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Spring, 1999 Volume 15, Issue 1
Our Spring Evergreen Concert
• . . April in Paris .4.4,-,i,,,,,,,,I,,-.4,- :
There will be a touch of spring in the air to
accompany the marvelous music of chanteuse
Claudia Hommel, the featured artist at our
upcoming Evergreen Concert. She will be
accompanied on this musical tripto Paris by ::11 '''''' '7, ,
pianist Patrick Holland, accordionist Chuck
e
Kopp and bassist Jim Cox.The concert will take
Oak Brook Public Library place on Sunday,April 18th at 4:00 p.m. at the
1112 Oak Brook Road Oak Brook Bath and Tennis Clubhouse.
Oak Brook,IL 60523 A reviewer for The New York Times recently
(630)990-2222
noted, "Claudia Hommel brings a sense of the-
Library Hours ater with her . . . Miss Hommel's voice can be Claudia Hommel
Monday-Thursday strong and soaring, and she uses it to excellent She is a founding member of Chicago Cabaret
10 am-9 pm dramatic effect in her lusty French songs." Ms. Professionals, a group which advocates the
Friday-Saturday Hommel specializes in creating character and development of new audiences and venues for
loam-5 pm drama, and combines the repertoire of 19th and the art of cabaret. She has performed at the
Sunday(Thru 5/23/99) 20th century art song,great American standards, Hotel Sofitel, Toulouse on the Park and many
1 pm-5 pm French chansons and music of the theater. other local,national and international cabarets.
Closed:5/30-5/31/99 Ms. Hommel's credits include A Working- The concert is free to the public. Refresh-
Sunday Hours Resume: person's Cabaret, Canciones a la Vida, Confes- ments will be served after the program. For
9/12/99 sions in a Jazz Room and Souvenirs de Paris. reservations, call the Library at 990-2222.
Books Galore ■ ■ ■ during library hours until April 17th.Please observe
the following guidelines when making donations:
AtOur Used Book Sale Donations should be delivered in boxes to the
Oak Brook Public Library. Please bear in mind that
The Friends'Annual Used Book Sale will take the Library staff is unable to unload cars.Boxes can-
place on April 23rd and 24th at the Oak Brook Bath not be returned.Your contributions to the Sale are
and Tennis Clubhouse. The Pre-Sale will be held appreciated,but please note that the following items
from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.on the 23rd.Admission should not be donated:
is $5.00 per person for the Pre-Sale only, although Mildewed or otherwise damaged books
members of the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Textbooks
Library will be admitted free of charge.There is no Magazines,such as the National Geographic
charge for admission to the Book Sale during its Condensed books,such as Reader's Digest
regular sale hours.Those times are as follows:April Mrs. Nunez also notes that Friends members
23rd from 1:00-6:00 p.m.and 9:00 a.m.until 2:00
p.m. on April 24th.The Sale will offer an excellent well be allowed to select one regularly-priced item at
selection of books in all categories. It will also the Sale,free of charge.Members of the Friends are
feature many Time-Life series sets, computer soft- asked to see a cashier as they enter to receive a
ware,audio books,videos and compact discs. coupon entitling them to a free item.
Book Sale Chairperson Mary Ann Nunez notes Please plan to visit the Used Book Sale as it pre-
that the Library welcomes donations from the pub- Bents a marvelous opportunity to stock up on some
lic.These may be taken to the Library at any time great books at bargain prices.
A Note from the endeavors. Please consider making a donation
to the Foundation.
