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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10 Oak Brook Public ;�-= ,.. ... $ Iihrdr!' Iedccn Libraryi - Migik, 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 12, Issue 10 October 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. 1:00 pm-5 pm Sunday* `closed Sundays between Memorial and Labor Day "' e. jhaja Yo,, @ 6 pm Sahaja is a unique method of meditation based on an experience called Self Department Numbers "^ Realization. Circulation 630-368-7702 iv,,a,Em Work Thursday 'tober 9 @ i �,1' 1. Reference 630-368-7725 David Wylly of Medicare Solutions Network will detail what Medicare covers, MEDICARE Youth Services 630-368-7733 what it doesn't, and your options for additional coverage. He will also discuss OPTIONS supplements, Part D prescription, and other cost-saving strategies for the years Library Commission ahead. Roberta Petz, Chairperson Mearra- Anthony DiCanio Susan Epstein et. Singer/songwriter Linda Marie Smith has put together a unique concert Jeffry Franklin Andrea Holt b 1i,„' ;„ experience with her new show"Mearra-Selkie From The Sea".The Veena Mendiratta Hope Sabbagha Celtic tale of the Selkie is about a mythical seal who has the mysterious ability to transform into a human being. The tale of Mearra is a compelling love story about Commission Meetings Mearra, the Selkie and a lonely fisherman named Ian.The live performance combines original Tuesdays @ 7 pm songs with hand drawn projected images which provides a vivid and unforgettable multimedia concert experience. November 18 Follow us online The always entertaining and fascinating Jenny Riddle returns to the library with her www.oak-brook.org/library new show about photographer Vivian Maier. Vivian was a nanny on Chicago's North iLiiii twitter @oakbrooklibrary Shore and her work became public after her death. Her masterful shots of scenes in Chicago's streets have taken the world by storm.Jenny will play Maier in character Facebook and reveal the details of Vivian's fascinating life. Don't miss this performance! youth services blog: � � s, oakbrookpubliclibraryblog.blogspot.com Dr. (' dents: Skin G tesday, October @ 7 pm In 2011,the Center for Disease Control found that 70,853 people in the staff picks blog: t� 'l United States were diagnosed with melanomas of the skin.Join Dr. Cheung, oakbrooklibrarypicks.wordpress.com Q` board certified dermatologist, as she discusses what skin cancer is and how you can prevent becoming one of the many affected by this cancer. g On November 15, 2014,open enrollment for healthcare begins,are you t 5� ready'?Join us at this table event as the DuPage County Health AFFORDABLE A ", . Department answers any questions and concerns about enrolling into CARE AC7 #� k healthcare. Be quick! Open enrollment closes on February 15, 2015! OF 4, - - -- tam i !� �)NGN A sports agent stages an unconventional recruitment strategy to get talented Indian —_ ., ,,,,„.--,..-.- 3,.,„__-::,,,,,,k..„..1•.- 3, ,, '1 cricket players to play Major League Baseball. PG- 124 minutes Computer Classes Storvtimes Registration and Internet Privileges Required Registration for Oak Brook card holders will open August 25. Thursday, October 2 @ 1 pm - Intro to MS Word 2010 Registration for non-residents will open September 2. Participants will learn to start up and shut down MS Word, understand how typing on a computer differs from using a • Class sizes are limited,so register early! typewriter, change the "look" or format of the text, use spell check, • Please remember that parents or caregivers must remain in the YS save and print a document. area while your little ones attend storytime. • Children must be the indicated age by the first of the month in Monday, October 6 @ 1 pm - MS Word 2010 Continues which the program starts. Learn to create headers and footers, insert, move and resize ♦ Please be on time;we don't want your child to miss a minute of fun. graphics, apply bullets and numbering features, columns and much • Latecomers may need to wait for admittance to a program already in more. session. Thursday, October 9 @ 1 pm -Tips and Tools This class will give you practical computer tips. Topics include: ‘N.-4,3 Toddling Twos and Threes printing, highlighting to copy and paste, volume control, search ! �l Thursdays @ 10:30 am - engines and mouse skills. 