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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-07 ...,,,, ...... . . _ _ Iihrdr ' Ledccn ,.., ., _10, owe (;oO Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, 11Iinois 60.123 630-:4i8-7700-u1m.oak-hrook.lih.d.us Volume 7, Issue 7 July 2009 00015:1 000 *000431000 Upcokuwcce ,4c(uLt frocgraws You may have read in the Village newsletter that the Oak Brook Public OBFL Fr(es Meefivic9 Room Library operations are bvtd eing reviewed by Library Associates, a consulting firm that specializes in recruiting, contract cataloging, Li f eLikte Scree i( processing, staffing and management of libraries. The report on their Tuesday, July 28th 9:30 am — 4 pm recommendations for saving $300,000 from our annual budget ($1,393,800 in 2009) should be received by our Village Board no later Convenient, painless, fast and affordable than mid-August. Library staff has been instructed not to order screenings for stroke and other conditions will materials while the review takes place. We all hope the consultants be offered at the Library. offer innovations that save the Village money while maintaining our Pre registration required at 1-800-324-1851 consistently high quality of service. Drop-IK Chess Series with USCF Everyone is encouraged to come into the library to view our new FostaL Master Expert Jim Egertoi't exhibit, "The Plan of Chicago, 1909-2009." This is a comprehensive, Wednesdays, July 15th & 22nd and big, bold vision of this area in light of the original Burnham Plan. The August 12th & 19th 7 pm exhibit is true to Daniel Burnham's famous admonishment to"make no USCF Postal Master Expert Jim Egerton of small plans,"and addresses region-wide needs Chess-Now offers an instructional chess series for architecture, transportation, landscaping in Sak Brook designed for beginning or returning players of the 21st century. It compliments the 50 other .. all ages. These drop-in sessions will explain exhibits throughout the Chicago area, Public ,,:', strategy and tactics using recent including one at the Newberry Library. Here Library tournament games. Time is allocated agor'`rr through November, it is definitely a must see! for play between participants after The exhibit is also available on-line @ the discussion. � www.burnhamplan100.org. ='q.0 46. Movie Matinee Wednesday, July 29th 2 pm Wednesday, August 26th 2 pm 0 0 0 Titles to Be Announced sqt�rra.a�ede�rcca9 Morra.u.aftev' Thanks to Oak Brook resident Mary Lou After more Grant for presenting the program - i ;=W than 12 years "Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking" ' � of dedicated on June 22nd. It was a fun '1'1101111� , service, and interesting evening! 1 { r ° . F Reference I . ' ` Librarian .. ,.. It- ,.. ' 1 Marilyn Hanson ^; �` is retiring. p� r fR �' ' We will all miss * * f` *,r Marilyn and .,. r ' ! .'. ''� we wish her the best of lucks • �' as this new 4U21/714� ' ' - chapter unfolds. AN 1#0 fiii" READ! ON THE WILD SIDE is the theme for READ on the Wild Side! Summer 2009 Adult Reading Rewards Program. Weekly Programs To follow our theme we're making suggestions of titles both in fiction and non-fiction that might peak your interest. These Safari Party, a special celebration for preschoolers contin- titles will be found in The Reading Log which is available at ues through July 20th at 4 pm or 7 pm. During this half hour, the Reference and Circulation Desks. three, four and five year olds enjoy a little bit of fun with song, stories and a craft. Children must have celebrated their third So stop by either desk and sign up. - ""-: ---- birthday by June I, 2009 to participate. Read or listen to 5 books and write y... ' Reading Is Grrreat! is designed for kindergartners, first and brief comments. When you turn in youri' second graders and continues on Tuesdays through July 21st readinglogyou'll be entered into the tof. _ ��,�� w at 4 pm or 7 pm. During our half-hour together, we embellish drawing for a Barnes & Noble gift ',;, the story read at each session with a creative craft. certificate sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library. Third graders and up are invited to Animal Prints on Wednesdays at 7 pm. This program stresses artistic Deadline to enter the drawing is Saturday,August 8. 