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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-12 Oak Brook Publics., Library Feaccn Library 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60,523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brooklibil.us Volume 9, Issue 12 December 201 1 Library Hours Meiuora6LeCvcferfatKuvte.com presevtfs: 9:30 am-9 pm Monday-Thursday 9:30 am -5 pm Friday-Saturday HOL(G(a j alterfaCKaKe 1 pm-5 pm Sunday t�tr"ticarst r ENTFRTAI [NG December 24-Library Closed Thursday, December 1 @ 7 piu • December 25-Library Closed December 26-Library Closed Give yourself an early holiday present. Together we will unwrap some December 31 -Library Closed great holiday tablescape and centerpiece ideas to wow your guests and tie January 1, 2012- Library Closed it all up with tips for stress-free entertaining' Featured on ABC 7 News, January 2, 2012- Library Closed Debra Delaney presents: "A unique, one-stop resource that gives you access to everything you need to entertain with grace and style." Deparfpuektf Nuwuters Tr T Circulation 630-368-7701 Chicago's LC1kE Shore Drive: V Reference 630-368-7725 q Youth Services 630-368-7733 America's mos' ( Roadwcrq Library CON(YuiSSWkt Thmsd Dec P 15 @ 7 m Roberta Petz, President �� Herb Arnquist Join authors Neal Samors and Bernard Judge discuss their new book Susan Epstein and every Chicagoan's favorite street, "Chicago's Lake Shore Drive: Jeffry Franklin Urban America's Most Beautiful Roadway." The book is beautifully VeenaMendiratta illustrated throughout its 220+ pages with Hope Sabbagha over 250 black and white photographs Sandra Wittrock representing the past 150 years of the =- roadways progress from a pleasant horse , and buggy pathway in front of the Gold �'"G�` a�� `�' `k FOLLOW us oK iKe Coast mansions of Potter Palmer and his 111--0 www.oak-brook.lib.il.us - � friends to the eight-lane hybrid boulevard twitter @oakbrooklibrary of today. ` Facebook and our youth services blog: W I N t e Q Q e a d i N g ©B a LL a g e S S t a Q t S , oakbrookpubliclibraryblog.blogspot.com ()Poem bQ Nii; ppaNdSIgNups OAK env - "- The Oak Brook Public Library's 2011-2012 Winter Reading Program themes will be "Reading Is Your Best Defense"for adults and"Kick It Up, Read"for youth. The programs will begin December 27 and continue through March 3. The Library will host related events, including a Self Defense class taught by Bill DeJesus on January 22 at 2 pm as well as Defending Against Identity Theft, an informative course taught by an Oak Brook Police Officer on February 4 at 2 pm. For children and young adults, Bill DeJesus will be"Breaking Boards"on February 11 at 2 pm. Registration is required for all programs. Computer Classes Cvitis,. j i i jatitiary Internet Basics - Monday, Dec. 5 @ 12 pm Sunday, January 8 @ 2 pm Participants will learn to connect to the Internet, understand Internet Explorer's menu and toolbar, type in a web address to Dave Ceara: good Food Fast - get to a specific site and use an Internet search tool. Tao 20tR Ceritury Di&i ig R¢Voeutioh Registration is required. Tells the story through words, photos, and music, of how our Internet Searching -Wednesday, Dec. 14 @ 12 pm favorite dining establishments evolved from Fred Harvey railroad This class will provide the tools to better search the internet dining cars and urban lunch counters. We look at the serious and find more closely the information they are seeking. Topics concerns in the early 1900s with food safety that led to included in this class are: pros and cons of various search establishments marketing their open kitchens, use of popular and engines, assessing the authority of websites, exploring the Library's databases, and much more. Registration is trusted brand-name ingredients, and scrupulous attention to required. cleanliness. We see how these trends began in urban centers, such as Philadelphia, New York, and Chicago, and how they spread Downloading eBooks&eAudiobooks—Wed, Dec. 28©12pm across the country first along the rail lines, and later along the For anyone with questions about eReaders or downloading highways. From carhops to cookie-cutter franchises, from familiar library materials, this class is for you. A librarian will give step- foods to unique eats, this