4„*� i October 2, 9 & 16 Your two year old will surely enjoy this interactive Thursday, October 16 @ 1 pm - Intro to Facebook `Ij`! story time that includes marvelous books,flannel Have a Facebook account but don't know how to utilize its best boards, music, and a simple craft. Children must features? This class is for learning the basics and beyond of be age 2 by September 1, 2014. Parents accompany child in this Facebook, such as posting and commenting on pictures, adding program. Registration is required. friends and writing on their walls, sending private messages, "liking" ."4) things, and much more. Prerequisite: This class requires a current Terrific Threes and Fours Facebook account (please bring with you the correct email and Wednesdays @ 4:30 pm -October 1, 8 & 15 password to log into your Facebook account). Preschoolers will wiggle and giggle in this fun-filled story time. Monday, October 20 @ 11 am - Intro to MS Excel 2010 Activities, crafts, music, and lively stories strengthen early reading This class will introduce the Excel spreadsheet. Areas covered skills. Children must be 3 by September 1, 2014. Registration is required. will be the everyday commands found on the Ribbon; create a new workbook, save workbooks, insert and delete column and rows and Grades K-3 Storytime Art enter text and numbers. Mondays @ 4:30 pm -October 6 & 13 Thursday, Oct. 23 @ 11 am - MS Excel 2010 Continues Are you nuts about books and art?Then join us for this wonderful We'll continue to examine the spreadsheet to organize and format storytime. We will read a story and then do an art project inspired your text and data. This session will also cover basic mathematical by the book. Registration is required. calculations using formulas. Bedtime Stories Thursday, Oct. 30 @ 1 pm - Database Searching Thursdays @ 7 pm - Want help planning a trip or finding a "Consumer Report" October 2 & 9 ~°„` 1 °' :,, recommendation? Perhaps you want to get the most up-to-date Join us before bedtime each week for fun stories financial information on a mutual fund or stock. Learn to search and a craft project! Ages 3-8. more effectively to find the information you need. Registration is required. Pumpkin Decorating �. lin Cram Crew Saturday, October 11 `� �� a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Nights @ 6 - 8:30 pm Grades K-4 @12 noon Grabour friends and head to the libraryto do Grades 5 & Up @ 1:30 pm R, homework in a quiet space. If you neea study We will provide the pumpkins, paint, and otherbreak,the library offers an assortment of games. materials. You bring the creativity! „ , So come hang out with your friends! Have a Registration is required. ' homework question?Come to the Youth Services - - Desk for help! Halloween Party Wednesday, October 29 @ 4-5:30 pm Youth Book Discussion All Ages Welcome! Thursday, October 23 @ 4 pm Looking for something scary to do to get in the Halloween spirit? Come Do you like reading a book and then sharing it dressed up in your favorite costume for with others?Our book club meets once per month Nerdlk a to discuss good books. Join us for this month's a Halloween party at the Library on selection, Prisoner 8-3087. We will discuss facts ` I tr � itk`- n Wednesday, October 29 from 4 5:30pm. !about the book as well as the author,Alan Gratz. tn V. There will be games, crafts, trick or Snacks will be provided! See the Circulation Desk treating, and more! Get ready for a 1 for a copy of the book. Recommended forIT spooky good time! Registration is required. I grades 5 and up. Just Added: Mango Languages! Sampling of New and Upcoming Materials Learn a new language for free through Oak Brook Public Library.Mango You can place your own "hold" on items checked out or on order Languages is free for all Library patrons.Each lesson combines real life through our website www.oak-brook.org/library or stop by the situations and audio from native speakers with simple,clear instructions. Reference Desk for assistance. Users learn actual conversation,breaking down complex linguistic Books elements within an audio-visual framework that draws important Fiction connections and builds on information they have already learned. Chamberlain, Diane The Silent Sister There are more than 60 foreign language courses available and 17 English Christie,Alix Gutenberg's Apprentice as a Second Language(ESL)courses. Fitzgerald,Conor Bitter Remedy:An Alec Blume Case .,Q Fletcher,Jessica Death of a Blue Blood To learn more about Mango and get a 0 Giordano,Paolo The Human Body preview of what the program has to offer, languages Giltrow, Helen The Distance stop by the library and we will give you an Guttridge,Peter Those Who Feel Nothing introduction.You can access Mango through the Library website at Hart,Carolyn Ghost Wanted www.oak-brook.org/databases. Hart, Ellen The Old Deep and Dark Kernick,Simon Ultimatum Fall Evergreen Concert jai Lancet,Barry Tokyo Kill Sunda October26 3 Longworth,M.L. Murder on the He Sordou:A Verlaque and Bonnet y� pm Provencal Mystery The Friends' Fall Evergreen Concert will feature a Maden, Mike Blue Warrior: A Drone Novel Chicago Philharmonic Society chamber ensemble performing Malliet,G.M. A Demon Summer:A Max Tudor Mystery classical works by Brahms, Haydn, and Poulenc at 3 pm on Parsons,Tony The Murder Man Sunday, October 26. The ensemble will include Marie Nonfiction Tachouet on flute, Ann Palen on violin, Paula Kosower on