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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVolume 14 - 1998 „i) Y I3uetinR 1 Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library • • • • 0 Spring, 1998 Volume 14, Issue 1 Meet Joe Fullan ■ ■ . An employee of Western Electric A Friend Indeed Company for 37 years, Joe's time was spent in the t Friends' Board Member Joe Fullan Industrial � . moved to Oak Brook over 40 years ago - the Engineering and year was 1952. Of course, there was no Oak Shop Supervision Brook per se at that time; Joe notes that our areas where he Village was incorporated some years later in attained the rank 10112 Oak k Pukak Brook blic Library 1958. That's one of the things that strikes you of Manager of ad Oak Brook,IL 60523 most when you talk to Joe-he has an amazing Manufacturing abilityto look back in time and describe our p (630) 990-2222 Operations at the Joseph Fullan Village with remarkable accuracy and incredible H a w t h o r n e p Library Hours detail! Of course, a lot has changed over the Works. Monday- Thursday ensuing years, but Joe's commitment to this Not surprisingly,Joe is passionate about 10 am-9 pm community and to our Library has remained our Library, and his vision of it is based upon Friday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm steadfast. the premise that public libraries are not only a Sunday(School Year Only) Yet our Library is not the only resource for materials but are learning centers. 1 pm-5 pm beneficiary of Joe's strong sense of community He quotes Miv Schaaf in a Los Angeles Times spirit. He has served as a Civic Association article who stated, "Libraries are nothing less Board Member and President; as President of than freedom. They constitute the public's right the Timber Trails/Merry Lane Homeowners to know. They are the last bastion of a free Association;and as a Member of the Oak Brook society, a free education and a free mind.” Joe Zoning Board of Appeals and the DuPage concurs wholeheartedly with this assessment, Library System Board. Joe's most recent and he feels it is the job of the Friends of the involvement in community preservation is his Oak Brook Public Library to make this vision a service on the "Open Space for Village Green reality. Committee"-a cause to which Joe attaches great We congratulate Joe and we thank him importance! for his exemplary record of service to our Library Certainly, though, Joe will be the first and our Village. He has served this community one to tell you that family ties have always well, and Oak Brook is much richer for his ranked high in the Fullan household! Joe is the involvement and commitment! proud father of two children: Neil, a child psychiatrist practicing in Green Bay,Wisconsin, Friends Officers Elected . . . and Sheila,a medical technician who resides in Arizona. He is also the proud grandfather of The Friends of the Oak Brook Public five(just ask him-rumor has it there are pictures Library elected the following officers at its galore in his wallet!). Joe and his wife,LaVerne, annual meeting in November:President:Barbara just marked their 20th wedding anniversary,and Benezra; Vice President: Mary Ann Nunez; they are looking forward to many more years of Treasurer: Nancy Hayden; Secretary: Roberta togetherness. As Joe jokingly says, "Who else Petz; Editor: Marge Tresley and Treasurer would have us?" Emeritus: Joe Fullan. loin Us at the The Evergreen Concert will include a guest appearance by Sergeant Ed Kane of the Evergreen Concert . . . Chicago Police Department who is the Pipe For lovers of Irish music, there could Major of the Pipes and Drums of the Emerald be no more perfect entertainment than that which Society. The Emerald Society is an organization we've selected for the upcoming Evergreen of Irish American policemen which has been in Concert on April 19th at 4:00 p.m. at the Oak existence sigca 1o82. Program organizers will tell you that it's Brook Bath and Tennis Clubhouse. The no coincidence that the Evergreen program is Ploughboys will perform a selection of Irish in nature and content. Joe Fullan, the traditional Irish music, song and dance. Friends' Treasurer Emeritus, is being honored Ploughboy members Peter Brady and Jimmy at the Concert for his 25 years of service to the Moore both hail from Kilkenny, Ireland. The Library. Joe,of course,is Irish and the program third member of the group, Kathleen Keane, is is designed to honor both Joe and the music of a Chicago native whose parents are from his native land. An article on