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Home My WebLink About2013-09 Oak Brook Public Iihrdr! Leaccn { Library j 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume I I, Issue 9 September 2013 Library Hours Adult Programs 9:30 am-9 pm Monday-Thursday 9:30 am 5 pm Friday Saturday Registration is required for all programs. Please call 630-368-7725. 1 pm-5 pm Sunday* *closed Sundays between Memorial and Labor Day Sahaja Meditation - Mondays in September @ 6 pm Sahaja is a unique method of meditation based on an experience called Self Department Numbers Stu Realization.An inner transformation takes place through this process, resulting in a Circulation 630-368-7702 more balanced individual. Reference 630-368-7725 -` Youth Services 630-368-7733 Terry Andrew: Piano Classics - Saturday, September 7 @ 2 pm Terry Andrews will bring his musical talents to the library with a mix of Jazz, Old Standards, Library Commission Blues, Ragtime, Dixieland,and more. He will be playing in the lobby for the whole library to Roberta Petz, President enjoy. Feel free to make song requests! Anthony DiCanio Susan Epstein Jeffry Franklin Andrea Holt Ready to Wear + Ready to Paint: Fashion & Modernism in Late Veena Mendiratta Hope Sabbagha 19th Century Paris - Sunday, September 15 @ 2 pm Dr. Michelle Paluch-Mishur presents a slide lecture on late nineteenth century Commission Meetings ' artists such as Cassatt,Tissot, Caillebotte, and Renoir and their relationship to exciting developments in the Parisian fashion industry. This theme relates to a Tuesdays @ 7 pm -' special exhibition traveling to New York and Chicago in 2013. Sponsored by the September 17, 2013 Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library. November 19,2013 Paranormal 101 - Thursday, September 19 @ 7 pm Follow us online Join us as a team of paranormal research investigators from TnT Paranormal Investigators LLC discuss methods to find answers and investigate evidence of www.oak-brook.org/library 1 cases of paranormal or unexplainable activity. The discussion will include twitter @oakbrooklibrary +i methods for gathering data during an investigation, how the data is reviewed to Facebookdetermine if any paranormal evidence was captured, or if these experiences are 040 natural, environmental, man-made, or indeed paranormal. youth services blog: oakbrookpubliclibraryblog.blogspot.com Improve Your Memory - Saturday, September 21 @ 2 pm Having a good memory is critical to success in almost everything we do.Achieve your potential staff picks blog: and boost your confidence by learning memory improvement strategies. Discover the magic of oakbrooklibrarypicks.wordpress.com mnemonics—methods and systems for improving your memory. Learn techniques to help you retain information more readily—including numbers, names, and faces. Everyone will walk away with several ideas on how a more powerful memory will help them be more effective in achieving their potential in life. Presented by Dr. Burton L. Fischman. �e� ... Victorian Women Watercolorists: Agents of Social Change - ----.-_ Sunday, September 29 @ 2 pm Dorothy Mikuska's presentation will explore how artists like Elizabeth Forbes, Susan Isabel Dacre, Florence Caxton, Helen Allingham, Lillian and Theresa Stannard, Beatrix Potter, and Laura Herford were instrumental in 4 ' .m.....timejy: changing Victorian society while creating outstanding watercolor paintings. Computer ClassesI4 Children's Programs Registration and Internet Privileges Required -/ Storytime Schedule Wednesday, Sept 4 @ 3 pm - Internet Searching This class will provide the tools to better search the Toddling Twos internet and find more closely the information you are Wednesdays @ 10:30 am seeking. Topics included in this class are: pros and cons of September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, and 16 various search engines, assessing the authority of websites, exploring the Library's databases, and much Your two year old will surely enjoy this interactive more. Skill Prerequisite: Must be familiar with basic story time that includes marvelous books, flannel Internet Explorer function to take the class. boards, music, and a simple craft. Children must be age 2 by September 1, 2013. Parents accompany Wednesday, Sept 11 @ 3 pm -Computer Tips &Tools child in this program. (73 This class will give you practical computer tips. Topics include: Registration required. 