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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-11 Oak Brook Public IihrdrYFedccn Library 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume I I, Issue I I November 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* *dosed Sundays between Memorial and Labor Daya Book Signing: J. Ferdinand Rizza - Children of the Swamp 4hrk . Saturday, November 2 @ 2 pm Department Numbers ¢ Local author J. Ferdinand Rizza will be at the Library to talk about his most recent Circulation 630-368-7702 .,. book Children of the Swamp. He will read passages as well as answer questions Reference 630-368-7725 about his book. Copies will be available for purchase and signed by the author. Youth Services 630-368-7733 Jenny Riddle as Cheryl Strayed from Wild Library Commission Sunday, November 3 @ 2 pm Roberta Petz, President Join Jenny Riddle as she brings best-selling author Cheryl Strayed to life. In her book Anthony DiCanio Susan Epstein Wild:From Lost to Found on the Pacific Trail, Cheryl shares how her life spins out of Jeffry Franklin Andrea Holt control after the death of her mother. When she reaches what she considers rock-bottom, Veena Mendiratta Hope Sabbagha she decides she needs a change and embarks on a 1,200 mile hike by herself along the Pacific Crest Trail. Join her as she encounters nature, and most importantly herself, as she Commission Meetings strives to become the person she knows she can be. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tuesdays @ 7 pm Library. November 19, 2013 Sahaja Meditation - Mondays in November @ 6 pm Sahaja is a unique method of meditation based on an experience called Self Realization. Follow us online An inner transformation takes place through this process, resulting in a more balanced www.oak-brook.org/library individual. twitter @oakbrooklibrary The Best of Gershwin - Sunday, November 10 @ 2 pm Facebook Take a musical trip with vocalist Robbie Malkowski as she sings the best of the Gershwins from "Swanee"to"Love is Here to Stay"while sharing the stories behind the music.With youth services blog: live musical accompaniment by gifted jazz classic pianist, Dave Turner, you will enjoy oakbrookpubliclibraryblog.blogspot.com singing along to your favorites such as"Swanee", "I Got Rhythm", "Summertime", staff picks blog: "S'Wonderful"and more! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. oakbrooklibrarypicks.wordpress.com College of DuPage: New Programs Wednesday, November 13 @ 5 — 7 pm Drop by the library lobby between 5—7 pm and learn about all the new programs available at College of DuPage. College representatives will be available to answer any questions. The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy Sunday, November 24 @ 2 pm ' Jim Gibbons will revisit at this most tragic time in our nation's history, presenting "The Kennedy Assassination." If you were alive at that time you may remember where you were f and what you were doing that fateful day in Dallas. If not, you will learn how everything -. • came to a complete halt with just four words"The President is dead!"Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Holiday Lights Recycling Reading Lights Up Your Life! Have you started decorating for the holidays? Children's Programs p. As you go through those strings of Storytime Schedule lights, you are bound to find some j Registration for Oak Brook card holders is open. Registration for that don't work anymore. You can non-residents will open November 3. again recycle those lights at the *Class sizes are limited, so register early! *Please remember that parents or caregivers must remain in the Mr. Library! Starting November 25, look YS area while your little ones attend storytime. for the bin in the staff parking lot *Children must be the indicated age by the first of the month in * — IIIIV (across from the book returns). Any which the program starts. holiday lights will be accepted by *Please be on time as we don't want your child to miss a minute Elgin Recycling through January 10. **fun! ***There will be no storytime the week of November 24-30*** And since the box is outside, you L., can donate at any time that is Toddling Twos convenient for you. Thursdays @ 10 am - November 7, 14 and 21 Your two year old will surely enjoy this interactive Computer Classes storytime that includes marvelous books, flannel boards, p R i music, and a simple craft. Children must be age 2 by Registration and Internet Privileges Required Y November 1, 2013. Parents accompany child in this program. Registration required. Wednesday, Nov 6 @ 1 pm - Computer Basics Participants will learn the basics of what makes up a Terrific 3s and 4s computer, mouse handling skills, use of the bar and how to Wednesdays @ 4:30 pm - November 6, 13 and 20 start and exit an application. Preschoolers will wiggle and giggle in this fun-filled Monday, Nov 25 @ 1 pm - Internet Basics story time. Activities, crafts, music, and lively stories Participants will learn to connect to the Internet, understand strengthen early reading skills. Children must be 3 by what an Internet browser is, how to use the menu and toolbar, November 1, 2013. Registration required. type in a web address to get to a specific site and use an Internet search engine. Grades K - 2 Mondays @ 4:30 pm - November 4, 11 and 18 Wednesday, Nov 27 @ 1 pm - Computer Tips &Tools Are you nuts about books and art? Then join us for this This class will give you practical computer tips. Topics include: wonderful storytime. We will read a story and then do an printing, highlighting to copy and paste, volume control, search art project inspired by the book. Registration required. engines and mouse skills. Bedtime Stories for ages 3 - 8 '. e _ .2 .fie r Tuesdays @ 7 pm - November 5, 12 and 19 _, Join us before bedtime each week for fun stories, some music, and a simple craft. - Registration Registration required. Movie Matinee Special Events Now You See Me Balloon Making Workshop (Back by popular demand!) Wednesday, November 27 @ 1 pm Saturday, November 23 @ 2-3 pm Get creative with one of the most serious ' `" °-4'''''''' "'" `"a'' FBI agents track a team of illusionists and challenging art forms: balloon art! At4 "`' - .