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THE
EXPLORER
COMPUTER
11 CLASSES
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BOOK
07 GROUPS
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“SHOW US YOUR CARD”
01 TO GET GREAT DEALS
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fall 2014
MINI COMIC CON
05 SEPTEMBER 6TH
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4613 N. OKETO AVE.
HARWOOD HEIGHTS, IL 60706
708-867-7828 WWW.EISENHOWERLIBRARY.ORG
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page one
FROM THE DIRECTOR
page two
EXPLORE EISENHOWER
page three
ADULT PROGRAMS
page four
WRITING GROUPS
page five
SPECIAL EVENTS
page five
TEEN PROGRAMS
page six
FILM SCREENINGS
page seven
DISCUSSION GROUPS
page seven
RECOMMENDATIONS
page nine
KIDS WORLD
page eleven
COMPUTER CLASSES
page twelve
BUS TRIPS
WRITING IN THE MARGINS
One of our goals at the Eisenhower Library is to
make your experience using library services as
easy as possible, including the process of finding
materials. While our current computer system
does allow you to find items, it could definitely
be better. For about the last decade and a half,
our library consortium, SWAN, has offered online
searching to librarians and patrons. The current
computer system allows you to do all of the basics
and then some. However, with the increased use
of mobile devices, social media, and ebooks, we
have often felt that there must be a better option. We wanted a software
system that was more intuitive, with better mobile options, and seamless
integration of ebooks and digital audiobooks. We’ve heard these things from
you and we’ve experienced the frustration of not having a more advanced
system ourselves.
Last year, SWAN staff decided to take a look at other library software systems,
compare them to our current system, and see if we can do better. The answer
was a resounding yes. Starting sometime in the spring of 2015, you will see
a whole new SWAN. You will be able to search our catalog easily from your
mobile device. You will be able to search the catalog from Facebook. You will
be able to see and use our ebook collection in the catalog.
Change of any kind, good or bad, is often difficult to get used to. We will do
everything we can to make this major transition as painless as possible. We
are more than ready to enter into this new era of library service, and hope
that you will find the new SWAN as exciting as we do.
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FEATURES
Stacy Wittmann
Library Director
September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Eisenhower has partnered with local businesses to encourage Norridge and Harwood Heights residents to sign
up for a library card and to shop locally. In addition to the thousands of books,
movies, video games, magazines and digital services Eisenhower already provides, during September, show your Eisenhower Library card at a participating
business such as Rex Italian Foods, Fannie Schmoe’s Bakery, the Norridge Park
District Fitness Center, J.S. Printing, The UPS Store, Life Storage, Liberty Bank,
City Tap or Twins Gyros to receive discounted goods or services.
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Find all the participating businesses and the great deals they’re offering library
card holders at www.eisenhowerlibrary.org/showusyourcard.
Explore... A New Computer Reservation System
will help us determine the need for additional or
You asked and we listened. For the past few months
upgraded computer equipment. MyPC also works
we’ve had concerns about the reservation system our
with our library system to inform you of due dates,
patrons use to log onto the library’s public computer
helping you avoid overdue fines. Plus, the
stations. The service was slow and had been crashing
MyPC software is updated regularly to
with unacceptable frequency. We have been working
improve its usability. Last but not
with TBS, a company that specializes in computer
least, MyPC integrates with the
software for public libraries and universities
Eisenhower
provides access
print management software,
to find an alternative. We did our homework,
to
more
than
50
PaperCut, to offer you the
examined several options and found a new
computer stations, and
ability to pay for printing and
service that we think you’ll love … MyPC.
offers a full schedule
copying with a debit card, track
of computer classes in
the
balance of your printing
In many ways, MyPC, is similar to our previous
both English & Polish.
(see page 11)
account and even review your
computer reservation system. By simply
printing history.
entering a library card number, anyone with a
library card is still able to reserve any available
We are committed to providing you
computer workstation for a period of one hour. The
with computer access as quickly and
time can be extended provided the computer has no
easily as possible. We believe this new computer
other reservations. Guest passes are still available for
reservation system is a step in the right direction. As
computer users without library cards.
always, your feedback helps us make Eisenhower the
MyPC provides greater functionality and ease of
best library it can be. Please, let us know if you have
use than our previous system. It offers reports that
any questions or suggestions.
BACK TO SCHOOL
Back to school season is the perfect time to discover
some of the online resources the Eisenhower Library
offers for students of all ages. Visit www.eisenhowerlibrary.org/research to find these useful research
tools and dozens more.
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Do you have an
Eisenhower Library card?
Want one? Residents of Norridge and Harwood
Heights can simply stop by the library with a
piece of identification including your name and
current address. Fill out a short application and
your card should be ready to use within minutes.
Kids InfoBits
Make classwork fun with information on everything from
history and geography to the arts and entertainment.
InfoBits divides content into different reading levels for
students from Kindergarten to 5th grade.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Covers today’s hottest topics like offshore drilling, climate
change and health care, Opposing Viewpoints helps high
school students explore issues from all perspectives.
With pro/con viewpoint essays, court-case overviews and
more.