2009. creativity. Children will work on projects related to literature. Programs end on July 22nd. i Enjoy Paws to Read by reading aloud to our Delta certified CY'Jaey s Museum adventure nd READ trained dogs on Thursdays at 4 pm. Limited 15- ',minute time slots are available on July 9th16`h and 23rd. Call pass program gEUM , early to reserve a space. POIEtVenture into an aardvark den or master a mythical ppib ;Registration is required for all programs. maze. Come face to face with a human-headed pSH "pis Summer Reading Clubs ending August 8 winged bull or sit peacefully in a Japanese garden. Make tracks to the Library and join the Summer Reading Clubs, Read on the Wild Side, where excitement and fun Beginning September 1st, Oak Brook Public Library library card holders await. Participants receive a reading log to record their may receive free passes to 17 exciting museums and cultural institutions reading progress. throughout the Chicago area. You will need to bring your library card and visit OBPL to pick up a one week pass for the museum of your choice. Other Programs of Interest Each museum is contributing four weekly passes,for two or four free Wii Bet You Can! admissions,depending on location. They are available on a first come.first Saturdays I-4 pm in July and August served basis. Parents and children are invited to cool off and have fun What a great way to celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month! But it gets playing an assortment of Wii games. Parents, challenge your better—thepasses will be available for the whole year. son or daughter to a game of Wii bowling or tennis. Can you y beat them at their own game?Wii bet you can! So many adventures await—some you might never have expected!All you ACT Thursday,July 9, 1:30-5 pm need to take part in these learning adventures is a valid library card. Note: PSAT Tues.,July 14, 10 am-12:30 pm You can only check out passes from your home library. One Museum A practice test is crucial to ward off those Test Day jitters Adventure Pass may be checked out per person,per loan period and only and to reveal how you may score on the"real thing". may be used once during the loan period. Instructors from Kaplan will provide proctored ACT and PSAT practice tests and return scores. Call the YS Desk at For a full listing of participating institutions and for check-out guidelines,go 630-368-7733 for a required reservation. to museumadventure.org,or ask the next time you visit the library. Book Buddies - Wednesdays through July 15 This special opportunity is made possible by a generous contribution from at 2 pm Macy's, in partnership with the DuPage Library System. Children grades K-3 are invited to match up with a middle school/high school volunteer to read one on one. - Wednesday afternoons in the summer, "Buddies" and July Computer Classes volunteers will spend a half hour together exploring literature from a group of themed preselected books. Computer Basics Monday, July 20 2 pm Summer Volunteers Needed Internet Basic4s Monday, July 27 2 pm If you are wild about the library and have a few hours of spare a volunteers are needed for the Summer time once a week, vol t ij ,✓� fte ' Reading Program and Book Buddies. Stop by the YS " i `` Desk for more information or call 630-368-7733. "; 3 .MlemoriafRooks New Adult Material Donated to Books: • Oak Brook Public _Library Fiction -Paper Butterfly by Dian Wei Liang to - in the month of June (New/Fiction/Liang) The second adventure of Mei Wang, a private detective in modern-day Matt Andersson has donated a copies of Financial Beijing. Reporting and Statement Analysis and Business Nonfiction-The Snowball:Warren Buffett and the Business of Life Analysis & Valuation. by Alice Schroeder (New/921/Buffet/Sch) Hinsdale Post 250 The American Legion has donated a The legendary Omaha investor has allowed writer Alice Schroeder copy of Fire Mission by Earl J. Gorman. unprecedented access to explore directly with him and those closest to him Diane L. Velasquez, PhD. has donated a copy of Skin his work, struggles,opinions,triumphs,follies and wisdom. Trade by Laurel) K. Hamilton. DVDs: Dr. Robert L. Deiss has donated a set titled The Incendiary Feyman Lectures on Physics. (New/DVD/Incendiary) Dan Burns has donated a copy of his book The First Michelle Williams and Ewan McGregor star in this dramatic thriller about a Sixty Seconds. woman who gets embroiled in the police investigation of a terrorist bombing. Op �.Q pp Confessions of a Shopaholic =Ci6rar c7iri o aa GXt 7f (New/DVD/Confessions...) Sophie Kinsella's books come to life in this clever and funny