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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-05 Iihrdr ' IeaEiccn „. - - 600 Oak Brook 1(c�.ul-Oak Brook,Illinois 60523 m630-368-7700-Nti w V.oak-brook.lib.il.us Volume 8,Issue 5 May 2010 May � � � r,� � Autbor Brian McClure --- g _ ---_--- - Saturday, May 8 at 1 pm Programming note: Our May 8 concert featuring Friends Meetiu4 Room Hinsdale Central Singers has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule for the fall. Local children's author Brian McClure will be at Oak Brook Public Library for a reading of his book Organizing Your Computer with Donna Franklin The Sun and the Moon. Brian will pass out Wednesday, May 12th 7 pm activity packets to each child. Tips and tricks for organizing your documents, files and photos Brian is both the founder and managing director Julie Andrews with Jennifer Riddle of Universal Flag and its affiliate companies. Through his passion for knowledge and wisdom, Sunday, May 16th 2 pm Actress, singer and storyteller Jennifer Riddle presents he discovered truths that reside within all of us. the early years of Julie Andrews's career, based on her His personal mission is to make a transforma autobiography Home: a Memoir of My Early Years. tional difference in the world, by helping others Sponsored by the Friends of the Library to remember the oneness of all. He resides in the _ — Chicago area with his two teenage sons. Thank you to Village President John Craig, Library Commission Chairperson Roberta Petz, Library Commissioners Hope Sabbagha and Gautam Patel and the Friends of the _' 0 Library for malting National Library Weekr a success! 11 - ag gri'7E7 003hP Children's Summer Programming All kids are getting busy right now with the end-of-the-year school activities, but it's not too soon to think about what to do this summer. 4,1. Oak Brook Public Library will be taking part in the Illinois Library Asso- ciation's summer reading program theme of Scare Up a Good Book! al We have lined up some really great story times, crafts and presenta- 1(4 tions that reflect that theme.We are celebrating all those spooky and scary things such as monsters, spiders,sharks, bugs and aliens. So take this opportunity to face, banish and make fun of your everyday fears. ', rit.r ie C ua, Chicago graphic novel artist Jill Thompson has created some spooktacular art that is seen in our posters and summer reading program brochure. However, Oak Brook Public Library is having artist Alan Ozark give a series of six fabulous pro- grams on drawing fantastic fiends.These programs will be held on Thursday L(brar j Hours evenings at 7 pm.What an opportunity!There is only room for 20 in each program so sign up soon. The Library is closed: In addition we will have a series of six preschool story time programs called Purple Sunday, May 30 Closed People Readeroffered on two different days and a kindergarten,first and second grade program.An art based program for grades three and up will also be in the MOKday, May 31 summer lineup. The Library will be closed Oki Sutda js Stop by the Youth Services Desk or call 630-368-7733 for more information on from May 30 urrfiL Septekuber 12. summer thrills and chills. Grow with Books Oak Brook Public Library Book Discussion Wednesday, May 19 at 1 pm idt , , Budding Readers is a special celebration Water for Elephants by Sarah Gruen -- during May for preschoolers,on Ninety-something-year-old Jacob p Mondays at 2 pm or Tuesdays at 11 am. Jankowski remembers his time in the iii '' During this half hour, three, four and circus as a young man during the Great five-year olds enjoy a little bit of fun Depression, his friendship with Marlena, Clit,,,,moigimmml, : aY_F3 with song, stories, and a craft. Children the star of the equestrian act, and `. must have celebrated their third Rosie, the elephant, who gave them hope. birthday by March 1, 2010 to participate. Programs end on May 10. The books will be available at the Circulation Desk. Cultivating Readers is designed for kindergartners, first •**.or.,0 it. '4._,) C) '°*2.4 0 0* *0.0 ,,,f,„ * and second graders and meets on Thursday evenings