Academic OneFile
College students will find millions of peer-reviewed
articles from the world’s leading journals and reference
sources with extensive coverage of the sciences,
technology, medicine, the arts, literature and other
subjects at Academic OneFile.
www.eisenhowerlibrary.org
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{ library programs}
The Civilian Conservation Corps and Illinois
Wednesday, September 3rd, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Tom Emery explores the Civilian Conservation Corps, one of
the hallmark New Deal programs of the Great Depression.
Perhaps the most successful government program in U.S.
history, the CCC put millions to work planting trees, building
dams and erecting infrastructure still used today.
Monday, September 8th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
$10.00 - Create your own fashionable designs
on a tote bag you can carry proudly! All supplies
are included.
Watercolor Wonder: Painting & Drawing
Wednesday, September 10th, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
$20.00 - Artist Tina Murphy explains the basics of drawing
and painting, supplies you with paper, paint and brushes and
helps you finish and mat your own masterpiece. Includes all
supplies.
Amelia Earhart: Soaring High
on Wings of Success
Thursday, September 18th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Jim Gibbons examines an American legend
who vanished on her final flight. Did she drown
at sea, or land on an island to live out the rest
of her life? Discover the life and legend of America’s most
famous female aviator, Amelia Earhart.
Components of Successful Resumes
Saturday, September 20th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Career coaches Deb Berger and Lori Howard perform critiques
on your resume and offer specific recommendations to help
you get a job interview. Bring your resume and re-craft it for
the best impact.
Sacred Space: Your Home
Sanctuary
Interested in discussing your portfolio
and sharing stock tips? Join us on the first
Monday of every month from 10:00 - 11:30
am for our new investment club.
Paul Klatt guides you through the steps of creating a
successful screenplay in this six-week course. Learn what
makes a movie interesting and use the tools of the trade to
turn your story into a script.
Create Your Own Terrarium
Join the Eisenhower Gardening Club to add a
little green to your home with an eye-catching,
oxygen boosting terrarium!
Conquer the Job Interview
Saturday, October 18th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Career coaches Lori Howard and Deb Berger teach the
strategies to handle yourself effectively in a job interview. Get
real time practice with your interviewing skills and learn how
to interview with confidence.
Living Strong through Exercise
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Have a great time with Dr. Burton Fischman. Certified as
a fitness instructor at age 80, his youthful exuberance will
inspire you to get fit!
First Time Home Buying Seminar
Monday, October 27th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Experts from Cole Taylor Mortgage explain the ins and outs
of buying a home for the first time. Learn everything from
making an offer to getting the proper inspections and
closing the sale.
Make Your Own Chai Tea
Tuesday, October 28th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Tea Lula’s tea experts help you navigate the different teas
and spices that can be mixed to make your own personal
blend of delicious chai tea.
Sake! A Guide to the Drink
Self-help author Jill Angelo provides the twelve
essential tools to turn the most important
element in your life, your home, into a space
that’s not only uniquely you, but also an efficient, welcoming
oasis of calm. Bring paper, pen
and an open mind.
Financial Investment Club
Saturdays, September 27th - November 1st, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday, October 14th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Geometric Patterned Totes
Tuesday, September 23rd, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Picture This - You Can Write a Screenplay
Wednesday, October 29th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
$3.00 - Sake is a unique Japanese liquor mysterious
to many Americans. Food and wine journalist,
Camille Stagg explains different ways sake is
served, explores the grades and styles, and offers
historical lore. Samples of appetizer and dessert
pairings will be served.
Gardening Club
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
to talk about bulbs, bushes, berries and begonias. We’ll discuss
everything from window boxes to victory gardens. The library is
even offering access to its public spaces to those with a green
thumb.
Tulip Planting Day: Saturday, September 20th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
REGISTER STARTING AUGUST 4TH
call
Lights Out Everybody: Mystery and
Horror in the Golden Age of Radio
Friday, October 31st, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Those Were the Days host Steve Darnall uses samples
of classic radio’s famous programs to demonstrate the
“Theater of the Mind” using sounds, music and voices to
create indelible images in the minds of listeners.
Inspired: Raise Community
Awareness with a Cookbook
Saturday, November 8th, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
$3.00 - Working with local organizations who shared
her passion for local foods, Laura Bruzas edited the
cookbook Inspired. Learn how you can raise awareness
with a community cookbook. Recipe samples included.
Roadside History of Illinois
Monday, November 10th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Illinois native and Norwood Park Historical
Society member Stan Banash describes
our state’s diverse history as he guides
us along its highways and byways in this
entertaining and revealing tour of the Prairie State’s
historical places.
Event and Party Planning 101
Wednesday, November 12th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Just in time for Thanksgiving, we will help you figure
out everything you need to know to make your party a
success.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Thursday, November 13th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Historian Jim Gibbons tells stories
about Eleanor Roosevelt, one of the most
admired, powerful and controversial
women in American history.
Soon To Be Famous Author Contest
Winner Joanne Zienty
Saturday, November 15th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Joanne Zienty, winner of the Soon To Be Famous Author
Contest, discusses her book The Things We Save, a
coming-of-age family saga set in the ever-fascinating
city of Chicago. Copies of The Things We Save will
be available for purchase.
708-867-2299
or visit
WWW.EISENHOWERLIBRARY.ORG
Petra Sings!
