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_ 1. Library Beacon
Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook 'Road, Oak Brook, IL 63o-990-2222
Volume 2,Issue 2 www.oak-brook.libb.ilus
Books Reign. ..Spring is Here "1- National Library Week ''
Beginning on Tues., April 6th,and Join us for the National Library Week celebrations beginning on Sunday
continuing through Thurs., May 13th, .April isth. Come to the Bath & Tennis Clubhouse for the Friends sponsored
I "Books Reign" at Oak Brook Library. Evergreen Concert end enjoy Spanish Dance on Sunday. Be sure to take
Get your"Raincoats Ready" for our
advantage of Movie Madness on Monday. Enjoy Tea on Tuesday. Stop by
the Library to enter our drawing for Win on Wednesday. In celebration of
preschool story time. This half-hour ; the Friends'lisedBook Sale, Take a Break andBrowse on Thursday
program is presented on Wednesdays through Saturday. Enjoy complimentary refreshments as you browse the
at 2:00 p.m. and repeated on Thurs- tables at the book sale and don't forget to check out the new books in the
days at 11:00 a.m. Three, 4 and 5- ( Library's collection. Pick up a full description of events at the Library.
year olds enjoy songs and finger
plays,and work on a fun craft related
to the day's story. Children must , '
have celebrated their 3rd birthday by 1 Computer Classes
April 1, 2004 to participate. SRP Legal Checkup Trusts&Estates
� OBPL is
David J.Boone Judi Strauss,Ph.D.,E.A.
"Walking in the Rain," for kinder- offering the
artners, 1st and 2nd ders, meets " Tuesday,April 6th Wednesday,May 11th following ® �
g g ra10:00-11:30 A.M. 7:00 P.M. •
Tuesday or Wednesday at 4:15. Life on the Alaska From Bach to Chopin
computer classes in
Duringour half-hour, we will rejoice� 3-flghlVay Christina Yoder,Violinist
in the weather as we embellish the the upcoming months:
John Lynn,Presenter Darina Molkina,Pianist
story read with a creative craft. Wednesday,April 28th Monday,May 24th Intro to Computers -
7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. Apr. 8th at 10 - 11 a.m.
Third, 4th and 5th graders are in- Antiques.int' &.Antique� � Registration is required. May 1St at 10 - 11 a.m.
vited to"Rain Rain Go Away" on Valuation Stop by the Reference
Thursdays at 4:15 p.m. This series Rex Newell,Presenter Desk or by call 990-2222, 1 Intro to the Internet -
stresses information and creativity. Thursday,May 6th ext. 26. Apr. 22nd at 10 -11 a.m.
7:00 P.M.
Children will work on projects as well May 15th at 10 -11 a.m.
as be exposed to sensational litera- I Volunteers Searching the Internet -
ture during this half-hour program.
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Are you looking fora great way to become Apr. 14th at 10 - 11 a.m.
Programs are limited to OBPL card involved in the community, meet new people and Intro to Email -
holders. At least 5 children must be have a great time? Consider donating your time
registered for a program to keep that
to the Library. We are always looking for people May. 24th at 10 -11 a.m.
to help with a whole assortment of projects. Intro to Word -
session on the schedule. Registration Whether you are looking for short or long term
is required for all programs. Call opportunities, the Library has just the thing for Apr. 16th at 10 - 11 a.m.
990-2222 ext. 23 to register or for you. Stop by and pick up an application or call May 13th at 10 - 11 a.m.
additional information. 990-2222, ext. 13 for more information. Intro to Windows -
EARTHKEEPERS: NATIVE AMERICAN LEGENDS &THE ENVIRONMENT Apr. 2nd at 10 - 11 a.m.
Apr. 29th at 10 - 11 a.m.
Monday, April 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room 1. 0
/,i Reservations are made at the
Join the"Earthkeeper"and discover the secrets of the magical gamebag Gv, v., Reference Desk. Students must
while learning about the environment. Native American legends and live have an OBPL
animals will inspire you to love, respect, and care for the Earth. Dance photo ID card with
and chant to the beating drum, listen to Kokopelli's flute, discover how Internet privileges
` , the great web of life encircles the plants, the animals, and the people. to register.
�� Suitable for preschooler through adult. I
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PAGE2 LIBRARY BEACON VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2
rcpk u thrteAv oc cca acW , LIBRARY INFORMATION
1. You need to use a computer mouse to use the new catalog. If you've never �/ HOURS:
used a mouse before, learn how by attending one of our"Computer Basics" classes.
