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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10 ..,..., ____ ,..0„ _____ ___ _ IihrarFedccn _ r- ,4, _ 600 Oak Brook Road -Oak Brook,Illinois 60523 630-368-7700-yV VW.oak-brook.lib.il.tis Volume 7, Issue 10 October 2009 ffJrc m Me hiderimc Sbirecta-r 841/1`626 ame 419 rg r Although there has been a reduction in the Wednesday, October 21st at 7 pm Oak Brook Library workforce, the Oak Brook Public Oak Brook Resident Tarvinder Public Library employees are committed to Ahluwalia, a registered dietitian, Library continuing the high quality of service that our will present "Nutrition and You," a patrons have come to expect. If you program designed experience an occasional delay along the way, please be to demonstrate the ,, `! patient with us. You may be seeing some new faces as our ._benefits of lentils administrative and technical services staff fill in at our public and other healthy ( 1,..";,,,� �,, ���- foods, on /– ,--%;, service desks. Thank you for your support. ( ,,) v" -- Wednesday, .- , b—,•)_, October 21 at 7 pm l`�-N Evergreen Concert in the Friends Meeting Room. featuring cRegina1d"X Robinson Oak Brook Public Library Book Discussion Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library will host a free Evergreen Concert Wednesday, October 21st at 1 pm featuring Reginald R. Robinson on Sunday, October 25th at 3 pm. No reservations Friends Meeting Room are required. Seating is limited to the first 120 attendees. Robinson is a noted pianist/composer of semi-classical, ragtime, Latin American The featured book is Anne Tyler's The and early jazz&blues music. Born and raised in Chicago, he travels the US as an Amateur Marriage, the story of a mismatched educator on ragtime music. Robinson received a fellowship grant from the John D. marriage and its consequences, which span &Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation for his innovation in ragtime music. three generations. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Robinson has recorded three CDs for the Delmark Record label. He released his fourth Upcoming titles: album, Man Out of Time, in 2006. In 2007, he November 18 - performed with Orbert Davis in the Chicago When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka Jazz Philharmonic Orchestra's historical December —No Meeting performance of Concerto for a Genius. The January 20 —Science fiction title TBD program included four of Robinson's original February 17 — Historical fiction title TBD compositions from Man Out of Time arranged March 17, 2010 for full orchestra. Red Leather Diary by Lily Koppel -Between recording, performing and composing, April 21, 2010 Robinson is at work on his most ambitious Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen May 19, 2010 - project, and development of ragtime music. More infor- mation can be found at reqinaldrrobinson.com &Potato Peel Pie a Itt Society by Mary Ann 24 Admission to the concert is free to the public. Shaffer ' , . There will be a free CD drawing at the close of irtitart40 c the program. Complimentary refreshments will be served after the performance. 0 w C 1,70t1S)Ccfee &f) !Pjt eIS)16B-IS' /0,4, /Naar„.rki 1644 at 7low We invite you to join us for Oak Brook Public Library's fall Join us for a discussion by art historian childrens' offerings which continue through October 19th. All Michelle Paluch-Mishur of Baroque Ns weeklyprograms are thirtyminutes in length. master Caravaggio's spectacular paint- !