President ■ ■ ■ We hope you are able to join the Friends
of the Library on Sunday, April 18th for our
On February 23, 1999 the Oak Brook spring Evergreen Concert, April in Paris. The
Village Board voted to allow Carow Architects concert will be an opportunity to experience a
Planners to proceed with final drawings for our performance by an enchanting chanteuse,
new library building and thus proceed with its Claudia Hommel, who has performed locally,
actual construction.A library at the dawn of the nationally and internationally.
new millennium is a collection of books and Our Fourth Annual Used Book Sale is
much more. It is a community center and a accepting donations that may be left at the
technical center, welcoming and accessible to Library until April 17th. The Sale will be held
all.It is a source of civic pride,knowledge,cul- at the Bath &Tennis Clubhouse on April 23rd
ture and recreation. Very soon, our new Oak and 24th. Friends members will be entitled
Brook Public Library will be a reality... to free admission to the Pre-Sale and one,
The Village Board has designated a sub- free regularly-priced item during the sale.
stantial sum of money for construction but it Community support is vital to the success of
will cost more than the available funds. The this fundraising effort.
Friends Board is committed to working with
the newly-established Oak Brook Public Sincerely,
LibraryFoundation to raise the additional Barbara Benezra Brook Ps of the
) Oak Public Library
money. We are counting on the Oak Brook Board of Directors
community, both our residential and corporate
Barbara Benezra,President
neighbors, to support this most worthy of Mary Ann Nunez,
Vice President
Nancy Hayden,Treasurer
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Roberta Secretary
ecret
Margaret etzSeey,Editor
Linda Celesia
"Down to the Farm" Homebound . . . Joseph FullaAlan n,
Treasurer Emeritus
Old McDonald may have had a farm, but The Oak Brook Library is pleased to Reynold Gottlieb
Anthony Ingrisano
there's much more to be said on the subject announce that it is creating a volunteer pro- Lucia Sutton
during the Library's Spring Youth Program. gram designed to help the homebound have Howard Trier
Here's a brief preview of upcoming events at
the Library . . . access to the books they love to read. At this
time,the Library is looking for volunteers who
"Chicks and Ducks and Geese" are willing to deliver library materials to home-
For toddlers on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m.for 20 minutes.
April 6th, 13th,20th,27th,May 4th and 11th.This is bound residents of Oak Brook. Volunteers are
a program for toddlers age 24—36 months and their also needed to read aloud to residents of area
caregivers.It features poems,fingerplays,short stories convalescent centers.
and age-appropriate activities.
Program Coordinator and Reference &
"Oats,Peas,and Beans" User Services Manager Julie Adamski is
For preschoolers on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. for 30
minutes.April 7th, 14th,21st,28th,May 5th and 12th. enthused about the opportunities this will pre-
This is a storytime program for preschoolers age 3—5. sent to Oak Brook residents who are unable to
It includes a simple craft or science examination. leave their homes. "We are delighted to offer
"How Now Brown Cow" this service to our residents who want to read,
For children in Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2 on but may not be physically able to make the trip
Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. April 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, to our Library. We are hopeful that our home-
May 6th and 13th. This 30-minute program links
books,science and crafts. bound residents will take advantage of the
program." If you know of someone who could
These programs are open only to Oak
benefit from these services or if you are inter-
Brook Library card holders and reservations
are required. Call the Library at 990-2222 to ested in volunteering, please contact Ms.
register for these programs. Adamski at 990-2222.
A New Oak Brook Public Library A Construction Timeline . . .
for the Millennium . ■ ■ February–April,1999
Design Development Phase
Mid-April–Mid-May
Review and Approval by
Village Administration
May–Mid-August
Construction Document Phase
i — Mid-August–Mid-September
11.111111t Final Approval and
11, - Bidding/Negotiation Phase
JMEmp--� a-� Mid-September–Mid-June,2000
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Construction
July,2000
• An Oak Brook Public Library
for the Millennium
At its February 23rd meeting, the Oak Brook Village Board of Trustees voted to have Carow
Architects Planners proceed with final drawings for the new Oak Brook Public Library. Obviously,
the Friends of the Library are most pleased that this much-needed, long-awaited construction
process has been given the go-ahead! We anticipate a fall, 1999 groundbreaking for this state-of-
the-art facility for Oak Brook with a grand opening in 2000–just in time to mark the millennium!
A Strong Foundation for Our New Library . . .