Joe appears in Galway. Individually and collectively, the this newsletter. Please take a moment to read it Ploughboys have performed throughout Europe and learn more about this remarkable gentleman and the United States in concerts,festivals and who has given so willingly of his time and talents clubs. In addition,they have several recordings to our Library during the last quarter century. and have had their music performed in film, Refreshments will be served after the network television and on public broadcasting program. For reservations, call the Library at stations. (630)990-2222. Easter Holiday Hours MeetOur Library Staff . . . storytelling. Martha Ramirez prepares library Friday,April 10th materials for public use in her capacity as a part- 10 am- 1 pm time Technical Services She resides in Saturday,April 11th Library Director Ruth Martin notes thatPage. 10 am-5 pm the Library recently welcomed new staff Darien and has had previous experience in the Sunday,April 12th members Er -Moran,- Carol-vareslr Krista Indian Prairie-P b1ic L' �and at the NCREL Closed the.da- y Swiston and Martha Ramirez. Erin and Carol (North Central Regional Education Laboratory) are new part-time Circulation Clerks. Erin joins Library. the staff after several years with the EPA where We welcome all the new staff members, she served as a toxicologist. She is a resident of and wewish them much fulfillment and enjoyment LaGrange and holds a degree in Public Health. in their work here! Carol is studying for her Library Assistant i r < certification at the College of DuPage. She a d - t resides in LaGrange and is active in her church "' ' $ .,. library. Krista Swiston, a part-time Youth r ; Services Assistant, is a resident of LaGrangeI ' ' ‘-- lairNA* 1 • ,' Park and has had previous experience in the Downers Grove and LaGrange Park public ' " libraries. She is pursuing her Masters degree in Library and Information Science at Dominican t University. She loves children and enjoys ,� Erin Moran(left)and Martha Ramirez ,- - , lir, If la ., Construction Update . . . II As most of our readers know, a lawsuit has been filed by Oak Brook resident Y _ Constantine Xinos which has prevented the start 4 of construction on our new library building. The - case is being heard by the Appellate Court, and .... .' :" .r future issues of The Bulletin will keep our Krista Swiston(left)and Carol Maresh readers apprised of new developments in the case. An Earth Day Bargains Galore at Celebration . . . Our Book Sale . . . The Oak Brook Library will present the The Friends' Third Annual Used Book Chicago Region Interpreters in Earth Day Every Sale is slated for April 24th - 25th at the Oak Day,a one-hour family program for preschool- Brook Bath and Tennis Club. On Friday,the 24th, eighth graders. The program is scheduled for the Sale will be held from noon to 6:00 p.m. Sunday,April 26th at 2:00 p.m.in the Sam Dean Saturday hours are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. - Board Room at the Village Hall. The show will 1:00 p.m. We encourage you to stop by and pick feature live animals, drama, comedy, up some bargains on a great selection of books. storytelling, magic and audience participation. Used Book Sale Chairman, Mary Ann Nunez, The program is designed to inspire people of all notes that volunteers are needed to assist with ages to honor, respect and care for the planet the Sale. If you are interested in serving in this earth. Five legendary characters (Gray Wolf, capacity, call Mary Ann at (630) 782-6968 grave robber Barnaby B. Scrapps,Mr. Codgers or the Library at(630) 990-2222. and his neighborhood,the Phantom of the Opera In addition, you are encouraged to and the Amazing Whopperfield) will delight peruse your home libraries and donate books for attendees with legends,stories and magic. Call our sale. Both paperback and hardback books the Library to register for the program. are needed as well as CDs and audio and video cassettes. Donations will be accepted at the of the April/May Library Programs Library through April 21st. The following will not be accepted: mildewed or otherwise Oak BrookFriends Publicft Library P BOARD OF DIRECTORS Toddler Time for the Two Year Olds damaged materials; textbooks, magazines, 11:00 a.m.on Fridayscondensed books such as the Reader's Digest Barbara Benezra,President series and home-taped audios and videos. If you Mary Ann Nunez, April 10, 17,May 1, 8 and 15 P Vice President (20 minute program designed for wish to dispose of materials which are not Nancy Hayden,Treasurer 