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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-11 Oak Brook FihrdrPublic , -== Iedccn .. Library .... Silk 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 13, Issue 11 November 2015 Adult Programs Weekly Registration is required for all programs. Please call 630-368-7725. Frog rams Affordable Care Act: Info Session - Sahaja Yoga Meditation- Friday, November 6 @ 1 - 4:30 pm A Mondays 5 pm u Sahaja is a unique method Drop by the lobby from 1 - 3:30 pm to learn about the Affordable Care of meditation based on an Act. Marsha Smith, a DuPage County Health Department representative, experience called Self will be giving a general overview of the ACA at 3:30 pm in the meeting room. Realization. The Chicago Stories of Edith Wyatt - Knit Pickers- Saturday, November 7 @ 2 pm Tuesdays @ 7 pm Exquisite historical fiction performance of the lives of Chicago characters in The Knit Pickers gather and work on their projects the 1890's, reenacted by renowned actress Michele LaRue. Learn about the together.All levels of knitters history of Chicago through these brilliant characters brought to life. are welcome. Sentimental Journey - Current Events- Saturday, November 14 @ 2 pm Fridays @9:30 am Sentimental Journey features the vocals of Nora Drysch performing Join our Current Events standards ranging from the 30s to the early 60s, showcasing various Group for lively discussions artists, tempos, and languages, accompanied by a full sound of recorded of all things newsworthy. background instrumentation. This one-hour musical excursion to the past Movie Matinee includes more than a dozen vocal numbers interspersed with musically- Wed., November 25 @ 1 pm related trivia questions as well as a free door prize raffle. Sponsored by the Friends Mr. Holmes of OBPL. An aged, retired Sherlock Remembering Marshall Field's - Holmes looks back on Saturday, November 21 @ 2 pm his life, and ,, , ,-f,.�- A.® For more than 150 years, Marshall Field and Co. reigned as Chicago's grapples with V-41—•-.44 leading department store. Join historian Leslie Goddard in this lavishly an unsolved illustrated talk that traces the store's history from its beginnings as a dry case a beautifullIng r1,_goods store in 1852 into a world-class fashion and service trendsetter. Discover the traditions behind the 28 Shop, Uncle Mistletoe, the bronze clocks, and, woman. of course, Frango Mints. Sponsored by the Friends of OBPL. 105 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 1:00 pm-5 pm Sunday* Jeffry Franklin Andrea Holt twitter @oakbrooklibrary *closed Sundays between Memorial and Labor Day Veena Mendiratta Hope Sabbagha Facebook Closes at 5 pm on Nov. 25 Commission Meetings youth services blog:on Nov. 26 & 27 g 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 November Storytimes Registration and Internet Privileges Required Thursday, November 5 @ 2 pm - Computer Basics Toddling 2s & 3s Participants will learn the basics of computer use: computer parts, Thursdays @ 10:30 am - Nov. 5, 12 & 19 the mouse and keyboard. The skills covered will include opening a Your two year old will surely enjoy this program, using icons and the taskbar and starting and exiting an interactive storytime that includes marvelous application.. books, flannel boards, music, and a simple Thursday, November 12 @ 2 pm - Database Searching craft. Children must be age 2 by November 1, Need computer help?There are computer tutorials available. 2015. Parents accompany child in this Traveling abroad? Check out our foreign newspapers to catch the program. Registration is required. latest news. There are guides to assist you with your finances, your purchases, book selections and much, much more. Fantastic Fours and Fives Thursday, November 19 @ 2-5 pm -Computer Help Tuesdays @ 4:30 pm - Nov. 3, 10 & 17 A one-on-one, 30 minute computer session, is being offered to We will wiggle and giggle in this fun-filled patrons for answering basic computer-related questions from story time. Activities, crafts, music, and lively stories searching the Web to posting a resume online. Registration is strengthen early reading skills. Children must be 4 by required. November 1, 2015. Registration is required. Holiday Lights Recycling 1 Grades K-2 Storytime Art November 25, 2015 - January 8, 2016 Wednesdays @ 4:30 pm - Nov. 4, 11 & 18 Have you started decorating for the holidays? Are you nuts about books and art? As you go through those strings of lights, you are boundThen join us for this creative story to find some that don't work anymore. You can again time. We will read a story and then recycle those lights at the Library! Look for the bin in the1*11111 do an art project inspired by the xn staff parking lot (across from the book returns). Any , , � book. Registration is required. holiday lights will be accepted by Elgin Recycling (www.elginrecycling.com). And since the box is outside, Youth Book Discussions you can donate at any time that is convenient for you. osT Thursday, November 19 @ 4:30 pm `x "�""`®" Maker's Workshop: Perler® Bead Utopia Among the Hidden by Margaret Saturday, November 14 @ 1 pm Peterson Haddix Ages 5 and Up 41. .4141N Do you like reading a good book and then mum If your parents are tired of Perler® beads fr#_:_ h sharing it with others? Not only will we talk te HI!uO! _ embedded in your carpet, have no fear, the -imo about the stories and characters, but we will library can serve as your Perler® bead utopia. ,k also discover fun facts about each book as well as the 1 authors. Snacks will be provided. We will be using these small beads to create a See the Circulation Desk for a copy of the book a few variety of creatures and characters. Want to make your weeks prior to each session. favorite superhero, or character from a book? Please Recommended for Grades 5 and Up bring in a template or an idea, and we will try to make your Perler® bead dreams a reality with this one of a kind maker's workshop. Registration is required. In Memory... 