The voters of Oak Brook expressed their support for a new library when they passed a refer-
endum in November of 1996.With the recent approval of the Village Board of Trustees to proceed
with final architectural drawings for the building, the stage is set for the construction of a new
facility for our Library! We thank all of those who supported us in this effort. Truly, your partici-
pation and continued interest have allowed us to attain this goal!
Oak Brook residents are encouraged to continue their involvement as we write this exciting
chapter in the history of our Village. The Oak Brook Public Library Foundation was created late
last year to raise funds for the benefit of the Library and to provide financial support for the imple-
mentation of special projects,the acquisition of library materials, equipment, furniture and capital
improvements which are not a part of Village budgets.
There are many ways in which residents can support the Foundation. These are outlined in a
mailing which will be sent to all residents within the next several days. Contribution options
include:
1l11 Cash contributions,
It Celebration donations(to commemorate birthdays,anniversaries and other special events),
II Memorial donations,
Mtn Life insurance policies which can be assigned to the Foundation,
It Last Wills and Testaments which can designate the Foundation as a beneficiary,
Lit Testamentary and Living Trusts which can be transferred to the Foundation,
ISI Fundraising support for events sponsored by the Foundation.
Your support of the Foundation is critical to its success.The Foundation's goal is a simple one
–to support the Library in its goal of providing the best services and facility for the residents of
our Village. We urge you to become a part of this important endeavor! If you have questions
pertaining to the Foundation, please refer them to its Executive Director, Ruth Martin at
990-2222.
Spring 1999 Calendar of Events . .
Chicks and Ducks and Geese Evergreen Concert
(Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. for 20 minutes) Sunday, April 18th 4:00 p.m.
April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, May 4th and 11th Oak Brook Bath and Tennis Clubhouse
April in Paris
Oats, Peas and Beans
(Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. for 30 minutes) Used Book Sale
April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, May 5th and 12th Oak Brook Bath and Tennis Clubhouse
April 23rd:
How Now Brown Cow Pre-Sale - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
(Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. for 30 minutes) Regular Sale Hours: 1:00 6:00 p.m.
April 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, May 6th and 13th April 24th:
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Summer, 1999 Volume 15, Issue 2
A Formidable Friendship . . .
President Barbara Benezra (third
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from left)presents the Friends
donation of$100,000 to George
Caleel(second from left,) the
" Foundation President.Also
appearing in this photo are
e ° Friends Board Members (left too �� gN right):Nancy Hayden, Tony
• �' Ingrisano, Howard Trier, Linda
Oak Brook Public Library ',
Celesia, Mary Ann Nunez and
1112 Oak Brook Road yr , j'� Lm ,; �� Roberta Petz.Also pictured is
Oak Brook IL 60523 Ail e 1 : 0 1 3 .a �` Ruth Martin, Library Director
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1 (second from right).
Library Hours
Monday—Thursday Since its inception in 1961, the organiza- Village President Karen Bushy noted that
10 am—9 pm tion now called the Friends of the Oak Brook the Village owes the Friends organization a
Friday—Saturday Public Library has strived to assist our debt of gratitude "for your vision, for your
10 am—5 pm Library in every way possible.This assistance caring and certainly for your persistence."
Closed Sundays has taken several forms as is evidenced by our We extend thanks to all of our many
Sunday Hours Resume: fundraisingefforts like the Used Book Sale, "friends" in this communitywhose generous
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1 pm—5 pm our community commitment via the Ever- support and unwavering loyalty to the new 1
green Concerts — and most recently, our library project enabled us to make this dona-
strong support of the efforts to construct a tion! Certainly, our $100,000 contribution is
new and much-needed facility for our Library. reflective of the importance the Friends orga-
That commitment was much in evidence nization attaches to our new library!
at the Tuesday, April 27th meeting of the
Village Board of Trustees when Friends An Annual Event . . .