Monday, November 17th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Enjoy jazz standards in an intimate setting as vocalist Petra van Nuis
is accompanied by virtuoso upright bassist Joe Policastro in this
seldom heard, sparse and daring combination of voice and bass.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Eisenhower Library.
Family Fireplace Photo Day
Sunday, November 23rd, 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
The beautiful fireplace in our Quiet Room will serve as a backdrop for
your family photos and a photographer will provide you with a digital
photo for your holiday cards.
The Ceremony of Carols
Monday, December 1st, 7:15 - 8:45 pm
Get ready for Christmas with Margie Skelly, second soprano with the
Edgewater Singers and the North Shore Choral Society of Evanston,
as she explores the lyrics and history of Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony
of Carols, a challenging, spiritual and moving piece of music.
Create a Holiday Wreath
Wednesday, December 3rd, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Make your own holiday wreath with the Eisenhower Gardening Club.
All supplies will be provided.
Introduction to Astrology
Thursday, December 4th 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Take a look at how the planets, the moon, the sun and the stars
affect your life. For a chart analysis, please submit your first name,
gender, date, time and place of birth by November 25th. 2-3 chart
readings if time allows.
Bailey Dee’s Late Night Bait
Thursday, December 11th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Bailey Dee and her band will charm you with their
wide song catalog reaching into the Great American
Songbook of R&B, jazz, rock & roll and swing.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Eisenhower Library.
The Making of Gone With the Wind
Sunday, December 14th, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
In honor of its 75th anniversary, Leslie Goddard uses
photographs and short film clips to explore the making
of Gone with the Wind. Learn about the casting,
the special effects, the incredible public
reaction, and the classic film’s
enduring popularity.
Write Your Socks Off
Love to write? Aspiring authors in their 20s and 30s are invited to join our
writers group. Share your writing with like-minded people on the third Friday
of each month from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
Pen and Ink Writers Group
Pen & Ink meets from 7:00 - 8:30 pm on the third Monday of each month to
read short stories, poems or essays, all inspired by a common theme.
Knitting Circle
Join us the third Tuesday of each
month between 2:30 and 4:00 pm
for an afternoon of knitting and
crocheting over tea and coffee with
fellow fiber-arts lovers.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH - 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM - ALL AGES
Don your cape, tights and mask, then drop in at Eisenhower for our second annual Mini Comic Con, a celebration of
the best in pop culture. Have fun with everything geeky: comics, toys, video games, TV, original art, collectibles, anime,
manga and more! Stay tuned for even more information as it develops. www.eisenhowerlibrary.org/comiccon
ASH MACZKO &
ASHLEY WITTER
GUEST ARTISTS
GENE HA
Eisner Award winning artist on
Top Ten, Batman:Fortunate Son &
Justice League.
BILL REINHOLD &
LINDA LESSMANN
VENDORS
Creators of the web-comic Squarriors.
DANIEL HULINA
Author & artist of the series
Crackpot Jailin’.
DEREK GLASCOCK
Husband & wife artist & colorist for Marvel, DC, Dark Horse &
More.
KYLE BICE
Freelance artist, author & illustrator of A Book of Dwarves.
TOM BACON
Author & artist of A Friend for Zach.
PHILIP MOY
Columnist for The Comic
Buyers Guide & dealer of
original art.
KRAKENPRINT
Responsibly sourced, affordable printing for independent
artists all over the world.
Artist for Malibu, Marvel, DC & Mirage.
ATLAS COMICS
4STARS CHICAGO
Quality vintage Gold, Silver
and Bronze age comic books.
Publishers of Pins & Needles, Last Unicorn & The King.
PLUS
Co-creator & artist of The
Breakouts webcomic.
GEORGE HAGENAUER
ASHLEY RIOT, ANGEL
ONOFRE, STEPHANIE
STANGA & MORE!
TOTALLY BATZ
Offering distinctive superhero and steampunk themed
jewelry, apparel & accessories.
All day long stop in to get your picture taken in our Superhero Photo Booth and participate in our costume contest.
And don’t forget to check out panels on role playing games, writing fan fiction, costume accessorizing and more!
Family
Fun Fest
Saturday, October 4th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our second Family Fun Day! Come to the library to play life-sized
tic-tac-toe and checkers, draw on the sidewalk, jump rope, make duct tape
crafts, buy local produce from Ridgewood High School and much more!
Drop in any time or stay and play all day.
teen scene
Anonymous Teen Writers
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.
Great YA Book Giveaway
Stop in all day to get amazing, free, young adult books
for your collection. Limit four books per teen.
Snack Attack!
Tuesdays, September 2nd, October 7th, November 11th &
December 2nd, 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, one Tuesday every month, there’s always a snack!
Meet William Hazelgrove,
Author of The Pitcher
Bestselling author William Hazelgrove reads from
his book The Pitcher, about a boy with a golden arm
but no money for lessons and a big leaguer grieving
after the death of his wife. Hazelgrove takes you on his journey
as a novelist, stressing the connections between reading and
writing. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
CLASSIC FILM SERIES
On alternating Thursdays at 1:00 pm, our resident film scholar Ralph Amelio presents
a movie on our big screen and leads a thought-provoking discussion afterward.
