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Home My WebLink About2017-05 Library Beacon 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 15, Issue 5 May 2017 Library Hours 9:30 am - 9 pm Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm Friday-Saturday 1:00 pm - 5 pm Sunday* *closed Sundays between Memorial and Labor Day Closed Sunday, May 28 Closed Monday, May 29 Department Numbers Circulation 630-368-7700 Reference 630-368-7725 Youth Services 630-368-7733 Library Commission Roberta Petz, Chairperson Anthony DiCanio Susan Epstein Glen Glista Andrea Holt Veena Mendiratta Hope Sabbagha Commission Meetings Tuesdays @ 7 pm January 17 July 18 March 21 September 19 May 16-Canceled November 21 Follow us online www.oak-brook.org/library twitter @oakbrooklibrary Facebook Pinterest youth services blog: oakbrookpubliclibraryblog.blogspot.com staff picks blog: oakbrooklibrarypicks.wordpress.com M A Y Adult Programs Registration is required for all programs; please call 630-368-7725. Nutrition 101 Thursday, May 11 @ 7 pm There is so much nutrition information floating around telling us about the newest fad diet or the next best health food that it can be overwhelming to determine fact from fiction. Casey Harms, Registered Dietitian, will provide you with the information you need for healthy eating and healthy living. Topics discussed will include: food groups, food components, good options versus better options and some tricks on ways to indulge without breaking the food bank. Food should be fuel for our body. Casey Harms will help you learn how to fuel in the best way possible. Bel Sonore Chamber Ensemble Saturday, May 20 @ 2 pm This talented ensemble of flute, oboe and bassoon with soprano voice will perform a repertoire ranging from the early Baroque to jazz standards. The Bel Sonore Chamber Ensemble was formed by Thomas Bulgrin in New York City and is now based in Chicago. Sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library. Music of the Cinema Sunday, May 21 @ 2 pm Accomplished musicians will perform a variety of moving music from popular movies. Selections will include theme music from Schindler's List, Scent of a Woman, Beauty and the Beast, Love Affair, and more. Recurring Programs Knit Pickers - Tuesdays @ 7 pm The Knit Pickers gather and work on their projects together. All levels of knitters are welcome. Current Events - Fridays @ 9:30 am Join our Current Events Group for lively discussions of all things newsworthy. Sahaja Yoga Meditation - Sat., May 13 @ 10 am Sahaja is a unique method of meditation based on an experience called Self Realization. Meets monthly. Movie Matinees Wed., May 3 @ 1 pm An American in Paris Wed., May 25 @ 1 pm Hidden Figures Spring Evergreen Concert - Shawn Maxwell Quartet at Showcase Sunday, May 7 @ 3 pm Get ready for an afternoon of high energy jazz music performed by The Shawn Maxwell Quartet! The Quartet includes Chicago-area natives Shawn Maxwell on alto saxophone, Matt Nelson on piano, Junius Paul on acoustic bass and Phil Beale on drums. The program will include both jazz standards and original material by Shawn Maxwell. The Evergreen Concert is free to the public and no reservations are required. Refreshments will be served following the performance. Gift Books Donated to Oak Brook Library in the Month of April David Braune donated What If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions in memory of Janina T. Braune. Lladrós Collectibles for Sale Are you looking to add to your own collection? Do you have a gift giving occasion coming up? Stop by the Library and browse the collection. Many of the Lladrós are for sale. For more information please direct inquiries to Jacob Post, Head Librarian. Computer Classes Monday, May 15 @ 3 - 5 pm Computer Help Thursday, May 25 @ 3 - 5 pm Computer Help We offer one-on-one 30 minute computer sessions to answer basic computer-related questions, from searching the web to downloading books. Registration is required. Sampling of New and Upcoming Materials You can place your own “hold” on items checked out or on order through our website www.oak-brook.org/library or stop by the Reference Desk for assistance. Books Fiction Adams, Ellery Killer Characters Alexander, Victoria Lady Travelers Guide to Scoundrels and Other Gentlemen Aslam, Nadeem The Golden Legend Block, Lawrence Keller’s Fedora Broday, Linda The Heart of a Texas Cowboy Castle, Richard Heat Storm Gable, Michelle The Book of Summer Grant, Richard Cave Dwellers Hamilton, Steve Exit Strategy Ludwig, Benjamin Ginny Moon Riggs, Cynthia Trumpet of Death Simpson, Rosemary What the Dead Leave Behind Trasi, Amita The Color of Our Sky Van Reet, Brian Spoils Waxman, Abbi The Garden of Small Beginnings Nonfiction Adichie, Chimamanda N. Dear Ijeawele Beau, Lotto Deviate Benzakein, Erin Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden Conradi, Peter Who Lost Russia? Chiquet, Maureen Beyond the Label Fitzgerald, Frances The Evangelicals Freeman, Sally Mott The Jersey Brothers Haskell, David George The Songs of Trees Holmes, Bob Flavor Kluger, Jeffrey Apollo 8 Moore, Kate The Radium Girls Romm, Robin Double Bind Rothstein, Richard The Color of Law Sapolsky, Robert M. Behave Warren, Elizabeth This Fight Is Our Fight DVDs All We Had I Am Not Your Negro The Space Between Us Trump’s Road to the White House Claire In Motion Love Thy Nature Lucky’s Treasure Orange Is the New Black - Season 4 Music David Bowie No Plan Natalie