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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07 Oak Brook _ Public �-� IIhrar ' Iedccn Library j'.- Aft 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 13, Issue 7 July 2015 Adult Programs Weekly Registration is required for all programs. Please call 630-368-7725. 1311 Programs Deal Me In! - Thursdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 @ 3-5 pm ). C l� Sahaja Yoga Meditation- Come join the fun!We are expanding! If you have a group wanting to play cards,there is d I1.QCh a Mondays @ 5 pm plenty of room.And of course,there is Double Pinochle instruction lead by Shirley ,q ,°' Misek. There will be no prizes or fees; all ages and skill levels welcome. �� Sahaja is a unique method of meditation based on an Making Retirement Income Last - Thursday, July 9 @ 7 pm experience called Self As you stand at the eve of retirement, feel more confident that your assets could last as long as you do. Realization. Join Mike Heatwole (Waddell& Reed)for an educational presentation focusing on the 5 main risks in retirement and strategies to overcome them: longevity, inflation, market volatility, health care,taxes. Knit Pickers- Tuesdays @ 7 pm h . . Songs of the Civil War - Saturday, July 11 @ 2 pm The Knit Pickers gather 10 Join Dean Milano,with guitar accompaniment, as he performs the song of the Civil land work on their projects War. Learn the history of each song and enjoy a slide show of musicians from the together.All levels of knitters Civil War. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. are welcome. Boomer Solutions - Thursday, July 16 @ 7 pm Current Events- How do you balance work and your own family,while trying to address the needs of the elderly? Fridays @ 9:30 am Perhaps you are looking at retiring yourself,what should you be doing to prepare? Learn what options Join our Current Events are available to address present and future needs. Join experts from the Senior Resource Alliance of Group for lively discussions Chicagoland as they discuss finance, estate planning, housing and health care options. of all things newsworthy. Quieting the Mind Meditation - Wednesday, July 22 @ 7 pm Theodore M. Utchen has practiced and taught meditation for many years. Quieting the Mind Meditation 1 Movie Matinee is a technique for reducing daily stress and can result in improved personal and business relationships. Wed.,July 29 @ 1 pm McFarland USA Savvy Women Invest on Purpose - Thursday, July 23 @ 7 pm A cross Karre Parker(Arbor Financial Services, LLC) takes learning to a deeper level by teaching women how " country to use their strengths and skills to manage their money. Karre explains how stress and anxiety can be m coach in reduced while providing women with more comfort and confidence. a small -- "` ° '' � California Local Author Rita Chhablani - Saturday, July 25 @ 2 pm L)ess town Chhablani's book, Despite Odds: Tales of Choices, tells of the decisions inspired by is "'" 5.. MFF.eARL,AND transforms the inherent courage of certain people. Focusing on the tales of women and children of .` USA India, you will surely want to catch this reading to ask the author more about her life = a team of and the lives of those she has written about. :„o • athletes into championship contenders.129 mins-PG Library Hours Library Commission Follow us online 9:30 am-9 pm Monday-Thursday Roberta Petz, Chairperson 9:30 am-5 pm Friday-Saturday Anthony DiCanio Susan Epstein www.oak-brook.org/library Closed Sunday* Jeffry Franklin Andrea Holt twitter @oakbrooklibrary *closed Sundays between Memorial and Labor Day Veena Mendiratta Hope Sabbagha Facebook Closed on July 3 and 4 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 630-368-7733 May 19 November 17 Computer Classes Weekly Storytime Activities Registration and Internet Privileges Required Toddling Twos and Threes Thursday, July 9 @ 1 pm - Computer Basics Thursdays, July 2, 9 & 16 @ 10:30 am (30 mins) Participants will learn the basics of computer use: computer parts, This is a perfect program to introduce little ones to the library. the mouse and keyboard. The skills covered will include opening a We'll enjoy some good books, sing songs, dance, do fingerplays, program, using icons and the taskbar and starting and exiting an and more!We'll also make crafts which are related to the theme application. of the day.A parent or caregiver must stay with children during Wednesday, July 15 @ 11 am - Internet Searching the program. Registration is required. 