BORN YESTERDAY (1950, 103 min)
RIO BRAVO (1959, 141 min)
A tycoon hires a tutor to teach
his lover proper etiquette. With
Judy Holliday and William Holden,
directed by George Cukor.
A sheriff enlists a cripple, a drunk,
and a gunfighter to defend his jail.
Directed by Howard Hawkes, with
John Wayne and Dean Martin.
Thursday, September 11th
ON THE WATERFRONT
(1954,
108 min)
Thursday, September 25th
An ex-prize fighter struggles to
stand up to corrupt union bosses.
With Marlon Brando and Karl
Malden, directed by Elia Kazan.
THE KILLERS (1964, 93 min)
Thursday, October 9th
Surprised that their victim didn’t
attempt to flee, two hit men try to
find out who hired them and why.
Directed by Don Siegel, with Lee
Marvin and Angie Dickinson.
Thursday, October 23rd,
OLIVER! (1968, 153 min)
Thursday, November 6th
A runaway orphan joins up with
a group of boys trained to be
pickpockets. Directed by Carol
Reed, with Mark Lester and Ron
Moody.
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN
FRONT (1930, 136 min)
Thursday, November 20th
A young soldier faces disillusionment during World War I. Directed
by Lewis Milestone, with Louis
Wolheim.
THEY LIVE BY NIGHT
(1948,
93 min)
Thursday, December 4th
When three convicts make a break
for it, they’re not just running for
their freedom, they’re running from
their past. Directed by Nicholas
Ray, with Cathy O’Donnell and
Farley Granger.
GONE WITH THE WIND
(1939,
238 min)
Thursday, December 18th,
Celebrate the 75th anniversary of
the classic film. Vivian Leigh and
Clark Gable, directed by Victor
Fleming and George Cukor.
Whet your appetite with The Making
of Gone with the Wind on Sunday,
December 14th. (See page 4)
Showcasing newer movies with twice monthly screenings of
new additions to the library’s film collection.
All is Lost
(2013, 106 min)
Tuesday, September 2nd, 6:00 pm
Tuesday, September 16th at 1:00 pm
A resourceful sailor, played by Robert Redford, finds
himself staring his mortality in the face after a
collision with a shipping container at sea. Directed
by J.C. Chandor.
Her
(2013, 126 min)
Wednesday, October 8th, 6:00 pm
Tuesday, October 21st, 1:00 pm
Director Spike Jonze’s story of a lonely writer who
develops an unlikely romance with his newly nstalled
computer program. Starring Joaquin Phoenix and
Scarlett Johansson.
Saving Mr. Banks
Wednesday, November 5th, 6:00 pm
Tuesday, November 18th, 1:00 pm
(2013, 125 min)
The behind-the-scenes story of Walt Disney’s attempt
to acquire the film rights to Mary Poppins from
uncooperative author P. L. Travers. Starring Tom Hanks
and Emma Thompson.
The Monuments Men
Wednesday, December 3rd, 6:00 pm
Tuesday, December 16th, 1:00 pm
(2014, 108 min)
George Clooney directs and stars as the leader of an
unlikely World War II platoon tasked with rescuing
masterpieces from Nazi thieves. Also starring Matt
Damon and Bill Murray.
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discussion
groups
Find information on each discussion
group and every month’s featured
topic on our website
www.eisenhowerlibrary.org/groups
ADULT BOOK
DISCUSSION
RECOMMEN
The Wives of Los Alamos by TaraShea Nesbit
Recommended by Melissa
Join us on the first Monday of every
month from 7:00 - 8:30 pm or the
first Tuesday from 2:00 - 3:30 pm.
Wide-ranging book choices and
lively discussions will keep you
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 rotating book
discussion groups.
Come every month or just when
your favorite kind of book is
featured. It’s up to you!
The lives of the Los Alamos atomic scientists have been written
about in great detail. What TaraShea Nesbit’s novel tries to do is
imagine the community that was formed when the families of those
scientists converged on a small section of New Mexico in 1943. No
one knew how long their work would take, so they all just had to dig
in for the long haul.
At first, the novel seemed more a collection of notes typed up
in preparation for the writing of a real novel, but the farther along I got the more
convinced I was by the author’s approach to the complicated story she was trying to tell.
Gang Leader for a Day by Sudhir Venkatesh
Recommended by Dan
Frustrated by the sometimes sterile nature of sociological
research, Sudhir Venkatesh, a University of Chicago graduate
student, went “rogue”. During the height of the crack epidemic,
Venkatesh walked into the Robert Taylor projects to find out
what was really going on there. He befriended a gang leader and
ended up studying the gritty underground economy of the projects
for nearly a decade. Venkatesh introduces a colorful cast of
characters trying to survive in one of Chicago’s darkest times.
Stumptown by Greg Rucka & Mathew Southworth
BRAIN ON FIRE
ENDER’S GAME
by Orson Scott Card
Wednesday,
October 15th,
7:00 - 8:30 pm
RIPPER
by Isabel Allende
Wednesday,
November 19th,
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Recommended by Chris
Readers of contemporary detective fiction looking to experiment
with the world of comics should check out Greg Rucka’s graphic
novel series starring Dex Parios, a down-on-her-luck private
detective based in Portland, Oregon. With pitch-perfect, neonoir, atmospheric art by Mathew Southworth, both volumes of
Stumptown follow Dex as she tangles with small-time criminals to
trace down missing granddaughters and stolen guitars. Fans of
Dennis Lehane and Robert B. Parker, or of TV shows like the Rockford Files, will find
something to love in the hazy mysteries and colorful supporting cast.
