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Home My WebLink About2008-09 ' Y .. _ -. 4R A IihrarIIedccn ,, __ _ 600 ()ak Brook Road-( Brook, Illinois O0‘32 ; 630-36K-7700-11l113mal,-1 i ook.lii .if.u, Volume 6, Issue 9 September 2008 A , Qo ,. � ecto a '� Voter Registration September 6th, 20th &October 4th, 1-4 pm Stop by and t ` `' 2 Plus, the last day to register enjoy the new ,, *'- Tuesday October 7th, 5-8:30 pm ,. , Tapestry Garden �;� '* ,._ , , If you have not registered to vote or have near the bike ,I-+4. °- changed your address or name since the path on the tt _ A.- last election, or have not voted in 5 years, south side of the -h�$,,RT'4 y '; then you must re-register to vote in the No- building. ;ft%'� 4?, vember elections. Voter registrars from the Benches are , ,� , ** A' }, - t° Elmhurst League of Women Voters will be coming soon! , at our Library to register you. To register, . � .. bring in 2 pieces of identification, one with your current address and one with a current photo. Naturalization papers are required - - _ -- for citizens born outside the United States. History of Route 66 a Sunday, September 7th — 2 pm The Secret Garden Historian Dave Clark of"Windy City Road Thursday, September 25 at 4:30 pm „-i - Warriors" gives us a fascinating look at the ' Friends Meeting Room storied •highway that came to represent ry the ultimate American road tri from Roberts Marionettes will be presenting p� "The Secret Garden" on Thursday, downtown Chicago to Los Angeles.9 9 September 25th, at 4:30 pm. This retelling of the Frances Hodgson Burnett Chinese Face Readingstory features an original blending of the ` ° ' Bunraku style of puppetry and theatrical Sunday, September 14th — 2 pm storytelling. These puppets have no The Chicago Chapter of the International Feng strings, and the puppeteer is visible as Shui Guild presents author Jean Haner she operates the puppet actors, even VVISD joining them as a character. The 45- introducing her insightful new book YOUR FACE minute performance should add some "The Wisdom of Your Face." )EAN HANER gentle magic to this autumn. Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt For reservations call or visit the Youth Services Desk at 630-368-7733. AN. OP Wednesday, September 24th — 7 pm = ' - - SOak Brook Public Library favorites William ,eptertzfeeft ,- ,, b = > and Sue Wills portray the famous couple and .., provide insights into their lives and times. - - ,t. g 1 --' i ?Ake A A r eR 1� . ,..,..,i Iti he Village of Oak Brook is hosting a"Take Care of Business" Day October 11th @ 10 am —2 pm .r Oak Brook residents on Monday, September 15th,from 9:30 am The bloodmobile of Heartland Blood Centers will be in the 0 2:30 pm, at the Bath and Tennis Clubhouse, 800 Oak Brook Library's parking lot on the second Saturday of October. Woad, Oak Brook. "Please share the gift of life and donate blood!" epresentatives from the Secretary of State will be on hand to -new/correct drivers' licenses (up to a year in advance) with vision Evergreen Concert .creening and written examination available. Anyone age 75 or 'der needs to take a road test at a Driver's License facility, but may .' " I. = o the necessary paperwork, vision screening or written examine- R ' .on at the mobile site. You may also renew a license plate sticker if' Ili��4 'i he Friends of the Library are s expiration is within 30 days before or 30 days after September rer s4 t t sponsoring a concert by the Maxwel •` ;:5th, but you must now show a current insurance card covering the i ``0 r4 kl,f Street Klezmer Band. Wonderful <'' `ehicle which is being renewed. usic, this promises to be a lot o" "additionally, Elmhurst Hospital personnel will be administering iabetes screening(must fast 2 hours in advance)and body omposition analysis, as well as someone from the Oak Brook Vote for Books! READ! ire Department checking blood pressure. Weekly Programs The Village Clerk's office will be accepting applications for new passports and providing voter registration and notary service. "Donkey vs. Elephant,"a special celebration for preschoolers, is For those residents with children, the Oak Brook Police Department scheduled to start on Tuesday, September 16th at 2 pm. or will be offering fingerprint card