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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-04 Oak Brook Public f = Iihrdr ' IedCCfl Library 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 12, Issue 4 April 2014 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 Saturday, April 5 @ 2 pm - Oh, Just Bury Me in the Backyard! Close at 1 pm April 18 Loretta Downs is a nationally recognized speaker, writer and counselor on the subject of supporting positive experiences at the end of life. She uses humor and stories to talk about Closed April 20 death and dying. This uplifting presentation will bring peace and meaning to the end-of-life issues we all face, help us talk about these issues and allow us to participate in care planning. Department Numbers Circulation 630-368-7702 Sunday, April 6 @ 2 pm Reference 630-368-7725 Spies, Spying, Secret Soldiers & Honorable Treachery in the Civil War Youth Services 630-368-7733 Come out and see Jim Weren's program about top-secret history:spies in the Civil War. This program explores the unique personalities,spying styles and adventures of the men and Library Commission women who risked their lives serving their nation's cause. Roberta Petz, President Anthony DiCanio Susan Epstein Monday, April 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 6:30 pm - Sahaja Yoga Meditation Jeffry Franklin Andrea Holt Sahaja is a unique method of meditation based on an experience called Self Realization. Veena Mendiratta Hope Sabbagha Saturday, April 12 @ 2 pm - Great American Songbook Commission Meetings The always entertaining Dr. Fischman returns to the Oak Brook Library!You may know s 7 pm Dr. Fischman from his presentations on improving memory but did you know he's a talented Tuesdays @ p musician as well?Join him for what will be an entertaining hour as you sing along to his May 20 September 16 performances of the most famous tunes in American history. Excellent for all ages! July 15 November 18 Sunday, April 13 @ 2 pm - Illinois State Poetry Society: Poetry Readings Follow us online Join us as we welcome the Illinois State Poetry Society as they hold a juried reading of their poetry to kick off National Library Week and celebrate National Poetry Month!All of the authors www.oak-brook.org/library are local and if you're a lover of poetry this is an excellent group to hear! twitter @oakbrooklibrary Tuesday, April 15 @ 7 pm Facebook The Detroit Institute of Art: A World-Class Collection with an youth services blog: Uncertain Future oakbrookpubliclibraryblog.blogspot.com The recent bankruptcy of the city of Detroit has put the art holdings of its great art museum staff picks blog: in a precarious position. Learn about the situation in detail and view highlights of this great oakbrooklibrarypicks.wordpress.com museum's collection in this slide lecture by art historian Jeff Mishur of Art Excursions. Mishur's presentation will include a discussion of masterpieces by various artists including Diego Rivera, Artemisia Gentileschi and Vincent van Gogh. .F Wednesday, April 16 @ 7 pm Celebrating 100 Years of Cook County Forest Preserves Imagine Cook County without Forest Preserves. No place to hike,fish, picnic, or observe nature. No habitat for birds or wildflowers. Impossible, you say'? It almost happened.This presentation will tell the dramatic story of how the Cook County Forest Preserves were saved - r -_-, and restored. It will also explain how two extraordinary people, Dwight Perkins and Jens --� Jensen, led this movement.The story of the Cook County Forest Preserves will be placed in a iF ', '' larger context,the movement 100 years ago to conserve forests throughout the United States. Computer Classes _ __[ Children's Programs Registration and Internet Privileges Required Monday, April 7 @ 10:30 am - Intro to MS Word 2010 Storytime Schedule Participants will learn to start up and shut down MS Word, Class sizes are limited, so register early! understand how typing on a computer differs from using a "Please remember that parents or caregivers must remain in the typewriter, change the "look" or format of the text, use spell YS area while your little ones attend storytime. *Children must be the indicated age by the first of the month in check, save and print a document. which the program starts. *Please be on time as we don't want your child to miss a minute Tuesday, April 15 @ 10:30 am - Internet Searching of fun! =e �''* This class will provide the tools to better search the internet and find more closely the information they are Toddling 2s and 3s °° 4 a= seeking. Topics included in this class are: pros and cons of Thursdays at 10:30 am - April 10, 17 and 24 various search engines, assessing the authority of Your two or three year old will surely enjoy this interactive websites, exploring the Library's