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music, ebooks, and audiobooks available to borrow from home, the library also has 47 Nook e-readers that can be checked out by residents. The online catalog is available on computers throughout the building and through the library's website and a
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using the internet, email, and various special topic classes, like saving and transferring documents, using online image editors, digital cameras, e-readers, the library catalog, and more.
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Steele, Jeffrey (9 July 2010). "Where community spirit comes alive: Norridge residents want to make village better for everyone".
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Feuerstein, Phyllis (October 8, 1986). "Got a problem? Eisenhower library probably can answer it for you".
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1021:"Cook County Consolidated Election April 5, 2011 Summary Report β Official Results"
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Stone, Brenda (June 4, 1972). "Norridge, Harwood Hts. Library Plan Established".
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1252:"Apr. 9, 2013 Candidates : Trustee, Eisenhower Public Library District"
1004:. Eisenhower Public Library District Board of Trustees: 1. 17 December 2009.
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Peter Magnelli β Vice President (appointed 2009, elected member since 2011)
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