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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04 Iihrar ' Leaiccn Al 601)()ak Brook Road-Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700-NVvv'1y'.oak-brook.lib.iLus Volume 6, Issue 4 April 2008 JROM 7:9-1E DIRECTOR coming Friends Events Friends Evergreen Concert Spring is here, sort of, and this reminds me that we want to be good custodians of our land. In this the Library is not really jCamerata Chicago will perform a narrated version of -- breaking new ground, of course, The greening of America is a Vivaldi's Four Seasons on Sunday, April 13, big part of the current political scene as all the candidates vie to 2008, at 3:00 pm in the Meeting Room at the . be associated with promoting conservation. Locally, Chicago is Library. Drostan Hall will conduct and Dorothy Hall is the concertmaster. WFMT host Peter one of the nation's 10'greenest' cities, according to MSN City Van De Graaff will play the harpsichord and, Guides. Among other innovations, Chicago has launched the Chicago Climate between movements, he will provide the narra- Exchange(CCX-a voluntary trading system to reduce emissions of major tion. Reservations are not required and there is no charge for the performance. greenhouse gases with worldwide offset projects). Another Chicago innovation Complimentary refreshments will be served is the Renewable Energy Vehicle from the Field Museum that will be on-view following the concert. Please join us for what here in our Library parking lot on April 5'h. promises to be an outstanding afternoon of classical music. Our Library green efforts are smaller but should have an important impact on our Oak Brook quality of life. The Librarywas already'greening' late last fall byclearingout about half the buckthorn that has invaded our small Friends Used Book Sale woods near 31=t Street. With the undergrowth gone, light will fall in the woods The Friends 12th Annual Used Book Sale will and wild flowers will begin to return. We also have a plan to add a new garden `be held in the Library from April 24-26, 2008. this spring/summer: a parterre tapestry garden based on the children's rhyme, TheoSale opeat Thursday. From noon until 4:000spm, there is a $55 admission "Pop Goes the Weasel." It will be a kind of low maze that we hope will entice fee. Friends members enter at no charge. The families to wander and to sit and read. Lastly, we hope to finally have our Sale is free to the public after 4 pm on Thursday and throughout the rest of the Sale. HVAC unit screened by planting very tall evergreen trees on the southwest side Thousands of books in excellent condition are of the Library. So please keep an eye out for these changes. available at very affordable prices. There is also a Silent Auction of special items •:••:••:• on display in the Library foyer. Bids on the Everyone is invited to a free Preview Reception for the auction items can be placed in person at the Oak Brook Public LibraryCelebrates Commercial Oak Brook Exhibit Library or, via the website: www.oak-brook.lib.il.us until noon on April on Saturday. May 3rd, 3-4:30 pm 26th. This is an exhibit of architectural photographs by local artist, Conrad Truedson, Please note, book donations for the 2008 Sale showing the many handsome, historic and important business structures in our are accepted through April 15th and donations town. There will be food and wine and the artist will be available to talk about for the 2009 Sale will be accepted at the Library beginning June 1st. For questions, his photora hs. Please come and bring your friends and family! please call Mary Ann Nunez at(630) 782- 6968. Going Green with Books National Library Week Youth Program April-May 2008 April 13 - 19, 2008 Weekly Programs Stop by the Library and help us "carom uTw'uo. celebrate National Library Week! � -� a '"Green Eggs and Ham," a special celebration for preschool- �''r ` ,, , ers on Tuesdays at 2 pm or Wednesdays at 10 am. During this half hour, 3,4 and 5 year olds enjoy a little bit of fun Attend one or all of our great y with song, stories, and a craft. Children must have cele- $ programs or stop by the brated their third birthday by March 1,2008 to participate. Circulation Desk for a free gift "Spring Green" designed for kindergartners,first and second graders, meets on Mondays at 4:30 pm. During our half- hour together,we embellish the story read at each session with a creative craft. Migration News Third graders and up are invited to "Green Thumb" on '%'' Wednesdays at 4:30 pm. This program stresses artistic crea- Be sure you have your library card! v tivity. Children will work on projects related to literature. --- ` " AprilJ 14 through April 16 1,1i Programs end the week of May 5th. Registration is required for all programs listed. What you'll need to know: Special Events Renewals of items will not be available online. However, you may renew items by calling the "Get Veg-ucated!" Library and providing the item barcodes or by Saturday, April 5th from 1-4 pm @ South Parking Lot bringing the materials into the Library for a The Renewable Energy Vehicle from .;; :".t-'-7--. Circulation Assistant to renew for you. The Field Museum will be visiting our .M......