program will satisfy a thirst for by-step instructions on downloading content. Registration is ' knowledge—although it may leave you hungry for more! required. Looking for something to do over Monday, January 9 @ 7pm your ? Dr. Mare Moy: Series ori M¢dicae eth¢rg¢t+ci¢s OB Trustee and Liaison to the Library Dr. Mark Moy presents: CPR Winter Break Bingo -what's new and the latest guidelines, what a layperson needs to Tuesday, December 27, 6:30-7:30 pm know, demonstration of use of automatic defibrillator, what is done Bring your family and friends for fun and prizes! in the ER for Advanced Cardiac Life Support. All ages welcome. Create a Craft .a ' Wednesday, January 11 @ 7pm December 27, 29 & 30 - 11 am -2 pm Seawoef Cottit1ut+icatiot+s, Jhic.: Saipwrec1 Tae¢s of Drop in and make crafts to take home. ~r All ages welcome. r .T tie Great lakes The most dramatic stories of Great Lakes shipwrecks tinged with I'aron :' Collet surf Tal wide: murder, mystery, deception, and more than the usual amount of mayhem, plus exceptional underwater photography! Tales include Plaltal1g anel Fa3ing Cor CollG9 ' the story of the fabled Griffon, lost with all hands on her maiden Wednesday, December 7 @ 7 pm voyage in 1679, the captain who murdered his crew and sank his POEM°COM Author and Certified College Planning ship, the captain who kept his shipwreck survival a secret, the n t* i . Specialist John Groleau will talk about the shipwreck which helped build Chicago, and much more! `v`c°_ three key areas of successful college planning: career options/college Saturday, January 14 @ 3 pm selection, scholarships/financial aid, and Gary Kouea: Auto Detaieimg: Do it eio a pro fessiomae i4,ir comprehensive family financial In this fun and informative class, Gary Kouba, former owner of planning. John will explain how planning ahead will help a student thrive, not just survive their Perfect Auto Finish shares his secrets to all and teaches everyone college years with the least amount of financial burden all the basics on how to keep their car looking new. He will show as possible. He will also dispel myths about financial you how to shop for a car, what to look for and what to beware of aid, clarify issues related to retirement nest eggs, and when dealers try to sell you after-market products. All aspects of help parents fund college with minimal debt. exterior and interior care are covered, including descriptions on t� Gift Books Donated-to modern day products and how to use them. ` ; Oak Brook Library Sunday, January 29 @ 2 pm j in the month of November Steve ,7ustatati: Roots of As ericama—Vintage Foe4, ceassic Cou itry Lois Miller donated Alzheimer's in America: The Shriver Report on This entertaining and informative musical program takes you on a Women and Alzheimer's in memory of Marjorie Miller. journey of some of the most influential, important, and well-loved Paul Francis donated his new book The Long-Eared Rabbit. American folk, country, and popular songs. I n ce n d i es Sampling of New and Upcoming Materials You can place your own "hold" on items checked out or on order Movie Matinee through our website www.oak-brook.lib.il.us or stop by the Wed., December 28 @ 2 pm Reference Desk for assistance. _. A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne Books ' and Simon on a journey to Middle East in Fiction search of their tangled roots.Adapted from Ahmad,Jamil The Wandering Falcon Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Alexander,Tasha A Crimson Warning f ., 4 Incendies tells the powerful and moving Bird, Sarah The Gap Year tale of two young adults'voyage to the Bradley,Alan I Am Half-Sick of Shadows: A Flavia de Luce Novel core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending Cohen, Leah Hager The Grief of Others Li„,,,,,,,_ , 1 ,S wars and enduring love. Dunnett, Kaitlyn Scotched 130 min. Rated R Jordan, Hillary When She Woke Kenyon, Sherrilyn Blood Trinity Macbride, Stuart Dark Blood Children's Programs Nesbo,Jo Headhunters •Class sizes are limited,so register early! Penman,Sharon Kay Lionheart • Please remember that parents or caregivers must remain Roslund,Anders Cell 8 in the YS area while your little ones attend storytime. Sanderson, Brandon The Alloy of Law •Children must be the indicated age by the