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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-12 Oak Brook Public s -=tf Liarar Ledccn Library ;� - Aft 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 13, Issue 12 December 2015 Adult Programs Weekly Registration is required for all programs. Please call 630-368-7725. Programs Sahaja Yoga Meditation - Robyn Vitson: Holiday Music Mondays @ 5 pm Saturday, December 5 @ 2 pm Sahaja is a unique method " : Join Robyn Vitson for a medley of holiday songs sure to delight the of meditation based on an , "` hearts of all ages. For those brutal Midwest winters, Robyn is here experience called Self . Att ItG to warm the spirits. Sponsored by the Friends of OBPL. Realization. Knit Pickers- Robert Mueller: Battle of the Bulge Tuesdays @ 7 pm The Knit Pickers gather Saturday, December 12 @ 2 pm and work on their projects War historian Robert Mueller gives a powerful and emotional BATT i E OF together.All levels of knitters presentation with original footage and behind the scenes ,x.a. ` are welcome. biographies of some of the most outstanding soldiers. "" "'i .r, , : Current Events - This is a lecture not to be missed by any history fan. Fridays @ 9:30 am Sponsored by the Friends of OBPL. Join our Current Events ons Meditation for a Stress Free Holiday and Beyond of Group for lively dwcu hy. of all things newsworthy. Saturday. December 19 @ 2 pm Join long time meditator Michael Ribet as he discusses the 44 sgrh'c1 t'l 3-(appy extraordinary effect of meditation. He will also present a + simple, yet powerful meditation technique that can enrich olidayS one's life personally, professionally, spiritually and help with seasonal stress. from the Adult Winter Reading Begins December 20! Oak Brook The Adult Services staff invites our patrons to take part in our Winter Reading Program: Publzc Library New Year, New Reads. When we welcome the new year, break the mold and challenge yourself to read not only more books, but different types of books. From fiction to : nonfiction, romance to mystery, pick up an author, genre, or format that you've never read before from our collection. All who participate will receive a reading incentive and be entered into a drawing. Sponsored by the Friends of OBPL. 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 @oakbroaklibrary 'closed Sundays between Memonal and Lana-Day Veena Mendiratta Hope Sabbagha Facebook Closed on Dec. 24 & 25 2016 Commission Meetings youth services blog: Closes at 1 pm on Dec. 31 Tuesdays @ 7 pm oakbrookpubliclibraryblog.blogspot.com Department Numbers Circulation 630-368-7702 January 19 July 19 staff picks blog: Reference 630-368-7725 March 15 September 20 oakbrooklibrarypicks.wordpress.com Youth Services 630-368-7733 May 17 November 15 Computer Classes 1Youth Winter Reading Begins December 20! Registration and Internet Privileges Required The Youth Services staff invites children and young adults of Oak Thursday, December 3 @ 2 pm - Email Basics Brook to take part in our Winter Reading Program:A Blizzard of Books. It begins on Sunday, December 20, 2015 and runs Would you like to learn how to use email but have no email through Saturday, March 5, 2016.We are encouraging reading account?This class will assist you in creating a free Gmail during these cold and dreary months by offering incentives to little account(a mobile phone number required for Gmail registration). ones, emerging readers, as well as proficient readers.We have Topics include filling out online forms and registering for websites, a Blizzard of Books to choose from in our collection! The Friends including creating usernames and strong passwords.Attaching and of Oak Brook Public Library are providing gift certificates for a downloading files through email will also be covered. i drawing at the conclusion of the program to those who complete Thursday, December 17 @ 2 pm - Intro to Gmail ;all levels. Have a Gmail account but don't know how to utilize Google's best features?Topics included in this class are: attaching and December Storytimes downloading files, creating labels and folders, organizing contacts, and much