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Volume 8, Issue 9 September 2010
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Dot's energetic and madcap presentation has delighted thou-
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sands of children and adults. With a background in early child-
hood education, children's theater and dance, Dot educates, 1.., _twi
entertains and keeps the kids movin'. Ages 2-12.
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The Library has a new computer/print management system, 7iebt 70tat 4adee
PC Reliance, which requires you to have your library card or gy o"face 544 Plumose
computer use card to log in and use our computers. Library
staff are happy to provide you with assistance with the new Sugday, sem 12 a 2 ma
computer/print management system.
"Presidents and Their First Ladies” is the
creation of the veteran acting and writing team
Computer Classes
of husband and wife, William and Sue Wills.
Tues. Sept. 7, 3-4 pm Computer Basics After 2 decades of operating their own
theatrical company in the resort of Ocean City,
Tues. Sept. 14, 3-4 pm Internet Basics MD, the couple is now in their 14th year of
bringing to life the stories of 32 different
Tues. Sept. 21, 3-4 pm Intro to Microsoft Word Presidential couples, making nearly 325
presentations every year.
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historical characters.
Yard waste stickers will be available at the Library after They will proudly be _,
Labor Day. They sell for $2.60 per sticker. presenting to us the
Our hours, starting the Sunday after Labor Day, are: story of our 17th ' .'
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm President and First ,
Lady: Andrew and
Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 9 pm Eliza Johnson.
Friday & Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm I
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.l hvicee ,Li(utaruj pat'tan6 - C'arot a'cncquiot, Meagan Book Discussion Returns in September
°°wine' and lune Scan wIa paicticcpated in the adalt The Oak Brook Public Library Book Discussion meets the
Suxnmert Seading p Wham "Scarce tip a goad gook," third Wednesday of the month in the Friends Meeting
cuerte the 'tecipientt of twerp-five -dattavt gift ceAtificatei3 Room, beginning September 15th at 1 pm. The
paw i o and Nome, mateaf the g, s3 ai the September selection is "Devil in the White City" b.y Erik
Larson. All are welcome. Books are available at the
Circulation Desk.
J liege Patlem and mute than thvitg-f uxe dievt/3 6tcgned Other fall selections are "The Passion of
up to 'tead an Erten to fine 6aato (including a mite Artemesia" by Susan Vreeland on Octo-
an divullert) ham, the£iPvcarccj' co lection, then twined in, ber 20th and "Losing Mum and Pup" by
theirc 'ueading Eads to ente'ted in a cbt uving An die Christopher Buckley on November 17th. i 111 CLUB
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Maftician
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adult goading placfaun—it could tie yam twin to win!
MUNN
Children's Activity Schedule October 17th at pm
Meeting Room
Candy Corn Capers You'll be spellbound by the magical powers of magician Dennis
for Preschoolers on Mondays at 11 am. DeBondt. He will surely please the audience with his "Very
Funny Magic" which includes music, humor and tons of fun.
Join us for a sweet time of reading,games and a simple craft on Mr. DeBondt's skill and technique has earned him the honor
Mondays at 11 am.Children must have celebrated their 3rd birthday of being named the "Best Magician For Family Fun" by Chicago
by September 1,2010 for this program. It's quite a treat! Magazine. At 6'7"tall, Mr. DeBondt's talent is a "tall" order to
fill!
Nuts About Books
for Kindergartners, 1st and 2nd graders onThursdays at Tragedy to Triumph - The Story of Artemsia
7 pm Sunday, October 10, 2010, 2:30 PM
"Artemisia" is Smith's first conceptual piece. Captivated
Are you nuts about books?Then join us Thursdays at 7 pm for this by Artemisia's story, Ms. Smith has captured the
wonderful story time. During this story time,we will create a seasonal artist's rhythm through music and visual representa-
craft and enjoy stories about the following themes: tions of Artemisia's work. Themes of redemption and
perseverance transcend the years
Shape and Take Studio and remain relevant to Smith's
for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders on Saturdays at 11 am. own life and the lives of women
today. "Life and the everyday are
You be the artist in this interactive program which what drive my music. I try to
allows children to design whimsical and creative capture how we as human beings
creations. think, feel and react towards ''" Or
obstacles and struggles," said
Smith. "I like to think of my music ' ! '1,,
I've Got as part of the chain that
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encourages us all to be warriors
through adversity."
J4emorial Books Donated to
An Evening With the [Beatles / Oak Brook Library
Wednesday, October C at 7 pm in the month of August
Rrceram Room
Lois Miller has donated Saving Gracie for the Molly
Join us for an exciting evening listening to the music of the Fab Four, McShane collection.
create a groovy craft, read the book the Yellow Submarine by Charlie
Gardner and learn fun facts and trivia about this retro supergroup. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krohn have donated Scent of the
Come dressed as a cool Sixties dude or an awesome Sixties babe and Missing in honor of their son Max's birthday and Home
compete in our Sixties Costume Contest. Perfect for grades 3-6. Team in honor of their son Mike's birthday.
New ,1 d tiOt Materiae
Movie Matinee
Books
Wednesday, September 29 2
y p @ pm Fiction:Angel with Two Faces by Nicola Upson
New/Fiction/Upson
', The second novel featuring mystery writer Josephine Tey and her friend
t Detective Inspector Archie Penrose
Nonfiction: Dancing in the Dark—A Cultural History of the Great Depression
by Morris Dickstein-New/973.91/Dickstein
A tour de force of 1930s culture, high and low.
