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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10 -..-..„.._ ...,..„,,, .,...„ _ A.. ... Iihrairy Fedccn A.._ ._ Ati _. _ 44t, 600 Oak Brook Road Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 ( ()-3(i8-7700-Nt'wiv.oak-brook.lib.il.us 1 Volume 5, Issue 10 October 2007 r?d_., iii t Did you ever want to... ' r /Tons the lorector •., ,, •„ „ „ r /•/ / /•., •/ Look up an old flame? � ' IV/any Cultures, One Library, five years! Find a long-lost relative? -, ) ere looking forward to seeing you at our 5th Anniversary Party 1-5 pm on Get back in touch with a classmate? •ctober 14th! There is so much to celebrate at our wonderful library that I Find current phone numbers across an't list it all (see page 3 for more information). Come visit with the US quickly and reliably using Library staff, the Library Commissioners, the Friends of the Library, the Reference USA, our nationwide Foundation members and learn about all we have to offer. I truly hope to white pages -ee you here. Just click on Reference USA in the I, 3-{a-ppy 3-Lalloween! Business section of our database t 4 We will have treats for the children in the Library. page: Please come and show us your costumes! http://www.oak- I /t. 4 , brook.lib.il.us/databases/ N. i � .� Ask reference librarians for help searching. /�� R N. i The Lives of Others, 2006 Academy Award October Adult Programs winner for Best Foreign Language Film, will be E , Air screened on Thursday, October 18th at 6:30 pm Join us for a Conversation with Rick Kogan on i. ; with a brief discussion to follow. This thriller/drama 7:i Wednesday, October 3`d at 7pm. Kogan is the '' is presented in conjunction with The Hinsdale host of WGN Radio's Sunday Papers, Chicago Library Foundation Film Society. Tribune reporter, and author of Everybody Pays, Spinning a Yarn, Sheep to Socks on Sunday, Sidewalks and six other books. Ii R October 21st at 3 pm features fiber artist Oak Brook residents Jeff and Donna Franklin 464, Natasha Leherer, of the Illinois Green Pastures repeat their popular Digital Photography class • \ Fiber Co-Op, describing the process of spinning Low in four sessions, Saturdays, October 6th, 13th, • and working with wool. :.' 20th and Sunday, November 4th from 1-4 pm. Jeff All programs are presented in the Friends Meeting Room. and Donna will offer tips on choosing and using For further information and to register, call the reference I your camera. Registration is required. desk at 630-368-7725. The Lost Painting: The Quest for a tr : November Preview Caravaggio Masterpiece by Jonathan Harr I Ark, 31> 1 is the subject of the Oak Brook PublicMuslims 101 with Asra Yousufuddin of the Itasca Public Library's book discussion on Wednesday, ; ' Library will be presented on Saturday, November 3rd at 3 October 17th at 1pm. Copies of the book are pm. Join us as Asra helps us increase awareness of Muslim available at the Circulation Desk. people and the culture of Islam. November's selection for the Oak Brook Public Library Book Discussion, November 21st at 3 pm, is the novel Snobs by 1 Julian Fellowes. Teen Read Week - LOL@ Your Library NIIOW ling fOr ZOctober 14-20 .,• Vggpigg, IrAtg, Guess How Many October 1419 Stop by the Youth Services department and guess how many pieces of Laffy Taffy are in the jar. The best YA Atwater-Rhodes Shattered Mirror guess without going over will win the candy. You may submit YA Atwater-Rhodes Demon in My View guesses until Friday, October 19, 2007. For teens only. YA Cropper Bonechillers YA De la Cruz Blue Bloods "LOL" Movie Night October 15 6-8:00 p.m. YA De la Cruz Masquerade Sign up and "Laugh Out Loud" at a movie in the Youth Services YA Dracula Dracula in London Activity Room. Movie title TBA. Young adults only. YA Elrod u. Quincey Morris, Vampire YA Garden -' `\ Prisoner of Vampires Bingo October 16 7-8:00 p.m. YA Golden =' The Gathering Dark The Youth Services Activity Room will be the spot for a "LOL" YA Golden Monster Island bingo good time. Sign up in advance for a night of fun and prizes. Grades 6 and up. YA Hautman Sweet-Blood YA Klause The Silver Kiss Free video October 19 YA McKinley Sunshine Check out a book and get your video checkout for free. Note: YA Meyer Twilight grades 6-12 only. YA Meyer New Moon j _ YA Meyer Eclipse . ./ Join Join TAG YA Mosiman Malach's Moon ,% Oak Brook Public Library's Teen Advisory Group is looking for YA Pierce The Dark Angel new members. Please contact the Youth Services Department YA Rees Vampire High at 368-7733 for information. YA Schreiber Vampire Kisses YA Shan Allies of the Night The Lass that Couidna Be Frighted YA Shan Cirque du Freak By Roberts Marionettes YA Shan Hunters of the Dusk Thursday, October 18th at 4:30 pm YA Shan Killers of the Dawn YA Shan The Lake of Souls This Scottish folktale tells the story of a girl who felt there was YA Shan Lord of the Shadows nothing, not even a goblin,that could frighten her, until... YA Shan Tunnels of Blood YA Shan r Trials of Death This performance by Roberts Marionettes combines YA Shan --A enthusiasm The Vampire's Assistant