kits and instructing on the proper way Wednesday, September 17th at 10 am. During this half hour, 1 to install/use child safety seats. Please call ahead to schedule an three,four and five-year olds enjoy a little bit of fun with song, appointment for child safety seat installation assistance. The Oak stories,and a craft. Children must have celebrated their third Brook Police Department will also be on hand to answer any ques- birthday by September 1,2008 to participate. Programs end tions regarding the prevention of or recovering from identity theft. on October 21st or 22nd. Plan to take care of your business that day. If you have any "You Choosedesigned for kindergartners,first and second questions regarding any of the above or need to schedule an graders, meets on Mondays,starting September 15th at 4:30 ppointment for child safety seat installation, please contact Rose pm. During our half-hour together,we embellish the story read ane at the Vil 4 ,k ..8-50 ;> at each session with a creative craft. Programs end on October - 20th. Franhen-Scream Third graders and up are invited to "Media Manipulation" Halloween Magic Show starting on Wednesday, September 17th at 4:30 pm.This Thursday, October 23rd at 4:30 pm program stresses artistic creativity. Children will work on projects related to literature. Programs end on October 22nd. Friends Meeting Room Book Discussion Group What will happen during this show? The beat-up eye from a ventriloquist dummy will The Oak Brook Public Library's Book Discussion Group will begin transmit images of what it is looking at! its new season on Wednesday, September 17th at 1pm in the 'The audience will howl as a volunteer is turned into Friends Meeting Room. The September selection, "Under the a crazy super hero...the perfect Halloween costume! Banner of Heaven, The Story of Violent Faith" by Jon Krakauer, You will be able to cut the tension with a knife as is available at the Circulation Desk. All are invited to attend. the audience decides which animal trap a member '- of the audience will put their hand into...hopefully Loolbil, Alyead: ,r the audience will choose the correct one! We'll be presenting "Introduction to Digital Photography" and The audience will learn the creepy details as to what "Transferring and Editing Your Digital Photographs': # a shrunken head, a shaman's necklace, and a monkey's paw have in common! session beginning Monday, October'13th. Plus, other surprises you'll have to see to believe! Tom Malouf and his band Chunky Monkey will be perform] .. us on Saturday, November 1st. Call 630-368-7733 to reserve a space now! September Computer Classes '_I ew Adult Material Computer Basics Series v , " � oks: Thursday 2-3 pm ? =tion-Made in the USA by Billie Letts (Fiction/Letts) -een-year old Lutie and eleven-year-old Fate are orphans searching for September 18 Computer Basics :lace to belong in this new offering from the much-loved author of"The September 25 Internet Basics :nk and Holler Opening Soon" and "Where the Heart Is." nfiction-Alice by Stacy A. Cordery (921/Roosevelt,A.) Registration is required.You must have an Oak Brook tails the life of one of the first media celebrities, First Daughter Alice Public Library card or computer use card. aosevelt Call 630-368-7725 for information and registration. t' Ds: tion - Sweeney Todd(New/DVD/Sweeney) _Memorial Boos Donated to eeney Todd"stars Johnny Depp in a brilliant portrayal of a wronged j Oak Brook Library ` n bent on revenge. in the month of.August nfiction-Six Days in June-the War That Redefined the Middle st(New/DVD/956.46) The Salt Creek Quilt Guild has donated a copy of the -e 40th anniversary of this groundbreaking PBS documentary provides a DVDs: Ricky Tims Presents Quilting Caveman Style h perspective on the war that pitted the Arabs against the Israelis and and Fishin'and Ricky Tims Presents Grand Finale as - US against the Soviet Union. well as two books:Simple Start Stunning Finish and woks on CD: Visual Coloring to promote the art of quilting. tion: Panning for Murder by Jessica Fletcher& Donald Bain The Book and Paper Arts Guild has donated a copy of ;x-w/CD/Bain) The Penland Book of Handmade Books to promote nning for Murder"features"Murder She Wrote"sleuth Jessica in an the paper