DVDS
by Susannah Cahalan
Wednesday,
September, 17th,
7:00 - 8:30 pm
NDATIONS
FOR MORE BOOK, MUSIC
AND MOVIE REVIEWS
VISIT OUR WEBSITE
EISENHOWERLIBRARY.ORG
Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek by Maya Van Wagenen
& The Teenage Popularity Guide by Betty Cornell
Recommended by Penny
When you’re as low on your school’s popularity totem pole as you can get, what do you
do? Maya followed the advice of 1950s teen supermodel, Betty Cornell. When Maya’s
father found Betty’s book in a thrift store, Maya wasn’t sure the advice was for her, but
she decided to try it for a month anyway. That month morphed into a year, and Maya
kept a journal documenting her progress. By the end of that year? Maya found out that people were more alike than different, and
that most people really did want to be friends.
Watch Dogs
For the Playstation 3 & 4,
XBOX 360 & 1, and Wii U
KIDS!
VIDEO GAME
Fairy Tale
Comics edited
Recommended
by Victoria
In Watch Dogs, you
play Aiden Pearce, an
anarchist hacktivist who fights criminals,
the government and corporations,
primarily using his smartphone. Ubisoft
lets you customize your gameplay - you
have missions and there are mini-games,
but you can also just wander around
exploring, being a vigilante or causing
mayhem. Set in “the French-Canadian
interpretation of Chicago”, you may
notice that the Loop is depicted as an
island and that there are mountains in
the distance… Nevertheless, this is a
solid shooter game that lets you set the
pace and tone.
by Chris Duffy
Reviewed by
Mary Jo
Peggy by Anna Walker
Recommended by Bridget
Every day, rain or shine, Peggy follows
the same routine. Until one day when
she is surprised by a strong wind
and blown far away from her house!
Landing in a foreign place with tall
buildings and a lot of people, Peggy
is excited to explore new sights and
smells. What sorts of new things
will Peggy discover? Will she be able
to find her way home again? Come
along with Peggy as she goes on this
exciting journey!
This book is great for families with
young ones who might be going to
school or on a trip away from home for
the first time.
Jesus’ Son
Recommended by Brian
Radioland Murders
Recommended by Elias
Snatch
Recommended by Weronica
Scent of a Woman
Recommended by Sal
DAVID CHIRIBOGA
FLAMENKITO
DOC & MERLE WATSON
RED ROCKING CHAIR
INXS
KICK
Seventeen tales
are retold by comic
artists. The majority
are classics from the Brothers Grimm or
other European origins, but some more obscure tales are included. The art and tone
vary wildly; some stories are darker, some
are funnier. I enjoyed reading them one at
a time instead of in sequence. Many of the
artists are well-known indie comic names
but others are familiar from their work with
children’s books (Fashion Kitty, Smile, A
Series of Unfortunate Events).
My favorite is the wordless and hilarious
retelling of Goldilocks and the Three
Bears. Many include twists on the original
tale or surprising details, such as the burly
female woodcutter who saves granny from
the wolf’s belly. This graphic novel will likely appeal to Kids aged 6 to 12 who have
some familiarity with classic fairy tales.
FANNIE SCHMOE’S
BAKERY PLAYLIST
FIND BAKERY HOURS ON BACK COVER
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EISENHOWER
call
708-867-2298 or visit
kids world
Kids Gaming
Grades 2 - 6, (Drop-in)
Wednesdays, September 3rd, October 1st &
November 12th, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Back by popular demand! Gaming is
back with a twist. Each session we
will be hosting Super Smash Bros Brawl or Mario Kart
tournaments with prizes for top players. Feel free to bring
your own Nintendo DS or 3DS to play Pokemon against
other players too!
Movie Monday: The Lego Movie
Ages Birth - 12 - PG (Registration Required)
Monday, September 22nd, 6:00 - 7:45 pm
An ordinary Lego construction worker, thought to be the
prophesied “Special,” is recruited to stop an evil tyrant
from gluing the Lego universe into eternal stasis. Join us
for a movie and free popcorn!
Grades 2 - 6 (Registration Required)
Wednesdays, September 24th, October 22nd &
If you are curious about science and don’t mind getting
messy this is the place for you. You are invited to conduct
experiments with our staff of mad scientists.
Thursdays, September 11th, October 9th & November 6th,
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Are you interested in writing? Need help getting
your story the best it can be? Come to our writing group to share your stories and learn more
about writing.
Miss Lori’s CAMPUS
Ages Birth - 12 (Registration Required)
Saturdays, September 27th & November 15th,
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Chicago’s own Miss Lori from Miss Lori’s CAMPUS
will ignite the library with her spirit and her high energy, interactive performance. With music to groove to
and lyrics to grow on, Miss Lori’s CAMPUS helps children
and families improve their overall health and wellness by
physicalizing their imaginations, together!
Kids Chess Club
Wednesdays, September 17th, October
15th & November 19th, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Love the game or don’t have a clue, this is the club for
you. Kids World is forming a brand new chess club open
to kids of all abilities. We will meet the third Wednesday
of each month to learn and play.
