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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-01 Oak Brook Public : -, IihrdrIedccn Library i, -- 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 '�,,'' 630-368-7700 - xvwyv.oak-brook.lil).il.us Volume 9, Issue I January 201 1 Library Hours HIKING THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL 9:30 am-9 pm Monday-Thursday WITH WILLIE DIFA8I0 9:30 am-5 pm Friday-Saturday 1-5 pm Sunday SUNDAY, JAN. 16 - 2 PM Guest speaker WiLLie Du--abio wilt APPALACHIAN TRAIL Library Closings ifCAHON STREAK CAKPOROUNG-Vr'> share his ex eriektces aKd ive a "1 ��ai,,TE.�. 3 =a . Closed on January 1 f o $_ Powerf t preseKfatioK ort . _ nan 1 hif ( the eKfire AppaLachiaK :WIT ex.ucx w x�a€ lids 14 EV 1 S.9 .40, t HkdNE-YN 8'iliE 4ME 2'FS2 N$ova N:14.^'9f t.Zv5S9 Library COWM.(ssiokt Trail f roku GeorSia fo Mollie. Roberta Petz, President Nuyuerous pictures acrd fates are Herb Arnquistsure to errferfaivc. Resister today' Randa Bishlawi Susan Epstein Lasinski Veena Mendiratta iggV® bllgaW'g ci@vQ ` �'� Hope Sabbagha �ltf� C �� Sandrawittrock Sunday, January 30th at 2 pm ir Friends Meeting Room Covuyuissiokt Meetfrr s 2011 t 'A . Join us for an up-close, live, and extremely Tuesdays of 7 pPu < "hands-on" experience as you learn about ��s reptiles and amphibians from around the January 18 - as world. Dave blends education and a unique March 15 'I‘ style of humor to make it an enjoyable May 17experience for all ages. July 19 �, September 20 - November 15 — _ 't,he dtd IA * ibce . Saturday, February 26th at 2 pm OA A • A Friends Meeting Room AA A gyp A A A •��, �� Looking for a unique way to get kids excited - " about reading? Look no further. Join us for a „ft.* *. V,A show that is both a play and a magic show, with A A an emphasis on reading. If you are a Harry A o 0 Zi A Potter fan, you will love this production! ,0,01,,1%., A An eMedia Library update Computer Classes Do you have a Sony Reader, a Barnes & Noble Nook or an Apple iPad and want access to free Fri., Jan. 7 MS Word 2007 11am Participants will learn to start up and shut down MS Word, eBooks? Try using the eMediaLibrary database understand how typing on a computer differs from using a available at the Oak Brook Public Library. This typewriter,change the"look"or format of the text, save and database has thousands of eBooks, both fiction print a document. and nonfiction, ready to be downloaded and read. Contact the Library for detailed Thurs., Jan. 13 Computer Basics 4 pm instructions on how to make eBooks work for Participants will learn the basics of what makes up a computer, mouse handling skills, use of the bar and how to start and exit an you! application. ProQuest is changing Thurs., Jan. 20 Computer Tips & Tools 4pm The Library's ProQuest database is expanding. Learn practical computer tips to help you in searching the Internet There are now four different databases to be and using Microsoft Office products. Topics included: printing, copy&paste,volume control, search engines and mouse skills. searched collectively or individually. ProQuest now includes access to the Chicago Tribune 1 Fri, Jan. 28 MS Excel 2007 11 am This class will introduce the new look of Excel 2007. Areas current and historical, the Wall Street Journal covered will be the everyday commands found on the Ribbon; and many other regional and U.S. papers. Also create a new workbook, save workbooks, insert and delete column included is a section for locating obituaries. and rows and enter text and numbers. MtgiralMNWS-Ntr.4.1,111Erik*OZPW' Qd C+f_4 Ilt !.05 1.q Itk a qv iggles and Giggles for children ages 1-2 years on Mondays 10 am. This story time allows parents and children to TREAT YOURSELF TO 4 GOOD 80OK interact through stories, dance, songs,and books within a through Saturday, March 5, 2011 playgroup setting. January 10 through February 14 Don't forget the winter reading programs for Adult and Frosty Friends for preschoolers on Wednesdays at 4:30 pm. Youth Services have begun.Each person who signs up gets his story time includes stories,songs, and a simple craft. a certificate for a free movie rental and then upon nuary 12 through February 16. completion of the reading log a small OBPL coin wallet to rl Up with a Good Book for kindergartners, 1st and 2nd stash their treasures.The Friends of Oak Brook Public 'readers on Mondays at 5pm and 7pm. The children will enjoy Library are also providing gift certificates for the drawing a story or two and embellish it with a creative craft. that will be held following the conclusion of the program. January 10 through February 14 Sign up today and happy reading! Art Fun for 3rd grade and up on Tuesdays at 4:30 pm and Saturdays at 11am. This program stresses artistic creativity. Thank Ik you to outgoing e children will be inspired to work on projects related to literature using varying media. January 11 through February 19 library Commissioners Book Discussion BICC Duff and Gautam Pate C DBPL's Book Discussion is now being held at 2 pm (instead of 1 pm) on the for their hardwork and third Wednesday of each month.Along with this time change,afternoon tea dedication to the Library. will be served.The Library's book discussion is a great way for members of the community to socialize while sharing insights on the month's book. Gift Books Donated to The next meeting is January 19th and the book is Oak Brook _Library guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society b y in the month of December Mary Ann Shaffer. Stop by the Library for a copy of Bill Duff has donated a copy of The Last Good War by Thomas the book. Happy reading! Sanders. e S P QC I a L L© ©o Q t e e N s Sampling of New and Upcoming Materials You can place your own "hold" on items checked out or on order Study bunck and Crunck through our website,www.oak-brook.lib.il.us or stop by the Reference Desk for assistance. Monday through Thursday 6-8:30 pm Books Fiction The rrogram Room is open Monday through Carlyle, Liz One Touch of Scandal Thursday nights in January and rebruary for Cunningham,Michael By Nightfall Gish,Jen World and Town teens grade 6 and up togather to complete Gorman, Edward Stranglehold homework and socialize with peers. Need a study Hillenbrand,Laura Unbroken: A World War II Airman's Story of Survival,Resilience,and Redemption break?The Library offers an assortment or games. Leotta, Allison Law of Attraction As always, a librarian is available to assist you . Nadelson,Reggie Blood Count: An Artie Cohen Mystery Rozan, 5. J. One the Line: A Bill Smith/Lydia Chin Novel EAT PRAY LOVE Tapply, William Outwitting Trolls: A Brady Coyne Novel C JULIA ROBERTS Movie Matinee Nonfiction okiew - Wed,, January 26 Ephron, Nora I Remember Nothing: And Other Reflections Kaplan,James Frank: The Voice I, �- ' 2 pm Y r "�` Kimball,Christopher Fannies Last super: Re-creating One Amazing �,;' Liz Gilbert had everything a modern Meal from Fannie Farmers 1896 Cookbook woman is supposed to dream of Kotler, Steven A Small Furry Prayer: Dog Rescue and the having-a husband, a house, a Meaning of Life ,. j successful career-yet like so many Mandela, Nelson Conversations with Myself ",-,. others, she found herself lost, Palin, Sarah America by Heart: Reflections on Family, confused and searching for what Faith,and Flag she really wanted in life. Newly divorced and at a 1Rodgers, Rick Williams-Sonoma Cooking Essentials crossroads, Gilbert steps out of her comfort zone, risking Rowley, Hazel Franklin and Eleanor: An Extraordinary everything to change her life,embarking on a journey Marriage around the world that becomes a quest for self-discovery. In Sedans, David Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary her travels, she discovers the true pleasure of nourishment eating Y powerprayer finally DVDs ,�� byin Italy; of ra er in India and and \t� unexpectedly, the inner peace and balance of true love in The American Bali. Stars Julia Roberts, James Franco, Billy Crudup. Big Love -Complete 4th Season Rated PG 13; 133 minutes; 2010 The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest r Nowhere Boy '' ''., `!, Prehistoric Elephants of DuPage County Secretariat Presented by the Fullersburg Historic Foundation The Social Network ,, R�, F HORNET'S NEST Sunday, January 23, 2011 - 2:00 PM AudioBooks Oak Brook Public Library Friends Meeting Room Fiction Mammoth and Mastodons lived throughout DuPage Bradford, Barbara Taylor Playing the Game County dating back to the last Ice Age 12,000 years French, Tana Faithful Place ago. Learn how these fascinating relatives of Hoag, Tami Keeping Company Our Kind of Traitor Le Carre, John present-day elephants lived in a frigid environment, Nonfiction what food they ate and what is believed to have Chernow,Ron Washington caused their extinction about 11,000 years ago. Remains of these ancient mammals have been recently discovered in local excavations. Presenter Music Jack MacRae (Naturalist, Forest Preserve District of i Bowersox,Crystal Farmer's Daughter DuPage County) will bring along preserved examples Jackson, Michael Michael of bones and teeth found in these digs as he takes j My Darkest Days My Darkest Days us on a journey back to the Illinois of glacial times. Urban, Keith Get Closer SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs 1 ©Children's LIBRARY *Jim YoungAdults All ages ines black CLOSED 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 u Knit Pickers 7 pm Computer Class: MS Word 2007 11 am a r 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 © Wiggles&Giggles for o Art Fun for Gr. 3+ o Frosty Friends Computer Class: o Art Fun for Gr. 3+ ages 1-2 at 10 am 4:30 pm for preschoolers Computer Basics 4 pm 11 am o Curl up with a Good 4:30 pm Book for K-Gr. 2 soStudy Bunch aStudy Bunch 5 or7 pm 6-8:30 pm rStudy Bunch 6-8:30 pm MStudy Bunch 6-8:30 pm 6-8:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2 Hiking the Appalachian O Wiggles&Giggles for o Art Fun for Gr. 3+ Book Discussion 2 Hi Computer Class: o Art Fun for Gr.3+ Trail with Willie DiFabio ages 1-2 at 10 am 4:30 pm o Frosty Friends Computer Tips&Tools 11 am 2 pm o Curl up with a Good eirStudy Bunch for preschoolers 4 pm Book for K-Gr.2 6-8:30 pm 4:30 pm 5 or7 pm Library Commission Mtg eioStudy Bunch wiStudy Bunch sieStudy Bunch 7 pm 6-8:30 pm 6-8:30 pm 0 6-8:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 23 24 & 31 25 26 27 28 29 o Wiggles&Giggles for O Art Fun for Gr.3+ Movie Matinee wipStudy Bunch Computer Class: o Art Fun for Gr. 3+ ages 1-2 at 10 am 4:30 pm "Eat Pray Love"2 pm 6-8:30 pm MS Excel 200711 am 11 am o Curl up with a Good o Frosty Friends Dave DiNaso's Book for K-Gr. 2 aStudy Bunch for preschoolers Traveling World of 5 or7 pm 6-8:30 pm 4:30 pm Reptiles 2 pm Study Bunch � � 30 6-8:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm aStudy Bunch 6 pm O-