1Jj> printing, highlighting to copy and paste, volume control, search /) engines and mouse skills. Terrific 3s and 4s e , /"`�=' Wednesdays 4:30 pm `�� Monday, Sept 16@10 am - Intro to MS Excel 2010 Y @ This class will introduce the Excel spreadsheet. Topics include: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, and 16 everyday commands found on the Ribbon; creating a new Preschoolers will wiggle and giggle in this fun-filled workbook, saving workbooks, inserting and deleting columns story time. Activities, crafts, music, and lively stories and rows and entering text and numbers. strengthen early reading skills. Children must be 3 by Monday, Sept 23 @ 10 am - MS Excel 2010 Intermediate September 1, 2013. We'll continue to examine the spreadsheet to organize and Registration required. format your text and data. This session will also cover basic mathematical calculations using formulas and basic tables. Grades K - 2 Skill Prerequisite: Must have taken Intro to MS Excel 2010. Mondays @ 4:30 pm September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, and 14 Are you nuts about books and art? Then join us for 11 ;h / 1.A : 4 1.1 this wonderful storytime. We will read a story and then •,- --y „---' �.. ,.L do an art project inspired by the book. Please register early! Get the Beacon delivered straight to your inbox! Bedtime Stories for ages 3 - 8 Sign up at the Circulation Desk to receive an email version of the Tuesdays @ 7 pm Library Beacon and be the first to know about all the great September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, and 15 programs and other happenings! While you are there, you can Join us before bedtime each week for fun stories, also sign up to receive email notification for your Library account, some music, and a simple craft. including overdue notices and hold requests. Stop by the Registration required. Circulation Desk today for more information or to sign up! Special Events Movie Matinee Mad Science Electricity Workshop Great Saturday, September 14 @ 2-3 pm The Friends Meeting Room This unique workshop introduces children to the Wednesday, September 25 @ 2 pm fundamental concepts of electricity. Through Nick Carraway a Midwesterner now hands-on activities that are as entertaining as they r- are educational, they will gain a better understanding living on Long Island, finds himself ;l � of electrical circuits and the basic elements of fascinated by the mysterious past and electricity. This engaging program provides an fil it f i lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, Jay opportunity to developscientific skills through inquiry J-z, - ' ! . Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's as y g q y based instructional methods. Grades 2-5 ' . 4/`i circle, becoming a witness to ‘Ni '45 vt ir obsession and tragedy. Registration required. Space limited! .i.14 Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Isla Fisherr. ': ,1, ,.:.4 t ...., , . , . . , - ,. ' .. . ,,,,ey.€ Rated PG 13; 142 mi nutes, 2013 1 7 Library Book Discussions Sampling of New and Upcoming Materials You can place your own "hold" on items checked out or on order Adult through our website www.oak-brook.org/library or stop by the Reference Desk for assistance. Are you fed up with the "book club" that is really just a Books gossip group? The OBPL Book Discussion is the real Fiction deal, where we read great literature and eye-opening Balogh, Mary The Arrangement I non-fiction. We share our thoughts and get a variety of Barlow,Toby Babayaga perspectives from our diverse members. lzner, Claude Strangled in Paris Kane,Andrea The Stranger You Know -41.116--- 1984 -George Orwell g Lyons,' David Blood Game: A Jock Boucher Thriller Tuesday, September 24 @ 7:30 pm MacColl, Mary Rose In Falling Snow Massey, Sujata The Sleeping Dictionary You may pick up a reserved copy of the book Norton, Carla The Edge of Normal at the Circulation Desk. Pirro,Jeanine Clever Fox Rich, David Middle Man: A Lieutenant Rollie Waters Novel Shepherd, Lynn A Fatal Likeness Junior High Snelling, Lauraine Wake the Dawn Spindler, Erica Justice for Sara Do you like reading a book and then sharing it with others? Willig, Lauren The Passion of the Purple Plumeria We meet once per month to discuss good books. Not