20 months -3 year olds and their caregivers) appropriate for the Friends' Used Book Sale, Roberta Petz,Secretary contact the DuPage CountySolid Waste Margaret Tresley,Editor Preschool Program g Linda Celesia 11:00 a.m. &2:00 p.m. on Thursdays Education Center at(630) 752-4435. Alan Farnell April 9, 16, 23, 30,May 7 and 14 Proceeds from the Sale will be used to Joseph Fullan, (30 minute storytime for 3,4 and 5 year olds) purchase materials and equipment for the Treasurer Emeritus Library. Please consider becominginvolved in Reynold Gottlieb Books for You,Grades K, 1,2 this fundraising effort by donating your books, Anthony Ingrisano 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays Lucia Sutton April 7, 14, 21, 28,May 5 and 12 volunteering your time and purchasing books at Howard Trier the Used Book Sale. For further information, (30 minute program with selections designed for the early elementary school years) call the Library at(630) 990-2222. Books Alive,Grades 3,4,5 2:00 p.m. on selected Saturdays April 11, 25 and May 9 Celesia loins (1 hour program featuring stories and crafts) Friends Board Animals in Law Enforcement . . . . 1:00 p.m. on Saturday,May 16 (OBPD Officer Randy Mucha, assisted by Linda Celesia was elected to the Friends Marlo,Police Dog,describes the role of the Oak Brook Public Library Board at its of animals in law enforcement) March meeting. Active in civic affairs, Linda has served on the Board of the League of Women Registration is required for all programs. Voters of Illinois and Missouri and now serves on the Boards of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, the Loyola Medical Auxiliary, The A Summer Recess for Adler Planetarium,Town and Country Arts Club and The Classical Art Society of the Art Institute SundayHours . . . . of Chicago. She and her husband, Gastone, a neurologist,are the parents of two daughters and The Library's last day for Sunday hours the grandparents of Alexander and Gabriella! will be May 17th. Sunday hours will resume We welcome Linda to the Friends Board and on September 13th. Please mark your calendar. look forward to her active participation. An Everlasting A Calendar of Events . . . Books for You,Grades K, 1,2 Gift ' ' ' ' 7:00 p.m.on the following Tuesdays: The Friends of the Oak Brook Public April 7,-14, 21, 28,May 5 and 12 Library reminds residents that its Gift Book Fund Preschool Program provides you with an opportunity to make a 11:00 a.m.&2:00 p.m.on the following Thursdays: lasting remembrance to a loved one or to April 9, '16, 23, 30,May 7 and 14 commemorate a special event. Each gift book Toddler Time for the Two Year Olds purchased with your cash donations to the 11:00 a.m. on the following Fridays: Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library will April 10, 17,May 1, 8 and 15 bear an inscribed Gift Book Fund book plate,as Books Alive,Grades 3,4,5 specified bythe donor. The Fund is used to 2:00 p.m.on the following Saturdays: p April 11,25 and May 9 enhance the Library's collection through the The Evergreen Concert purchase of specially chosen materials. Sunday,'April 19 at 4:00 p.m. Contributions enable members of our Oak Brook Bath and Tennis Clubhouse community to support the growth of our Library's Used Book Sale collection. You may choose the category of Friday,April 24,Noon-6:00 p.m. materials for your commemorative gift from Saturday,April25,9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. among the following: Children's Books,Young Oak Brook Bath and Tennis Clubhouse Adult, Audio Cassettes/CD; General Books; Earth Day Every Day p.m. Video Cassettes; Art or Reference Books and Sunday,BoardApri26 at 2:00 Village Sam Dean Room, Hall Books on Tape. Donations are tax deductible to Animals in Law Enforcement the extent provided by law. If you have any Sunday, May 16 at 1:00 p.m,at the Library questions, call the Library at(630)990-2222. '-ePrinted on recycled paper. V 11 'Nome Nuo 4LE ON Pulled aldd I£I£-ZZS09 Sioailll`}Iowa 31u0 e eisod 'S.n 1£1£ XOH Ud 6i ilJoad-uoN ,fauagq ajgnd looag alp jo spuaiad Y • ‘ ."121111111) Builetin Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library • • • • O Summer, 1998 Volume 14,Issue 2 A Note from the Library and the sense of community which these activities foster. We are now conducting our Annual Membership Drive; you will note that President . . . this issue of The Bulletin includes a membership form.Please take a moment to complete it. We encourage you to support and use our wonderful The past six weeks have been most