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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-02 Oak Brook Public Iihrdr!' Ieaccr1 Library 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 -v«tiw.oak-l)rook.lib.iLus Volume 9, Issue 2 February 201 1 Library Hours Piano CCassics with ,4rtatolly Torchirtskiy 9:30 am-9 pm Monday-Thursday Sunday, February 20 at 3 pm 9:30 am-5 pm Friday Saturday A native of Kiev, Anatoliy Torchinskiy has lived in 1-5 pm Sunday the US since 1992, earning both bachelor's and master's degrees in piano performance. He has won many awards and competitions and is known as both a performer and accompanist. He has appeared numerous times at the Oak Brook Public Library and thrilled the audience each time. Library CON.tw(ss(okt Forever Young at Heart: Roberta Petz, President HOW and Why J Write YA Fiction HerbArnquist Saturday, February 19 at 2 pm Randa Bis Stephanie Kuehnert, author of the young adult novels I WANNA Susan Epstein Lasinski r BE YOUR JOEY RAMONE (MTV Books, 2008) and BALLADS Veena Mendiratta Hope Sabbagha OF SUBURBIA (MTV Books, 2009) will speak about her writing Sandra Wittrock process, her road to publication and her reasons for writing YA literature. Stephanie will share her experiences as an active participant in the YA community and speak to how blogging and C01141tissioK Meet(' s 2011 social networking play a key role in building your writing career. Tuesdays of 7 ptu She will also explain how she not only infused her novels with 4> the punk rock ethics and experiences from her teenage years, March 15 but used what she learned as D.I.Y. zine maker to promote her May 17 books. (Co-sponsored by Hinsdale Public Library) July 19 September 20 November 15 — *kitd'i ` ' Saturday, February 26th at 2 pm Liga Friends Meeting Room ° ° rffilts,. p -- Looking for a unique way to get kids excited about reading? Look no further. Join us for a ° y `� ° show that is both a play and a magic show, with ° an emphasis on reading. If you are a Harry * ` ° Potter fan, you will love this production! z,..00„,"%., o'' 74o Art of Marc eaagaee: Computer Classes Paiiiti igs, Mosaics, Stai iod Geass Wed., Feb 9, 4-5 pm Gmail Tips and Tools This class will demonstrate how to better utilize Google's email Tuesday, March 8 at 7 pm v Au, service known as Gmail. Topics included in this class are: attach- � ?5' '� - ments,creating folders, organizing contacts, and much more. of _This November the famous "Chagall �� �► Windows" returned to the galleries of Wed., Feb. 16, 4-5 pm Downloading eAudiobooks The Art Institute of Chicago after a five- ::',4 9 ,r , This class will demonstrate how to download an eAudiobook to year absence. To mark this occasion, Lvir WMA& MP3 players using both our Library's NetLibrary& this program examines the career of ► Marc Chagall, one of the world's most - ` ' eMediaLibrary services. beloved artists. Art historian and ' professor, Dr. Michelle Paluch-Mishur ,, Wed., Feb. 23, 4-5pm Searching the Internet discusses Chagall's distinctive style and his major themes. This class will provide users the tools to better search the internet Going beyond the "Windows," Dr. Paluch-Mishur presents and find more closely the information they are seeking. Topics many important paintings and projects Chagall completed included in this class are: pros and cons of various search including another Chicago favorite - the Four Seasons Mosaic. engines, assessing the authority of websites, exploring the Library's databases, and much more. Weekly Children's Reading Activities Wiggles and Giggles for children ages 1-2 years on Mondays at 10 am. This story time allows parents and children to interact through stories,dance,songs,and books within a playgroup setting. Through February 14 The Enigma That Is Turkey Frosty Friends for preschoolers on Wednesdays at 4:30 pm. This Sunday, March 13 at 3 pm story time includes stories,songs,and a simple craft. Through Seasoned traveler, Al