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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10 Oak Brook Public , : IIhrdr ' IIeaccn Library 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 13, Issue 10 October 2015 Adult Programs Weekly Registration is required for all programs. Please call 630-368-7725. Programs Medicare: How it Works -Thursday, October 1 @ 7 pm -- Sahaja Yoga Meditation- David Wylly of Medicare Solutions Network will detail what Medicare covers, Mondays @ 5 pm what it doesn't, and your options for additional coverage. He will also discuss aw #a :._' `+.. Sahaja is a unique method supplements, Part D prescription, and other cost-saving strategies for the years of meditation based on an ahead. experience called Self Realization. Classical Violin & Piano Concert- Saturday, October 3 @ 2 pm : " One hour performance by local resident Dr. Robert Hariman on violin, accompanied by Knit Pickers- pianist Nancy Hagen, performing classical music. Refreshments provided after the Tuesdays @ 7 pm kat ceremony, courtesy of the performers. The Knit Pickers gather and work on their projects Proper Skin Care -Thursday, October 8 @ 7 pm together.All levels of knitters Dr. Mona Gandhi will be speaking about senior skin care and ways to � & ;gig,�� are welcome. ogyprotect your skin as you age. Current Events- Roadmap to the Stars: the Night Sky Explained - Saturday, October 10 @ 2 pm Fridays @ 9:30 am Astronomer Kevin Manning returns with a new program! When you wish upon a Join our Current Events star, wouldn't it be good to know which star it is and what constellation it lies in? Group for lively discussions Objects in the night sky can be pinpointed with a little understanding of the of all things newsworthy. celestial sphere and its coordinates. Hands-on activities using star charts will serve to bring the point home. Sponsored by the Friends of OBPL. Movie Matinee Wed., October 28 @ 1 pm A Beginner's Guide to the Golden Age of Radio -Thursday, October 15 @ 2 pm Max Radio personality Steve Darnall looks at some of the biggest shows and stars to emerge from the early years of radio, including sound clips and stories about how Military dog Max returns radio became America's first transformative mass mediumfrom service in Afghanistan, traumatized by his handler's Jeanette Andrews: Magic - Saturday, October 24 @ 2 pm death. He's Nationally hailed as"an inspiration,"throughout her life Jeanette Andrews has adopted by the developed an entirely new and thought-provoking take on the art of the impossible. man's family In this performance Jeanette will present a distinctive blend of magic and illusions, and helps the inspired by ideas about the importance of perception. grieving family heal. 111 mins-PG Library Hours Library Commission Follow us online 9:30 am-9 pm Monday-Thursday Roberta Petz, Chairperson www.oak brook.org/library 9:30 am-5 pm Friday-Saturday Anthony DiCanio Susan Epstein Closed Sunday* Jeffry Franklin Andrea Holt twitter @oakbrooklibrary "closed Sundays between Memorial and Labor Day Veena Mendiratta Hope Sabbagha Facebook Department Numbers Commission Meetings youth services blog: Circulation 630-3687702, Tuesdays @ 7 pm oakbrookpubliclibraryblog.blogspot.com Reference 630-368-7725 January 20 July 21 staff picks blog: Youth Services 630-368-7733 March 17 September 15 oakbrooklibrarypicks.wordpress.com May 19 November 17 Computer Classes Fall Storytimes Registration and Internet Privileges Required Thursday, October 8 @ 3 pm - Intro to MS Word 2010 Toddling 2s & 3s Participants will learn to start up and shut down MS Word, Thursdays @ 10:30 am - October 1, 8 & 15 understand how typing on a computer differs from using a Your two year old will surely enjoy this typewriter, change the"look" or format of the text, use spell check, l interactive storytime that includes save and print a documentmarvelous books, flannel boards, music, Thursday, October 15 @ 3 pm - and a simple craft. Children must be age Intermediate MS Word 2010 2 by September 1, 2014. Parents accompany child in this program. Learn to create headers and