Book Buzz: A Book Club for
Young Readers
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Grades K - 2 (Registration Required)
Mondays, September 29th, October 27th &
Friday, September 19th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Read, talk, create and play in Kids World’s book club!
Read one shared book each month and then join us
for activities, crafts and games. Look for each month’s
book at the Library Services Desk.
Ahoy Mateys! Come outfitted in your
pirate garb and see if you can outwit
the Eisenhower pirate crew to find the
library’s buried treasure!
NEW RELEAS
ES
9/02
8/12
August 4th
Science Masterminds
Writers of the Future
to register beginning
8/26
Look for
Waiting is Not
Easy!
by Mo Willems in
November!
Costume Swap:
Green Halloween
Trick-Or-Treat at the
Library
Is your Halloween costume too small? Looking for a new
costume to wear this Halloween? Swap an old costume
for another. Attendees must drop off a costume to trade
at the Kids World Desk in order to be registered. Costume
drop off ends October 11th.
Stop by each library department in
costume on Halloween to trick-or-treat!
Spooky Craft Day
Ages: Birth - 12 (Drop-in)
Kids World will be hosting a spooky themed craft for
kids under twelve. No need to register, just stop by!
Everyone will be able to make a craft to take home
just in time for the spookiest season of the year.
Movie Monday:
The Incredibles
Ages Birth - 12 - PG (Registration Required)
Monday October 20th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Bob and Helen live “normal” lives with
their three kids, Violet, Dash, and JackJack, until they are summoned to save
the world from total destruction. Join us for a great movie
and free popcorn!
Messy Hands, Busy Minds
Ages 2 - 7 (Registration Required)
Is there anything more fun than getting your hands dirty
and messy? No! Create fun designs with finger paints,
mold moon sand into shapes, explore the sensory bins
and more! Children must be supervised by an adult and
we recommend wearing old clothes.
Kids Computer Class: Typing
Grade: 3 - 6 (Registration Required)
Thursdays, October 30th & November 20th, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Learn how to type quickly and accurately while having
fun at our first ever kid’s typing class.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
All Ages (Drop-in)
Friday, October 31st, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Lego Day
Saturday, November 8th, 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 so sign up early.
Everybody Juggles
Saturday, November 22nd, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Mike Vondruska has taught over one million
people to juggle. Sign up and be next! This family-participation comedy show begins with a juggling
and unicycle demonstration. Then try juggling yourself!
Winter Craft
Saturday, December 6th, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, December 7th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
The annual winter craft for kids of all ages is back! We will
be making four different winter themed crafts. The cost for
this program is $1.00, register at the Kids World Desk.
DROP-IN STORYTIME
Our Storytimes offer great opportunities for children
in the proper age range to hear stories, learn and
have fun. For more information on our Storytime
sessions, ask in Kids World or visit
www.eisenhowerlibrary.org/storytime.
WEDNESDAY
TODDLER
(18 - 35 months)
This storytime session begins
September 8th and continues
through November 28th.
10:00 am
TODDLER
JUNIOR (3 - 5 years)
BABY
(18 - 35 months)
1:00 pm
(6 - 17 months)
9:30 am
10:30 am
JUNIOR (3 - 5 years)
THURSDAY
10:30 am
BIG KIDS
POLISH JUNIOR (3 - 5 years)
(K - 2nd Grade)
1:00 pm
6:00 pm
POLISH FAMILY
6:00 pm
FRIDAY
JUNIOR
(3 - 5 years)
10:00 am
10
COMPUTER CLASSES
REGISTER FOR CLASSES BEGINNING AUGUST 4TH BY CALLING
708-867-2299 OR ASKING AT THE ANSWERS DESK.
Individual Computer Help
If you have a computer question that
you need help with, sign up for one
25 minute time slot with a technology
clerk. Come prepared with questions
or a specific thing you want to learn
more about.
Microsoft Excel
Monday & Wednesday, September 29th
& October 1st, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
SEPTEMBER
$20.00 - Learn the basics of using
Excel for making spreadsheets.
Email Basics
Tuesdays, September 2nd & 9th,
10:00 - 11:00 am
In this two-part class, learn the basics
of using email.
Google Drive
Wednesday, September 3rd, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Learn how to use Google Docs, a free
suite of tools for creating documents,
spreadsheets and more, all online.
Wednesday, October 1st, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Have more computer questions? Sign
up for one 25 minute time slot with a
technology clerk.
Hello, Android
Saturdays, October 4th & 11th, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Learn how to use an Android device in
this two-part workshop. Tablets will be
provided and questions on your own
device will be taken after class.
Hello, iPad
Thursdays, September 4th, 11th & 18th,
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Find, download and organize apps in
this three-part course on using the
Apple iPad.
Basic Computer Literacy
Tuesdays, October 7th, 14th & 21st,
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Advanced Computer
Literacy
Wednesdays, September 10th, 17th & 24th,
7:00 - 8:00 pm
OCTOBER
Learn the basics of using a computer
with this three-part class.
Increase your computer skills with this
three-part series covering file saving,
internet searching, computer safety
and more.
iPad Crash Course
Friday, October 10th, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Learn the quick and dirty basics of
using an Apple iPad.