Popowitz, will present a slide February 16. ,-z . vow,,.ii .. ipee�kv,- ,=,,, � lecture on the history of Turkey and the various sights Curl Up with a Good Book for kindergartners, 1st and 2nd graders to see. For example Turkey has on Mondays at 5pm and 7pm. The children will enjoy a story or two more ancient Greek ruins than "' !and embellish it with a creative craft. Through February 14 Greece and more ancient Roman ruins than Italy. This program is Art Fun for 3rd grade and up on Tuesdays at 4:30 pm and sure to inform and delight! Saturdays at 11am. This program stresses artistic creativity. The children will be inspired to work on projects related to literature using varying media. Through February 19 TREAT YOURSELF TO 4 GOOD BOOK Do You need some help from the Teenworkers? through Saturday,March 5, 2011 Do you need help doing your homework and would like some help from one of our teen volunteers? Would you like to make a cool Sign up and get a certificate for a free movie rental and then craft with one of them? Give Youth Services a call and let us upon completion of the reading log a small OBPL coin wal know what subject you need help in (math,science, social let to stash your treasures.The Friends of Oak Brook Public studies, history or English). Craft programs will be announced on Library are also providing gift certificates for the drawing our Facebook, Twitter, blog, library homepage and The Beacon as that will be held following the conclusion of the program. they become available. It's all about teenwork! Sign up today and happy reading! 1. ()BPI., nook Cub ,..-• % Gift Books Donated-to ea Wednesday, February 16 at 2 pm 7Oak Brook Library "Daughter of Time" by Josephine Tey %CLUB in the month of January In one of Tey's bestselling mystery novels Ruth E. Hayman has donated a copy of Backlash by Will ever, Scotland Yard Inspector Alan Grant is intrigued by a Bunch, Overconnected: The Promise and Threat of the Internet portrait of Richard Ill. Could such a sensitive face actually by William H. Davidow, and The Nostradamus Prophecies by belong to one of history's most heinous villains--a king who Mario Reading in memory of her long-time friend Ellen Meyer. killed his brother's children to secure his crown? Grant Helen M. Schell has donated the audio book Eat, Pray, Love determines to find out once and for all what kind of man by Elizabeth Gilbert in memory of her husband James Schell. Richard was and who in fact killed the princes in the tower. e S P e C' i a L L© ©o R t e Q N S Sampling of New and Upcoming Materials Study buncli and Crunch You can place your own "hold" on items checked out or on order Monday through Thursday 6-8:30 pm through our website, www.oak-brook.lib.il.us or stop by the Reference Desk for assistance. The Program Room is open Monday through Thursday nights in February for teens grade 6 and up to gather to Books "= complete homework and socialize with peers. Fiction Ahern,Cecelia The Book of Tomorrow: A Novel It's All Albout Teenwork! Clark,Mary Jane To Have and to Kill Do you love to work with kids doing crafts or helping Edwards, Kim The Lake of Dreams them with their homework?Why not volunteer to help a 1 Feehan,Christine Ruthless Game child at the library? Crafty Teenworkers will help in all Harris,Charlaine Sweet and Deadlyi, aspects of program planning, implementing and prep. If McCullough,Colleen Naked Cruelty ,//��'c "' " - you decide to become a Brainy Teenworker, you will help Meltzer, Brad The Inner Circle children with homework in the subject (s) of your choice. Call the Youth Services Reference Desk at 630-368-7733 Patterson, James Tick Tock iV - for more information about the program. Remember it's Rodriguez, Deborah A Cup of Friendship all about Teenwork! Saffron, Use Juno's Daughters: A Novel i Woods, Stuart Strategic Moves SECRETARIAT Nonfiction Movie Matinee Alexander,John B. UFOs: Myths, Conspiracies,and Realities Wed., February 23 Ali, Naheed Diabetes