enthusiasm and expertise. Stay afterwards for a demonstration YA Shan '24 Vampire Mountain of the puppets, their stringing and their voices. Suitable for YA Shan The Vampire Prince kindergarten and up. YA Somper Tide of Terror YA Thompson Midnight's Choice Red Cross Halloween Safety Tips YA Van Velde Companions of the Night YA Westerfeld Peeps / for Kids and Adults With witches,goblins, and super-heroes de- brooms. i Costumes can be extremely flammable.) scending on neighborhoods across America, the • Cross the street only at corners. • Visit homes that have the porch light on. erican Red Cross offers parents some safety • Don't hide or cross the street between • Accept your treats at the door and never go ws to help prepare their children for a safe and parked cars. into a stranger's house. joyable trick-or-treat holiday. Halloween ould be filled with surprise and enjoyment, • Wear light-colored or reflective-type cloth- • Use face paint rather than masks or things d following some common sense practices ing so you are more visible. (And remem- that will cover your eyes. wn keep events safer and more fun. ber to put reflective tape on bikes, skate- • Be cautious of animals and strangers. boards and brooms,too!) • Have a grown-up inspect your treats before • Walk,slither,and sneak on sidewalks, not • Plan your route and share it with your fam- eating.And don't eat candy if the package in the street. ily. If possible, have an adult go with you. is already opened. Small, hard pieces of Look both ways before crossing the street • Carry a flashlight to light your way. candy are a choking hazard for young chil- to check for cars,trucks, and low flying • Keep away from open fires and candles. dren. Fall 2007 �fi Computer Seminars - - mf-- � 0 Computer Basics Series Many Cu l to r " o ,t r , __ Tuesdays 10- 1 1 am Oct. 2 Internet Tips & One Library C" Tricks n Oct. 9 Searching the Internet • Oct. 16 Word Basics lye . . 1 u- ^ _Memorial Books Donated ito Oak Brook Library r. in the month of September G Lois Miller has donated The Complete Papillon in memory of Phoebe McShane, Loving Friend, Cheerful Neighbor, Enthusiastic Companion. 5'(, ....., C Program - PASSPORT EVENT Re1U , �ltif , $r1 ir 1-3 pm Visit 5 stations DVDs: — throughoutthe Library Frasier, Seasons 1-3-One of the all-time l i _ & register to win prizes: favorite sitcoms is now at OBPL on DVD. _ Computer room, Muriel Douglas Starring Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde l ;; Corner, Young Adult area, Youth Pierce and Chicagoan John Mahoney. New ...-- area and Circulation Desk DVD Collection-DVD/Frasier i .% , Dancing with the Stars- Cardio Dance EVERGREEN CONCERT features fitness routines adapted from the3-4 pm hit TV show. New DVD collection- py The Chicago Samba Ensemble DVD/613.7Car Books: DRAWING FOR BASKETS Eye of the Beholder by Chicago attorney , 0 45 pm and Edgar-winner David Ellis is a gripping `` e 0 (from registered Passports) thriller about a serial killer who may have Adult Basket& Youth Basket returned to kill again. New Book collection (Youth basket includes Pod Shuffle). -F/Ellis t Obama:From Promise to Power -The n Chicago Tribune's David Mendell takes a REFRESHMENTS searching look at the Illinois senator and October 14, 20 er Cake. wine.juice, light food presidential candidate he has observed 1:00 - 5:00 XJ since the beginning of Obama's Senate p'm. No R.S.V.P.necessary campaign. New Book Collection-921/ t, .. Obama/Men CDs: Check out all the new additions to the music ill.) t collection, including new titles by Andre j ' Rieu, Chevelle,Allison Krauss, Kaiser Chiefs, Jennifer Lopez, Marilyn Manson, 1 (itt. 4Tony Bennett, Velvet Revolver and many AAE ► ,. „LA . , = A Aa more. mo SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs 1 2 3 4 5 6 *GC C 0 Children's 0 Story program Internet Tips and 0 Preschool 0 Preschool Intro to Digital r�YoungAdults o for K-2 Tricks 10 am program 2 pm program Photography 1 pm > All ages in black 4:30 pm ©Art program for 10 am Knitting Night 7 pm grade 3+ 4:30 pmlit Conversation with r Rick Kogan 7 pm O 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 CIO Searching the 0 Preschool 0 Preschool Intro to Digital Internet 10 am program 2 pm program Photography 1 pm MAL 10 am Knitting Night 7 pm 0 Art program for grade 3+ 4:30 pm o a w 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Mil , , BIRTHDAY 0 Story program Word Basics 0 Preschool 0 Preschool 44 LOL Free Intro to Digital Eno PARTY!! for K-2 10 am program 2 pm program 10 am Video Day Photography 1 pm 1-5 pm 4:30 pm ©Art program for 0 Lass That . Knitting Night 7 pm grade 3+ 4:30 pm m Couldna Be Frighted toil Teen Read Week LOL Movie Night 4:30m LOL@your library 6 pm .y LOL Bingo Night OBPL Book Disc. p (see page 2) Lives of Others 6:30 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 v Spinning a Yard: 0 Read to Lead Knitting Night 7 pm Sheep to Socks 7 pm 2 3 pmlim 0 Read to Lead 3:30 pm i 0 28 29 30 31 Games,tv café, ISM 0 Read to Lead 0 Read to Lead Knitting Night 7 pm Ha and email 3:30 pm 7 pm ppy available in the r Halloween! Lobby anytime am r m. 7