footers, insert, move and resize Registration is required. graphics, apply bullets and numbering features, columns and much more. Grades K-2 Storytime Art Monday, October 19 @ 11 am - Intro to MS Excel 2010 Wednesdays @ 4:30 pm - October 7 & 14 This class will introduce the Excel spreadsheet. Areas covered Are you nuts about books and art? I will be the everyday commands found on the Ribbon; create a new Then join us for this creative story time, workbook, save workbooks, insert and delete column and rows and I enter text and numbers. We will read a story and then do an art project inspired by the book. Monday, October 26 @ 11am - Registration is required. Intro to MS Publisher 2010 , Explore this desktop publishing application that emphasizes page layout and design. You will begin to learn how to create a �� ;�� — professional looking newsletter or brochure. AWA' WEEK s @your library ::.. . 'r'.24,2 g I 1 i 1 t Teen Read Week is celebrated during the third week in October. :stIt is an annual initiative to showcase the resources available at the library for teens to build literacy skills while reading for the fun of it. Be sure to stop by! - ire Sti;!!, Youth Book Discussions , 0 -4: ft ,,,: !:,:itirl „„); Thursday, October 29 @ 4:30 pm Coraline by Neil Gaimen Fire Safety with Sparky the Fire Dog Thursday, October 8 @ 4 pm Do you like reading a good book and then i sharing it with others? Not only will we talk The week of October 4-10 is National Fire about the stories and characters, but we will • nIIIV^ Safety Week. Join us for a special program with '`F also discover fun facts about each book as Firefighter, Glen Washington and his pal, I�i4v well as the authors. Snacks will be provided. Sparky the fire dog. Learn about fire safety with See the Circulation Desk for a copy of the book a few - weeks prior to each session. stories, games, and more! Make a related craft -_ ._,_, Recommended for Grades 5 and Up to take home. For ages 3 & up. Registration is required Mad Science Electricity Workshop '2 Saturday, October 17 @ 1 -2 pm J' .: - 1 This workshop provides a great introduction r it ; to fundamental concepts of electricity. Wii Just Dance Party G% It includes entertaining and educational hands-on activities, helping kids gain a better Monday, October 12 @ 11 am-12 pm understanding of electrical circuits and basic Ages 9 & Up elements of electricity. The workshop will help children Back by popular demand! develop scientific skills through inquirybased instructional Show off your moves and join } ,j <' �„0 methods. Sponsored by the Friends of OBPL. us as we battle it off in this fun C, For Grades 1-5 filled Wii Dance Party! i ti i Registration is required. Space is limited! Registration is required. Halloween Party Sampling of New and Upcoming Materials Saturday, October 31 1 -2pm 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 Reference Desk for assistance. Join us at the Library on Halloween for a ( �� scary good time! Come dressed up in ,Q Books your best costume and get ready for spooky ° Fiction crafts,treats, and fun!Watch out \k, , 1 %? Alexander,Tasha The Adventuress \1 �, for ghouls and ghosts as you enjoy some .i`-,"—',1,s_.,) Benedict, Laura Charlotte's Story:A Novel Trick-or-Treating around the Library! Childress, Ron And West Is West Registration is required. 'G� i Cook, Robin Host All ages welcome. ' FDlet he�nJ Jessica Janice Undead and The Ghost andMrsl Fletcher FortuGift Books Donated to Oak Brook Gingrich, John Dark Reservations "cop,' �� �Gingrich, Newt Duplicity Library in the month of September Nth j Hickam, Homer H. Carrying Albert Home:The Somewhat True Story Trustee Edward Tiesenga donated Asia's New Wings:the of a Man, His Wife, and Her Alligator Untold Story of a Young Girl Lost on 9/11 in memory of Asia Cottom. MacBird, Bonnie Art in the Blood Marra,Anthony The Tsar of Love and Techno: Stories Michaels, Fern Fancy Dancer Fall Evergreen Concert Ryan, Hank Phillipi What You See Smiley,Jane Golden Age Sunday, October 25 @ 3 pm Snelling, Lauraine Streams of Mercy The Friends of the Library present Nonfiction the Fall