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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-06 Library Beacon Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook, IL 630-368-7700 Volume 5, Issue 6 June 2007 www.oak-brook.lib.il.us Are You ready From the Director for the ACT, , SAT or PSAT? There is a bill currently in the Illinois General Assembly that will directly affect our library services,Internet Screening in A practice test is crucial to ward off Public Libraries Act(HB1727). The Illinois Library go those Test Da fitters and to reveal Association (ILA) and the library community oppose House Bill y 1727,which would require installation of mandatoryInternet filters on how you may score on the"real q thing". Don't be surprised!! Come and all public library computers. This comprehensive ban on free access to experience first hand what Test Day the Internet would apply to computers used exclusively by adults. We will be like. Instructors from Kaplan already filter our computers in the Youth department and lobby, anywhere will provide proctored ACT, SAT and they are available to children. PSAT practice tests, return scores with The ILA position is that: analyzed results and teach you exclu- sive xclu sive strategies to improve your score. Filters don't work. Study after study has demonstrated that filters con- What is the PSAT? It is a preliminary sistently block important information on science,health, political, and so- SAT(standard aptitude test), a qualify- cial issues and regularly allow objectionable material to get through. They ing test that allows you to enter the do not necessarily block sexual predators from soliciting minors, although competition for scholarships from the that is the intention. The only way to do that is for parents to remain vigi- National Merit Scholarship Commit- lant and talk to their children about safety issues. - "' tee. Don't miss this chance to shine! Consider this...you may actually be a Filters are inflexible. Filters don't know if the person using the corn- better SAT tester than ACT, but you'll puter is 5, 21, or 65. This"one size fits all" approach treats adults, even sen- never know unless you try both for citizens, like elementary school children. The user doesn't know what tests!! Give yourself every opportunity he/she is being prevented from accessing. of score successfully and attend the college/university of your choice by Filters are biased. Private companies and groups with commercial,po- enrolling in these free programs litical or religious agendas design filters to block what THEY find objection- today! today! What are you waiting for? g g g able, including political candidates, social causes,basic health information, ACT - 6/21 1-5pm/ results session business information and information on their own product's faults. 6/28 1pm PSAT - 6/27 10am-12:30pm/results If HB1727 becomes law: session 7/9 10am Our library will be forced to filter all public computers. SAT 7/24 1-5pm/results session Our library will be forced to provide a companion over the age of 21 for 7/31 1pm ACT - 8/7 1-5pm/ results session any minor requiring unfiltered computer use for homework research. 8/16 1 pm Our library will be required to attest to compliance in writing(and PSAT - 8/15 10am-1230pm/results since we know how easily filters can be compromised,we cannot in good session 8/21 10am conscience do this). Summer Reading Clubs If you also feel strongly about this please contact your state representative with your views. Driven to Read! Our high-octane racing theme Raviipia Ticbets is designed to give kids the drive to read. OBPL is again offering complimentary Ravinia lawn tickets for select dates this season. Stop by the Administration Office and see Michelle between For details come to the Youth 9:30 am and 5 pm Monday— Friday to pick up your tickets. Not all dates are Services desk. available and tickets are distributed on a first come, first served basis. Call June 4 - August 4. 1 630-368-7708 for more information. 1 - iiagla Rai) 6. R A RiN3 F 0 rst atOnEt The Adult Summer Reading Rewards Program, "Books-B-Que," runs June 4th-August 4th, with raffles and prizes. (The first 40 patrons to finish their booklet will receive "The Sizzler," a 5 piece BBQ set.) Get more information and sign up at the Adult Reference Desk. The best-selling book "The Secret," by Rhonda Byrne, will be,discussed with Life Coach Teresa McGrath on Wednesday, June 6th at 7 pm in the Friends Meeting Room. Join us on Wednesday, June 13th for a Movie Double Feature. "The Queen," featuring Helen Mirren will be pre- sented at 2 pm. Then at 6:30 pm, the Hinsdale Public Library Film Society will show "The Last King of Scotland," and hold a discussion afterwards. Oak Brook patrons are encouraged to participate. Both Mirren and Whitaker received acting Oscars for their performances. "Chess Now," an instructional series with Jim Egerton, will be held at the Library on these Tuesdays at 7pm: June 19th & 26th, July 17th & 24th, and August 14th and 21St. Designed for players 14 and up, the lessons consist of 40 minutes of instruction followed by supervised play. All materials are provided. "Those Thrilling Days of Yesteryear" radio recreators will present a radio adaptation of the legendary film "All About Eve," complete with music and sound effects on Saturday June 23rd at 3 pm in the Friends Meeting Room. Be sure to watch Library bulletin boards for information about the Movie Matinee to be presented on Wednesday, June 27th at 2 pm. 111 built Tor S eea The Starting Line p Weekly Programs - s' Our Special Programs , 7: "Rev Up to Read," a special celebration for preschoolers, is Fill 'Er Up scheduled to start on Monday, June 11th at 4:00 p.m. or 7:00 Thursday, July 12th at 4:00 p.m. p.m. During this half hour, three, four and five-year olds enjoy a Put your engines in gear and burn rubber to get to the Oak little bit of fun with song, stories, and a craft. Children must ha Brook Library for an "I-Spy" adventure. Bring your trunk (a celebrated their third birthday by June 1, 2007 to participate. `'CI baggie) filled with little things you can find throughout your Programs end on July house. Sample ideas will be available at the library. 