community resource -- the Oak Brook Public exciting ones for the Friends of the Oak Brook Library -- and join its Friends organization. Public Library. On April 19th, we honored one of the Friends'finest at our Evergreen Concert- Sincerely, Oak Brook Public Library Joe Fullan,our Treasurer Emeritus,who marked 1112 Oak Brook Road 25 years of service to our Library! It was a Oak Brook,IL 60523 festive occasion, and it boasted a record Barbara Benezra (630) 990-2222 attendance of 175 people. The music was President selected with our Guest of Honor in mind--The Library Hours Ploughboys provided a marvelous program Monday- Thursday replete with Irish ballads, clever dialogue and 10 am-9 pm Irish dancing! In addition,Sergeant Ed Kane of Friday-Saturday g Department'sBe A Fnend 10 am-5 pm the Chicago Police Emerald . ■ ■ Sunday(School Year Only) Society arrived in his kilt to present a wonderful 1 pm-5 pm selection of bagpipe music. The Friends of the Oak Brook Public On the following weekend,April 24th- Library is conducting its 1998/99 Membership 25th, we hosted our Annual Used Book Sale. Drive. This organization was founded in 1961, It's no exaggeration to say this was our biggest and it continues to be a vital part of this and best ever--both in terms of the number of community! We serve our Library in a variety books which were donated as well as the profits of ways: by developing educational and cultural we recorded! We thank all of those who perused programs, by implementing projects and by their home libraries and donated books,CD's and providing funding for the growth of Library audio and videocassettes for our Sale. In services. addition, thanks are accorded to all those who attended the Sale and purchased books. We The Oak Brook Public Library benefits from thank Friends Board Member Mary Ann Nunez these Friends' activities: who has coordinated this effort the past three Enhancement of the Library collection years. She did a phenomenal job, as always. Evergreen Family Concerts Last,we want to extend our sincere appreciation The Bulletin, a quarterly newsletter to Mark McCabe,Hinsdale Central High School The Annual Used Book Sale Boys' Track Coach, and his exceptional team. Holiday Library Decorations Their "muscle" proved to be a most important Gift Book Donations ingredient in transporting and unpacking the books at the Oak Brook Bath & Please join us as we work together in Tennis Clubhouse. support of a very good cause:the betterment of As you can see,the past month has been our Library! We look forward to your a very special one for the Friends of the Oak participation. For further information on the Brook Public Library.We are most proud of the Friends, contact Friends Membership many ways in which we work to serve our Chairperson Lucia Sutton at 325-1588. Making Headlines A Book Sale Bonanza . . . According to Book Sale Coordinator at the library . . . Mary Ann Nunez, this year's Sale was its most successful in terms of the money it raised for a the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library. Over 10,000 books were donated the largest *° " e p iii ( _ number ever. Special thanks are accorded to " _ 4': .� a4 Mark McCabe, the Hinsdale Central High School Boys' Track Team Coach, and his star --"T"— '\iii'i: ''''f:r"**'1 '44r i athletes who assisted in the transporting and unpacking of the books. Their efforts were invaluable. Approximately 6,000 books were sold, and those which were not selected by our bargain-happy shoppers were sent to other organizations. These included: the Peabody Roberta Petz(L), Senator Dick Durbin, Mansion Library, Mayslake, the Ray Graham Ruth Martin and Barbara Benezra(R) Asssociation, the Literacy Volunteers of Senator Dick Durbin (D) of Illinois, America, the Juvenile Detention Center in visited our Library on April 7th. On. that Chicago and the Elmhurst AAUW. occasion, he met with Ruth Martin, Library Nufiez adds that the Book Sale is a year- Director;Roberta Petz,President of the Library round endeavor, and she encourages residents Commission and Barbara Benezra,President of to drop books off at the Library throughout the the Friends. Martin notes that the visit included course of the year. They will be held until the a discussion of the Library's reference and next Used Book Sale in April of 1999. She also resource capabilities and the ways in which the needs to expand the Book Sale Committee. If Library serves this Village. Petz adds that you are interested in being a part of this effort, gall the-Library at 990-2222-or-MaryAnn