Evergreen Concert, Danforth,John The Relevance of Religion featuring Chicago-based chamber Eby, Margaret South Toward Home i ensemble Spektral Quartet. Emmons, Henry Staying Sharp Ensemble members Clara Lyon and Fodor's Travel Publications Fodor's Brazil J. Austin Wulliman on violin, Doyle Jaher, David The Witch of Lime Street Armbrust on viola, and Russell Johnson,Whitney Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Spektraiquartet.com Rolen on cello will beerformin p 9 Innovation to Work classical works by Beethoven, Schubert and Arvo Part. Karr, Mary The Art of Memoir Since its 2012/2013 season, the Quartet has served as Kirwan, Pat Take Your Eye Off the Ball 2.0 ensemble-in-residence at the University of Chicago. The Leonetti, Mike Hockey Now!The Biggest Stars of the NHL Quartet has also released two full-length albums. O'Reilly, Bill Killing Reagan Dugard, Martin Economics Rules The Concert is free to the public and reservations are not Schnakenberg, Robert The Big Bad Book of Bill Murray required. Following the performance, one lucky attendee Shane, Scott Objective Troy:A Terrorist,a President, and the will receive a free CD. Refreshments will be served for all Rise of the Drone to enjoy. For more information, please call the Library at Sutton,Amy L. Arthritis Sourcebook 630-368-7702. Urofsky, Melvin I. Dissent and the Supreme Court: Its Role in the Court History and the Nation's Constitutional Holiday Used Book Auction Dialogue October 19 - November 28 DVDs Our Holiday Used Book Auction includes some great items Arthur&George w for gift giving this year. We have gift sets for those who enjoy The Avengers Age of Ultron Downton Abbey(DVDs for Seasons 1-3, tea mug, and tote Big Bang Theory-Season 8 bag) and Brazil (photographic log, soccer ball, and souvenir Criminal Minds-Season 10 ii -a tote bag), quality art books (Matisse, Hokusai and Hiroshige, Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! and the Art of Florence), a visual history of the automobile, Indian Summers an encyclopedia of plants and flowers, an America's Test The Longest Ride Kitchen cookbook, and a Great Courses offering (Science in Magic Mike XXL the 20th Century). This silent auction will run from October 19 Once Upon A Time-Season 4 through noon on November 28. Auction items will be on San Andreas display in the Library lobby and listed on the Friends page of the Library's website Music (www.oak-brook.org/library). Bids must be Beach House Depression Cherry made in person at the Library. The website ellBon Jovi Burning Bridges will be updated weekly with current bids on Duran Duran Paper Gods all items. For more information, please The Game The Documentary 2 contact Mary Ann Nunez at 630-782-6968. Jepsen, Carly Rae Emotion SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT0 Adult programs 1 2 3 ©Children's 0 Toddling 2s&3s Current Events 9:30 am Classical Violin&Piano eto Young Adults Storytime 10:30 am Concert 2 pm All ages in black p��� Medicare 7 pm 0' 1 t „6 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 Sahaja Meditation 5 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 0 Grades K-2 0 Toddling 2s&3s Current Events 9:30 am Roadmap to the Stars Storytime Art 4:30 pm Storytime 10:30 am 2 pm Computer Class: Intro to MS Word 3 pm 0 Fire Safety 4 pm Proper Skin Care 7 pm 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 0 Wii Just Dance Party Knit Pickers 7 pm 0 Grades K-2 0 Toddling 2s&3s Current Events 9:30 am ©Mad Science 11 am Storytime Art 4:30 pm Storytime 10:30 am Electricity Workshop Computer Class: 1 pm Sahaja Meditation 5 pm Intermediate MS Word 3 pm Golden Age of Radio 2 pm 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Computer Class: Knit Pickers 7 pm Current Events 9:30 am Jeanette Andrews: Intro to MS Excel Magic 2 pm 11 am Sahaja Meditation 5 pm 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 0 Evergreen Concert: Computer Class: Knit Pickers 7 pm Movie Matinee «.YS Book Disc Current Events 9:30 am ©Halloween Party Spektral Quartet Intro to MS Publisher Max Coraline 4:30 pm 1 pm 3 pm 11 am 1 pm Sahaja Meditation 5 pm