cello, and William Billingham on piano. Bai,Matt All the Truth is Out:The Week Politics Went Tabloid Berg,Dave Behind the Curtain:An Insider's View of Jay Leno's Founded in 1988 by principal performers of the Lyric Opera Tonight Show Orchestra of Chicago, and known then as The Orchestral Branson,Richard The Virgin Way:Everything I Know About Leadership Society of Illinois, the Chicago Philharmonic Society has Brosh,Hezi Arabic Stories for Language Learners approximately 200 performing members. The orchestra has 1Comer,Meryl Slow Dancing With a Stranger:Lost and Found in the performed for many years at Ravinia and has been honored Age of Alzheimer's by the Illinois Council of Orchestras as Orchestra of the Year. Dickey,J.D. Empire of Mud:The Secret History of Washington, In 2012, the Society became the official orchestra for the D.C. Joffrey Ballet. Fishel, Danielle Normally,This Would Be Cause for Concern For more than a decade, the Chicago Philharmonic has Gabriel, Richard Acquittal performed its subscription orchestra concert series at Pick- Isaacson,Walter The Innovators:How a Group of Hackers,Geniuses, Staiger Hall in Evanston. Since 2010, the Society has added and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution chamber music series in Park Ridge and Hinsdale. Jalal,Ayesha The Struggle for Pakistan Leifer,John The Myths of Modern Medicine The Concert is free to the public, and no reservations are Rogak,Lisa Angry Optimist:The Life and Times of Jon Stewart required. Following the performance, one lucky attendee will Schou,Nick Kill the Messenger:How the CIA's Crack-Cocaine receive a free CD, and refreshments will be served for all to Controversy Destroyed Journalist Gary Webb enjoy. Seager,Stephen Behind the Gates of Gomorrah Tobar, Hector Deep Down Dark:The Untold Stories of 33 Men The Fullersburg Historic Foundation presents Buried in a Chilean Mine,and the Miracle That Set Them Free "Public Art Along Historic Route 66 in MetroChicago" Maria R. Traska, author and independent journalist DVDs Sunday, October 12 @ 2 pm at the Oak Brook Library Are You Here '- The Big Burn Part of being a Chicagoan is to claim travelling rights to"the Mother Edge of Tomorrow Road", Route 66.Anyone reading this has driven at least a portion of Grimm—Season ThreeE�PY 11 Q "" " M Million Dollar Arm the historic highway. But, have you noticed the gems along the way in Penance .,, MILLION the forms of fountains,outdoor sculpture, stained glass, neon and Scandal—The Complete Third Season ® DOLLAR OM AA googie art, and public murals? Sleepy Hollow—Season One Join Maria Traska as she takes us on an art-filled journey along the Vaccines—Calling the Shots ._ original 1926 path of Route 66 from Chicago to Joliet.Through her Very Good Girls multimedia presentation, Maria will share stories of many important, MA' S inspirational and fun works of art that we will Music want to seek out when we take our next ride Boyle,Susan Hope down Route 66! w r .. Diamond, Neil Melody Road r_ . .--' Swift,Taylor 1989 Free event. Call 630-512-7336 with p - Tomlin,Chris Love Ran Red questions. 11:1.0 e,rU2 Songs of Innocence 0 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs 1 2 3 4 ©Children's ©Terrific 3s and 4s ©Toddling 2s and 3s Current Events 9:30 am ear Young Adults 4:30 pm 10:30 am All ages in black Computer Class: wit Cram Crew 6 pm Intro to MS Word 2010 °F 1 pmt ott Mt: .! \ O Bedtime Stories 7 pm 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 0 Computer Class: wil Cram Crew 6 pm ©Terrific 3s and 4s ©Toddling 2s and 3s Current Events 9:30 am ©Pumpkin Decorating MS Word Continues 1 pm 4:30 pm 10:30 am 12 or 1:30 pm ©Grades K-3 Storytime Knit Pickers 7 pm Computer Class: 4:30 pm a Cram Crew 6 pm Tips and Tools 1 pm Mearra-Selkie From Sahaja Meditation 6 pm ©Bedtime Stories 7 pm the Sea 2 pm **Cram Crew 6 prn Medicare 7 pm 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ©Grades K-3 Storytime «*Cram Crew 6 pm ©Terrific 3s and 4s ©Toddling 2s and 3s Current Events 9:30 am Look Up to the Stars 4:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 4:30 pm 10:30 am 2 pm Sahaja Meditation oar Cram Crew 6 pm Computer Class: 6 pm Facebook 1 pm 011 Cram Crew 6 pi,. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Holiday Book Auction Computer Class: sa Cram Crew 6 pm mai Cram Crew 6 pm Computer Class: Current Events 9:30 am Begins Intro to MS Excel 2010 MS Excel Cont. 11 am 2 11 am Skin Cancer Vivian Maier 7 pm wi Book Discussion 2 p m Sahaja Meditation 4 pm 6 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 0 26 27 28 29 30 31 Evergreen Concert Sahaja Meditation 6 pm iii Cram Crew 6 pm Movie Matinee: Computer Class: Happy Halloween! 3 pm DuPage County Health Million Dollar Aem Searching Databases .op Cram Crew 6 pm 1 pm 1 pm Current Events 9:30 am Dept.4-8 pm 1 Knit Pickers 7 pm ©Halloween Party 4-5:30 pm lip Cram Crew 6 pm 4