only will we talk about the stories and characters, but we will Nonfiction also discover fun facts about each book as well as the Adkins, Roy Jane Austen's England authors. Snacks will be provided. Grades 5 and Up Aslan, Reza Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth Beam, Cris To the End of June: The Intimate Life of American limotAllt Three Times Lucky-Sheila Turnage Foster Care 1 s:tW' Bennoune, Karima Your Fatwa Does Not Apply Here: Untold Stories Thursday, September 26 @ 4 pm from the Fight Against Muslim Fundamentalism � ' You may pick up a reserved copy of the book Christensen, Wendy Outsmarting Cats: How to Persuade the Felines in ..`j Your Life to Do What You Want at the Circulation Desk. Crystal, David Spell It Out: The Curious, Enthralling and Extraor- The OBPL discussion groups are always happy to have dinary Story of English Spelling new members and new voices. For more information, or Edmundson, Mark Why Teach?: In Defense of a Real Education to view this year's reading lists, please see the Reference Gallagher, Leigh The End of the Suburbs: Where the American Dream Is Moving or Youth desks for help. Jager, Sheila Brothers at War: The Unending Conflict in Korea L.. . Johnson, Kate Art That Changed the World Kelley, Kitty Let Freedom Ring: Stanley Tretick's Iconic Images Gift Books Donated to Oak Brook of the March on Washington Library in the month of August Norman, Howard Hate to Leave This Beautiful Place Ripley,Amanda The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They The Village of Oak Brook donated Women in Art:Figures of Influence Got That Way by Reed Krakoff in memory of Ann Donner,grandmother of Mary Troost,J. Maarten Headhunters on My Doorstep: A True Treasure Donner,our Library Assistant.The Village also donated Island Ghost Story Lincoln Unbound by Rich Lowry, The People's Advocate _`✓i l by Daniel Sheehan and Rise to Greatness:Abraham R DVDs Lincoln and America's Most Perilous Year by David Vonoc1al ate _,,,1'4 f -.y Drehle in memory of James Friedman,father of Peter : N �Amour Friedman,our Village Attorney. Boardwalk Empire—Complete 3rd Season .,, Community—Season 4 ear 41COMMtjt31ry The Host n AISIE KNEW Electronics Recycling Event ; ---- 1.Kon-Tiki . � Saturday, September 21 - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Manhunt-Boston Bombers r Looking to properly recycle your electronic Mud devices? Our next electronic recycling event will What Maisie Knew OEItake place in the Library's parking lot. The types of , "" items that will be accepted include: office is Music equipment, electronic equipment, computers, Boards of Canada Tomorrow's Harvest computer monitors, computer accessories, small Deafheaven Sunbather household appliances and cell phones. For more Dessa Parts of Speach information or to volunteer to help the day of the event please Franz Ferdinand Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Actions call 630-368-7708. 1 The Love Language Ruby Red SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 e Library Closed Library Closed Knit Pickers 7 pm Computer Class: Current Events 9:30 am Terry Andrew 2 pm Internet Searching 3pm 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Library Now Open on o K-2 4:30 pm o Bedtime Stories 7 pm o Toddling Twos Current Events 9:30 am o Mad Science 2 pm Sundays from 1 to 5 10:30 am e Sahaja Meditation 6 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm Computer Class: Tips&Tools 3 pm o Terrific 3s and 4s 4:30 pmm 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Ready to Wear Computer Class: o Bedtime Stories 7 pm o Toddling Twos Paranormal 101 7 pm Current Events 9:30 am Recycling Event Ready to Paint Intro to MS Excel 2010 10:30 am 9:30-12:30 2 pm 10 am Knit Pickers 7 pm O K-2 4:30 pm o Terrific 3s and 4s Improve Your Memory Sahaja Meditation 6 pm 4:30 pm 2 pm 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 r Computer Class: o Bedtime Stories 7 pm o Toddling Twos oil Junior High Current Events 9:30 am Intermediate 10:30 am Book Discussion MS Excel 2010 Knit Pickers 7 pm Movie Matinee: 4 pm 10 am The Great Gatsby o K-2 4:30 pm Adult Book Discussion 2 pm 2 Sahaja Meditation 6 pm 7:30 pm o Terrific 3s and 4s 4:30 pm 29 30 Adult programs Victorian Women o K-2 4:30 pm O Children's Watercolorists Young Adults 2pm Sahaja Meditation 6 pm All ages in black