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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-07 Oak Brook Public ,, 1 IihrdrLeaccn Library .',� . :- 'J 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 ' "'� 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 12, Issue 7 July 2014 Library Hours Adult Programs ]1 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. Closed Sunday* Adult Simmer Reaclinv emmneirr *open Sundays between Labor and Memorial Day It's not too late to sign up for the Summer Reading Program, July 3 Closes at 2 pmada The Dog Days of Summer! You're already reading, so why not July 4-Closed get rewarded for it? The program ends August 2, and the clock is - a-tickin! To sign up and get more information,contact the R, 'E ,--7 .2 1 , Department Numbers Circulation 630-368-7702 Reference Desk. Reference 630-368-7725 Saturday, July 5 @ 2 pm Youth Services 630-368-7733 Phil Passen: Old-Time American Music Library Commission 7.-: American roots music shines in this program of songs and tunes Roberta Petz,Chairperson i ' running the gamut from fast and lively,to slow and lovely, to haunting and Anthony DiCanio Susan Epstein �2 plaintive.There will be some familiar folk tunes and some not so familiar, but Jeffry Franklin Andrea Holt the beautiful sound and versatility of the dulcimer shine in this captivating Veena Mendiratta Hope Sabbagha '' ,o.' performance. Sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Brook Library Commission Meetin s Thursday, July 10 @ 6:30 pm •• 9 Alzheimer's Education Program 8A Tuesdays @ 7 pm The Alzheimer's Association is coming to the library to give an educational Mil, July 15 November 18 program on Alzheimer's disease.This program focuses on the 10 warning 4� September 16 signs of serious memory loss. It includes a basic overview of Alzheimer's disease and covers risk factors, diagnosis, and the benefits of early detection. Don't miss this crucial program. Follow us online Mondays, July 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 6 pm - Sahaja Yoga Meditation www.oak-brook.org/library Sahaja is a unique method of meditation based on an experience called Self Realization. twitter @oakbrooklibrary Wednesday, July 30 @ 1 pm ,. Facebook Movie Matinee - Non Stop ' Join us for the movie Non-Stop. Liam Neeson plays an air marshal who springs " " k youth services blog: into action during a transatlantic flight after receiving a series of text messages ' ' .; aakbrookpubliclibrarybiog.biogspot.comthat put his fellow passengers at risk unless the airline transfers$150 million into , , staff picks blog: an off shore account. Rated PG 13. Running time 106 minutes. — oakbrooklibrarypicks.wordpress.com Coming in August: F ; _ Saturday, August 9 @ 2 pm - pianist Robyn Vitson } h, ,,, = Thursday, August 14 @ 7 pm -Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine '4 ,- -,�g - Staff Picks Blog . Looking for a good book to read or movie or TV series to watch, but not sure what to select? .., ' Check out the Oak Brook Public Library's Staff Picks Blog.A new entry is posted every month with recommendations from our staff on books, movies,and music to check out. We ' I include the title, author or artist, and call number of the item along with a brief summary. With - --R - recommendations as eclectic as our staff, you are sure to find something that piques your .` interest! LearningExpress coming in July! Paws to Read! c to Read. 0,sHoof,,s,,s,' c! Do you want to practice for that upcoming test? Gallop, crawl, slither, or fly to the iir- 4 Learn how to improve your skills on the computer? Library this summer for Paws to Get help with your resume and cover letter? Read!Our purrrFect agenda will :„i t include our: 1 tP- Check out our new database and try one of the interactive �? tutorials. For more information, contact the Reference Desk Summer Reading Club at 630-368-7725 or visit www.oak-brook.org/databases. Weekly Storytimes Special Programming Winter in July Much of our storytime and special programming will follow this f Movie: Frozen tail-wagging theme. So don't just sit! Bookmark your territory a ' Saturday,July 12 @ 1 pm at the Library today! "011--`f Join us for a viewing of Frozen while creating 1 your very own Olaf, the snowman! Summer Reading Club qm Registration is required. All ages welcome! The Summer Reading Club runs through August 2. We provide children ages three and up the opportunity to earn — — —_ prizes for reading during the summer. We hope to have all of Paws to Read Oak Brook's children fetching some good books at the Library! Stuffed Animal Sleepover Five grand prizes provided by the Friends. Tuesday,July 15 Weekly Storytime Activities @ 5:30 pm drop-off Toddling Twos and Threes Wednesday, July 16 j .._ ' Thursdays July 10 and 17 @ 10:30 am (for 30 mins) @ 10-12pm pick-up&craft This is a perfect program to introduce little ones to the library. We'll sink our teeth into some good books, In honor of our Summer Reading Program-"Paws to Read," drop sing songs, dance, do fingerplays, and more! off your favorite stuffed animal for a sleepover at the Oak Brook We'll also make crafts which are related to Public Library. Your stuffed animal is in for a night of fun, games, the theme of the day. A parent or caregiver and reading.We'll take pictures of them participating in some must stay with children during the program. y exciting activities throughout the night, and the next morning you Registration is required. Must be 2 years can pick your stuffed animal up and see all of the fun they old by June 1, 2014. had. You can even make a craft with them! Terrific Threes and Fours **Sleepover is for stuffed animals only!** Tuesdays, July 8, 15 and 22 @ 4:30 pm (for 30 mins) Bring your preschoolers to the library for a"ROAR"-ing good Bingo storytime. This storytime includes stories, fingerplay, songs, MOWdance, and a simple craft. Children attend the program Thursday,July 17 @ 3-4 pm -�.,-"fir Looking for something to do?Join us for .