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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-01 Oak Brook Public ; -, Li bran' Ieaccn Library " lift 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 `-` 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 13, Issue I January 2015 Adult Programs Weekly Registration is required for all programs. Please call 630-368-7725. Programs 4 Restore Your Spirit with Reiki -Wednesday, January 14 @ 6:30 pm Sahaja Yoga Meditation- Restore yourself from the tumultuous holiday season with Reiki! Discover why this Eastern Mondays @ 6 pm i medical practice is now becoming more widely accepted in medical, mental health, Sahaja is a unique method chiropractic,and veterinary practices in the U.S. 'of meditation based on an MapOfficeTM and Community Portal Workshop experience called Self Realization. Thursday, January 15 @ 1 pm OR Thursday, January 22 @ 6 pm Community members are invited to attend this technology workshop hosted by the Village of Oak Brook's Knit Pickers - Geographic Information Systems(GIS)department,which will introduce two powerful village information Tuesdays @ 7 pm tools, MapOfficeTM and Community Portal. Both applications are free to use and accessible to everyone The Knit Pickers gather through the Village of Oak Brook's website. In this workshop, residents will learn how they can utilize the and work on their projects applications to access a variety of content related to a specific location within the village. together.All levels of knitters are welcome. Wheat Belly - Thursday, January 15 @ 6 pm Current Events - Join Dawn Duffy as she discusses and reviews William Davis' "Wheat Belly."Then,find out what I e. Fridays @ 9:30 am gluten really is and why wheat has become the"bad guy"in the American diet. Sponsored by 1��, Join our Current Events the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Group for lively discussions 1.4- !l of all things newsworthy. 4-,x7 The 3 Numbers You Need To Know - Saturday, January 17 @ 2 pm c % Join Elizabeth Buffardi as she discusses your options as you near retirement and what three Movie Matinee l#���,,;�,;. ,. . 1. numbers you need to know when planning your golden years. Wednesday, January 28 Ageless Grace - Thursday, January 22 @ 11 am i 1 pm Join Peggy Kinst, Certified Ageless Grace®trainer, in a 45 minute chair-based exercise The Hundred Foot Journey session. Work out to lively beats as you build the health of both your body and mind. R The for Fr family leaves Sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library .r India for France where they open a restaurant directly The Music and Influence of Pete Seeger- Sunday, January 25 @ 2 pm across the road from Relive the legacy of the late Pete Seeger as you hear his music again through the thoughtful Michelin-starred `' , and engaging Steve Dustman. See(and hear!)the lasting impact of Seeger on music! eatery. Starring ., i. 4Madame Mallory's 4 'Sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Helen Mirren, ,wRiN, 122 mins PG Library Hours Library Commission Follow us online 9:30 am-9 pm Monday-Thursday Roberta Petz, Chairperson www.oak broak.org(library 9:30 am-5 pm Friday-Saturday Anthony DiCanio Susan Epstein 1:00 pm-5 pm Sunday* Jeffry Franklin Andrea Holt twitter @oakbrooklibrary "'dosed Sundays between Memorial and Labor Day Veena Mendiratta Hope Sabbagha Facebook Closed January 1 Commission Meetings youth services blog: Department Numbers Tuesdays @ 7 pm oakbrookpubliclibraryblog.blogspot.com Circulation 630-368-7702 January 20 July 21 staff picks blog: Reference 630-368-7725 March 17 September 15 oakbrooklibrarypicks.wordpress.com Youth Services 630-3687733 May 19 November 17 Computer Classes Storvtimes Registration and Internet Privileges Required • Class sizes are limited,so register early! Friday, January 9 @ 10 am - Downloading eBooks • Please remember that parents or caregivers must remain in the YS Do you want assistance downloading an Overdrive book to your 1 area while your little ones attend storytime. Kindle, iPad, Nook or other eBook reader? Or, do you just want to • Children must be the indicated age by the first of the month in learn more about the process? If so, this class is for you. 1 1 which the program starts. Thursday, January 15 @ 3 pm - Internet searching l • Please be on time;we don't want your child to miss a minute of fun. This class will provide the tools to better search the internet and , • Latecomers may need to wait for admittance to a program already in find more closely the right information. Topics include: pros and session. cons of various search engines, assessing website Toddling Twos and Threes authority, exploring the Library's databases, and much more. Thursdays @ 10:30 am -January 