databases, and much storytime that includes marvelous books, flannel boards, more. Skill Prerequisite: Must be familiar with basic music, and a simple craft. Parents accompany their child in Internet browser functions to take the class. this program. Tuesday, April 22 @ 10:30 am - Database Searching Terrific 3s and 4s Want help planning a trip or finding a "Consumer Report" Tuesdays @ 4:30 pm -April 8, 15 and 22 recommendation? Perhaps you want to get the most Preschoolers will wiggle and giggle in this fun-filled up-to-date financial information on a mutual fund or stock. storytime. Activities, crafts, music, and lively stories Learn to search more effectively to find the information you strengthen early reading skills. need. Storytime Art - Grades K - 2 Mondays @ 4:30 pm -April 7, 14 a d21 Movie Matinee Are you nuts about books and art? Then join us for this )aslmnc wonderful storytime. We will read a story and then do an iiue Jasmine art project inspired by the book. Wednesday, April 30 @ 1 pm 1 4 Special Events A New York socialite, deeply troubled and in I S p denial, arrives in San Francisco to impose upon Spring Break Bingo her sister. She looks a million, but isn't bringing Friday, April 4 @ 3 -4 pm 2- Q money, peace, or love... Directed and written by Woody Allen. Cate Blanchett won many awards for Best Bring your family and friends for fun and Performance by an Actress. PG-13 -98 min prizes! All ages welcome! No registration -1 V necessary. - °„` Spring- - y g Extravaganza_ — g _ -- Tuesday, GApril1 Recycling Thursday, April 3 Saturday, May 3 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 12:30 - 3:30 pm Drive through and drop off your electronics, Drop in and make crafts to take home. All ages welcome. clothing, books, CFL light bulbs, bicycles, wti 1, wheelchairs, crutches, pet supplies and more. t Junior High Book Discussion Please see our website or pick up a flyer fora g complete list of accepted items. Thursday, April 24 @ 4 pm ,,, Join us for this month's selection, Almost Home. We Kaplan ACT Test Prep will discuss facts about the book as well as the au- thor,Joan Bauer. Snacks will be provided! See the Wednesday, April 2 @ 1-5 pm nr ." Circulation Desk for a copy of the book. Grades 4 A practice test is crucial to ward off those Test Day KA P LA N J and Up jitters and to reveal how you may score on the "real thing." Don't be surprised! Come and Cram Crew experience first-hand what Test Day will be like. Kaplan Test Prep will provide proctored ACT practice tests and will return scores with Mondays through Thursdays analyzed results to students individually via phone/email. 6 - 8:30 pm Parent/guardian contact information is required at check-in on testThe Youth Services Program Room is open in day. April for teens, grades 6 and up, to gather to Please bring multiple#2 sharpened pencils, an approved complete homework and hang out with peers. When a calculator and a healthy snack. Enroll now! Seats are limited. , break is needed from studying, the Library offers an assortment of games to play. As always, a librarian is ,Call the YS Desk at 630-368-7733 fora required reservation. available to assist you with reference questions. Gift Books Donated to Oak Brook Sampling of New and Upcoming Materials Library in the month of March . ', 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 The Madorin Family donated Gardening for the Birds,Edible Reference Desk for assistance. Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist and Landscaping Ideas that Work in memory of Nabil Subh. Books The Friends of the Library donated The Best Tango Album in the World BBuuction i tler Nickolas Shotgun Lovesongs Ever!, 20 Best of Classical Tango and Great Chamber Music in memory of Campbell,Rick The Trident Deception Mario Nunez. Church, Kim Byrd The Krohn Family has donated Boy, Snow, Bird in memory of Katie Krohn. Grossman, David Falling Out of Time Hoffman,Cara Be Safe I Love You Spring Evergreen Concert Kantra,Virginia Carolina Man p 9 9 Li,Yiyun Kinder Than Solitude The Willie Pickens Trio =.;k:,' Manto,Saadat Hasan Bombay Stories May 4, 2014 at 3 PM Mengestu,Dinaw All Our Names Nadel, Barbara Body Count Presented by Friends of the Library I. Peterson,Tracie A Sensible Arrangement Named the 2013 Chicagoan of the Year Rieger,Susan The Divorce Papers for Jazz by the Chicago Tribune, William Robuck, Erika Fallen Beauty Pickens is one of Chicago's foremost jazz pianists. Rosenberg,Joel The Auschwitz Escape Thompson,Ted The Land of Steady Habits This concert is not to be missed) With a career spanning more than 50 years, Willie has Nonfiction performed with many internationally recognized jazz 1Bauman,Jeff Stronger:Fighting Back After the Boston Marathon musicians. Willie will be joined by Larry Gray on bass and Bombing Robert Shy