President Barbara Benezra presented a check
for$100,000 to the Oak Brook Public Library The Friends of the Oak Brook Public 1
Foundation. Benezra noted, "The Friends are Library will host its Annual Meeting on
committed in words and deeds. We wanted to Monday, July 12, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. in the
make a major statement that we want the Lower Level Conference Room of the Village
Library very much and we want it to be the Hall.We welcome your participation!
best that it can be . . . We are proud to help!" The Annual Meeting will include the elec-
This money was accrued over the years as tion of Board members and officers. In addi-
the result of bequests, donations,membership tion, President Barbara Benezra will provide a
dues, fundraising efforts and interest earned review of the past year's accomplishments as
on investments over a period of many years. well as a look ahead.
According to Benezra,the Friends'money has The coming year is certain to be a memo-
been managed wisely and this has enabled the rable one for the Friends organization as it
organization to make such a sizable donation anticipates groundbreaking for the new library
to the new library project. on September 19th.
ANote from the Thanks, Mary Ann, for our most successful
event ever! This year, because of a scheduling
President . . ■ conflict, we were unable to set up the day
before the sale began. Consequently, set up
What a grand time to be alive and living in began at 5:00 a.m. the first morning of our
Oak Brook! We are approaching the dawn of a Sale. A special thank you to Ruth Martin,
new millennium with a vision of the future that Library Director, the golf course staff, and the
will include a new Library building for our Bath and Tennis Club staff for being there to
Village. The Friends of the Oak Brook Public start the huge job of unpacking. Thank you,
Library are committed to working for the suc- too, to the many volunteers, both adults and
cess of this project. On April 27, 1999, our junior high students, who worked throughout
Board had the pleasure of presenting a the two sale days. It truly takes a Village to
$100,000 donation to the Oak Brook Public have a successful used book sale. Thank you
Library Foundation. As you may know, the to all who donated items, helped with set up
Foundation has begun a campaign to raise $2 and take down and shopped! See you again
million for capital improvements and other April 28 -29, 2000!
items which are not part of Village budgets. We are very proud of the many ways in
The Friends and the Foundation share a com-
which we work to serve our Library and the
mon objective of supporting our Library in its sense of community our activities foster. We
goal of providing the best services and facility are now conducting our Annual Membership Friends of the
for all Village residents.The Librarywelcomes Drive. This issue of The Bulletin includes a Oak Brook Public Library
g membership form. Please take a moment to Board of Directors
financial support at this crucial, exciting point
complete it. We encourageyou to support and
in its history. p g pp Barbara Benezra,President
use our wonderful community resource — the Mary Ann Nunez,
In April, the Friends also held its Fourth Oak Brook Public Library — and join its Vice President
Annual Used Book Sale.We are very fortunateNancy Hayden,Treasurer
Friends organization. Roberta Petz,Secretary
to have Mary Ann Nunez, volunteer extraordi- Sincerely, Margaret Tresley,Editor
naire, who has organized and run our sales. Barbara Benezra Linda Celesia
Alan Fame!!
Joseph Fullan,
Treasurer Emeritus
Reynold Gottlieb
ASuper Sale . . . many wonderful volunteers who gave so will- Anthony IngrisanoLucia Sutton
ingly of their time before, during and after the Howard Trier
The Friends Fourth Annual Used Book Sale.
Sale proved to be a remarkably successful Nunez adds that the Library accepts dona-
event. Special thanks are accorded to the Sale's tions for the Used Book Sale at any time during
Coordinator,Mary Ann Nunez,for efforts truly the year. She encourages residents to"recycle"
above and beyond the call of duty. There were their books at the Library whenever it is conve-
over 5,000 books available for sale on April nient for them to do so.