at Durbin's visit was part of a"Community Days program in which Senator Durbin visits various 7.82-6968. Your support of this annual fundraiser cities and towns across the state to get an "up is appreciated by the Friends organization. close and personal"look at his constituency. All in attendance felt this to be a productive meeting which made Senator Durbin more knowledgeable A Gift That Lasts a lifetime . . . about our Library and the Village it serves. You may recall that our last issue of,The Bulletin featured an article on the Friends'Gift Book Fund. This program provides residents Construction with an opportunity to make a lasting remembrance for a loved one or to commemorate a special event.Gift books which are purchased Update . . . with your cash donations to the Friends will include a Gift Book Fund plate,as specified by Unfortunately that old adage,"No newsthe donor. To date, the following people have is good news" doesn't apply in reference to our made use of this exciting new program: new Library. Although the majority of Oak Margaret Rimbo Brook voters indicated their support of a new Chuck&Kate Saletta library building in Oak Brook, the start of Mr.&Mrs.Pet Laio&Mr.&Mrs.Angelo Iovinelli construction has been delayed by litigation Dr.&Mrs.Mario C.Yu initiated by Oak Brook resident Constantine Oak Brook Women's Club Xinos. At this point,the case is being heard at Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library the Appellate Court level,and w look forward Estelle A.Capps to hearing the outcome of their review in the We thank these people for their support, near future. Upcoming issues of The Bulletin and look forward to future contributions. For will continue to keep you apprised of news further information on the Gift Book Fund regarding the construction of our new Library. program,call the Library at 990-2222. When Irish Eyes Summertime . . . Are Smiling . . . And the Reading Is Easy As most of our In the good old summertime-the weather readers know, ouris warm and the reading is fine. Yes,friends,it's April 19th Evergreen e time to take advantage of those lazy,hazy,crazy Concert honored Joe . days of summer and indulge in one of the most 40.Fullan for his 25 years enjoyable of all pastimes--reading. The Library of service to the ' offers a host of programs devoted to this premise: Library. During the I: Cii Dive Into Books! offers youngsters tribute to Joe, Friends reading and activities to help them enjoy the President Barbara summer and retain the reading skills they have Benezra lauded him for acquired during the school year. Children,ages his exemplary service 2 - Grade 8, will decorate the Library's own to our Library. In "ocean"with sea animals.As the children"dive addition, Karen Bushy, into those great books," they will find real Village President,acknowledged how much Joe treasures and earn small prizes. Participants can has done for the Oak Brook community via his enter weekly drawings for gift certificates for leadership of the Civic Association,the Timber pizza,video rentals and other prizes. Trails/Merry Lane Homeowners Association, Middle and high school age children are Friends of the the Oak Brook Zoning Board of Appeals, and encouraged to become "Volunteens". The gift Oak Brook Public Library the DuPage Library System Board. In of time and personal attention for a few hours BOARD OF DIRECTORS recognition of his contributions to the Library, during the summer creates a spirit of giving and Barbara Benezra,President Fullan was presented with a plaque bearing the a recognition of the importance of community Mary Ann Nunez, following inscription which now hangs in the service. These "Volunteens" will help prepare Vice President Library: In appreciation and recognition of the activities for children's programs,assist with the Nancy Hayden,Treasurer Roberta Petz,Secretary outstanding service and leadership of Joseph W. care of the Library and its collections and make Margaret Tresley,Editor Fullan Elected Treasurer Emeritus in 1997 by bulletin boards and other displays. This program Linda Celesia the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library. is limited to 15 participants who are selected Alan Farnell His love of learning, zest for life and devotion through an application process. Joseph Fullan, Treasurer Emeritus to this community have promoted the growth of Summer programs include Beach Reynold Gottlieb library services for all the people of the Village Blanket Books,Summer,Seas and Sunshine;A Anthony Ingrisano of