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Home My WebLink About2012-02 Oak Brook Public = librar Fedccn Library ; 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - w'ww.oak-brook.lib.iLus Volume 10, Issue 2 February 2012 Library Hours 2M4 PAZ OMS 9:30 am-9 pm Monday-Thursday 9:30 am-5 pm Friday-Saturday De f etd YourseLf: IdeKtity Theft atd Perso.aL Safety 1 pm 5 pm SundaydEivTiTx Saturday, February 4 @ 2 /ow THEFT DepartNulubers �-��-°�•�-•-- In 2008, 10 million individuals had their identity stolen! Learn how to prevent Circulation 630-368-7701 this from happening to you! Oak Brook's very own Officer Erica Huff will explain what you Reference 630-368-7725 can do to protect yourself and your loved ones against identity theft. Youth Services 630-368-7733 BILL DeJesus: SeLf De f etse for Adults Library Copu4uissioK Saturday, February 11 @ 12:30 pi,u Roberta Petz, President Herb Arnquist Martial Arts expert Bill DeJesus of the Black Belt Academy in Elmhurst will present an Susan Epstein informative and interactive program on Self Defense complete with boards to break! Jeffry Franklin Veena Mendiratta SheK Yut Show PresettaftoK Hope Sabbagha Suktday, February 12 @ 2 pPu Sandra WittrockuBased in New York, Shen Yun Performing Arts was established in 2006 Co, w(SSioK MeefiKSS . with the mission of reviving 5,000 years of divinely inspired Chinese Tuesdays at 7 pkc culture. Today, Shen Yun counts many winners of international dance and vocal competitions 20 among its artists and the orchestras include many musicians from world-renowned March May 15 symphonies and conservatories. Shen Yun Performing Arts' rapid growth has enabled it to reach all corners of the globe. The group will only continue to expand, and in the not-too- July 17 distant future, Shen Yun will have many companies touring around the world simultaneously. September 18 November 20 Dr. jeff Miskur: SeettS Red: The Art atd Life of Martz Rothko Follow us oKLiKe Wedtesday, February 22 @ 7 put www.oak-brook.lib.il.us One of the most exciting cultural happenings in the Chicago area took twitter @oakbrooklibrary place when the Tony-award-winning play Red premiered at the Goodman Facebook Theater this fall. This play dealt with a particular period in the life of and our youth services blog: American artist Mark Rothko. Art historian Dr.Jeff Mishur will discuss oakbrookpubliclibraryblog.blogspot.com Rothko's paintings and mural projects. Dr. Mishur will situate Rothko's work in the context of post-World War II American art. riff Li, 't Jazz Duo: Jazz Vocalist Petra vat Nuts aktd Guitarist Atd y Browt Sutday, February 26 @ 2 pt-u "`' Relying only on the deep belief in the music they play,jazz vocalist Petra and guitarist Andy's approach is simple and without affectation. Being in love with both each other and their music for over 12 years,they are true romantics and the timeless music of the Great American Songbook is what inspires them creatively. They regularly play Chicago's prominent clubs, such as Katerina's, Green Mill and Fitzgerald's. Computer Classes Friday, - -„ , . , Aappg--... Feb. 10 12pm Intro MSWord1 1 y A f @ to ��:� Participants can get to know Word 2007 in this beginner-level _a.* Pp et�raiS class. If you have basic computer skills and want to type a letter, resume,fax or list, this class will get you started on the mighty a t word processing program. Registration is required Monday, Feb. 13 @ 12 pm Computer Tips and Tools Youth services This class will give you practical computer tips. Topics include: printing, highlighting to copy and paste, volume control, search engines and mouse skills. Registration is required Winter Reading Clubs Friday, Feb. 24 @ 12 pm Intro to MS Excel OK ITupWhen the winter chill sets in, Kick It Up—Read! In this class you will learn to create and save a workbook, use The reading program continues through March 3rd. everyday commands found on the Ribbon, insert and delete sWe welcome and offer incentives to little ones who columns and rows, and enter text and numbers. Registration is �`lad } enjoy a good picture book, our emerging readers, as required 1 amia/.,F well as those who are proficient readers as they Monday, Feb. 27th Computer Help guy progress through the program. Sign up ASAP to Register to obtain a scheduled time between 10 am &3 pm. take part in our celebration of reading! A one-on-one 30 minute computer sessions is being offered to patrons for answering basic questions from searching the Web to Special Events posting a resume online. 