2. Please be patient—the catalog has at times been slow to show search results. We Monday - Thursday
are working to speed things up, but meanwhile, you may need to wait a few seconds 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
for the list of titles. Friday & Saturday
3. You may need to"scroll down"or click the arrow on the bottom right of the screen to 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
see more results of your search. If you're looking at a description of a book, move
down to the green"Copy/Holdings" bar to see if the book is"on shelf'and what the call Sunday
number is. i 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
4. If you get a message saying"No holdings"for your search, click"Search ALL librar-
ies in the system"link on the middle right of the screen. Even if Oak Brook Library LIRRARY CLOSINGS:
doesn't have the item, it may be loaned from another library. I April 9th - Close at I:00 p.m.
5. To search the catalog from home, go to web site www.oak-brook.lib.il.us and click April I I I th - Closed
"Catalog." To renew books, see if an item is on hold for you, or see all items you have I
checked out, click the"My Account"tab. Log in by typing in your library card number
and the last 4 digits of your phone number. Recycling Guide
Lost & Found rigid& Book Safe The new 2004 2005 DuPage
.� County Recycling Guide is
Have you misplaced anything lately? The Friends of OBPL invite you to available for viewing and printing
There are numerous items that have been found their 2004 Used Book Sale in the I at www.dupageco.org/dec.
in the Library. Stopat the Circulation Desk and i You can contact the DuPage
y Friends Meeting Room in the Library.
describe your item;someone will be glad to The pre-sale begins on Thursday, County Department of
check the lost and found collection for you. April 22nd from noon to 8 p.m. (ThereDevelopment and Environmental
is a$5 fee to attend the presale; Concerns at 630-682-7220.
Chess Club Update it is free for Friends of OBPL). ="' I
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During.tpril,Chess('lnh II ill nlefl Ilednesdass from Regular book sale hours are as follows:
2005 Caudill Nominees i
6:36 to 8:311 p.m.Ill the.tctillt)Doom. Dialers should Friday,April 23rd-9:30 am-5 pm
hale a nuking kmntledge or chess before registering. Saturday,April 24th-9:30 am- 3 pm Ashes of Roses- Mary Jane Auch
Doing Time Online-Jan Siebold
Heir Apparent-Vivian Vande Velde
w- ill Hoot-Carl Hiaasen
h 1 S JuSt I �1 ... House of the Scorpion Nancy Farmer
{ These reviews were collected from Kite Rider Geraldine McCaughrean
Memory Boy-Will Weaver
residents during Winter Reading:
Nonfiction: Overboard- Elizabeth Fama
Fiction: A Royal Duty- Paul Burrell -921 Diana Phineas Gage John Fleischman
Street Dreams- Faye Kellerman Tells the inner workings of the Royal Family Pictures of Hollis Woods- Patricia
Kellerman combines an excellent mystery castles. The day to day routines and ex- Reilly Giff
with a very human and sympathetic de- ceptions of Diana and Prince Charles. A Ruby Holler-Sharon Creech
scription of the lifestyle of the investigator. good read. Review by Patricia G. Burton Runt- Marion Dane Bauer
Review by Samuel Rothschild The Shrouding Woman- Loretta
Franklin& Winston-Jon Meacham
Pompeii- Richard Harris 940.53 Mea Ellsworth
I've never been disappointed by a Harris Such in depth revelation of the characters Stand Tall-Joan Bauer
book and this is no exception. Supremely of these two"giants"of World War 11 years. Straw into Gold -Gary Schmidt
well constructed plot. Excellent charac- The book allowed me to reflect on my activi- Surviving Hitler-Andrea Warren
terizations, Subtle historical aura with vol- ties to the corresponding years. Surviving the Applewhites-Stephanie
cano logy trivia. Each chapter heading is Review by Dr. Robert Jensik Tolan
almost as entertaining as the book itself.
Review by Mary Ann Nuenz The Wal-Mart Decade-Robert Slater Trouble Don't Last-Shelley Pearsall
381.149 Sla Under the Same Sky-Cynthia DeFelice
Reflection-Jo Bannister A pro Wal-Mart sounding more like a PR When My Name Was Keoko- Linda
A clever"who-dun nit" which takes piece for the company then a true analysis. Sue Park
several interesting twists and keeps you Review by Samuel Rothschild 2004 Winner is:
guessing until the very end.
Review by Charles T. Urban Stormbreaker-Anthony Horowitz