Oak Brook Dedicated April 19th, 1998. Whale of a Tale and Dive Into the Depths. On Lucia Sutton We thank those in attendance at the July1st, a professional troupe, the TimeStep Trier Concert, and look forward to our October Players, present The Great Diving Adventure, Evergreen program featuring a salute to an interactive family program of skits and games Gershwin. Further details will be forthcoming. involving ocean treasures, divers and pirates. A Word About Our and office areas. At this time,the Library expects to increase the availability of electronic Recent Remodeling . . . resources later this year or early in 1999. To accomplish this goal, a complete electrical The start of construction on our new evaluation was completed and new wiring and Library facility may have been delayed,but our outlets were installed. This will allow staff to Village Trustees are working to make the present rework space usage to provide more electronic physical plant safe and its work environment options for Library users. more productive. To that end,the Library was Of course, these changes are not a closed for three days in May to make repairs. substitute for a larger, technologically modern First,the first floor tiled area was carpeted,and building, but our goal remains to provide Oak the stair railing repaired. Library visitors who Brook residents with maximum service while have used the CD-ROM workstations on the awaiting the move to new quarters. Please take second floor realize how cramped that work a moment to stop in,borrow a book or CD,relax space is,as is the staff office area it adjoins. To with a magazine or look up information on a improve this situation, the study carrels were CD-ROM database. Check out the Oak Brook © removed to allow the expansion of the CD-ROM Library-there's more there than meets the eye! Clip and Mail - 1998 Summer Calendar of Events . . . Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Tuesdays-June 16-July 22 June 1, 1998 - May 31, 1999 4:00-4:30 p.m. Whale of a Tale Please enroll us as members of Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library 1st-3rd Grades ❑ Mr. & Mrs. ❑ Mr. ❑ Mrs. ❑ Ms. ❑ Dr. ❑ Corp. ❑: Other 7:00-7:45 p.m. Dive Into the Depths 4th-6th Grades Name Thursdays--June 18-July 24 Address 11:00- 11:20 a.m. Beach Blanket Books Telephone Toddlers/Caregivers 2:00-2:30 p.m. Summer,Seas&Sunshine Membership Categories Ages 3 5 ❑ Individual $15 ❑ Corporate $100 ❑ Family $25 ❑ Other $ Wednesday-July 1st ❑ Patron $50 3:30-4:30 p.m. The Great Diving Adventure Please make check payable to: Family program held in the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Sam Dean Board Room at the Village Hall P.O. Box 3131 • Oak Brook, IL 60522-3131 L J Printed on recycled paper. i,i,miiiil1ii'I li 911 i,•lii,i"jIi'"ili"i,i'IiiIJ"Ilii'°if'( 22L22-`2'.-:109 1I A00813 WO al AOOTEI WO 2111 .:40a1G WO N 11`iiW °V HI 1J ii `"100a8)ioo [LE oN 1!tu.aad alVd I£i£-ZZS09 s1ourTTI 3100-TU a6elsod s n I£I£"EL •Ord bap maid-uoN SLimn a►Ignd 'Iooag NuO ails Jo spuaR,j ... , .. Y _ , • - s. Bulletin (..... Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library • • • • 0 Fall, 1998 Volume 14,Issue 3 ANote from the We could not provide these services and programs without YOUR support. So, if you President . . ■ are a new member or one who will be renewing a membership,please take a moment to complete the membership form included in this newsletter On July 31, 1998, the three-member and return it to us with your donation. Appellate Court unanimously reversed the A final note . . . you may have noticed Circuit Court decision and cleared the way for that the 1998 editions of The Bulletin have a our new Library to be built on the Sports Core fresh look. Our newsletter editor,Marge Tresley, Oak Brook Public Library property. The Village is working once again on worked with a graphic artist to develop a 1112 Oak Brook Road the building project and anticipating a mid-year, masthead and layout for our publication. Marge Oak Brook,IL 60523 2000 opening. What a fitting way to welcome also writes the copy, and we are very grateful (630)990-2222 the new millennium, with a new Library! and proud of the job she does. Thanks,Marge. Library Hours Further details can be found in the Ground Breakingnews article. Sincerely, Monday- Thursday 10 am-9 pm The Friends of the Oak Brook Public Barbara Benezra Friday-Saturday Library received a gift of over 100 shares of President 10 am-5 pm Morgan Stanley Dean Witter&Company stock Sundays: (9/13/98-5/23/99) thanks to the