15, 22 &29 Thursday, January 22 @ 3 pm -Computer Tips &Tools Your two year old will surely enjoy this interactive story This class will give you practical computer tips. Topics include: time that includes marvelous books,flannel boards, printing, highlighting to copy and paste, volume control, search Januarya, and a simple craft. cc Children y childmust d in age 2 by 1, 2015. Parents accompany in this engines and mouse skills. program. Registration is required. Thursday, January 29 @ 3 pm - Intro to MS Word 2010 Terrific Threes and Fours Participants will learn to start up and shut down MS Word, ,Wednesdays @ 4:30 pm -January 14, 21 & 28 understand how typing on a computer differs from using a ! Preschoolers will wiggle and giggle in this fun-filled story time. typewriter, change the"look" or format of the text, use spell check, Activities, crafts, music, and lively stories strengthen early reading and save and print a document. !skills. Children must be 3 by January 1, 2015. Registration is required. - Bedtime Stories,_ Mondays @ 7 pm -January 12, 19 & 26 !!. 1 j Join us before bedtime each week for fun stories Adult Winter ReadingClub and a craft project! Ages 3-8. Registration is required. The Library's Winter Reading Program for 2015 runs from January 2 until March 1. All you have f to do is read five books and not only will you get 0 See the Show! Become the Pro! a cozy reward, but you will be entered into a l drawing for an additional prize! Snuggle up with With Jason Kollum a good book, a cup of cocoa, and explore your � 1-4 Saturday, January 24 @ 1-2 pm "Winter Dreams!" It's the super hit, total-participation, interactive program where Get the Beacon delivered straight to your inbox! kids of ALL ages become the"Rock-Star"jugglers and balancers just like Pro Juggler Jason Kollum!The show will WOW all kids of Sign up at the Circulation Desk to receive an email version of all ages, as balls, clubs, rings, spinning balls, giant beanbag the Library Beacon and be the first to know about all the great chairs, and much more will all be sent flying through the air, all programs and other happenings!While you are there, you leading up to the big balancing and juggling finale that will have can also sign up to receive email notification for your Library y everybody on the edge of their seats!Then, it's account, including overdue notices and hold requests. Stop by the it the total-participation, hands-on workshop where Circulation Desk today for more information or to sign up! ` kids of seeall ages show!et to They try out thehs theyc got to in the They become rock - -,--..1 -`. Istar circus artists!There will be lots of comedy, � - r :'k. ,evire . I audience participation, action, and excitement! ,-- V - .,._' ' m Kids learn how cool it is to use their Tic'' ' r ��' imagination, do their best, and try something brand new! You can do it! Youth Winter Reading Clubs Registration is required, call 630-368-7733. Read for Fun & Prizes! - ------______- When the winter chill sets in, it's the perfect time for a little Winter Dreaming! The Winter Reading Program runs from Youth Book Discussion January 2 and continues through March Thursday, January 29 @ 4 pm _ -, 1st. Each child is given a reading log to ': determine a goal and track progress.We Do you like reading a book and then sharing it wort-TNmu.. " -- with others. Our book club meets once per month welcome and offer incentives to little ones to discuss good books. Join us for this month's 4 who enjoy a good picture book, our selection, The Boundless. We will discuss facts ROUNTIV emerging readers, as well as those who about the book as well as the author, Kenneth ' are proficient readers as they progress Oppel. Snacks will be provided! See the through the program. Sign up ASAP to Circulation Desk for a copy of the book. take part in our celebration of reading! I Recommended for grades 5 and up. Holiday Lights Recycling —iii Sampling of New and Upcoming Materials You can place your own "hold" on items checked out or on order ends January 8, 2015 through our website www.oak-brook.org/library or stop by the These are your last few days to recycle Reference Desk for assistance. holiday lights at the Library! Look for Books potthe bin in the staff parking lot (across Fiction from the book returns). Any holiday Ashley,Kristen Kaleidoscope lights will be accepted by Elgin Recycling Bannister,Jo Perfect Sins (www.elginrecycling.com). Braden, Kara The Deepest Night Daoud, Hassan The Penguin's Song Davies, David Stuart The Devil's Promise Gift Books Donated to Oak Brook f� Flook,Maria Mothers and Lovers ® Com` Guittari,Michele The Black Rose of Florence Library in the month of December Cli; 3;? 