13real<ing Boards with Mr. 13111 Saturday, February 11th at 2 pm Join Bill DeJesus as he demonstrates Korean Traditional Martial Arts. Movie Matinee This is a version of unarmed combat for self-defense. It involves the Wed., February 29 @ 2 pm skilled application of punches, flying kicks, blocks, dodges and interception with the hands and feet to the rapid destruction of the :NA -' , -14 A romantic comedy about a family opponent. For either children or young adults. i'Midi i hi 111 ,, traveling to the French capital for _. , business. The party includes a young Action Comics with Alan OZarl< engaged couple forced to confront the Thursday, February 2 at 6:30 pm Learn the basics of how to draw comic characters in action!Ages 8-12 ,.. illusion that a life different from their own g is better. Starring Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams and many others. WeeKlY Reading Activities 94 min PG-13 Baby Tales for children 6-23 mo. -Tuesdays at 10 am,through Feb 21 This story time allows parents and children to interact through stories, ORPL ROOK DISCUSSION dance, songs, and books within a playgroup setting. Toddling Twos- Mondays at 10 am, through Feb 20 Wednesday, February 15 @ 2 pm Toddle on down to this breezy and interactive story time that includes Cast of Shadows by Kevin Guilfoile marvelous books, flannel boards, tons of music and cute-as-a-button craft. When his daughter is brutally raped and murdered, Davis Moore, a Chicago fertility doctor specializing in reproduc- Terrific Threes& Fours -Wednesdays at 4:30 pm, through Feb 22 tive cloning, comes up with a horrifying idea Preschoolers will wiggle and giggle in this fun-filled story time which –to clone the murderer who killed his _ includes a whimsical craft, dancing, and, of course, books. daughter from a vial of the killer's DNA. Grades K-2 -Tuesdays at 4:30 pm, through Feb 21 The children will enjoy a story or two and embellish it with a creative I£'satci 119 for T tns Cram rtw craft. January 17 February 21. Saturday Storytime for K-2-Saturdays at 11 am,through Feb 25 Monday through Thursday at 6-8:30 pm Something new for those who cannot make our weekday program, The Activity Room is open Monday through Thursday nights in these sessions will feature a simple story and themed craft. February for teens grade 6 and up to complete homework and -'° socialize with peers. When a break is needed from studying, the $ a° '' gamesplay. always, � � r Libraryoffers an assortment of to la . As aa Mc , librarian is available to assist you with reference questions.` READING IS YOUR 8E57 DEFENSE Sampling of New and Upcoming Materials Continues through March 3 You can place your own "hold" on items checked out or on order The Winter Reading Program will feature this theme in support through our website www.oak-brook.lib.il.us or stop by the of using knowledge as power. The Library will host related Reference Desk for assistance. events, such as Defend Yourself: Identity Theft and Personal gooks Safety on February 4 at 2 pm. Participants in the program will be required to read or listen to five books to be entered into a Fiction drawing. Registration is required at the Reference Desk. Brennan,Allison If I Should Die Burrowes, Grace Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish Crusie,Jennifer The Cinderella Deal eoutiny in �/u�CQ, Feehan,Christine The Scarletti Curse V!� rC Hoag,Tami Down the Darkest Road HyzyTnT Paranormal Investigators, LLC Jensen, N,nTS t Steak Nancy Thhfeie Sisters Thursday, March 8 @ 7 pm Khoury, Raymond The Devil's Elixir Join us as a team of paranormal research - Koontz, Dean 77 Shadow Street investigators from TnT Paranormal / = . 