magnanimous donation of longtime In the Spirit 1 pm-5 pm resident,Edith O.Chapek. We are truly grateful Sundays Closed: for this wonderful contribution. The funds are 12/27/98 and 4/4/99 building project. of Giving . . . earmarked for the new libraryro'ect. Thank you,Ms. Chapek. Often we are asked, "How are our Recently,the Friends of the Oak Brook Friends' membership dues used?" This money Public Library received a generous donation of serves many important purposes for the Library. over 100 shares of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter For example,dues money coupled with proceeds &Company stock from Edith Chapek who has from the Used Book Sale pays for the printing resided in the Village for over 60 years. During of this newsletter. As you know, printing and her professional life, she was secretary for the postage costs are high, and this important Sports Department Manager of Sears Roebuck. communication with the Village residents would She began work there at age 16 and retired in not be possible without your support. 1960 after 45 years of service to the company. Our funds also enable us to underwrite Ms.Chapek believes in the importance the cost of the Library's free Evergreen Family of a good Library to our Village. She is a Concerts that are held twice each year. We also remarkable lady, as her many friends will enhance the Library collection,and this year we attest. Ms. Chapek is still an avid reader who have donated three new sets of encyclopedias. enjoys a good book as much today at 99 years Also, on the suggestion of a Friends' member, of age as she did as a child. She believes in the entrance to the Library has been cleaned and supporting her community and the wonderful lovely mums have been planted. Board member resources provided by its Library. We thank Ms. and master gardener Joe Fullan provided the Chapek for her contribution, and look forward manual labor for the project. Thanks,Joe, for a to giving her a tour of our new facility in the job very well done! spring of 2000! Artist Rendering of Front of New Library Ground Breaking A Time Line . . . News• . • Here's a brief overview of the events which preceded the July 31,-1998 Appellate As many of our readers know,the recent Court ruling which paves the way for the ruling of an Illinois appeals court has made way construction of a new Library for Oak Brook! for construction to begin on the new Oak Brook November 5, 1996 Public Library building. The three-member 2nd Oak Brook voters approve referendum to District Appellate Court unanimously overruled construct a new library on Sports Core property. a DuPage trial court decision last September that January 28, 1997 declared invalid the 1996 referendum in which The Village Board authorizes staff to negotiate voters approved the construction of a new library. architectural services for library construction. Obviously, there is much work to be March 17, 1997 done before construction begins in earnest. At Lawsuit filed by Oak Brook resident Constantine this time, Library commissioners and Village Xinos to stop library construction on the Sports officials are meeting with the firm Carow Core. The Village suspends negotiations with Architects Planners to make revisions on the the architect pending the outcome of the suit original design. The work is expected to be done against the Village. within the next four to six months with ground September 24, 1997 breaking to take place next spring. Construction The court rules in favor of the plaintiff and will likely occupy a year's time. So, if all against the Village. continues to go according to plan, Oak Brook October 14, 1997 will have its new Library by the spring of the The Village Board of Trustees directs the Village year 2000. It seems only fitting that the start of Attorney to appeal the Circuit Court ruling. the millennium will be marked with a marvelous July 31, 1998 new facility for our Oak Brook Public Library. The 2nd District Appellate Court unanimously Future issues of The Bulletin will keep overrules the DuPage Court decision. It's full readers apprised of developments. speed ahead for a new library in Oak Brook! Spring, 1999 . Ground breaking for the new library. Spring,2000 If all goes according to plan,the new Oak Brook Public Library opens its doors to the public! Evergreen ConcertThe recipient of many awards for her ■ work,Ms.de Haas was honored by the Kennedy Center and was also recognized with a Lifetimei Ifs 100 Years By George Achievement Award byChicago Jazz Magazine, as well as an