� ° ' p 9 9 �� � •� • `t, 411 :� ing "The Supper at Emmaus,"which will r" r Pumpkin Patch Fun, our preschool story time, be on loan to the Art Institute from the ,,. i is presented on Mondays at 2 pm. During this National Gallery in London. )�` period, three, four and five-year olds - enjoy songs,finger plays and stories and work Butler 53 PTO Fall Family Walk on a fun craft related to the day's theme. Chi I- in collaboration with dren must have celebrated their third birthday ,McDonald's Corporation by September 1, 2009 to participate in these and programs. Please register for entire series. Oak Brook Police Department Sunday, A-maize-ing Tales, designed for kindergartners,first and 1:50pmC 18,2009 ,G 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Check-in;Games,Raffle second graders, meets on Tuesday afternoons at 4:30 pm. ,an,b �esun,uersityandoak9r�ksp�nsc„re During our half-hour together,we will share tales of fall per uggestedDo dfCe 32 00 per Family Suggested Dortattan festivities. At each session, we embellish the story read with a Questions'? Contact Kim Rosa 630-9.34-5602 creative craft. KimRosaswvbegtobal.net visit t3euths: 'h Third,fourth,and fifth graders are invited to Shading and Fex anal,aas;aco& Lack f gat+xtion r 00,..“1,1 v;m t nznsta.a�.hy Sculpting on Wednesdays at 7 pm. This series of autumn ; _ Absolutely Done Zazu programs stresses art and creativity. Please register for entire11 ,-,,. F mFtan;ng by _-* Odds&Errands series. :,P . .- Reds `. Fins mom t0 camel t ” Begin walking Every other week children in fifth grade and up pat are encouraged to attend Create,an adventure Q7,) , �1 ': in decorated and altered pages. Journaling is combined with scrapbooking to offer a new `rovrl2 opportunity in expression. These sessions will Computer Classes meet on alternate Thursday nights at 7 pm. More Email Tips Thursday, Oct 1 2 pm Macy's Museum Adventure l r --1 Pass Beginning September 1st, Oak Brook Public SEUM Librarylibrarycard holders mayreceive free MU TURF pDVEN Ev�Rrtn� c COQ) ru uFa / Movie l�QtiKee passes to 17 exciting museums and cultural ppSS h,•E Wednesday institutions throughout the Chicago area. You will 4RESt"jfpIt!WV?S 'f October 28th need to bring your library card and visit OBPL to 2 pm pick up a one week pass for the museum of your choice. Each '' x,, -. � Ben Stiller stars as museum is contributing four weekly passes,for two or four free # i ' , a newly recruited admissions, depending on location. They are available on a first come, 1 ( , , f j night security guard first served basis. i at the Museum of Natural History who So many adventures await-some you might never have expected!All .-4 e discovers that an you need to take part in these learning adventures is a valid library a+ ancient curse card. Note: You can only check out passes from your home library. One i causes the animals Museum Adventure Pass may be checked out per person, per loan � !i !- _ and exhibits on display to come to period and only may be used once during the loan period. s s - . life and wreak For a full listing of participating institutions and for check-out guidelines, Ff havoc. go to museumadventure.orq, or ask the next time you visit the library. E i' 1 ` 110 mins ` ` NIGHfi���F USE(JM Rated PGJ/ If This special opportunity is made possible by a generous contribution libll from Macy's, in partnership with the DuPage Library System. I -!!t wiemorial Books Donated to Now Ad net Attateriae Books • " Oak Brook Public Library Fiction:Lethal Legacy by Linda Fairstein Att2 in the month of September (New/Fiction/FAIRSTEI) A NYT bestseller featuring Assistant District Attorney Alex Cooper tracking a killer Mrs. Helen M. Schell has donated the audio The Brief through the secret tunnels and chambers of the NY Public Library Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao in memory of her husband Jim Schell. Nonfiction: You Are Here: Why We Can Find Our Way to the Moon But Get Lost in the Mall by Colin Ellard (New/Nonfiction//153.7/ELL) Lois Miller has donated a copy of Chicago Italians at What science says about our spatial intelligence and how it shapes our connec- Work in memory of her father Anthony Carraro. tions to nature,cities, homes and virtual worlds. A December date to be announced (The 1-finsdafe Books on CD Fiction: The Diary by Eileen Goudge, narrated by Susan Erickson Central-ffigh School-choral singers will return to (New/CD/GOUDGE) the Library with a holiday program. Two daughters ponder the mystery of their late mother's life when they come upon her diary. ter.,.. 11114 Nonfiction: One Month to Live: Thirty Days to a No Regrets Life by Kerry&Kriss Shook, read by Robertson Dean (New/CD/248.4 SHO) How to stop waiting for"someday"and start making each day really matter. 