This fall, take your creativity to the next level with our new Mobile
Media Station, a large screen PC loaded with all the software you’ll
need to make your own audio recordings and digital films, including
Protools, Acoustica Mixcraft, The Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop,
Illustrator, Premiere, etc) and Skype for video calling. The Media
Station also includes an HD digital video camera, microphones,
headphones, monitor speakers and a green screen for budding
special effects wizards.
Find out more at the Answers Desk.
Kids Computer Class:
Typing for Grades 3 - 6
Thursday, October 30th, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Learn how to type quickly and
accurately while having fun at our
first ever kid’s typing class.
NOVEMBER
Advanced Computer
Literacy
Tuesdays, November 4th, 11th & 18th,
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Continue learning computer use with
this three-part series.
Hello, iPad
Thursday, November 6th, 13th & 20th,
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Don’t miss your second chance this
fall for our three-part iPad class.
Saturday, November 8th,
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sign up for a question and answer
session with a technology clerk.
Mango Languages
Wednesday, November 12th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Find out about Mango’s fun,
interactive programs for learning a
foreign language or learning English
as a second language.
Email Basics
Fridays, November 14th & 21st,
10:00 - 11:00 am
In this two-part class, learn the
basics of using email.
BUS TRIPS
A chartered bus will pick up and drop off
registered patrons at the listed times.
Spots are limited and always fill up
quickly. Register beginning August 4th by calling 708-867-2299.
Kids Computer Class:
Typing for Grades 3 - 6
Thursday, November 20th, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Learn how to type quickly and
accurately while having fun at our
kid’s typing class.
DECEMBER
Ancestry Online Series
Tuesdays, December 2nd, 9th & 16th,
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Learn how to research your family
history with Ancestry Library Edition
in this three-part series
Thursday, December 4th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sign up for a private question and
answer session with a tech clerk.
Hello, Android
Mondays, December 8th & 15th,
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Learn the basics of using an Android
tablet in this two-part workshop.
iPad Crash Course
Saturday, December 13th, 10:00 - 11:30 pm
Quickly learn the basics of using an
Apple iPad.
CLASSES IN POLISH
Podstawy emaila
Saturdays, September 13th & 20th,
2:30 - 3:30 pm
W tej dwu-czesciowej klasie, poznaj
podstawy uzywania emaila.
Podstawy komputera
Wednesdays, October 8th, 15th & 22nd,
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Zapoznaj sie z podstawami
komputera zapisujac sie na ta trzyczesciowa klase.
Podstawy iPad
Saturday, November 22nd, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Zapoznaj sie jak dziala iPad.
Angielski z Mango
Wednesday, December 10th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Poznaj Mango, interaktywny program
do nauku jezyka angielskieg.
Gold Coast & Astor Street Walking Tour
Friday, September 12th, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
$20.00 - Discover the treasures of the Gold Coast with
the Chicago Architecture Foundation. Walk along Lake
Shore Drive and in the Astor Street Historic District to
learn about the beautiful homes, celebrated people and remarkable
events of the area. Bring money for lunch at Corcoran’s Grill and Pub.
Central States Dahlia Show at Chicago
Botanic Gardens
Sunday, September 28th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
$20.00 - Join the Eisenhower Gardening Club on our trip
to the 81st Central States Dahlia Show, featuring flower
exhibitors, designers and photographers from throughout the Midwest.
Lunch on your own at the Botanic Gardens.
U-505 at the Museum of Science &
Industry
Tuesday, October 14th, 8:45 am - 3:15 pm
$30.00 - In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the
capture of the U-505, the Museum of Science and
Industry offers an on-board guided tour of the submarine as well as a
viewing of the Omnimax film D-day: Normandy 1944. You’ll also have
time to take the self-guided exhibit tour. Lunch on your own at the
Museum.
Visit The Plant, a Sustainable Indoor
Urban Farm
November 1st, 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
$20.00 - Join the Eisenhower Gardening Club on our trip
to The Plant, a sustainable food production facility inside
a repurposed industrial building. Learn about aquaponic farming and
renewable energy and visit the farm stand to shop. Please be aware
that The Plant is not ADA accessible and lunch will not be provided.
Porgy & Bess at the Lyric Opera
Wednesday, November 26th, 11:30 am - 6:30 pm
$48.00 - Join us for the Lyric Opera’s performance of the
great American opera, Porgy and Bess, a portrait of life in
Catfish Row, a vibrant but impoverished African-American
community on the South Carolina coast. Included is a thirty minute
lecture by ethnomusicologist Travis A. Jackson.
Glessner House & Clarke House on
Prairie Avenue
Friday, December 5th, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
$20.00 - Enjoy a glimpse into Christmas past. The
Glessner House Museum offers guided tours of Glessner
House, a National Historic Landmark and Clarke House, the City’s
oldest surviving building located in the adjacent Chicago Women’s
Park and Gardens. Bring money for lunch at Little Branch Cafe.
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1000 Books Before
Kindergarten
(Starts September 1, 2014)
Ages: Birth through age 5
Blu-ray
In addition to the tens of
thousands of DVDs available at
Eisenhower, now you’ll be able to
borrow Blu-ray discs! Designed
as the successor to the DVD, the
Blu-ray disc is capable of holding
much higher resolution video.