23rd. Suitable for grades one and up. �- "Fuel Up on Books" designed for kindergartners, first and sec- � f . and graders, meets on Tuesdays, starting June 12th at 4:00 Road Trip to Hogwarts # t` p.m. 7:00 p.m. During our half-hour together, we embellish the Harry Potter Party '' story read at each session with a creative craft. #-- --' Monday, July 23-- 6:30-8:30 p.m. Programs end on July 24th. Hinsdale Community House - Third graders and up are invited to "High Performance De- 4th -6th graders from Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Oak sign" starting on Wednesday, June 13th at 4:00 p.m. or 7:00 Brook celebrate the release of the new Harry Potter book p.m. This program stresses artistic creativity. Children will work and movie! Be a student at Hogwarts for a night! Students on projects related to literature. Programs end on July 25th. will be sorted into Houses and compete for the House 1 ,,. Vara �duly%4tli..,o�h ,. .0 ,�. , ", Cup. Come in costume if you'd like to participate in a cos- tume contest. Magical fun and prizes await! Registration "Tune-Up" by reading aloud to our Delta certified and READ begins July 9th and must be done in-person at your trained dogs on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. Limited 15-minute time home library. Numbers are restricted so first come, first slots are available on June 14, 21, 28 and July 5, 12, and 19. "'� served. Call early to reserve a space. Registration is required for all programs listed above. 2008 ABRAHAM LINCOLN ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL Memorial books Donated to BOOK AWARD MASTER READING LIST Oak brook Library in the month of May Bleachers — John Grisham Marge Corrado has Purchased a copy Boy Meets Boy - David Levithan A Certain Slant of Light - Laura Whitcomb ' N ��AGoodWal�s�o,/ed Days and Dropping In with Ancy Mac - Andy Mace 0 9_,,,,,e N7htson the PGA Tourby John Leinstein in memory of Clark Fault Line - Janet Tashjian Carpenter. The Five People You Meet in Heaven Ni ibom The Glass Castle - Jeanette Walls -, Carol grizzolara has purchased a copy Heir Apparent - Vivian Vande Veld-°F Of Dream When You're reeling 5hieby House of the Scorpion - Nancy Farmer sf Elizabeth berg in memory of Lillian Left for Dead: A Young Man's Search for Justice for the baslerbarton. U.S.S. Indianapolis - Pete Nelson Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment - James Patterson �Op© op ©���e� The Meq - Steve Cash Pirates - Celia Linda Fairbanks,our new Head of Tech Rock Star, Superstar - Blake Nelson Services joined the Library staff Tuesday, p May 29th. Linda has been the Director of Snow Flower & the Secret Fan - Lisa See Library Systems and Technical Services at Tell No One - Harlan Coben Triton College for the last 7 years. Previously 13 Little Blue Envelopes - Maureen Johnson she was a cataloger at the Flaxman Library. Tithe - Holly Black She has also worked at the Academic Center Library of Cook County Hospital;the Library Sickened -- Julie Gregory of Health Sciences at UlChicago; Wisc. State The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants -- Ann Brashares Ref. and Loan Library(Madison); and other Uglies -- Scott Westerfeld interesting places doing cataloging, informa- Who Am I Without Him? -- Sharon G. Flake tion technology and reference work. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has created a Definitive 200 list of 1 albums that should be in any collection. OBPL is working towards acquiring the whole if i collection. Each of the CDs in our collection has a label on it. Check out all of these great CDs. Look for this label: -- _ ..."4 ,�.. ; 44 IRock and Roll Hall of Fame Definitive 200 Collection Recycle your batteries, ink? jet cartridges and cell phones @ the Library!! Did you know that June 5th is World Environment Day (WED)? WED was created by the United ,igh • Nations General Assembly in 1972(www.unep.org/wed). To celebrate this great day,OBPL ,i. a;.\II, would like to remind you that you can recycle your batteries here at the Library. There is a \�J��� �> bucket located under the community board in the lobby. Please do not throw anything other -41 than batteries in the bucket, including bags and battery packaging. The more"other stuff" ®{f1 r....- , )y-.thrown in the bucket the less we can recycle. In addition,we offer postage paid pouches in which you can recycle your used ink-jet cartridges and your cell phones. Check out www.earth911.org to _V; .0\l t0= find locations to recycle all other hazardous waste, including computers,paint and many other •Nr 701,. ...L.-9)� items.We are happy to help you do your part! Happy World Environment Day!!! r`O SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT r v, w Adult programs Games,tv café, 1 2 D 0 Children's and email o .or Young Adults available in the All ages in black Lobby anytime U Er 411:310 n 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Adult and Youth Knitting Night 7 pm The Secret 7 pm Summer Reading MAL e Programs start! SIGN UP TODAY! 1112. z 0 w 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ©Preschool 0 K-2 Program ©Art Program 0 Tune Up(Delta Program 4 or 7 pm 4 or 7 pm Gr. 3+ 4 or 7 pm Dogs)4 pm The Queen 2 pm .Knitting Night 7 pm2 The Last King of Scotland 6:30 pm III 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 4 0 Preschool0 K-2 Program o Art Program al ACT Prep Old Time Radio Program 4 or 7 pm4 or 7 pm Gr. 3+ 4 or 7 pm 1-5 pm Play:All About Eve 3 pm 0 Knitting Night 7 pm 0 Tune Up(Delta Chess 7 pm Dogs)4 pm 1. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 0:. 0 ©Preschool 0 K-2 Program al PSAT Prep a ACT Results Program 4 or 7 pm 4 or 7 pm 10-12:30 1 pm Knitting Night 7 pm Movie Matinee ABIll 2p m 0 Tune Up(Delta .••ate Chess 7 pm Dogs)4 pm Wilr 0 Art Program 01.. w Gr. 3+ 4or7pm