0 DVDs r Fiction: Monk, Season Seven , �' (New/DVD/MONK/Season 7) r 1 Tony Shallub as the obsessive-compulsive detective mystery fans love. Nonfiction: Two Fat Ladies (New/DVD/641/594/TWO) Jennifer Paterson and Clarissa Dickson Wright in the BBC's favorite and funniest Trak cooking show. Ct tS1iD 1. 1�� 2C09 Large Print Books Fiction: Irish Alibi by Pat Mclnerny Ifj` (LP/MCINERNY) When Georgia Tech comes to town, Irish fans are out in force, but the rivalry turns Fill out a form available in the Youth Services Department and hostile in this mystery set at the University of Notre Dame. tell us about your favorite"Beyond Reality"read.We will compile Nonfiction: Bob Schieffer's America by Bob Schleifer(LP/973.92/SCH) a list and post the results at the end of the week. Some of the best of Schieffer's essays -from hard issues to human interest. Movie Night October 19 6-8 pm Enjoy Seeker:The Dark is Rising, a fantasy thriller based on CDs Susan Cooper's book The Dark is Rising. Read the book, see the Life Starts Now by Three Days Grace movie. Lively discussion will follow in the YS Activity Room. (New/CD/781.66 Three Days Grace) The third album from Three Days Grace has all the catchy riffs and meaningful Can Wii Play? October 20 6-8 pm lyrics that their fans have come to expect. Yes! Choose from an assortment of board games such as Risk, Monopoly or chess,or DDR or Wii games. Horehounds by The Dead Weather Free Video Friday and Saturday Oct.23&24 (New/CD/781.66 Dead Weather) Check out a book and get a free video checkout. Grades 6-12 Another side project of The White Stripe's Jack White,The Dead Weather brings only. together alternative music heavyweights to create a sound all their own. Registration is required for all programs. Call 630-368-7733 to Rebelution by Pitbull register or for additional information. (New/CD/781.649 Pitbull) Featuring the hit 1 Know You Want Me, Pitbull's debut CD is sure to be a smash hit. Your Songs by Harry Connick, Jr. (New/CD/781.65 Connick) Connick sings some of the best love songs from the past decades. SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 0 Adult programs Games,tv, café, and 1 2 3 O Children's email available in the Computer Class: Current Event., Hispano American era Young Adults Lobby anytime More Email Tips 9:30 am- 12 pm Toast Masters All ages in black 2 pm 9:30 am-,1 ar, '' esident Reservations (Mtg Rm)Open to All o Create 7 pm Silken Petals 6:30-8:45 pm 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 Explore Test Prep o Pumpkin Patch Fun © A-Maize-ing Tales for © Shading and Sculpt- 21st Century Institute Current Everi Explore Test :. 1-3 pm for preschoolers 2 pm K-2-4:30 pm ing for Gr.3+ 7 pm 12-5 pm 9:30 am-12 pm 9:30-11:30 a Bible Talk w Teen Study Time «sr Teen Study Time Computer Club 3-4:45 pm 6-8 pm 6-8 pm 12:30-3 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm • 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Bible Talk o Pumpkin Patch Fun o A-Maize-ing Tales for © Shading and Sculpt- o Create 7 pm Current evert, Hispano Aniencu, 3-4:45 pm for preschoolers 2 pm K-2-4:30 pm ing for Gr.3+ 7 pm 9:30 am-12 pm Toast Masters ear Teen Study Time 21st Century Institute ):30 am-3:30 nm a Teen Study Time 6-8 pm 9:30-4:30 6-8 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm ChemPharma Jazzy Readers 1-3 pm 9:30-12:3c 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ea Teen Read Week © Pumpkin Patch Fun > Teen Can Wii Play OBPL Book Discussion Society of Crt,. :,e,, Current Explore Test Explore Test Prep for preschoolers 2 pm 6-8 pm 1 pm Anachronism 9:30 am- 12 pm 9:30-11:30 a 1-3 pm oar Teen Movie Night 6:30-8:45 pm 6-8 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm Nutrition and You 7 pm Bible Talk OBWC Book Group 3-4:45 pm 9:30-11:30 am Infant Welfare 9:30- 12 0 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 0 Evergreen Concert we Teen Study Time we Teen Study Time Movie Matinee- 3 pm 6-8 pm 6-8 pm Night at the Museum 2 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 0,:, ;.4„4