-- who pull off bank heists during their this workshop you can engage in learning performances and reward their how to make your own balloon creation, as well as watch other pieces of balloon art be t audiences with the money. made, before your very eyes! So, do you think you have what it takes? Is this a � Starring Morgan Freeman, Michael serious life-calling for you? Sign up, Caine, Mark Ruffalo, Woody and find out! Harrelson and Jessie Eisenberg Ages 7-12 Registration is required. Space is limited! fM PG-13 116 min Library Book Discussions i 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 Are you fed up with the "book club" that is really just a Reference Desk for assistance. gossip group? The OBPL Book Discussion is the real deal, Books where we read great literature and eye-opening Fiction non-fiction. We share our thoughts and get a variety of Barney,James The Joshua Stone perspectives from our diverse members. Black, Lisa The Price of Innocence The Professor and the Madman Blackstone, Charles Vintage Attraction by Simon Winchester Brightwell, Emily Mrs.Jeffries and the Merry Gentlemen ti. Campbell, Ramsey Ghosts Know ,,. Tuesday, November 26 @ 7:30 pm Chapman, Emma How to Be a Good Wife You may pick up a reserved copy of the Cullen, Lynn Mrs. Poe book at the Circulation Desk. Duffy, P. S. The Cartographer of No Man's Land Gleichmann, Gabi The Elixir of Immortality Junior High Hoyt, Elizabeth Duke of Midnight Moody, Susan A Final Reckoning Do you like reading a book and then sharing it with others? Mullins, Debra Prodigal Son i We meet once per month to discuss good books. Not only Phillips,Jayne Anne Quiet Dell will we talk about the stories and characters, but we will Smith, Lee Guests on Earth also discover fun facts about each book as well as the Spencer, Sally Blackstone and the Endgame authors. Snacks will be provided. Grades 5 and Up ONE The One and Only Ivan Nonfiction �� Y by Katherine Applegate Nan Albergotti, Reed Wheelmen: Lance Armstrong,the Tour De France, and the Greatest Sports Conspiracy Ever Thursday, November 21 @ 4:30 pm Ardi, Dana The Fall of the Alphas You may pick up a reserved copy of the Ashton, Dianne Hanukkah in America: A History 40041) book at the Circulation Desk. Brown, Brene The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are The OBPL discussion groups are always happy to have Conroy, Pat The Death of Santini new members and new voices. For more information, or to Ephron, Nora The Most of Nora Ephron view this year's reading lists, please see the Reference or Finkel, David Thank You for Your Service j Youth desks for help. Higashida, Naoki The Reason I Jump:The Inner Voice of a Thirteen- Year-Old Boy With Autism -- — Klara, Robert The Hidden White House Cram Crew MacGregor, Neil Shakespeare's Restless World:A Portrait of an Era in Twenty Objects The Youth Services Program Room is open Thursday Morgan, Piers Shooting Straight: Guns, Gays,and George nights from 6 to 8:30 pm in November and December for Clooney teens grades 6 and up to gather to complete homework Rule,Ann Practice to Deceive and hang out with peers. When a break is needed from Schweizer, Peter Extortion studying, the library offers an assortment of games to play. Stanton, Brandon Humans of New York As always, a librarian is available to assist you with Teachout,Terry Duke: A Life of Duke Ellington reference questions. Illir it DVDs - : As Cool ., IX lt,grt . , The Colony -- ,, / 1 - # Dirty Wars ®4 ,�.�>`,' The Heat BU'LL'OCK m tiiiiiwr a A Hijacking _ ... �" The Internship 1 ' '_ Pacific Rim Paradise: Faith � - - ---- - -- -, Room 237 = HEAT Gift Books Donated to Oak Brook The Way, Way Back Cor. Cce Library in the month of Octoberioi,f Music Lois Miller donated House Rabbit Handbook in memory of 141 14,. Arcade Fire Reflektor Minnie Yencho. Cass McCombs Big Wheel and Others Let's Be Still The Head and the Heart The Krohn Family has donated The Everything Store and The Mountain: McCartney, Paul New My Time on Everest in honor of Max Krohn's birthday. Perry, Katy Prism i SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs 1 2 0 ©Children's Current Events 9:30 am Book Signing: two Young Adults J.Ferdinand Rizza All ages in black Children of the Swamp 2pm 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Jenny Riddle as Cheryl ©Storytime K-2 ©Bedtime Stories 7 pm Computer Class: ©Toddling Twos Current Events 9:30 am Strayed from Wild 4:30 pm Computer Basics 10 am 2 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 1 pm Sahaja Meditation 6 pm ©Terrific 3s and 4s 4:30 pm 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Best of Gershwin ©Storytime K-2 ©Bedtime Stories 7 pm ©Terrific 3s and 4s ©Toddling Twos Current Events 9:30 am 2 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 10 am Knit Pickers 7 pm Sahaja Meditation 6 pm College of DuPage: New Programs 5-7 pm 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 ©Storytime K-2 ©Bedtime Stories 7 pm ©Terrific 3s and 4s ©Toddling Twos Current Events 9:30 am ©Balloon-Making 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 10 am Workshop Knit Pickers 7 pm 2 pm Sahaja Meditation 6 pm .4 Junior High Book Discussion 4:30 pm 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 0 The Assassination Holiday Lights Recycling Knit Pickers 7 pm Movie Matinee: Library Closed - Library Closed of President Starts Today Now You See Me 1 pm John F.Kennedy Adult Book Discussion Happy 2pm Computer Class: 7:30 pm Computer Class: IVlrl Thanks I Internet Basics Computer Tips and Thanksgiving! 1 pm Tools 1 pm Sahaja Meditation 6 pm Library Closes at 5 pm 3