5 �' This class will provide the tools to better search the internet and ;Must be 2 years old by June 1, 2015. *43 f find more closely the information they are seeking. Topics include: pros and cons of various search engines, assessing website Terrific Threes and Fours authority, exploring the Library's databases, and much more. Thursdays, July 2, 9 & 16 @ 4 pm (30 mins) Thursday, July 23 @ 1 pm -Computer Tips and Tools Bring your preschoolers to the library for this fun-filled storytime. It This class will give you practical computer tips. Topics include: includes stories,fingerplay, songs,dance, and a simple craft. printing, highlighting to copy and paste, volume control, search Children attend the program independently,while parents or engines and mouse skills. j caregivers wait in the youth area of the Library. S Registration is required. -0 Wednesday, July 29 @ 1 -4 pm - Computer Help Must be 3 years old by June 1, 2015. IA , A one-on-one, 30 minute computer session, is being offered to patrons for answering basic computer-related questions from Grades K-3 Storytime/Art searching the Web to posting a resume online. Wednesdays, July 1, 8 & 15 @ 4 pm (45-60 mins) Registration is required. Join us for some summertime stories that will awaken our creative juices. Because Miss Theresa believes that good books inspire us, a story-inspired art project will follow. Please dress for mess! 7.21 ' 4'1 L 2/ ' let / 2.1 ` Registration is required. __ ..::) .,�, ✓ 3,, ' Youth Book Discussions Adult Summer ReadingClub Summer Book Discussion '-'17 fe` . Wednesday, July 22 @ 4 pm The theme for the adult Summer Reading �- " �>g The Goats by Brock Cole Program this year is"Train Your Brain". As a Snacks will be provided! See the Circulation Desk place of both fun and learning, the Oak Brook for a copy of the book. Recommended for Public Library will host a number of events this summer that will be grades 5 and up. simultaneously entertaining and educational. We will have musical events, including big band,jazz, historical songs, and American Dear America Book Club traditional favorites. We will also host open card games throughout We will meet every other Tuesday @ 4pm and discuss a new the summer and offer informative programs on local history and book each week, learn about the time period, and leave with meditation as well. Don't fall into a droopy summer haze! something to remember the story by. See the Circulation Desk for Sign up for"Train Your Brain"at the Reference Desk! a copy of the book a few weeks prior to each session. Recommended for Grades 4 and Up. Youth Summer Reading Club One Eye Laughing, The Other Weeping -,, qu (1938 era) .,4, The Summer Reading Club runs through Tuesday, July 14 @ 4 pm August 15. We give children, ages three andA. up, the opportunity to earn prizes for reading !f' My Secret War(1941 era) „,.,..,,:,,,e during the summer. With music and movement ¶ * Tuesday, July 28 @ 4 pm . .� as a focus, we hope to have all our children „y "reading to the rhythm!" t:. Get the Beacon delivered Monday Musical Movie :; .� straight to your inbox! Sing-Alongs: Frozen i loi - Sign up at the Circulation Desk to receive , an email version of the Library Beacon and be July 13 @ 3 pm t\V,- the first to know about all the great programs and Need to beat the afternoon heat'?Join us as we sing ,. ,,,..Y :' other happenings! While you are there, you can along to our favorites! We'll provide the movie, you y also sign up to receive email notification for your bring your voice. We will be showing one musical ` Library account, including overdue notices and hold requests. movie per month this summer. No registration required. Stop by the Circulation Desk to sign up! Gina Marie's Singsong and Yoga Sampling of New and Upcoming Materials You can place your own "hold" on items checked out or on order for