romantic Oil paintings, itt.crcomedy starring Isla Fisher and Hugh Dancy. watercolors and ink images by Waldemar '4d Audiobooks: Sarat will be displayed .,; li' Alik Fiction -Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult, performed by Carol Monda July 1 July 31. t . (New/CD/Picoult) Waldemar finds inspiration Best-selling author Picoult follows her tradition of riveting novels based on and is intrigued by past headline events.A school shooting is examined from multiple points of view, decades of early moiler / leaving the listener wondering what is really the truth, nity,the 1920's Jazz Age Nonfiction - You:Staying Young by Michael Roisen, M.D.and and the 1930's Machine Mehmet C. Oz, M.D Age Art Deco Era. He celebrates the beauty of ladies'evening (New/CD/613.72/Roisen) I gowns,the timeless elegance of gentlemen's tuxedos, the Dr. Roisen and Dr. Oz have a goal in mind for you: Die young at any age. sturdy but suave streamlined shapes of early automobiles and They show you now to live a high quality life every day. majestic Art Deco skyscrapers of Chicago. CDs: Waldemar's paintings are intimate glimpses into the past. His BHB by Ballas Hough Band (New/CD/781.66 Ballas Hough Band) human figures and objects are colorful and lively, pulsating Check out the debut CD from Dancing with the Stars champions, Derek with life. He loves using different angles and lighting, Hough and Mark Ballas. especially night and artificial street and city lights. The Crow by Steve Martin (New/CD/781.62 Martin) Waldemar's current collection is his very own imaginative Revered comedian Steve Martin releases his first album of banjo tunes and it take on Chicago in the 1930's.You are sure to fall under the features such country stars as Vince Gill, Dolly Parton and others. spell of Waldemar's art. Oak Brook resident Rosemary Halawa of the Hispano 1 Oak Brook Bath and Tennis Club American Toast Masters, with a kind donation from 12009 Summer& Fall Wedding Specials at The Oak Brook Sears in Oak Brook, presents: Bath & Tennis Club! Emily Dickinson "The Bel-e of_Amhierst" I Please call 630-368-6440 for further information on discount regulations and to check dates available. Stop by and view this very unusual and imaginative display . \ Please Join Us at The Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club for our and learn about a most fascinat :y Fabulous Wednesday Buffet Luncheon: ing and talented American born ,�Y- t Dates: Every Wednesday thru Sept. 30th poet. The exhibit will run through ' Time: 11:30 am - 1:30pm `�' '�'=' August, culminating in a special ', ' Reservations: 630-368-6440 - program that takes a close look , j �,...: ' at her life and poetry. , •- ii SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs 1 2 3 4 O Children's o Book Buddies 2 pm Silken Petai News&Views LIBRARY .is Young Adults 6:30 pr 9:30 am-12 pm All ages in blacko "Nature Prints"for CLOSED 'esident Reservation; Gr. 3+ 7 pm ,Mtg Rm)Open to AI Happy 4th of July 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 LIBRARY o "Safari Party" o "Reading is Grrreat" o Book Buddies 2 pm .4 ACT Test 1:30 pn News& ,:: ,JO Wii Bet You Can CLOSED preschool storytime program for K-2 9:30 am-12 pm gaming 1-4 pm 4 or 7 pm 4 or 7 pm p "Nature Prints"for O Paws to Read to Gr.3+ 7 pm Dogs 4 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 LIBRARY © "Safari Party" .o.PSAT Test 10 am o Book Buddies 2 pm o Paws to Read to Association, i i ainsing o Wii Bet You Can CLOSED preschool storytime o "Reading is Grrreat" o "Nature Prints"for Dogs 4 pm 9:30-1% gaming 1-4 pm 4 or 7 pm program for K-2 Gr.3+ 7 pm 4 or 7 pm Chess with Jim Egertonriea� ChemPharma Knit Pickers 7pm 7 pm Toast Masters 9:30-12:30 LAC Consultants 9:30 am-3 pm LAC Consultants 1-- 9-5 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 LIBRARY Computer Basics 2 pm p "Reading is Grrreat" o Book Buddies 2 pm o Paws to Read to o Wii Bet You Can program for K-2 Dogs 4 pm gaming 1-4 pm CLOSED © "Safari Party" 4 or 7 pm o "Nature Prints"for0 preschool storytime Gr.3+ 7 pm Society for Creative India Development 4 or 7 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm nachronism 6:30 pm Coalition of America Library Commission Chess with Jim Egerton 2-4:45 pm Meeting 7 pm 7 pm 26 27 28 29 30 31 Games,tv, café,and LIBRARY Internet Basics 2 pm Lifeline Screening Movie Matinee email available in the CLOSED 9:30-4 2 pm Lobby anytime Knit Pickers 7 pm 9 ......., 0 m ,t.„,„