more. Prerequisite: this class requires a current Gmail account(please bring with you the correct username and password Toddling 2s & 3s to log into your Gmail account). Thursdays @ 10:30 am - Dec. 3, 10 & 17 Thursday, Dec. 31 @ 10 am - 12 pm -Computer Help Your two year old will surely enjoy this A one-on-one, 30 minute computer session, is being offered to interactive storytime that includes marvelous patrons for answering basic computer-related questions from books, flannel boards, music, and a simple searching the Web to posting a resume online. Registration is craft. Children must be age 2 by November 1, -I required. " q 2015. Parents accompany child in this . I program. Registration is required. ' i,,,2-e; , 1 , 4/ Grades K-2 Stor time Art Wednesdays @ 4:30 pm - Dec. 2, 9 & 16 Are you nuts about books and art? A Lego League -i .)• Then join us for this creative story time. We will read a story Tuesday, December 15 @ 6:30 - 7:30 pm1#1 and then '_YipI..)( ' _r1 do an art project inspired by the Hut Help us kick off our new monthly Lego Building •• .. J I. rt n -, book. Registration is required. Club. Each month we will let our creativity run wild and incorporate STEM skills into our builds. There will be Lego building books available to help spark Youth Book Discussion ideas. Groups of 1-4 people. Registration is required. Thursday, December 17 @ 4:30 pm Snowman Luminary Candle % When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead Saturday, December 12 @ 1 pm Do you like reading a good book and then : Ages 5 and Up :at- sharing it with others? Not only will we talk Ai. , about the stories and characters, but we will ' Looking for a great winter gift for a family also discover fun facts about each book as member, or friend? Need the space and well as the authors. Snacks will be provided. supplies to do it?We are happy to announce another See the Circulation Desk for a copy of the book a few maker's workshop, where we will be creating a snowman I weeks prior to each session. luminar candle holder. Registration is required. Recommended for Grades 5 and Up 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Special Winter Break Events Sign up your newborn, infant, or toddler for our 1000 Create a Craft Books Before Kindergarten program. This ongoing Drop in and make crafts to take home. All ages Til.,,• ,.;i1 program will help build your child's vocabulary, print welcome. N•rork December 21, 22, 23 and 28 @ 11 am -2 pm 11 awareness, early literacy skills No registration required. and more as you read 1000 books J before they start their first day of Winter Break Bingo QO BU0 Kindergarten. Stop by the Youth Feeling cooped up? Come play Bingo and win N° . kS Services desk today to sign up. B".., • great prizes at the Library! �t..:,;, Your child will get prizes along the Children of all ages welcome! way to celebrate as you read! 1 !;-f"-JOS Tuesday, December 29 @ 3 pm JJ No registration required. Holiday Lights Recycling Sampling of New and Upcoming Materials November 25, 2015 - January 8, 2016 I You can place your own "hold" on items checked out or on order Have you started decorating for the holidays? through our website www.oak-brook.org/library or stop by the Reference Desk for assistance. As you go through those strings of lights, you are bound to find some that don't work anymore. You can Books again recycle those lights at the Library! Look for the Fiction bin in the staff parking lot (across from the book Buckley, Christopher The Relic Master Budereturns). Any holiday lights will be accepted by Elgin Cook, tz, Leslie Ann Guilty as Cinnamon Cook,J.J. Fat Tuesday Fricassee Recycling (www.elginrecycling.com). And since the I Copperman, E.J. Ghost in the Wind box is outside, you can donate at any time that is i Cox, Susan The Man on the Washing Machine convenient for you. 1,Disilverio, Laura The Readaholics and the Poirot Puzzle I Ewan, Chris Dark Tides Gift Books Donated to Oak Brook f� 1 Holt,Jonathan The Absolution Et Koontz, Dean Ashley Bell Libraryin the of November N v `"' month � : 4 McDermid,Val Splinter the Silence The Library donated Death Wears a Mask and Cook's Oust, Gail