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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-07 a. ... . a _ IihrdrvLedccn ek. .... � .w . .....;, _, 600 Oak Brook Road-Oak Brook,Illinois 60.523 630-368-7700-vv w.oak-brook.lib.ilais Volume 6, Issue 7 July 2008 ,,,,, e , * _ - r , . . , =.,.....s „ . Have you walked around our Library recently? We have two comfortable benches (with backs) in the back near the Wild- flower Gardens. The benches are pictured to the right. These *.# are lovely places to sit and read a book or magazine or listen to your iPod or MP3 player. 11 +� Recently, after dinner, I walked out to look at .0,...„ the Library's gardens and saw a dragonfly perched on one of the benches and twoCHESS I', Killdeer birds roaming the oak woods on .41-41/4t44) either side of our entrance to the parking lot. ONSTRUG"'t'ItON j There are so many types of flowers in bloom USCF Postal Master Expert Jim ,y.. now that I haven't room to list them. Many Egerton continues to lead an ,0= have labels, in case you are interested in knowing their instructional chess series at ,4� common names. If you have questions, please come find me the Oak Brook Library. The 04,4 147„g. in the Administrative offices. programs take place on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm, July 15th and July 22nd, with additional dates in * August. Designed for beginning or returning players, the drop-in sessions will explain * .:.. - strategy and tactics using recent tournament games. Time will be allocated for play between participants after the discussion. - , , - Adult Summer Reading Program -1s, * „ -* , It's not too late to sign up for "It's * * Easy Being Green.” You'll receive a sign-up prize and upon completion of P! ORI,F55!1C1►11'e,11. ,ll._ FPIIVF your book log, we'll enter you in our 5m77,,,! IT 5 I► Ir drawing for Wannemaker's Garden Wednesday, July 9th at 4 pm Center gift certificates, provided by North Parking Lot the Friends of the Library. Call 630- 368-7725 for more information, or X-Games Medalist Matt Wilhelm presents a bike stunt stop by the Reference Desk to � � show that will both amaze and inspire. In addition to register. i, his winning tricks and medals, Matt will talk about xt‘bike safety and the importance of perseverance. He has appeared on TV over 50 times and in over 60 magazines. LCaII soon to reserve a space for this performance. The Other ESPEC/ALLY fOR ii, Boleyn Girl TEENS: -.c StarringNatalie .7-00. Portman, Scarlett �� Johansson and Eric Bana ACT r SA1 OR '- or ` Rated PG-13 ' ` ;�`` y , Running Time 115 mins. A practice test is crucial to ward off In this sumptuous and those Test Day jitters and to reveal how you may score -re .` a s sensual tale, the two on the "real thing." Don't be surprised!! Come and `` beautiful Boleyn sisters, experience first hand what Test Day will be like. A , Anne and Mary, driven - ° t *iiii...--1/ by their family's blind Instructors from Kaplan will provide proctored ACT and I. ''' F , ambition, compete for PSAT practice tests and return scores with analyzed otner}}r� r Boievn girl the love of the powerful King Henry VIII. Both results. women will share his What is the PSAT? It is a preliminary SAT, National bed but only one will Merit Scholarship qualifying test that allows you to enter ascend to the throne in the competition for scholarships from the National Merit DATE: Wednesday.July TIME: 1.30 PM a brief reign that ends Scholarship Committee. Don't miss this chance to with the most storied shine! LOCATION: swing of the execu- Friends Meeting Room tioner's sword in history. ,,-yT Seats are limited. Sign up at the Youth Services Desk. Vantage Point '..1';- Tuesday, July 22nd 1-5 pm PSAT 7" s b Thursday, August 7th 10 am-2 pm ACT Starring Dennis Quaid, 'IR' Matthew Fox and Forest il♦r 4. , Itellatirillaniffillifiba� Whitaker - Rated PG-13 'fi Running Time 90 mins. t ' , President Ashton is at a t v , „A ,, landmark summit on the Children's Programs for July global war on terror when M 1 he is shot. Amidst the chaos Eg'r "_ la are 8 different perspectives * ..< Summer Reading Clubs through August 2 in the crowd. As we . Come and root for books by joining our Summer Reading Club. follow each person's . . Participants receive a reading log to record their reading progress. Our perspective of the event, --- collection has many wonderful books suited to individual reading levels the terrifying truth behind If K 'li" „'" I and interests. Prizes,programs and performances will enhance the read- the assassination attempt t ing experience and ensure a pleasurable summer. is revealed. rr Cckt ,:.-liGt�es Be a Library Fan Showing on Wednesday, July 16th at 1:30 pm in the Friends Weekly Programs Meeting Room. "Jump into a Book,"a special celebration for preschoolers,continues on Mondays at 4 pm or 7 pm through July 2151. During this half hour,three, four and five-year olds enjoy a little bit of fun with song,stories and a craft. Children must have celebrated their third birthday by June 1,2008 to par- As you may have noticed, the library has a new online catalog. ticipate. It is available anywhere you have Internet access. Use the "Have a Ball at Your Library"designed for kindergartners,first and catalog to search the collection, check your library account and second graders,meets on Tuesdays at 4 pm or 7 pm. During our half- place holds on materials. hour together,we embellish the story read at each session with a creative When doing a search, be sure to use the pull-down menus. But craft. Programs end on July 22nd. be aware, the"exact" match is not functioning at this time. We Third graders and up are invited to"Reach for the Gold"on Wednes- appreciate your patience. days at 4 pm or 7 pm. This program stresses artistic creativity. Children Brochures with additional informa will work on projects related to literature. Programs end on July 23rd. tion are available in the Library and g "Be a Reading Ace"by reading aloud to our Delta • further help can be received at the certified and READ trained dogs on Thursdays at 4 Reference &Youth Services Desks. "" -w % pm. Limited 15-minute time slots are available on tHMV , Zr.: .