10 1000 Books Before Kindergarten-1 The Library wishes to extend its sympathy to the families of William E. Duff and Melissa Kennedy. Si.n p your newborn, infant, or toddler for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. This ongoing Bill served as a Library Commissioner from 2002- program will help build your child's vocabulary, print 2010 and is the author of A Time For Spies. awareness, early literacy skills Melissa was employed as a Reference and more as you read 1000 books Librarian from 2005-2010. P . ..--k, before they start their first day of ®.00 Bpm Kindergarten. Stop by the Youth Both individuals worked hard to better , ks Services desk today to sign up. :,. Your child will get prizes along the our Library. We are grateful for way to celebrate as you read! their endeavors. Gift Books Donated to Oak Brook �/ Sampling of New and Upcoming Materials Library in the month of October Nif; You can place your own "hold" on items checked out or on order 4 through our website www.oak-brook.org/library or stop by the The Page Turners donated My Brilliant Friend in memory of Reference Desk for assistance. Virginia Kirk. Books Fiction Lladros for Sale! Baugh, Carolyn Quicksand:A Nora Khalil Novel Brady, Eileen Unleashed The holidays are right around the Brunkhorst,Alex The Gilded Life of Matilda Duplaine corner and we have the perfect gift Celestin, Ray The Axeman for that special someone. Lladros, Cullen, Lynn Twain's End handmade porcelain figurines from ‘ Ellis, Robert City of Echoes Spain, are quite collectible and many Flynn, Vince The Survivor of the Lladros in the Library's collection Freeman, Philip Sacrifice:A Celtic Adventure are for sale. Stop by the Library and Hilderbrand, Elin Winter Stroll take a look. For more information l . Hyzy,Julie Grace Cries Uncle please direct inquiries to the Director Malliet, G.M. The Haunted Season of the Library. May, Peter Entry Island —__ Patel, Shone Flame Tree Road Have you tried it yet... Sullivan, Faith Good Night, Mr.Wodehouse Taylor, Patrick An Irish Doctor in Love and at Sea * Are you finding War and Peace a bit much to hold Trigiani,Adriana All The Stars in the Heavens in bed? Wingate, Lisa The Sea Keeper's Daughters -„ Want to bring dozens of magazines with you on vacation? Nonfiction Just can't make it to the Library tonight? Bernanke, Ben The Courage to Act Brown, Brene, Ph.D. Rising Strong Certainly, there's nothing like a good Carson, Ben A More Perfect Union: What We the People Can book or magazine in your hands. Do to Reclaim Our Constitutional Liberties But sometimes that's not an option. ,Cheng, Eugenia How to Bake Pi English,T.J. Where the Bodies Were Buried:Whitey Bulger and Visit the Reference Desk to learn more i the World That Made Him about checking out books and magazines Hamilton, Suzy Favor Fast Girl:A Life Spent Running from Madness on your smart phone, tablet, and computer. Knight, Rob Follow Your Gut Koppel,Ted Lights Out:A Cyberattack, a Nation Unprepared, Surviving the Aftermath ®` ' " Montgomery, Sy The Soul of an Octopus: inn) bits OneClickel Neiwert, David Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us ItZ }. z� , digital Rieff, David The Reproach of Hunger � �.� �4k,+sa�d� Roig-debellis, Kaitlin Choosing Hope Vanderkam, Laura I know How She Does It: How Successful Women L. Make the Most of Their Time Holiday Used Book Auction DVDs Ends on November 28 The Casual Vacancy OUTLANDER Chasing Pluto Our Holiday Used Book Auction includes some great items Homeland-Season 4 forgift givingthisyear. We havegift sets for those who enjo r , J Y Jack Strong Downton Abbey(DVDs for Seasons 1-3, tea mug, and tote Me and Earl and the Dying Girl bag) and Brazil (photographic log, soccer ball, and souvenir Mad Men-Season 7 Part 2 tote bag), quality art books (Matisse, Hokusai and Hiroshige, Max and the Art of Florence), a visual history of the automobile, Outlander-Season 1 Volume 2 - p an encyclopedia of plants and flowers, an America's Test Paper Towns Kitchen cookbook, and a Great Courses offering (Science in Penny Dreadful Season 2 the 20th Century). This silent auction will run through noon on Yves Saint Laurent ',',ON,''''''Ok, "-. November 28. Auction items will be on 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 i Chris Cornell Higher Truth made in person at the Library. The website ®i p, 1 Glen Hansard Didn't He Ramble will be updated weekly with current bids on 1 Jr.Jr. JR JR all items. For more information, please Yo-Yo Ma&Kathryn Stott Songs from the Arc of Life contact Mary Ann Nunez at 630-782-6968. 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