41 Lescroart,John The Hunter Investigators discuss methods used to find , . ,;. Meier, Leslie Chocolate Covered Murder answers and investigate evidence of any Michaels, Fern Deadline alleged cases of paranormal or unexplained activity. Robards, Karen Sleepwalker Vanderhaeghe, Guy A Good Man TnT will also discuss orbs, light anomalies, matrixing, Ward,Jesmyn Salvage the Bones EVP and disembodied voices, EMF and temperature fluctuations, and ghost photography. Nonfiction Blankenship,Jim A Social Security Owner's Manual Piano Classics: Anatoliy Torchinskiy Clinton, Bill Back to Work: Why We Need Smart Government for a Strong Economy Sunday, March 18 @ 2 pm Dalai Lama XIV Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World A native of Kiev, Anatoliy Torchinskiy has lived in the US Frank,Thomas Pity the Billionaire: The Hard-Times Swindle and the since 1992, earning both Bachelor's and Unlikely Comeback of the Right Master's degrees in piano performance. Graeber, David Debt: The First 5,000 Years He has recently been the principal pianist Kyle, Chris American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most ' for presentations of the Chamber Opera Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History � Pillemer, Karl 30 Lessons for Living j .. _4 of Chicago and has appeared numerous Reina, Pepe Pepe: My Autobiography times at the Oak Brook Public Library. Rivlin, Gary Broke, USA: From Pawnshops to Poverty, Inc. Dr. Mark Moy: Series on Medical Emergencies Slesnik,Twila IRAs,401(k)s&Other Retirement Plans: Taking Your Money Out Monday, March 26 @ 7 pm Thompson, Hunter Fear and Loathing at Rolling Stone OB Trustee and Liaison to the Library Dr. Mark Moy Vann, David Last Day on Earth: A Portrait of the NIU School presents CPR Cardiac Arrest. Learn how to recognize it, Shooter how to respond, Basic CPR-the latest guidelines, pVDs Advanced Cardiac Life Support and what doctors would The Big Year do in the ER. Dr. Moy will also discuss the • Johnny English Reborn BENSEIl1E8 EDOIEMOPE latest medical advances in treating cardiac k Martha Marcy May Marlene .. # arrest and demonstrate the use an `��L Nurse Jackie-season 3 ‘° 1 automatic cardiac defibrillator. Project Nim , The Rum Diary '- Kilimanjaro& Me: My Journey to the Rooftop of Africa The Son of No One Saturday, March 31 @ 2 pm The Song of Lunch1,._:!"_,;--- 'T A 60-90 minute interactive photo essay with narrative Take Shelter - J presented by Doug Dvorak who climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro— Tower Heist Weeds-season 7 19,340 feet. Doug delivers a highly entertaining and educational talk on the physical, mental and emotional Music challenges he experienced while climbing to the rooftop Bentley, Dierks Home of Africa. Doug also provides you with Celtic Woman Believe The Fray Scars&Stories r breathtaking pictures of the flora, McCartney, Paul Kisses on the Bottom - - ` °fauna, wildlife and native Massai McGraw,Tim Emotional Traffic 4 people who inhabit this beautiful, yet Of Montreal Paralytic Stalks misunderstood, continent. Snow Patrol Fallen Empires SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 o Storytime:Terrific we Cram Crew 6-8:30 O Saturday Storytime 3&4s 4:30 pm for K-2 @ 11 am o Action Comics Lis Cram Crew 6-8:30 6:30 pm Identity Theft& Personal Safety 2 pm SIM"' '.* 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 r o Storytime:Toddling o Storytime: Baby o Storytime:Terrific or Cram Crew 6-8:30 Computer Class: o Saturday Storytime Twos 10 am Tales(6-23 mos) 10 am 3&4s 4:30 pm Intro to MS Word 12 pm for K-2 @ 11 am O Storytime:Grades Self Defense 12:30 pm sii Cram Crew 6-8:30 K-2 4:30 pm sal Cram Crew 6-8:30 ow Cram Crew 6-8:30 o Breaking Boards Knit Pickers 7 pm with Mr.Bill @ 2 pm 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 r Shen Yun Show o Storytime:Toddling o Storytime:Baby Book Discussion: mil Cram Crew 6-8:30 o Saturday Storytime Presentation Twos 10 am Tales(6-23 mos)10 am Cast of Shadows 2 pm for K-2 @ 11 am 2 pm Computer Class: o Storytime:Grades o Storytime:Terrific Computer Tips&Tricks K-2 4:30 pm 3&4s 4:30 pm 12 pm or Cram Crew 6-8:30 via Cram Crew 6-8:30 a Cram Crew 6-8:30 Knit Pickers 7 pm 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 o Storytime:Toddling o Storytime:Baby o Storytime:Terrific a Cram Crew 6-8:30 Computer Class: o Saturday Storytime Twos 10 am Tales(6-23 mos) 10 am 3&4s 4:30 pm Intro to MS Excel for K-2 @ 11 am o Storytime: Grades go Cram Crew 6-8:30 12 pm \ ezip Cram Crew 6-8:30 K-2 4:30 pm Art&Life of Mark 0 wii Cram Crew 6-8:30 Rothko 7 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 26 27 28 29 Adult programs Jazz Duo Computer Class: Sill Cram Crew 6-8:30 Movie Matinee O Children's 2 pm Computer Help Midnight in Paris 2 pm Young Adults 10 am 3 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm All ages in black by appointment a Cram Crew 6-8:30 sip Cram Crew 6-8:30 2