� Y July 24. Call to reserve a space. ., Al July Computer Classes Adult Material Computer Basics Series .v, Thursday 2-3 pm tion— The Venetian Betrayal by Steve Berry(New Fiction/Berry) ' `°w York Times best-selling author Berry follows his thrillers The Amber . #om, The Romanov Prophecy and others with a page-turner about an July 10 Computer Basics -rnational search for the hidden tomb of Alexander the Great and the July 17 Internet Basics & Searching aculous healing serum it may contain. July 24 Power Point Basics nfiction - The American Vice Presidency Reconsidered July 31 Ebay: Buying & Selling Online Jody C. Baumgartner(New Nonfiction/352.23/Bau) Registration is required.You must have an Oaks Brook; imely look at the modern vice presidency and those who have held the Public Library card or computer use card. ., -,---.<-.---- -4 ce. One reviewer called it"...one of those rare books that is both a Call 630-368-7725 for information and registration. -asant reading experience while contributing to an important area of £holarly literature." Oak Brook Public Libraryon CD-Spare Change by Robert B. Parker(New CD!Parker) , .ston private eye Sunny Randall helps her retired police detective father i Book Discussion Fall Preview% 4 a serial killer who resurfaces after three decades. It's not too early to start thinking about the fall ', book discussion selections! Our group meets the §`D-Brigadoon(New DVD!Brigadoon)a newly remastered release of l third Wednesday of each month,September-May, k,N film based on the 1947 Lerner and Lowe musical, starring Gene Kelly, at 1 pm in the Friends Meeting Room. (There's no d Charisse and Van Johnson December session.) Here's a look at the first three titles for the 2008-2009 season: § - Red Carpet Massacre by Duran Duran (New 781.66 Duran Duran) , +!ling Stone calls their 13th studio album"...a cracking new album to 1 September 17th ebrate the latest stage of their artist journey." l Under the Banner of Heaven by Robert Krakauer " A fascinating and illuminating discussion of the fundamentalist branch of the Mormon Church is especially intriguing in light of current headlines. \ , ` Books will be available at the Circulation Desk in August. October 15th I Farthing by Jo Walton IWhat if England had made peace with Hitler before Hispano Americano Toastmasters Club A WWII was won?That's the premise of this thriller si The first bi-lingual English-Spanish Toastmasters Club in our set in 1949. A murder at a country house involves area. 4 the English ruling class and a Scotland Yard 1 detective with a secret.1 Are you interested in expanding your public speaking/ November 19th leadership skills in English or Spanish? The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean Esta Ud interesado en mejorar su capacidad de comunicacion y liderazgo en ambos lenguajes? In scenes which alternate between present day l America and war-time Leningrad, Dean tells the 1 You are invited to the second annual chartering of our story of one young woman who endured the terrible siege. . Hispano Americano Toastmasters Club. Ud esta invitado a nuestra fiesta de instalacion del Hispano Americano Toastmasters Club. ,BEAT THE HEAT ,M'OVIES Join us on selected Wednesday after- Saturday, August 2, 2008 noons at 1:30 pm. Bring a beverage 10 am to 12 pm and enjoy the popcorn we'll provide. Oak Brook Public Library July titles are: Refreshments are served. For more inquiries call 630-758-0400 July 2nd: The Other Boleyn Girl July 16th: Vantage Point Toastmasters International: www.toastmasters.orq SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 o "Have a Ball"for Movie Matinee1:30 pm LIBRARY HAPPY Hispano American K-2 @ 4 or 7 pm "The Other Boleyn Girl" CLOSES AT 4TH OF JULY! Toast Masters 10 am-4pm Knitting Night 7 pm O "Reach for the 5 PM Gold"for Grade 3+ LIBRARY 4or7pm CLOSED 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 LIBRARY o "Jump into a Book" o "Have a Ball"for o "Professional Bike Computer Basics Leukemia& CLOSED for PS- 4 or 7 pm K-2 @ 4 or 7 pm Stunt Show"4 pm Class 2-3 pm Lymphoma Society o "Reach for the 9:30 am- 12 pm clipse Soccer 6 pr Gold"for Grade 3+ o Delta R.E.A.D. 4or7pm Dogs4pm Knitting Night 7 pm Hinsdale Bank&Trust 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 LIBRARY © "Jump into a Book" o "Have a Ball"for Movie Matinee 1:30 pm Internet Basics Class Hispano American CLOSED for PS- 4 or 7 pm K-2 @ 4 or 7 pm "Vantage Point" 2-3 pm Toast Masters Knitting Night 7 pm 10 am-4 pm Bridge Point 6 pm Chess 7 pm o "Reach for the o Delta R.E.A.D. Library Commission Gold"for Grade 3+ Dogs 4 pm Meeting7pm 4or7pm 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2 LIBRARY © "Jump into a Book" w,PSAT test 1 pm o "Reach for the PowerPoint Class India Development CLOSED for PS- 4 or 7 pm Gold"for Grade 3+ 2-3 pm Coalition of America o "Have a Ball"for 4 or 7 pm o Delta R.E.A.D. 11 am-4 p K-2 @ 4 or 7 pm Dogs 4 pm Knitting Night 7 pm International Strategy Policy Institute 7 pm Society for Creativ Chess 7 pm narhr,ricm q1n r 27 28 29 30 31 Games, tv, café, and Adult programs LIBRARY Knitting Night 7 prr: Ebay: Buying and email available in the O Children's CLOSED Selling Online Lobby anytime All ages nYoung Adults black Class 2-3 pm Resident Reservation (Mtg Rm)Open to