Online Safety
September 6th, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Microsoft PowerPoint
Parts 1 & 2 ($20 fee)
September 10th & 12th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Internet Plus
September 11th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Computer Literacy Series
September 13th, 20th & 27th
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Basic Online Photo Editing
September 18th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Build your Resume Online
September 19th, 10:00 - 11:30 am
KLASY KOMPUTEROWE
W JĘZYKU POLSKIM
Przenoszenie zdjęć z cyfrowego aparatu
fotograficznego
13 czerwca, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Organizing Files on Your Computer
July 20th, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Organizowanie dokumentów
w komputerze
13 lipciec, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Build your Resume Online
July 26th, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Internet początki
15 sierpień, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
August
Podstawy emaila
22 sierpień 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Transferring Photos from Your Digital
Camera
August 2nd, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
As part
of our 40th
Anniversary celebration,
the Eisenhower Library is offering
everyone in the Villages of Norridge
and Harwood Heights an opportunity
to read the same book and join in on
a common conversation.
Library card holders are welcome
to pick up a free copy of our special
edition One Book, One Community
selection, The War of the Worlds,
featuring dust jacket artwork painted
exclusively for us by renowned comic
book artist Alex Ross.
And don’t forget to join us for the
Movie in the Park on August 16th,
our Mini-Comicon on September 7th
and our Orson Welles field trip
on September 24th. Kids
will enjoy the Star Wars Jedi
Academy program on
July 13th and a spaceship
building Lego Day on
September 21st.
Stay tuned for
even more
One Book, One
Community
programs
in the fall.
Each bag in this series of adventure backpacks focuses on an
exciting aspect of our community. Books, fact-finders and maps will
lead you on an adventure of local discovery. Fun, learning and exploration
for the whole family. Available for checkout at Library Services.
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FEATURES
BOOK GROUP IN A BAG
Are you a member of a local book group? We would love to
hear all about it. Maybe we can even help. Our new Book Group
in a Bag provides a collection of books just for you. Each bag
contains twelve copies of a specially chosen book, six in regular
type and six in large type, along with discussion guides. All you
need to provide is the refreshments and the fun. Ask at Answers
for a list of available titles or for more information.
SUMMER READING
Let a Library book transport you to a new time
and place! The theme of our annual adult and
teen summer reading program is Have Book Will Travel.
Sign up and read five books between May
28th and August 2nd for your chance to win
one of five adventurous gift boxes. Each box
has been created to represent a different
country: Mexico, Australia, Argentina, Italy,
England and Japan. Inside you will find
items such as phrase
books, travel guides,
cookbooks and other
cool stuff representative
of the box’s country.
Sign up at the Answers
Desk starting May 28th.
THANK YOU
The Eisenhower Library would like to offer thanks
to the sponsors who have helped make our 40th
anniversary events possible. Thank you for your
generosity and community spirit.
Aflac/Scaletta Insurance Agency
Automatic Precision, Inc.
Thomas Benigno and Family
John, Malgorzata, Johnny & Evan Bulat
Cumberland Chapels Funeral Home
DiChrisofano & DiChrisofano General Dentistry
The Catholic Community of Divine Savior
Dobbs Pre-School
Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees
Family Palace Restaurant
The Friends of the Eisenhower Library
Harlem Foster Shopping Center
The Village of Harwood Heights
Mary Taylor Sticha/Hometown Realty
J.S. Printing
Lawrence Screw Products
Lin’s Mandarin Chinese Restaurant
Peter Magnelli and Family
Jan Magnuson and Tom Kerber
The Village of Norridge
The Norridge Park District
Norridge School District 80
After forty years of service to the Library, Gary Ross
Once Upon A Child
will be leaving his position as Vice-President of the
The Parent Family
Eisenhower Board of Trustees.
Parkway Bank and Trust
Gary was the first trustee officially sworn-in and he
Pennoyer School District 79
conducted the swearing-in ceremonies for the rest of
Plato’s Closet
the original board members. Prior to becoming ViceRex Italian Foods, Inc
President, Gary served as the Board’s Secretary, happily
The Roth and Fiasche Families
officiating local elections and helping to file official
Secretary of State, Jesse White
Library records.
Seniors Assistance Center
Servpro
of
Norridge/Harwood
Heights
Gary has been a tireless champion of the Library.
The
Sticha
Family
Everyone at Eisenhower would like to offer our
Salvatore
Storniolo
D.D.S.
gratitude for his years of dedication.
Diane Temirian/Promotional Products Partners
Thank you Gary and good luck.
Vince’s Italian Restaurant
FAREWELL
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First organized in 1968, the Friends of the
Eisenhower Library has a long history of
actively supporting the Library by providing
circulating materials, organizing programs,
engaging speakers and raising community
awareness. Most notably, the Friends
group played a pivotal role in the passing
of a referendum that paved the way for the
beautiful new building that currently houses
the Eisenhower Public Library.
EISENHOWER
SPEAKS YOUR
LANGUAGE
Is your first language something other
than English? Would you like to increase
your English proficiency?
The Eisenhower Public Library District
offers materials and programs which
engage the English language learners
in our community. Our vision is one that
will expand the opportunities for our
residents to learn English across a variety
of platforms.
Dedicated laptop computers loaded with
English learning programs are available
for in-library use. In addition, CDs and
iPods featuring self-guided English
learning audio courses for speakers of
Spanish, Italian, Farsi, Arabic, Cantonese,
Mandarin, French, German, Brazilian
Portuguese, Italian, Arabic, Russian,
Polish, Vietnamese and Hindi can be
checked out by our patrons.
Upcoming workshops with immigration
and naturalization specialists will provide
vital information to patrons who are on the
road to citizenship. Monthly “Conversation
Corners” will be held at the Library on
the first Tuesday of every month offering
an opportunity for learners to meet and
practice speaking
English
together.
These programs
and materials
are offered
thanks to
support from
the American
Dream Starts
@ Your Library
grant from the
Dollar General
Literacy
Foundation,
the American
Library
Association
and its Office
for Literacy
and Outreach
Services.
MINI BOOK SALES
are hosted by the Friends
of the Library bi-weekly.
June 8th
June 22nd
July 13th
July 27th
August 10th
August 24th
September 14th
September 28th
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Benefits of membership in the
Friends of the Eisenhower Library
include the opportunity to attend the
“Members Preview Sale” held prior
to each annual Friends Book Sale,
to participate in strengthening one
of the community’s most valuable
resources and to work alongside
great people with similar interests.
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Senior Spelling Bee.......................Page 3
Library Conference...........................July 1st
Michigan Beach Towns..................Page 3
Early Close (9:00 am - 5:00 pm).....July 3rd
Knitting Circle.................................Page 3
Independence Day............................July 4th
Is There Proof of Heaven? .............Page 3
Labor Day.............................September 2nd
Summer Fruits................................Page 3
In addition, the Library will be closed on
Sundays between Memorial Day Weekend
and Labor Day, May 26th - September 2nd.
SOCIAL MEDIA
For the most up-to-date info on
Library happenings, follow us on
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program and event updates, you’ll
find book recommendations, links
to library-related news and fun
facts and pictures to share with
your online friends.
White Chocolate..............................Page 3
Illinois in the Civil War.....................Page 4
Bertha and Potter Palmer..............Page 5
Family Storytime............................Page 9
CONTACT INFORMATION
Bus Trips..........................................Page 6
Library Services...................708-867-7828
Classic Films.................................... Page 5
Answers Desk......................708-867-2299
Book Groups....................................Page 4
Kids World............................708-867-2298
Computer Classes........................Page 12
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