arts. venture on an Alaskan cruise ship. .nfiction- The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John C. Teen Read Week Oct=ob ,ter 2-1.8, 008 xwell (New/CD/158 Max) resents listeners with a life-changing journey to develop the character µ1:3ooks WittBite" qualities all great leaders share. S: Join TTAG(Tech Teens Advisory Group) rfectly Clear by Jewel (New/CD/781.64 Jewel) September € Oak Brook Public Library is looking for teens currently in el S first country music CD is a must hear. grades six through twelve who are interested in sharing their irit by Leona Lewis (New/CD/781.6 Lewis) technological expertise to create"techy"teen programs and eck out this much buzzed about CD. activities. Please contact the Youth Services Department at (630)368-7733 for information. The Society for Creative Anachronism(SCA) is a non-profit, educational Teen Read Week-"Books with Bite" organization dedicated to re-creating the best parts of Medieval and Renais- October 12-18 i sance civilization-graciousness,courtesy, and chivalry. In the years since the Fill out a form available in the Youth Services Department first SCA tournament in May 1966,the Society has grown from a small and tell us about your favorite"Book with Bite." We will backyard club to an international organization with over 100,000 members. tally the entries and post the most popular title. The local group,the Shire of Rokkehealden, meets monthly at the Oak Movie Night Brook Public Library. October 13 6-8 pm Sign up and enjoy a really bad movie that bites or a really j Participants in the SCA strive to recapture the ambiance of the Middle Ages good vampire movie in the Youth Services Activity Room. I and Renaissance. This requires research into such topics as dress, weap- Movie title TBA. onry, armor,food-any and all facets of medieval life. But more than research, DDR and Game Fun the SCA promotes self-sufficiency and creativity by actively encouraging the October 14 6:30-8 pm practice of many of the forgotten crafts which were once basic to life. The Youth Services Activity Room will be the spot for bingo, chess and DDR. Sign up in advance for a night of fun and Interested in learning more about the SCA?We recommend you visit the prizes. Society's webpage at www.sca.org or the local group's website at Free Video Friday and Saturday www.midrealm.org/rokkehealden. Click on"Newcomers". October 17 and 18 The chatelaine is the officer who helps newcomers to the Check out a book and get your video checkout for free. SCA. Contact the Chatelaine for the local group at Note:grades 6-12 only. otterbourne@gmail.com or 630-241-1609. n! SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SATS Adult programs 1 2 3 4 5 6 O Children's LIBRARY Friends of Silken Pete , Voters Registration 6:30 pr 6:30 pr-Young Adults All ages in black CLOSED Hispano American 1-4 pm esident Reservations Knitting Night 7 pm Toast Masters Mtg Rm)Open to At 10am-3m p 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 History of Route 66 Jazzy Readers Knitting Night 7 pm Inter. Fung Shui Guild 2 pm 1-3 pm 10-12 m 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Chinese Face Reading O "You Choose" O "Donkey vs o "Donkey vs Elephant" Computer Class: , Newcomers anc Voters Registration 2 pm program for K-2 Elephant"preschool preschool storytime 10 am Computer Basics Neighbors 9:30-12 1-4 pm 4:30 pm storytime 2 pm Book Discussion 1 pm 2-3 pm Knitting Night 7 pm o "Media Manipulation" e OBWC Book Group Library Commission Gr.3+art program 9:30- 11:30 Meeting 7 pm 4:30 pm Infant Welfare 9:30 am 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 o "You Choose" O "Donkey vs o "Donkey vs Elephant" Computer Class: Alliance of Fine Art program for K-2 Elephant"preschool preschool storytime 10 am Internet Basics 9:30- 11 am 4:30 pm storytime 2 pm o "Media Manipula- 2-3 pm tion"Gr. 3+art o "Secret Garden" India Development Women's Investment Knitting Night 7 pm program 4:30 pm 4:30 pm Coalition 2-4:30 pm Group 12-3 pm Eleanor&Franklin Society for Creative Roosevelt 7 pm Anachronism 6:30 pm O 28 29 30 Games,tv, café,and o "You Choose" o "Donkey vs email available in the program for K-2 Elephant"preschool Lobby anytime 4:30 pm storytime 2 pm Butler 53 PTO 10- 12 Knitting Night 7 pm 8