DVDs
Fiction: Coco Chanel
New/DVD/COCO
Shirley MacLaine was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance as
one of the most influential designers of the twentieth century.
a -, RUSSELLORONE
b # ATE 9LANCNETT
Z IN HOOD Nonfiction: Last Chance to See
New/DVD/591.68/Last
British comedy legend Stephen Fry and zoologist Mark Carwardine travel to
This film features the legendary figure known by remote regions in search of some of the rarest, most threatened creatures on
generations as "Robin-Hood," whose exploits have earth.
endured in popular mythology and ignited the
imagination of those who share this spirit of Books on CD
adventure and righteousness. In 13th Century Fiction: Dracula: The Undead by Dacre Stoker and Ian Holt
England, Robin and his band of marauders confront
corruption in a local village and lead an uprising New/CD/Dracula
against the crown that will forever alter the balance The great grandnephew of Dracula creator Bram Stoker collaborates with
of world power. Whether thief or hero, one man Dracula historian Ian Holt on a Stoker-family-supported sequel to the 1897
from humble beginnings will become an eternal horror classic, narrated by Simon Prebble.
symbol of freedom for his people.
Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Mark Strong Nonfiction: The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris
Rated PG-13; 148 minutes; 2010 New/CD/921 ROOS
Winner of both the 1980 Pulitzer Prize and American Book Award,this is the
first volume in Morris's trilogy.
Super-Couporcircg 2:
Saving ort Everyfh&tg! Large Print
Fiction: The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks
October 14, 2010 - 6:30 pm New/LP/Sparks
If you enjoyed Super-Couponing, you'll love Super- A deeply moving story of a young girl's first encounter with heartbreak and
Couponing 2: Saving on Everything! This workshop love, by the author of A Walk to Remember.
features advanced couponing techniques designed to
save you even more money. You'll learn to combine Nonfiction: The Art of Making Money by Jason Kersten
multiple discounts, store promotions and coupons to New/LP/921/Williams/KER
maximize your grocery savings. Coupon queen Jill The details of how a gifted and obsessed individual defeated the most ad-
Cataldo will also teach you how to apply Super- vanced antiforging technologies ever devised.
Couponing principles to clothing, toys, housewares
and many other items, saving up to 90% off regular CDs
prices. Brothers by The Black Keys
New/CD/781.66 Black Keys
Super-Couponing 2 builds on the The Black Keys duo returns with an album that presents the perfect
techniques learned in the first � combination of the blues and rock. They are currently on tour with Kings
Super-Couponing class. It is highly ,
recommended that patrons attend :: of Leon.
Super-Couponing before attending
Super Couponing 2. Glee-Journey to Regionals
New/CD/781.564 Glee
Registration is required, please call ' Another release from the Emmy nominated tv series Glee. This albums
630-368-7725. Sign up early - this features the songs of Journey, Queen and more.
program fills up fast! 1 4,
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1 2 3 4
List Century irisaiule ualian Language Group 21st Century Instal, Toast Mash e
9:30-4:30 1-3 pm 9:30-4:3 9:45 am-4 p.
Advanced Italian Silken Petals
6:45-8:45 pm 6:30-8:45 pm
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Library Closed Library Closed Computer Class. Infant Wu-. 21st Century Institu,:: Current E�,,i,
Computer Basics 3pm 9:30-12:3 10-12:30 9:45-12 e
Knit Pickers 7 pm WFG/ILA 2:30-5 Italian Language Group OBWC Computer Club
1-3pm 12:30-3pm M Advanced Italian 6:45-8:45 pi
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Presidents and Their O Candy Corn Capers Computer Class: OBPL Book Discussion 0 Nuts About Books for Current Evens, o Shape&Take Studio
First Ladies: for preschoolers Internet Basics 3pm Devil in the White City grades K-2nd 9:45- 1; for grades 3rd-5th
Andrew&Eliza Johnson 11 am 1 pm 7 pm 11 am
2 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm Infant Welfare Italian Language Group
Jazzy KedUers ChemPharma 9:30-12:30 9:30 12:30 1-3 pm I oast Mase s
1 -3 pm Advanced Italian Team in Training 9:45 am-4 pm
6:45-8:45 pm 6:30-8:45 nm
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 r
0 Dot Kane 0 Candy Corn Capers Computer Class: WFG/ILA 2:3i „ 0 Nuts About Books for Current Ev:., o Shape&Take Studio
Dot the Storyteller for preschoolers Intro to Microsoft Word grades K-2nd 9:45-1 for grades 3rd-5th
2 pm 11 am 3 pm Advanced Italian 7 pm 11 am
OBWC Book Group Library Commission 6:45 8:45 pm Italian Language Group
9:30-11 am 1-3 pm India Developmr=
2
DuPage Apple Users Meeting 7 pm Society of Creative Coalition of Ameri
Group 7 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm Anachronism 6:30 pm 2-4:45 pi
26 27 28 29 30 Adult programs
o Candy Corn Capers Knit Pickers i pin Movie Matinee 0 Nuts About Books for O Children's
for preschoolers Robin Hood(2010) grades K-2nd stio Young Adults J
11 am 2 pm 7 pm All ages in black
Resident Reservation
ataNNU A, Women's Investment (Mtg Rm)Open to O
'"" Group 12-3 pm