Children and Families through our website www.oak-brook.org/library or stop by the Tuesday, July 21 Reference Desk for assistance. @ 11 am Books Fiction f..4*�`. Bannalec,Jean-Luc Death in Brittany �— c,�r c.' Join us for this wonderful program as 1 Castillo,Linda After the Storm:A Kate Burkholder Novel Gina Marie incorporates original music, Coulter,Catherine Nemesis breathing, yoga, storytelling, dancing, lots of Davis, Lyndsey Deadly Election:A Flavia Albia Mystery love, laughter, and imagination. Yoga is amazing Flint,Eric/Hunt,Walter H. 1636:The Cardinal Virtues for children and families. Yoga and deep breathing allow Forsyth,Kate The Wild Girl children to redirect their energy in a positive way. Gaiman,Neil Neverwhere:Author's Preferred Text Benefits include: creativity, laugher, smiles, loving Garlock,Dorothy Twice in a Lifetime kindness, focus, flexibility, Hobbs,Roger Vanishing Games positive mind, self Jarvis,Stephen Death and Mr. Pickwick Lovesey, Peter Down Among the Dead Men confidence, relaxation, ; Quick, Matthew Love May Fail self control, and a respect x- Robinson,Kim Stanley Aurora for others. Registration is <- ii , ; Stevens,Chevy Those Girls required. # } •, .a Thor, Brad Code of Conduct Sponsored by Friends : w Nonfiction of the Library �� - _ Bressett, Kenneth Handbook of United States Coins 2016 Paperback Carlson,Gretchen Getting Real Youth Bin o Frida S DK Publishing DK Eyewitness Travel Guide:Caribbean g y DK Publishing DK Eyewitness Travel Guide:Greece,Athens&the Friday, July 24 @ 3 - 4 pm Mainland Looking for something to do?Join us for afternoon bingo! DK Publishing DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Hawaii We will play one Friday per month this summer. Bring a DK Publishing DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Italian Riviera DK Publishing DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: New Orleans friend or two and have an enjoyable time Fodor's Fodor's Hong Kong:with a Side Trip to Macau that offers fun and a wide assortment of - - .w Foley,E. Shakespeare Basics for Grown-Ups: Everything You prizes. All ages of children welcome. No " 9 � � .�.�- Need to Know About the Bard registration required. * - ..: Goldberg, Michelle The Goddess Pose:The Audacious Life of Indra Devi, — the Woman Who Helped Bring Yoga to the West Mary's Maker Madness! Nat'l Archives&Records Admin United States Government Manual ry Plain,Nancy This Strange Wilderness:The Life and Art of James Saturday, July 25 @ 11 am - 12 pm Audubon Scott-Moncrieff,Dr.Christina Complete Detox Workbook:2-Day,9-Day,and 30- kb i Join us for one"maker" project per month this Day Makeovers to Cleanse and Revitalize Your Life summer. July's project is Where the Wild Steingold,Fred S. Legal Guide for Starting&Running a Small Business Things Are. After reading this classic story by Toksvig,Sandy The Tricky Art of Co-Existing: How to Behave Maurice Sendak, we will create a scary monster Decently No Matter What Life Throws Your Way usA mask. Registration is required. Ages 4 and up DVDs Chappie Staff News The Crimson Field The Lazarus Effect N Stop by and say hello to our new part-time .r~a, Reference Librarians Lori Synder and Rob The Loft E, i Kowalczyk! We would also like to wish Linda Playing It Cool �, Unfinished Business Fairbanks a happy retirement. Linda was our The Vaccine WarBUSI Technical Services Supervisor and retired Welcome to Me �' OFT -) after 8 years of service. While We're Young II Woman in Gold Lladros for Sale! -- 1 Music Are you looking to add to your own collection? A$AP Rocky At.Long.Last.A$AP Do you have a gift giving occasion, like aIttDogg,Snoop Bush graduation or wedding, coming up? Come by ;' Lambert,Adam The Original High the Library and browse the collection. Many of - Musgraves,Kacey Pageant Material the Lladros are for sale. For more information Of Monsters and Men Beneath the Skin please direct inquiries to the Director of the Library. , . 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Movie Matinee Deal Me In!3-5 pm Current Events 9:30 am Club 4 pm McFarland USA 1 pm ©Read to a Dog ©Lego Robotics Computer Class: 7-8 pm 3:30-4:30 pm Computer Help 1-4 pm 5 Knit Pickers 7 pm