44, Hambly, Barbara Crimson Angel The Sabbagha Family has donated The Rhino Who Henrie,Stacy Hope Rising Swallowed a Storm in memory of Mike Bachmann. I Hunter, Denise The Wishing Season II Hyde,Catherine The Language of Hoofbeats 'Jennings,Regina A Most Inconvenient Marriage Check Out Mango Languages! Perry,Thomas A String of Beads Stacey, Lyndon Nothing But Lies Learn a new language for free through the Oak Brook Public Library. Tallis,F.R. The Voices Mango Languages is free for all Library patrons. Each lesson combines real life situations and audio from native speakers with simple,clear Nonfiction instructions. Users learn actual conversation,breaking down complex Bailey, Mark All of the Gin Joints:Stumbling Through Hollywood linguistic elements within an audio-visual framework that draws important History connections and builds on information they have already learned. Blanco,Richard The Prince of Los Cocuyos:A Miami Childhood There are more than 60 foreign language courses available and 17 English Cave, Roderick The History of the Book in 100 Books as a Second Language(ESL)courses. Fairweather,Jack The Good War:Why We Couldn't Win the War or the 40 To learn more about Mango and get a YY1O I' g Friedman, Ron Peace in Afghanistan preview of what the program has to offer, languagesThe Best Place to Work:The Art and Science of stop by the library and we will give you an Creating an Extraordinary Workplace introduction.You can access Mango through the Library website at Gadoua,Susan The New"I Do":Reshaping Marriage for Skeptics, www.oak-brook.org/databases. Realists,and Rebels Goodman, Ruth How to Be a Victorian:A Dawn-to-Dusk Guide to Victorian Life y. ti Hadlow,Janice A Royal Experiment:The Private Life of King George ; 1 ; . III �.\ r 'f° Harper,Bobtift°Z"...V Li Skinny Meals ��`-' t > Katz,Michelle Healthcare Made Easy Maloof,John Vivian Maier:A Photographer Found Popoff,Alexandra Tolstoy's False Disciple Happy New Year from the Friends Prentice,Claire The Lost Tribe of Coney Island of the Oak Brook Public Library Strole,Annie HomMade Beauty:Nl 0in Simple Beauty Recipes Matle form All-Natural Ingredients The Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library raises funds Wilson Rich,Noah The Bee:A Natural History to support the Library through memberships and book DVDs sales. Do your part by joining our all volunteer, charitable The Equalizer organization; membership forms are available at the I Am Ali Library (dues are tax deductible). Guardians of the Galaxy The Maze Runner Maybe you received some books as gifts, why not pass on The Rise of the Isis your extra books to other readers. Your tax deductible Shameless-The Complete 4th Season - 't` book donations are received at the Circulation Desk The Skeleton Twins throughout the year. We also This Is Where I Leave You tuAnntiwa need volunteers to help with the When the Game Stands Tall - - - Annual Used Book Sale: April Why Planes Vanish . ..-y-a 16-18, 2015. "-`` , > 0 Music For more about The Friends , ' Belle&Sebastian Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance contact the Library Director, The Decemberists What A Terrible World,What A Beautiful World Lupe Fiasco Tetsuo&Youth Sue Madorin at 630-368-7706 -_: p or email Frankett Kral atsilaPanda Bear Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper frankettkral@gmail.com. Sleater-Kinney No Cities to Love 3 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs 1 2 3 ©Children's Library Closed Winter Reading Begins .r Young Adults All ages in black Current Events 9:30 am 0n ois._„ .t.7 .4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Sahaja Meditation 6 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm Holiday Lights Current Events 9:30 am Recycling Ends Computer Class: Downloading eBooks 10 am 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Sahaja Meditation Knit Pickers 7 pm ©Terrific 3s and 4s ©Toddling 2s and 3s Current Events 9:30 am The 3 Numbers You 6 pm 4:30 pm 10:30 am Need to Know 2 pm GIS Workshop 1 pm Bedtime Stories 7 pm Restore Your Spirit Computer Class: with Reiki 6:30 pm Internet Searching 3 pm Wheat Belly 6 pm 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Sahaja Meditation Knit Pickers 7 pm ©Terrific 3s and 4s ©Toddling 2s and 3s Current Events 9:30 am ©See the Show! 6 pm 4:30 pm 10:30 am Become the Pro!with Ageless Grace 11 am Jason Kollum Bedtime Stories 7 pm Computer Class: 1-2 pm Computer Tips&Tools 3 pm GIS Workshop 6 pm0 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Music and Influence of Sahaja Meditation 6 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm Movie Matinee ©Toddling 2s and 3s Current Events 9:30 am Pete Seeger 2 pm The Hundred Foot 10:30 am ©Bedtime Stories 7 pm Journey 1 pm Computer Class: O Terrific 3s and 4s Intro to MS Word 2010 4:30 pm 3pm 114 YS Book Discussion5