first of the month Spillane, Mickey The Consummata in which the program starts. Wiehl, Lis Waking Hours •Please be on time as we don't want your child to miss a minute of fun. Latecomers may need to wait for admit- tance to a program already in session. Nonfiction Ackerman,Jennifer Ah-Choo! The Uncommon Life of Your Common Baby Tales:A Lap-Sit Program for Cold Babies 6-23 Months Cannon, Dyan Dear Cary: My Life With Cary Grant Tuesdays at 10 am, Dec.6& 13 Chivers, C.J. The Gun Our littlest patrons will be mesmerized by the magical Colquhoun, Kate Murder in the First Class Carriage: The True Story of experience of their first story time.The sounds of bubbly England's First Railway Killing music will fill the air, bold and bright illustrations will come Curran,John Agatha Christie: Murder in the Making alive through picture books,and wiggly dances will get little Hanson,Thor Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle ones toes a tapping. Flannel boards and floating bubbles will Hardy, Darrencho The Compound Effect: Multiplying Your Success excite your baby's senses and add wonder to the joy of Mack,Stephanie The End of Normal: A Wife's Anguish,A Widow's reading.*This story time does not offer a craft activity. New Life Toddling Twos Prouty, Nada Uncompromised: The Rise and Fall of an Arab- Mondays at 10 am, Dec.5& 12 American Patriot in the CIA Toddle on down to this breezy and interactive story time that Rasmussen, Eric The Shakespeare Thefts: In Search of the First includes marvelous books, flannel boards,tons of music Folios and a cute-as-a button craft. Rickards,James Currency Wars: The Making of the Next Global Crisis Roy,Arundhati Walking With the Comrades Terrific 3s and 4s Stevens,John Five Chiefs: A Supreme Court Memoir Wednesdays at 4:30 pm, Dec. 7& 14 Preschoolers will wiggle and giggle in this fun-filled story DVDs time which includes a whimsical craft,dancing,and of course books. The Art of Getting By COWBOYS Cowboys Cowboys and Aliens Grades K-2 The Debt , Tuesdays at 4:30 pm, Dec.6& 13 The Help --y' ` , , The children will enjoy a story and then create a story- Fright Night Q, -,, _ 0- - inspired craft. /111111; Rapt(French) I'� �q Rise of the Planet of the Apes ' Straw Dogs w- :6•� -b- Warrior Music Especially for Teens Cram Crew The Black Keys El Camino 6:00-8:30 pm King, Carole A Holiday Carole The Program Room is open Monday through Thursday Korn The Path of Totality nights in November for teens grade 6 and up to gather to Lennon,Julian Everything Changes complete homework and socialize with peers.When a break The Roots Undun is needed from studying,the Library offers an assortment of games to play. Winehouse,Amy Lioness: Hidden Treasures SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs 1 2 3 O Children'sas Cram Crew 6-8:30 al Young Adults All ages in black Holiday Entertaining 7 pm C e 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 O Reindeer Paws o Storytime:Toddling o Storytime: Baby Parents'College se Cram Crew 6-8:30 I4%, 2:30-3:30 pm Twos 10 am Tales(6-23 mos) 10 am Survival Guide Computer Class: o Storytime:Grades 2 pm Internet Basics K-2 4:30 pm o Storytime:Terrific 12 pm .gr Cram Crew 6-8:30 3&4s 4:30 pm Iwo Cram Crew 6-8:30 Knit Pickers 7 pm we Cram Crew 6-8:30 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 e o Storytime:Toddling o Storytime: Baby Computer Class: Chicago's Lake Shore Twos 10 am Tales(6-23 mos) 10 am Internet Searching Drive: Urban America's eps Cram Crew 6-8:30 o Storytime:Grades 12 pm Most Beautiful K-2 4:30 pm © Storytime:Terrific Roadway ire Cram Crew 6-8:30 3&4s 4:30 pm 7 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm ego Cram Crew 6-8:3C wil Cram Crew 6-8:30 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Iwo Cram Crew 6-8:3 sio Cram Crew 6-8:30 will Cram Crew 6-8:30 iur Cram Crew 6-8: ; LIBRARY Knit Pickers 7 pm CLOSED 2 0 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 LIBRARY LIBRARY WINTER READING Computer Class: o Create a Craft o Create a Craft LIBRARY CLUBS BEGIN Downloading eBooks 11 am-2 pm 11 am-2 pm CLOSED CLOSED and eAudiobooks CLOSED O Create a Craft 12 pm Sall Cram Crew 6-8:30 a*Cram Crew 6-8:30 11 am-2 pm Movie Matinee- o Winter Break Bingo Incendies- 2 pm 6:30-7:30 pm 114 Cram Crew 6-8:30 Knit Pickers 7 pm