24th and 25th. Over 3,000 volumes were sold. Congratulations to Mary Ann Nunez and
Many times,Nunez adds,the Friends orga- Company on a most successful event!
nization is asked about the disposition of
unsold books.Those volumes not sold this year al
were donated to the following organizations: t: Maw
The Infant Welfare Society, AAUW — Elmhurst1111N
Chapter,AAUW—Lombard Chapter, Oak Brook Nursing
Home, DuPage County Jail, Marklund Resale Shop ford
Marklund Children's Home, Fairfield Manor, Willows
Retirement Home, Tabor Hill Nursing Home
Nunez notes that this was the Friends'most
successful Sale.The assortment of books avail- t4aw
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able for purchase this year was wide ranging
and of high quality.Thanks are sent to commu-
nity residents who donated books from their
personal collections in support of the Sale.
Nunez also acknowledges the efforts of the
Building for Our Future . . . A Construction Timeline . . .
February-April, 1999
;, Design Development Phase (Completed)
1 ) Mid-April-Mid-May
Review and Approval by Village Administration
May-Mid-August
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MIL.
Construction Document Phase
m.„..--,-.7.___—__� � +, , 1 ���i ��i pm Mid-August-Mid-September
- Final Approval and Bidding/Negotiation Phase-- _ _ _ ' Mid-September-Mid-June,2000
1.-2," =tea=..--% ,-,,,,-------,-:'�-� = . = Construction
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"µ _ July,2000
_ _ - -` - `y `__-'- An Oak Brook Public Library for the Millennium
Truly,our Library is beginning to take shape-on paper,at least.Both the Plan Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals
have presented positive recommendations to the Village Board on the petition for special use as required by zoning ordinance.At
this point in time,we are on target in terms of the construction timeline established when approval was given to proceed with the
library construction project.Provided above is an updated construction timeline.We are very enthused that some of the items can
now be marked"Completed!"Groundbreaking is scheduled for September 19,at 600 Oak Brook Road,the new building site.We
all look forward to that exciting day when our doors will be open to the public for the first time!
Welcome Aboard . toward that great day when the new Oak Brook
Public Library opens its doors to the public!"
The Oak Brook Public Library is pleased The Library staff and the Friends organiza-
to announce that Adam Butler,recently elected tion share Butler's enthusiasm about his
to the Village Board of Trustees, will serve as appointment as Library Liaison and look for-
the liaison to the Library. He succeeds George Ward to his involvement in the months and
Caleel who served with distinction in that years to come!
capacity for the past two years and now serves
as president of the Oak Brook Public Library Form a lasting
Foundation. Friendship
A professional polo player for 15 years, . . .
Butler served as the manager of the Oak Brook
Polo Club where he worked with corporate The Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library
sponsors and charities to organize events on the is conducting its annual Membership Drive.
polo grounds. He currently works in financial We encourage you to complete the form
services for Metropolitan Life in Oak Brook. which appears in this newsletter and support the
Active in civic affairs,Butler served as a mem- Friends organization. As you know, the Friends
ber of the Oak Brook Zoning Board of Appeals sponsors an Evergreen Concert each fall and
until his election as a Village Trustee. He spring-a free event open to every member of the
serves on the Oak Brook Civic Association community. In addition, the Friends fundraising
Board and the Timber Trails/Merry Lane endeavors such as the Used Book Sale, enable
Homeowners Association. He has also served this group not only to sponsor activities like the
on the Ethnic Fest Committee and the Oak Concerts but to make contributions important to
Brook Park District Aquatic Advisory the success of our Library. In addition, the
Committee. Friends produces this quarterly newsletter, The
Butler notes that he is excited about his Bulletin' which we hope is a source of interest
appointment as Library Liaison. "It's a thrill to
be associated with the Library at such an excit- and information to those who care about our
ing time in its history. The design and con-
Library. Please take a moment or two to corn-
struction of a new facility has been long await- plete the membership form. We appreciate your
ed by our many Library supporters in this support of our organization and look forward to
Village.I welcome the opportunity to represent your involvement at this important time in the
the Village Board of Trustees as we work history of our Library!