Dessay Pictures of America Spoon Hot Thoughts Various Artists Music From the Motion Picture ‘Gimme Danger’ Weyes Blood Front Row Seat to Earth Morningstar Investment Research Center was designed specifically for libraries, so that individual investors, students, teachers, advisors, or even experienced individuals can check in on their securities and portfolio. Through the Help and Education tab, you can find site navigation, investment terminology and investment education. Tutorials and Investing Classrooms assist the new and experienced investor. Do try out the Portfolio X-Ray which gives an analysis of your portfolios and how to adjust for better diversification. One thing to keep in mind is that the library carries 6 licenses, so if you cannot get into the database, try again a bit later. It will be worth the effort. Another Great Book Sale! Thank you to the Friends of the Library for another successful Used Book Sale. Thank you to the community for coming out and supporting both the Friends and the Library. Special kudos to Mary Ann Nuñez, who works on the book sale on an almost daily basis throughout the year! Books & Bites Book Discussion Thursday, May 18 @ 4:30 pm Swindle We will meet once per month to discuss a good book while discovering fun facts about it and the author. Snacks will be provided! See the Circulation Desk for a copy of the book a few weeks before each session. Recommended for grades 4 & up. Make It Your Own By yourself or in a group, design a display for the Teen area at the Library! Create a theme, design the display and decide on the books to showcase. We will provide all the materials. Call or stop by the Youth Desk to schedule a date. This is a community service opportunity. Teen Community Service Opportunities We are looking for volunteers to help with various programs and preparation all summer long! Specific dates will be available in our summer program brochure, or contact the Youth Services desk to set up individual times. 630-368-7733. Grades 6 & up. Registration Required. Spring Window Painting Saturday, May 6 @ 1pm We have the windows, you add the creativity! Our theme is Reading by Design. Grades 4 & up. Registration required. Design a Bookmark Contest Theme: Reading by Design April 21- May 19 Let your creativity flow and help us kick off summer reading! Pick up a form at the Youth Services Desk, or download it off the Youth Services blog: www.oakbrookpubliclibraryblog.blogspot.com The winning designs will be made into bookmarks and distributed all summer long at OBPL. Chess Club Sundays in May @ 2 - 4 pm EXTENDED FOR 3 MORE WEEKS! This club is open to players grades K-12 who already have an understanding of the game. It is a club, not a team, so players are welcome to join us to improve their game and play. Each week will feature lessons, guided play and a Swiss-style tournament. All equipment is provided. You do not have to stay for the entire two hours. Registration is required. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Sign up your newborn, infant or toddler for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. This ongoing program will help build your child’s vocabulary, print awareness, early literacy skills and more as you read 1000 books before they start their first day of Kindergarten. Stop by the Youth Services Desk today to sign up. Your child will get prizes along the way to celebrate as you read! Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Monday, May 22 @ 6 pm TAG provides teens with the opportunity to have a voice in their library. We will discuss and plan future programs and work on ways to improve the library community. This leadership role also counts towards community service hours. Grades 6 & up. Registration is required. YA Book Discussion Monday, May 22 @ 4:30 pm Eleanor & Park Read the book then join us for snacks and a discussion about the book. Books are available at the Circulation Desk. Recommended for Grades 8 & up. Lego® League Thursday, May 18 @ 6 - 7 pm Join us for a creative hour of building, teamwork and STEM skills. Legos are provided. Registration is required. Ages 5 & up. May the Fourth Be With You! Come see our Star Wars Display on May 4, and celebrate Star Wars Day by creating your own Light Saber Bookmark! Early Summer Volunteers! We are looking for High School volunteers to assist us with last minute prep before Summer reading begins! Stop in or call Youth Services to schedule a time to earn hours after High School lets out for summer, June 1 – June 3. Summer Programs Brochure will be available starting May 15! SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs ☺Children’s  Young Adults All ages in black 1 2 Knit Pickers 7 pm 3 Movie Matinee: An American in Paris 1 pm 4 5 Current Events 9:30 am 6 ☺ Spring Window Painting 1 pm 7 Evergreen Concert 3 pm ☺ Sunday Chess Club 2-4 pm 8  9 Knit Pickers 7 pm 10  11 Nutrition 101 7 pm 12 Current Events 9:30 am 13 Sahaja Meditation 10 am Songs of the Civil War 2 pm 14 ☺ Sunday Chess Club 2-4 pm 15 Computer Help 3-5 pm  16 Knit Pickers 7 pm 17  18 ☺ Books and Bites 4:30 pm ☺ Lego League 6 pm 19 Current Events 9:30 am 20 Bel Sonore Chamber Ensemble 2 pm 21 Music of the Cinema 2 pm ☺ Sunday Chess Club 2-4 pm 22  YA Book Discussion 4:30 pm  Teen Advisory Group 6 pm 23 Knit Pickers 7 pm 24  25 Computer Help 3-5 pm 26 Current Events 9:30 am 27 28 LIBRARY CLOSED 29 LIBRARY CLOSED  30 Knit Pickers 7 pm 31 Movie Matinee: Hidden Figures 1 pm