on drums. Bennett,Jeffrey What Is Relativity?An Intuitive Introduction to Einstein's Ideas,and Why They Matter The Evergreen Concert is sponsored by The Friends of Caldwell,Gail New Life, No Instructions:A Memoir The Oak Brook Public Library and free to the public. While Demos,John The Heathen School:A Story of Hope and Betrayal in no reservations are required, seating is limited. the Age of the Early Republic Refreshments will be served following the concert. Divine, Mark 8 Weeks to Sealfit:A Navy Seal's Guide to Uncon- For information, call the Library at 630-368-7702. ventional Training for Physical and Mental Toughness Gibney, Michael Sous Chef:24 Hours on the Line Friends of the LibrarySilent Auction Gutfield,Greg Not Cool:The Hipster Elite and Their Ware on You Kibbe, Matt Don't Hurt People and Don't Take Their Stuff: A Spring Used Book Auction through April 26,2014 Libertarian Manifesto Bids will be accepted until noon on Saturday,April 26,2014.View auction Masson,Jeffrey Beasts:What Animals Can Teach Us About the items starting in Mid-March and bid in person at the Library Lobby. Bidding Origins of Good and Evil increments of$1.00 minimum. Must be 18 years of age or over to bid. Perry,Douglas Eliot Ness:The Rise and Fall of an American Hero Bids updated on Mondays thru April 20th on the Library's webpage. Pigza,Jessica Bibliocraft:A Modern Crafter's Guide to Using Library Resources to Jumpstart Creative Projects Cash or check only for payment of winning bid to be paid by May 1 at the Prins,Nomi All the President's Bankers Library's Circulation Desk. Rifkin,Jeremy The Zero Marginal Cost Society:The Internet of Support the Friends•Support the Library Things,the Collaborative Commons,and the Eclipse Thank you! of Capitalism Sarfatti, Margherita My Fault: Mussolini As I Knew Him Friends of the Library Used Book Sale Vad,Vijay The New Rules of Running April 24-25-26 This is the time to stock up on your summer reading, as DVDs m American Hustle lofilkyawayGARR `" Anchorman 2—The Legend Continues AR TT )MA" well as all those books you've been longing to own! Please LAMTE °° join The Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library for our j The Book Thief N �_ I The Broken Circle Breakdown . 18thannual Used Book Sale. Californication—Season 6 Thursday, April 24, Noon -8 pm Flu ., < ,t $5.00 charge per person from Noon -4 pm, The Great Beauty !NSW Free from 4 - 8 pm ii Inside Llewyn Davis uewvenans Free all day to Friends of the OBPL Members Out of the Furnace Friday, April 25, 9:30 am -4:30 pm Free j The Wonders Saturday, April 26, 9:30 am -3 pm Free t Music There will be over 8,000 books available at very affordable 311 Stereolithic prices: amazing children's books, mysteries, novels, cook- Aloe Blacc Lift Your Spirit books, self-help, technical, art, and travel, as well as CDs, Foster People Super � Wainwrright, Rufus Vibrate: Thl The Best of DVDs and audiobooks in the media section. The War on Drugs Lost in the Dream SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs 1 2 3 4 5 ©Children's ©Spring Break Open a Kaplan ACT Test ©Spring Break Open Current Events 9:30 am Oh,Just Bury Me in the al Young Adults Crafts 12:30-3:30 pm Prep 1-5 pm Crafts 12:30-3:30 pm Backyard All ages in black ©Spring Break Bingo 2 pm ...Cram Crew 6 pm �,Cram Crew 6 pm 3-4 pm ,, `a-— Knit Pickers 7 pm i 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Spies,Spying, Computer Class: ©Terrific 3s and 4s et Cram Crew 6 pm ©Toddling 2s and 3s Current Events 9:30 am Great American IN Secret Soldiers& Intro to Word 2010 4:30 pm 10:30 am Songbook Honorable Treachery 10:30 am ,.,Cram Crew 6 pm 2 pm in the Civil War ©Storytime K-2 4:30 pmI 2 pm a Cram Crew 6 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm Sahaja Meditation 6:30 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 I National Library ©Storytime K-2 4:30 pm Computer Class: gal Cram Crew 6 pm ©Toddling 2s and 3s Current Events 9:30 am Week Cram Crew 6 pm Internet Searching 10:30 10:30 am ©Terrific 3s and 4s Library closes at 1 pm Sahaja Meditation 4:30 pm Celebrating 100 Years Illinois State Poetry of Cook County Forest 6:30 pm «.Cram Crew 6 pm Society Readings The Detroit Institute of Preserves 7 pm 2 pm Art 7 pm 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2 Library Closed- ©Storytime K-2 Computer Class: eat Cram Crew 6 pm ©Toddling 2s and 3s Current Events 9:30 am Used Book Sale Happy Easter 4:30 pm Database Searching 10:30 am Cram Crew 6 pm 10:30 am Used Book Sale Egi ©Terrific 3s and 4s • Teen Book Sahaja Meditation 4:30 pm Discussion 4 pm 0 6:30 pm w Cram Crew 6 pm owl Cram Crew 6 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm Used Book Sale 27 28 29 30 ,..Cram Crew 6 pm iwii Cram Crew 6 pm Sahaja Meditation Knit Pickers 7 pm Movie Matinee: 6:30 pm Blue Jasmine 1 pm