Cinnamon Toasted:A Spice Shop Mystery Country Eats Local: 150 Regional Recipes You Should Be Making No ;Rollins,James The Bone Labrynth Matter Where You Live in memory of former employee Melissa ;Stone, Nick The Verdict Kennedy. Wheeler, Richard Anything Goes Wiseman, Ellen Coal River The Library donated The Spy House and The End of Tsarist Russia in memory of former Library Commissioner Bill Duff. Nonfiction The Village of Oak Brook donated Agents of Empire, Double Agent, Brinkley, Christie Timeless Beauty The End of the Cold War 1985-1991 and Nick Bollettieri's Tennis Covey, Stephen R. Primary Greatness:The 12 Levers of Success Handbook in memory of former Library Commissioner Bill Duff. Davis,William Wheat Belly: Reprogram Your Body for Rapid Weight Loss and Amazing Health Fellowes,Jessica Downton Abbey:A Celebration Lladros for Sale! Gookin, Dan PCs For Dummies The holidays are right around the Greger, Michael How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically corner and we have the perfect gift Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease for that special someone. Lladros, Guralnick, Peter Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock'n'Roll 41.handmade porcelain figurines from Lasser,J. K. J. K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2016 Spain, are quite collectible and many Meacham,Jon Destiny and Power:The American Odyssey of of the Lladros in the Library's collection George Herbert Walker Bush are for sale. Stop by the Library and ,, , Munroe, Randall Thing Explainer take a look. For more information Nesteroff, Kliph The Comedians: Drunks,Thieves, Scoundrels, and please direct inquiries to the Director the History of American Comedy of the Library. :Nye, Bill Unstoppable Reynolds, Burt But Enough About Me Simon, Carly Boys in the Trees Have you tried it yet... Williams, Kate Young Elizabeth:The Making of a Queen Are you finding War and Peace a bit much to hold in bed? DVDs Alt t Want to bring dozens of magazines with you on Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation ' vacation? Jurassic World Ricki and the Flash A Just cant make it to the Library tonight? -1,-;G Terminator Genisys , ,, Certainly there's nothing like a good Trainwreck ,` book or magazine in your hands, Zoo:The First Season �,. ,. but sometimes that's not an option. Doc Martin-Series 7 �� ® Mr. Holmes Visit the Reference Desk to learn more j American Ultra '" 1 4 about checking out books and magazines , Secrets of Noah's Ark ` ;?;leo on your smart phone, tablet, and computer. i '° Mu Barbecue Bob Rough Guide to Barbecue Bob ,„ Bjork Vulnicura Iti � It OneChck Corea, Chick/Fleck, Bela The Enchantment q tr=s,�� �� cfrc �tal , Mercury Rev The Light in You Littg 1 ,:! Motorhead Bad Magic SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 45 Knit Pickers 7 pm ©Grades K-2 ©Toddling 2s&3s Current Events 9:30 am Robyn Vitson: Storytime Art 4:30 pm Storytime 10:30 am Holiday Music Computer Class: 2 pm Email Basics 2 pm ;h: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Sahaja Meditation 5 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm O Grades K-2 O Toddling 2s&3s Current Events 9:30 am O Snowman Luminary Storytime Art 4:30 pm Storytime 10:30 am Candlel pm Robert Mueller: Battle of the Bulge 2 pm 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Sahaja Meditation 5 pm ©Lego League 6:30 pm ©Grades K-2 Computer Class: Current Events 9:30 am Meditation for a Stress Storytime Art 4:30 pm Intro to Gmail 2 pm Free Holiday and Knit Pickers 7 pm ©Toddling 2s&3s Beyond 2 pm Storytime 10:30 am ea YS Book Disc When You Reach Me 4:30 pm 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Winter Reading ©Create a Craft ©Create a Craft ©Create a Craft LIBRARY LIBRARY Begins! 11 am-2 pm 11 am-2 pm 11 am-2 pm CLOSED CLOSED 2 Sahaja Meditation 5 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 27 28 29 30 31 Adult programs O Create a Craft O Winter Break Bingo Computer Class: ©Children's 11 am-2 pm 3 pm Computer Help 10-12 ege Young Adults All ages in black Sahaja Meditation 5 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm LIBRARY CLOSES @ 1 pm