�-�"'' independently, while parents or caregivers wait in the youth area of the library. Registration is required. Must be 3 years afternoon bingo! Bring a friend or two and - ''',:,_,.,...<11r---,--'''' by June 1, 2014. have an enjoyable time that offers fun and -> .. �� a wide assortment of prizes. All ages i'-'7111.11 - Grades K-3 Storytime/Art welcome. No registration required. Mondays,July 7 and 14 @ 4:30 pm (for 45-60 mins) Join us for some fetching stories that will"paws"itively awaken Scales and Tales our creative juices. Because Miss Theresa believes that good 'C3 books inspire us, a story-inspired art project will follow. Please -. Friday, July 18 @ 2pm dress for mess! Registration is required. Join us for an afternoon of fun with a Bedtime Stories number of exotic animals. Wednesdays,July 9, 16, 23 and 30 @ 7 pm (for 30-50 mins) For over 20 years, Scales&Tales Ages 3-8 Bedtime Stories is an interesting mix of hands-on and Beth Wagner have been crafts, learning about the world around us, and classic stories. providing Chicagoland with professional, insightful and just Some events this round include: making a glow-in-the-dark plain fun animal shows. Always a hit with kids and parents alike, jellyfish (while learning about them), and another visit from Beth and her animal crew make even the most timid person John the (real life) hedgehog! Registration is required. comfortable enough to encounter her menagerie. Featured in Chicago Magazine and The Chicago Tribune, Scales&Tales is on Youth Book Discussion its way to becoming a Chicago institution. . t. Friday, July 18 @ 11 am Everyone is encouraged to touch, pet, and ask questions about any Off- Join us for this month's selection, Doll Bones. of these tame, handleable animals—like sloths, pot-belly pigs, ant ,f A We will discuss facts about the book as well as the -eaters, and more! ----111--. author, Holly Black. Snacks will be provided! See 'TA the Circulation Desk for a copy of the book. Ages 3 and up. Registration is required. Recommended for grades 5 and Up Especially for Teens 1 Sampling of New and Upcoming Materials You can place your own "hold" on items checked out or on order FREE Kaplan Test Prep: 'through our website www.oak-brook.org/library or stop by the PSAT, ACT, and SAT Reference Desk for assistance. Books SAT Wednesday,July 9 @ 1-5 pm Fiction ACT Wednesday,July 16 @ 1-5 pm Abbott,Megan The Fever PSAT Tuesday,July 29 @ 1-5 pm Baricco,Alessandro Mr.Gwyn Beauman,Sally The Visitors A practice test is crucial to ward off those Bouman,Tom Dry Bones in the Valley Test Day jitters and to reveal how you Campion,Alexander Murder on the Mediterranean may score on the"real thing." Don't be ;, Card,Orson Scott Earth Awakens surprised! Come and experience .*_, Carr, Robyn The Promise first-hand what Test Day will be like. . Crawford, Isis A Catered Fourth of July Garlock,Dorothy Take Me Home Kaplan Test Prep will provide proctored ` \ ., Greaves,Chuck The Last Heir:A Mystery PSAT,ACT, and SAT practice tests and Hellenga,Robert The Confessions of Frances Godwin will return scores with analyzed results to students individually Hickman,Tracy Unwept via phone/email. Parent/guardian contact information is Iggulden,Conn Stormbird required at check-in on test day. Jacob,Mira The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing James, Bill Snatched:A British Black Comedy Please bring multiple#2 sharpened pencils, an approved Nonfiction calculator, and a healthy snack. Buchanan, Patrick The Greatest Comeback:How Richard Nixon Rose Enroll now! Seats are limited. from Defeat to Create the New Majority Chaudhuri,Maria Beloved Strangers:A Memoir Call the YS Desk at 630-368-7733 for a required reservation. Fitoussi,Michele Helena Rubinstein:The Woman Who Invented Beauty Geithner,Timothy Stress Test:Reflections on Financial Crises Halber,Deborah The Skeleton Crew:How Amateur Sleuths Are c?....\ I al I .,.. �� Solving America's Coldest Cases Jans,Nick A Wolf Called Romeo Jones,Stephen The Serpent's Promise:The Retelling of the Bible fly Through the Eyes of Modern Science Keating,Gina Netflixed:The Epic Battle for America's Eyeballs Kean,Sam The Tale of Dueling Neurosurgeons DVDs Friends 2014-2015 Membership Drive Begins Now 300:Rise of an Empire We invite you to join the Friends of the are used to support the Library by providing Authors Anonymous Oak Brook Public Library for the 2014-2015 programs and services that include the The Bridge-The Complete First Season membership year. Your membership dues following: Enemy — The Grand Budapest Hotel Y` 1 •Underwriting of Many Library Programs •Free Plastic Book Bags 9'f •Evergreen Concerts •Reusable Nylon Book Bags I Know That Voice (for sale at the Libraryfor$5 each) Repentance •Summer and Winter Reading Program Prizes •Used Book Sale •Footnotes,Our Semiannual Newsletter Stage Fright A Young Doctor's Notebook , The Friends also provides funds for the installed in the Friends Meeting Room. Winter's Tale purchase of materials for the Library collections Please send in your 2014-2015 membership Music and items not covered by the Library's budget, dues with the membership form that appears such as the room-darkening shades recently below. Carey,Mariah Me. I am Mariah Hayes,Hunter Storyline Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Neon Trees Pop Psychology June 1,2014—May 31,2015 Old 97s Most Messed Up Please enroll us as members of the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Check#:_ . __.__.._.._. -- Check Date:_-- Name(s): Stop by Youth Address: Phone: Services and say Email: " hello to Fluffy, the Membership _Individual $20 Family..............$30 Sponsor.........$60 - <- Library hamster! 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