To take advantage of this, we’re
developing our Blu-ray collection to
include the most visually stunning
movies, such as Avatar and Gravity
and restored classics like The Third
Man. Don’t worry if you don’t have
a Blu-ray player, any movies added
to the Blu-ray collection will also
be available on standard DVD.
Get a jump start on reading
to your little one with our new
program, 1000 Books Before
Kindergarten. Sign up at the
library for your book log and,
for every 100 books you read together, you and your
child will get a special sticker and bookmark. After
you reach 1000 books you’ll receive a special certificate of completion. Open to all children who have not
yet enrolled in Kindergarten.
Baby’s First Book Bag
Are you an expectant parent or grandparent? Do you
have a child or grandchild 17 months or younger? The
Eisenhower Library would like to welcome the newest
member of your family by providing your child with his
or her first book bag. The book bag will include goodies to encourage your little one’s love of reading.
Please stop by Kids World with your Eisenhower
Library card and the child’s name or due date to
receive your bag. One bag per child please. Bags
are available to residents of Norridge and Harwood
Heights.
Veterans Photo Wall & Breakfast
Are you or were you a member of the U.S. Armed Forces? Do you have a family member or friend
who currently is serving or once served in the military? Consider submitting a photo of that person
to Eisenhower’s Veterans Photo Wall. Pick up a submission form at any library service desk between
October 1st and November 11th. The photos will be on display in Kids World throughout the month of
November and will be added to our book of local veteran information.
And don’t forget to register for our annual breakfast for veterans and their
spouses on Tuesday, November 11th. After breakfast at the library, meet at the
Norridge Veterans Memorial for a short program honoring our servicemen and
women. Let us know you’re coming by calling 708-867-2298.
Do you love your tablet, smartphone, or eReader? The Eisenhower Public Library will
help you use all your mobile devices to their fullest potential with free ebooks,
audiobooks, apps, streaming movies, digital magazines and more at
www.eisenhowerlibrary.org/digitaldownloads.
Need help with using these download services? Ask at the Answers Desk
or call 708-867-2299.
Annual Book Sale
Friday & Saturday,
October 18th & 19th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Annual Friends Book Sale takes place this
year on Friday, October 17th and Saturday,
October 18th; a special, members-only Preview
Book Sale will be held on Thursday evening.
Smaller Book Sales are held on the second and
fourth Saturdays of each month (except October)
from 2:00 to 4:00 pm near the Quiet Room on the
ground floor of the library. Hardcover books, DVDs,
and CDs are priced at one dollar; paperback
books and children’s books are just fifty cents.
Please consider joining the Friends of the Library
or just attend a sale. You’ll be supporting your
community and finding a great deal.
You can also support the
Friends by purchasing the
Eisenhower Community
Cookbook, featuring
recipes submitted by
residents of Norridge and
Harwood Heights and
library staff. It is available
at the Library Services
Desk for only $10.00.
FRIENDS FRIENDS OF THE
OF THE
EISENHOWER LIBRARY
MEMBERSHIP
EISENHOWER LIBRARY
APPLICATION
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ADDRESS
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CITY
STATE
ZIP
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PHONE circle one: HOME
WORK
CELL
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EMAIL ADDRESS (for Friends Newsletter)
☐ INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP ........... $5.00
☐ FAMILY MEMBERSHIP ................ $10.00
(2 adults and up to 5 children under 18)
☐ CONTRIBUTING MEMBER ........... $25.00
☐ CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP ........ $50.00
☐ NEW MEMBER ☐ RENEWAL
FRIENDS BOOK SALES
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 each month.
Support the library and
find great deals!
SEPTEMBER 13TH
SEPTEMBER 27TH
ANNUAL BOOK
SALE IN OCTOBER
NOVEMBER 8TH
NOVEMBER 22ND
DECEMBER 13TH
DECEMBER 27TH
CAN YOU NAME THESE BOOKS WITH
THE TITLES AND AUTHORS REMOVED?
Follow us on Facebook for daily quizzes,
quotes and fun facts to brighten your day.
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Answers: The Great Gatsby, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, The Catcher in the Rye, Watchmen, Catch-22
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president
MARK BRAUN
vice president
GAIL BURKHART
secretary
JANICE MAGNUSON
treasurer
NATALIE K. ROTHBART
trustees
PETER MAGNELLI
TOM STICHA
MARK KURZATKOWSKI
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
Aug 31st & Sept. 1st .. Labor Day
October 13th .......... Staff Training
November 26th ...... 5:00 pm close
November 27th ...... Thanksgiving
December 24th ..... Christmas Eve
December 25th .... Christmas Day
December 31st ..... New Year’s Eve
January 1st ....... New Year’s Day
FANNIE SCHMOE’S BAKERY
Visit the best bakery located inside a public library
for delicious, freshly baked cookies, muffins, scones
and biscuits. Plus, coffee, smoothies and more.
bakery hours:
Monday - Thursday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday - Saturday: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
www.fannieschmoesbakery.com
CONTACT INFORMATION
Library Services ... 708-867-7828
Answers Desk ...... 708-867-2299
Kids World .......... 708-867-2298
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