at 7 pm. f During our half-hour together,we embellish the story read at each session with a creative craft. Programs end on Cputer Classes May 13. m Introduction to Power Point Third, fourth and fifth graders are invited to M.,0r,, . , -Tuesday, May 11 @ 3 pm Express Yourself on Saturdays at 11am. This ,:e• program stresses artistic creativity. Children _' ` :,,- , Computer Tips and Tools will work on projects related to literature. * t '" -Tuesday, May 11. @ 3 pm Programs end on May 11. ,` This class will give you practical computer tips. Topics include: printing, copy &paste, volume control, search Registration is required for all programs. engines and mouse skills. 21/4.1 iti � Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library will host a free Evergreen Concert featuring jazz pianist Willie Pickens on The Knit Pickers need your help! Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 3pm. The event will take place in the Friends Meeting Room of the Oak Brook Public Library, located For the last four years, the Knit Pickers have been at 600 Oak Brook Road in Oak Brook. No reservations are knitting for children's hospitals, veterans and animal required. Seating is limited to the first 120 attendees. shelters. The ladies have paid for all the supplies themselves. The Knit Pickers would appreciate"yarn Joined by bass player Marlene Rosenberg and drummer Robert donations"to help them continue to knit for such Shy, Pickens will play selections from his extensive jazz great charities. Donations can be left for Mary Duncan repertoire, including pieces by Irving Berlin, John Coltrane, at the Circulation Desk. Thank you for your help! Charlie Parker and Cole Porter. At 77, he continues to be one of Chicago's most in-demand pianists for visiting artists. He has performed several times at the famed1 pp " Chicago Jazz Festival, to rave reviews, Q4,,- 'A-C4' At OL.W� and has been the featured pianist on „ r Please join us in welcoming Christine Visconti and impresario Joe Segal's Jazz Cruises. ' 4:-.1„,=_,— Jennifer Hatcher to the Library staff! Chris works in Over the years, his sterling academic wow1 Technical Services as the Serials Clerk and Jennifer credentials have enabled him to share K. is our new Youth Services Shelver. his gifts with many young players, both as a performer and teacher. 44,`tf eYYlorlal Books Donated t0 Admission to the concert is free to the +� Oak Brook Library public. There will be a free CD drawing 1in the month of April at the close of the program. Complimentary refreshments will be Carol Brizzolara has donated Imperfect Birds by Anne served after the performance. Lamott in Memory of Betty Krieger. 1JearJo1irsiNew Adtiet Materiae l Books Movie Matinee Fiction: Down to the Wire by David Rosenfelt Wednesday, !New/Fiction/Rosenfelt May 26 @ A political thriller featuring a young reporter trying to live up to his father's 2 pm - reputation. -, Based on the book Nonfiction: Waste:Uncovering the Global Food Scandal by Tristram Stuart by best-selling au- New/363.8/Stuart thor Nicholas Uncovering the shocking story of what has become one of the world's most Sparks, stars Chan- i pressing environmental and social problems. Hing Tatum and .' '' ,, ,5 e i ISI Amanda Seyfriedn,_ tell the story of two ' ,r,�Y,--4--,--T',--,(-T',--,n ' DVDs young lovers trying ' Fiction: The Men Who Stare at Goats to survive in a post j NewIDVDIMen -9/11 world. i A comedic look at real life events that are almost too bizarre to believe. Fes= ` , - ,v Starring George Clooney and Ewan McGregor Rated PGi� Na . Nonfiction: The Cosmetics Cop with Paula Begoun 105 minutes New/DVD/646.72/COSMETICS Reveals the truth about anti-aging products, skin care and give top beauty LifeCourse Navigation - May 8 at 10:30 am secrets from respected skin care expert Paula Begoun. Friends of the Library Meeting Room Books on CD LifeCourse Navigation-FM: Charting Your Journey to ' Fiction: The Cinderella Deal by Jennifer Crusie, read by Susan Boyce Retirement Freedom is an interactive presentation packed New/CD/Crusie with eye-opening facts, research and insights. Advances in A lighthearted tale of romance and humor by the bestselling author of fifteen medical science and healthier lifestyles mean you could live to novels. be 100. How will extra years mean new beginnings in personal growth,career, travel and more? Which retirement Nonfiction: Soul ofaDog by Jon Katz, narrated by Tom Stechschulte segment will you fall into? What obstacles might be in your New/CD/KAT way? These topics and more are addressed in a lively An endearing blend of humor,wisdom and insight illuminating the interaction PowerPoint presentation accompanied by video clips from lbetween humans and animals. noted author, Dr. Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. (This program is not sponsored by the Oak Brook Public Library.) Large Print Fiction:A Wayside Tavern by Norah Lofts New/LP/Lofts The story of a Suffolk drinking place from the Roman occupation to present- S1 SIThday Britain, by a favorite author of historical fiction. Nonfiction: Using the Internet Safely for Seniors for Dummies by Linda Criddle Study Bunch and Crunch and Nancy C. Muir Monday, Wednesday New/LP 005.8/CRI The book provides seniors with great tips on how to socialize safely,create & Thursday '' strong passwords and spot scams. 5:30-8:30 pm `" CDs The Activit Room is y Congratulations by MGMT open Monday, , ' w r, New/CD/781.66 MGMT Wednesday and MGMT return with their highly anticipated follow up to 2008's Oracular Thursday nights in May l''''."---,7- ' Spectacular. Features the hit single Flash Delirium. for teens grade 6 and up to gather to complete - The Essential'Weird Al"Yankovic by"Weird Al"Yankovic homework and socialize with peers. When a break New/CD/781.66 Yankovic This new greatest hits compliation spans Yankovic's 30 year career,from early is needed from studying,the Library offers an as- hits Another One Rides the Bus and Like a Surgeon to more recent tracks sortment of games to play. As always, a librarian is such as Canadian Idiot available to assist you with reference questions. SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 494 Adult programs 1 o Children's �YoungAdults o Express Yourself Grade 3+art program All ages in black 11 am Resid (Mtg Rrn)Open to All Hispano America;; Toast Masters 9:30am-2pn 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Friends of OBPL O Budding Readers o Budding Readers a Teen Study Bunch& w Teen Study Bunch& Current Ever;;:, © Express Yourself Evergreen Concert Preschool storytime Preschool storytime Crunch 5:30-8:30 pm Crunch 5:30-8:30 pm 9:45 am-19 nm Grade 3+art program 2 pm 11 am o Cultivating Readers 11 am u Teen Study Bunch& Computer Class: K-2 storytime Crunch 5:30-8:30 pm Intro to PowerPoint ry O Brian McClure 1 pm 7p 3 pmIntuitive Wealth Knit Pickers 7pm Silken Petals 6,3U i10:30 am-12 pm 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 o Budding Readers o Budding Readers r�i Teen Study Bunch& ..Teen Study Bunch& Lidfit, ci r.Ve vu o Express Yourself Preschool storytime2 pm Preschool storytime Crunch 5:30-8:30 pm Crunch 5:30-8:30 pm `3:4C-gym-1`)rrr Grade 3+art program 1-4:45 pm Teen Study Bunch& 11 am Organizing Your O Cultivating Readers 11 am Crunch 5:30-8:30 pm Computer Class: Computer K-2 storytime 7 pm azzy Readers 1-3 pr: ;omputer Tips and Tools 7 pm Toast Masten; 3p 9:30 am-3 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 0 Julie Andrews by w Teen Study Bunch& Library Commission OBPL Book Discussion w Teen Study Bunch& Current Events India Development. Jennifer Riddle Crunch 5:30-8:30 pm Meeting 7 pm "Water for Elephants" Crunch 5:30-8:30 pm 9:45 am-12 pm ::alition of Amer.2 pm 2 pm DuPage Apple User: 1 pm Group 7 pr, Knit Pickers 7 pm iii4 Teen Study Bunch& Society of Creative Crunch 5:30-8:30 pm Anachronism Oak Brook Infant 6:30-8:45 pm Welfare 9:30..19:30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 «,,Piano Recital a Teen Study Bunch& Movie Matinee w Teen Study Bunch& Current Events 1 `1.''' ,,,• Crunch 5:30-8:30 pm Knit Pickers 7pm "Dear John" Crunch 5:30-8:30 pm 9:45 am-12 pm Women's Investment 2 pm Group 1" .em Teen Study Bunch& Preisaitiene Piano Recital Library Closed Library Closed Crunch 5:30-8:30 pm 4-8:30 pm 30 31 0