award by Mayor Harold Aptly titled,"It's 100Years By George," Washington for meritorious achievement in the our Evergreen Concert will showcase the work field of jazz music. of the legendary George Gershwin. The event Please plan to join us for what promises will take place at the Oak Brook Bath&Tennis to be a wonderful musical celebration of the Club on Sunday, October 18th at 4:00 p.m. It work of George Gershwin by two remarkable will be an afternoon devoted to a musical talents! celebration of the work of this extraordinary 1 American composer. The program will feature Internet at the the sensational Willie Pickens on piano and the magnificent voice of Geraldine de Haas. This Library Library family event, sponsored by the Friends ■ ■ ■ of the Oak Brook Public Library, is free to the public and reservations can be made by calling Library Director Ruth Martin notes that the Library at 920-2222. in October, the Oak Brook Public Library will go live as a part of a joint Internet website project Drawing by with the libraries of Hinsdale and Clarendon Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Mary Ann Nunez Hills. The Hinsdale Area YES (Youth BOARD OF DIRECTORS Enrichment Services) website was developed hast summer and will be operational within the Barbara Benezra,President Mary Ann Nunez, •/ next month. Vice President ( This website offers young people and Nancy Hayden,Trpacurpr their parents a marvelous way to identify local Roberta Petz,Secretary cultural and sports opportunities. Although this Margaret Tresley,Editor Linda Celesia project is starting small,it is anticipated that the Alan Farnell number of participants will grow. The funds for Joseph Fullan, this project came about as the result of a grant Treasurer Emeritus ''A i :: from the Library Services and Technology Act Reynold Gottlieb 1•:;'.1\\•:•i:• Anthony Ingrisano i,i': administered bythe Office of Secretaryof State':< Lucia Sutton `. Nand State Librarian George Ryan. Howard Trier � "' i We urge users to check our www hinsdale-area yes.org on either their home ( �� computers or at the Library. Certain rules and regulations must be observed when using library computers: users must 1) take a brief tutorial; The program will include perennial Gershwin 2)complete a"User Registration Form;"and 3) favorites like"But Not For Me,""How Long Has sign in each time the Internet workstation is used. This Been Going On," "Love Is Here To Stay," In addition, minor children must have the and "They Can't Take That Away From Me." signature of a parent on the registration form. Certainly,the work of this master composer could be in no better hands than those of Chicago's own Willie Pickens - a pianist of national renown. He is the leader of a jazz trio and a jazz It's That Time of ensemble, and is a conductor, musical arranger and composer of considerable note. Year Again Mr. Pickens will be joined by the ■ . ■ phenomenal Geraldine de Haas. It is said that the many hats she has worn would fill a The Annual Meeting of the Friends of haberdashery shop. This singer, composer, the Oak Brook Public Library will be held on actress,producer,director and arts administrator Monday,November 2, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. in the has conquered many worlds over the course of Upper Level Conference Room at the Village © her illustrious career. Hall. We encourage you to attend. Calendar of Events. . . Sept. 17-Oct.22 (Thursdays,11:00-11:20 am) Toddler Tales(20-36 month-olds and caregivers) Sept. 15-Oct.20(Tuesdays, 11:00-11:30 am) r Clip and Mail — Fall Friends for 3,4 and 5 year olds Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Sept. 17-Oct.22 (Thursdays,4:00-4:30 pm) June 1, 1998 - May 31, 1999 "Adventures in the Old West"-Grades K, 1 and 2 Please enroll us as members of Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Sept. 15,29 and Oct. 13 (Tuesdays,4:00-4:30 pm) U Mr. & Mrs. ❑ Mr. ❑ Mrs. I] Ms. ❑ Dr. ❑ Corp. ❑ Other Sip and Share for Grades 3,4 and 5 Name Sept.22,Oct.6 and 20(Tuesdays,4:00-4:30 pm) Address Sip and Share for Grades 6,7 and 8 Telephone Sunday,October 18 Evergreen Concert: "It's 100 Years by George" Membership Categories 4:00 pm,Oak Brook Bath&Tennis Club ❑ Individual $15 ❑ Corporate $100 ❑Family $25 ❑ Other $ Tuesday,October 20 U Patron $50 Opera Talk-Arnold Schenk on Ariadne Auf Naxos 7:30 pm,Sam Dean Bd.Room,Village Hall Please make check payable to: Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Wednesday,October 28 P.O. 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