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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-03 trill Library Beacon Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook, IL 630-368-7700 Volume 5, Issue 3 March 2007 www.oak-brook.lib.il.us J s_OBPL's Book Discussion 9biarch gth is the 5-year anniversary of the opening of our Ordinary Heroes by Scott Turow „ Wednesday, March 21st at 1 pm i new Oak Brook Public Library. Come in and see how much our Friends of the Library Meeting Room collections and services have grown. We have recently painted and Books available at the Circulation Desk upgraded our lights and hope that you like the new warmer look. rI i Screening the HVAC system, refinishing the wood outside, adding to our Programs: ,.-- ,-=,r,-,-,,- i gardens are our next projects. We should be ready in the fall to have an Sunday, March 18th at 3 pm ' ---,L anniversary celebration with you, our favorite patrons. Spring Evergreen Concerti L Don't forget to come to the Friends'Spring Evergreen Concert The Friends of the Library present vocalist on Sunday March 18th at 3 pm. Vocalist Tony Andriacchi will sing Tony Andriacchi,who will perform popular ' and give a wonderful show in the style of Tony Bennett. While favorites in a style evocative of Tony Bennett l� and Vic Damone. Refreshments provided. you are here you may want to bid on the Friends'Silent Auction j of Fine Used and Rare Books displayed in the lobby cases. You may Wednesday, March 21st at 7 pm also place your bids on-line at the Library's website. Perennials: Workhorses in the Garden Exhibits in the Library this month include art by local artist Chris Milostan. Presented by Beth Corrigan Beth is a master gardener trained by the University of Illinois educators. She will dis- Youth Services Programs I cuss landscape design,perennials, herbs, shrubs,native trees,and composting. I Weekly Programs "Three Wishes,”a special celebration for preschoolers,is scheduled to start on Wednesday, Tuesday, March 27th at 7 pm 4'-,4,x, March 7th at 2pm or Thursday,March 8th at 10 am. During this half hour,3,4 and 5-year FunQuilts olds enjoy a little bit of fun with song,stories,and a craft. Presented by Weeks Ringle&Bill Kerr "Breaking the Spell"designed for kindergartners, 1st and 2nd graders,meets on Mondays, This is the first in a 2 part series celebrating starting March 5th at 4:30 pm. During our half-hour together,we embellish the story read Art&Architecture in Illinois Libraries. at each session with a creative craft. Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr design and make heirloom-quality contemporary quilts,design Third graders and up are invited to"Sorcerer's Apprentice"starting on Wednesday,March for fabric,author books and teach nation- 7th at 4:30 pm.This program stresses artistic creativity. Children will work on projects wide.Join in the fun as Weeks and Bill dis- related to literature. play and talk about their quilts and experi There will be a two week break during March 28th April 5th. ences. Registration is required for all programs. All programs are presented in the Friends Meeting Room. Any individual who is in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a disability should con- _ tact the Library at least 24 hours in advance of the program. Memorial gooks „ Especially for Teens- Let the Games Begin Donated to 0151:1Tuesdays in March,0 pm 8 pm in the Activity Room '' in the month of rebruary Are you done studying? Take a break at the 0akrook Library on Tuesday nights and join other teens for backgammon,chess,checkersrd monopoly. The Krohn Family donated roreverin Blue in memory of Katie Krohn. Special Program-"The Wizards, Apprentice„ Deborah Stevens has donated 5is Thursday,March 8th at 4:30 pm in'the Friends Meeting Room For5I7ence in memory of Marcia Young Harriet Peabody learns much more than feats of magic and wizardry. As she is guided by the Wizard of Wisdom,she discovers the greatest secret to magic and life. This Kochan. colorful and fast-aced whirlwind of wizardry will enthrall and excite all ages. 0 w `� SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT v) cn W Adult programs 1 2 3 110 a ©Children's Friends Used Book o sip Young Adults Auction Opens All ages in black MS ,e:.. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 O Read to Lead 0 K-2 Program o Preschool o Preschool 3:30 pm 4:30 pm Program 2 pm Program 10 ami ®Read to Lead 6:30 pm 0 Art Program o"The Wizard's Scrabble Night 4:30 pm Apprentice" 7 pm 4:30 pm Ell. h z o w 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Q0 Read to Lead ©K-2 Program ,Teen Games o Preschool o Preschool La s 3:30 pm 4:30 pm 6 Program 2 pm Program 10 am o Read to Lead pm o Art Program 6:30 pm 4:30 pm • Knitting Night 7 pm .. 2 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Friends Evergreen O K-2 ProgramwirTeen Games Book Discussion o Preschool Concert-An Amen- 4:30 pm 1pm Program 10 am can Songbook p Read to Lead 7 pm O Preschool tom ... 0 3 pm 6:30 m Knitting Night 7 pm Program 2 pm p Scrabble Night o Art Program 4:30 Ell o Read to Lead 7 pm Perennials 7 pm 3:30 pm 0 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 FunQuilts 7 pm W. Knitting Night 7 pm Wr Scrabble Night A--"`",„ 7