and You: A Comprehensive, Holistic Approach ,,,,,,,0,-,,,,,11,:k----,,,',.,,,4, 2 pm j Darznik, Jasmin The Good Daughter: A Memoir of My ' Based on the remarkable true I Mother's Hidden Life .....". Hornfischer, James D. Ne tunes Inferno: The U.S. Navy this film chronicles the p at � ., spectacular journey of the 1973 Guadalcanal Triple Crown winner. Housewife Konigsberg, Ruth Davis The Truth About Grief: The Myth of Its Five SECRETARIAT Stages and the New Science of Loss , • and mother Penney Chenery agrees to take over her ailing Mandela, Nelson Conversations With Myself father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her O'Callaghan, Sean The Compact Guide to World Religions lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Slawenski, Kenneth J.D. Salinger: A Life Chenery—with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Somers, Suzanne Sexy Forever: How to Fight Fat After Forty Wagner, Richard Creating Web Pages All-in-One for Dummies Laurin — manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown DVDs winner in 25 years and what may be the greatest The American Civil War racehorse of all time. PG— 116 minutes - Conviction � ' ((�� For Colored Girls ole Lt�f'e>` Ja14CYtg 114 fete c,elg41 i Life As We Know It `aufaJtic (Cin original documentary 1 Paranormal Activity 2I .` Waiting for'Superman' ;!-40.4,,;;,, c(omenta <game -eompa14y) You Again t'AfTIN.G CIPERy AN February 13 at 2 pm, Friends Meeting Room AudioBooks Presenter: Mike Dutka, Film Director and Editor Fiction The film opens with a brief history of Old Fullersburg,the Beaton, M.C. Busy Body: An Agatha Raisin Mystery birthplace of Loie Fuller. The documentary continues with a Evans, Nicholas Brave comprehensive account of the life of Loie Fuller, Ben Fuller's niece, beginning with her pioneer upbringing in Fullersburg and Music her various experiences in the United States'theatre touring Blunt,James Some Kind of Trouble with her parents. Loie's meteoric rise to fame on the world's Cage the Elephant Thank You, Happy Birthday stage in the late 1900's made her the darling of Paris. The film Franklin, Aretha The Great American Songbook includes three of her most famous dances reconstructed by the Wilson,Cassandra Silver Pony team of Jessica Lindberg and Megan Slayter and produced by the Momenta Dance Company. SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs 1 2 3 4 5 O Children's o Art Fun for Gr.3+ o Frosty Friends Study Bunch o Art Fun for Gr.3+ e Young Adults 4:30 pm for preschoolers 6-8:30 pm 11 am All ages in black 4:30 pm alStudy Bunch 6-8:30 pm **Study Bunch 6-8:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm r 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 o Wiggles&Giggles for o Art Fun for Gr. 3+ Computer Class: waStudy Bunch o Art Fun for Gr.3+ a ages 1-2 at 10 am 4:30 pm Gmail Tips 4 pm 6-8:30 pm 11 am o Curl up with a Good o Frosty Friends Book for K-Gr.2 wiStudy Bunch for preschoolers 5 or7 pm 6-8:30 pm 4:30 pm igrStudy Bunch stiStudy Bunch 6-8:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 6-8:30 pm 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 r © Wiggles&Giggles for o Art Fun for Gr.3+ Book Discussion 2 pm mrStudy Bunch o Art Fun for Gr.3+ ages 1-2 at 10 am 4:30 pm Computer Class:Download 6-8:30 pm 11 am O Curl up with a Good eAudiobooks 4 pm Book for K-Gr.2 sooStudy Bunch o Frosty Friends for Forever Young at Heart: 5 or7 pm 6-8:30 pm preschoolers 4:30 pm How and Why I Write YA sarStudy Bunch wirStudy Bunch Fiction 2 pm 6-8:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 6-8:30 pm 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2 Piano Classics with oar Study Bunch **Study Bunch Movie Matinee: igoStudy bunch O The Wizard's Anatoliy 3 pm 6-8:30 pm 6-8:30 pm Secretariat 2 pm 6-8:30 pm Apprentice 2 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm Computer Class: 0 Internet Searching 4 pm orStudy Bunch 6-8:30 pm 27 28 wiitStudy Bunch 6-8:30 pm t ;r