-----,'.- ' Your barcode will be required for all transactions. Library. Environmental Educators : Q»rstaro'°` j During our offline time from 4/14-4/16, you will who staff the van will provide mini- .le-rte i demonstrations on solar and * need your barcode to check out or renew materials. alternative fuels and answer questions. --- Please have your library card with you when you call Suitable for older children and adults. Go Green! us or come into the library. "Gonne Bird Greene" During this time, library staff will not be able to y check your record for due dates, or accept fines or Saturday, April 19th at 2 pm @ Friends Meeting Room fees due to items returned late or lost. The Children's Theatre of Western Springs presents this Searching the catalog will be available during this delightful production about how students can turn their time; however, the status of material (checked out, own lives into interesting stories. The play is based on the on shelf, etc.) will not be entirely accurate. Gooney Bird Greene books by Lois Lowry. The show lasts under an hour, but the theater group will remain to answer questions. April 17 "Butterflies: Magic in the Garden" 'Our new computer system goes live! Thursday, May 8th at 4:30 pm @ Friends Meeting Room Once we are on our new software, we'll need your Discover the many ways to attract full barcode to access your record. We will no ' c/, - \ butterflies. Learn about the butterfly life longer be able to use the ID # from your old .' I cycle, migration habits and plant receipts. Please be sure you have your library card '4� n 1 preferences. Handouts and a craft will with you when calling for renewals or asking for complete the program. materials to be placed on hold. T 16 I T ,E We appreciate your patience, cooperation and sense � of humor during this time of transition. Abraham Lincoln U co m i ng Adult It Programs Illinois High School Book Award p b a 2009 Master Reading List -., "Editing Your Digital Photos" with Donna and YA Atwater-Rhodes Hawksong , _i"` Jeff Franklin is scheduled for Wednesday, April YA Barry Jennifer Government:A Novel `' 3rd from 6-8:30 pm in the Friends Meeting YA Bennett The Bonemender Room. YA Chima The Warrior Heir YA Donnelly A Northern Light Art Historian Jeff Mishur, an OBPL YA Giles What Happened to Cass favorite, will present a program on the 4 f----iii McBride? Art Institute of Chicago's current show, dia YA Green Looking for Alaska "Edward Hopper," at 7 pm on Wednes- YA Hopkins Crank day, April 16th in the Friends Meeting Room. YA Jordan Taken YA Lansens The Girls ,rBRcbk rill Oak Brook Fireman Bob Robertson will give instruction on CPR for infants and children YA Leitch Catch v 1'' Sunday, April 20th from 1:30 until 4:30 pm. YA Lipsyte Raiders Night Rev, Space is limited and registration is required. YA McCormick Sold xc:� Call the Reference Desk to sign up. The YA Mortenson Three Cups of Tea program will be presented in the Friends Meeting Room. YA Murdock Dairy Queen:A Novel YA Oates After the Wreck, /Picked The Oak Brook Public Library Book Discus- 1`M.l1 th lit Myself Up, Spread My Wings, sion group will meet on Wednesday, April 16 ,`;,;„,,, and Flew Away at 1 pm. The selection, Crashing Through by o° a YA Picoult The Tenth Circle:A Novel Robert Kurson, is the story of Mike May, a J Riordan The Lightning Thief man blinded in childhood who is given a chance to YA Vizzini It's Kind of Funny Story regain his sight. Copies are available at the Circulation YA Westerfeld Peeps Desk. YA Wiess Such a Pretty Girl YA Zusak IAm the Messenger : The film The Golden Door will be screened at 6:30 pm on Thursday, April 17th in the Friends fx Meeting Room. A brief discussion will follow. This program is a joint venture with the Hinsdale Library Foundation Film Society. April Computer Classes /I 11, Basics Series ,____ „/„4..„.‘ Visit our knitting group on Tuesdays at 7 pm in '�� Computeras cs the Lobby. Tuesdays 10-11 am r ` This summer's Adult Reading Program, "It's April 1 Internet Tips & Tricks 1 Easy Being Green," will feature a display of April 8 Searching the Internet collectible frogs in our Lobby showcases. If April 15 Word Basics 1 CO you have any items you'd like to share, please call the Reference Desk at 630-368-7725. Have you lost apytbiip4 lately? 4— Especially for Teens _M-> The Circulation — "Green Movie Night" ADepartment has many — , April 8th and 22nd at 6—8 pm @ Activity Room new items in the lost - . �<f\\ � aqd foupd cabiget. If We haven't yet confirmed the title, so if you know of "(u,,,� `A.T you lost or misplaced any good movies that have to do with "Green," stop anything over the by the Youth Services Desk and share your ideas with us. chilly winter mouths, be sure to Check at the Circulation Deslf. \--x Register at the Youth Services Desk or call 630-368-7733. 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