Summer 1999 r Clip and Mail
Calendar of Events Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library
SUMMER READING CLUBS June 1, 1999 - May 31, 2000
June 3—July 31 Please enroll us as members of the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library
"Dino Trek Readers"—Preschoolers—Grade 2 ❑ Mr.&Mrs. ❑ Mr. ❑ Mrs. ❑ Ms. ❑ Dr. ❑ Corp. ❑
"Time Trek Readers"—Grades 3—8
"Unplugged"—High school students Name
"Journey Into Reading"—Adults(age 18 and up)
ONCE UPON A TIME Address
Preschoolers and Kindergartners Telephone
Mondays at 2:00 p.m.for 25-30 min.
June 21,28 and July 5, 12, 19 Membership Categories
KEEPING TIME ❑ Individual $15 ❑ Corporate $100
1st and 2nd Graders ❑ Family $25 ❑ Other $
Mondays at 4:00 p.m.for 30 min. ❑ Patron $50
June 21,28 and July 5, 12, 19 Please make check payable to: Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library
CREATIVE TIME P.O.Box 3131 •Oak Brook,IL 60522-3131
2nd-6th Graders
Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.for 30-45 min.
June 22,29 and July 6, 13 and 20 SWING TIME ANNUAL MEETING
IT'S ABOUT TIME Grades 5 and up Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library
2nd-6th Graders Monday,June 21st at 7:00 p.m. Monday,July 12th,7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m.for 45-60 min. Oak Brook Bath and Tennis Clubhouse Lower Level Conference Room,Village Hall
June 23,30 and July 7, 14,21
BACK IN TIME TREKKING THROUGH TIME GROUNDBREAKING
4th-8th Graders For all ages New Oak Brook Public Library
Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.for one hour June 30th at 7:00 p.m. September 19th, 1999
June 24 and July 1,8, 15,22 Sam Dean Board Room/Oak Brook Village Hall 600 Oak Brook Road
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Fall, 1999 Volume 15, Issue 3
You Are Cordially Invited to
"The Best of Brass" a . . It promises to be a day to warm a music
*ir
lover's heart. Please plan to be in attendance at
this free Library concert sponsored by the
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Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library.
• .
i Refreshments will be served after the program,
a.-' , `` ' , courtesy of the Friends. We look forward to
• '' ii, seeing you there! For reservations, call the
Oak Brook Public Library .
w, Library at 990-2222.
1112 Oak Brook Road t �r
Oak Brook,IL 60523 .;1
(630)990-2222
i. Please Join Us . . .
Library Hours 1 a
The Friends of the Oak Brook Public r
Monday—Thursday
loam 9 pm . y Library is conducting its Annual Membership
Friday-Saturday Drive. This issue of The Bulletin contains a
10 am-5 pm membership form. Please join today and allow
Sunday 9/12/99-5/21/00 ;,�'.,3' us to continue to provide the following services
fpm—spm
\ to our community:
Sundays closed:
� ' Evergreen Concerts (free to public)12/21/2/00 4i23i00
The Bulletin (a quarterly newsletter)
Used Book Sale
The January, 2000 issue of The Bulletin
:m. . will list our millennium Friends membership.
Please add your name to those who support
our Library. We look forward to seeing your
name among those we are honored to call our
Brass has class, as anyone in attendance at "Friends."
our upcoming Evergreen Concert will be able
to attest. The festivities are slated for Sunday,
October 17th at 4:00 p.m. at the Oak Brook Clean Out Those Book Shelves . . .
Bath & Tennis Clubhouse. Program Coordi-
nators Linda Celesia and Mary Ann Nunez Used Book Sale Coordinator Mary Ann
note that the program will feature the Bar- Nunez reminds residents that the Library wel-
rington Brass, a well-known and highly- comes donations for its Used Book Sale
respected brass ensemble. throughout the course of the year. We encour-
The Barrington Brass has talent aplenty in age our generous friends to peruse their book
the persons of Stan Louiseau on trumpet, Steve shelves and donate those items they no longer
Marcus on tuba, Amy Nelson on trumpet, Joe need. Mark your calendars now - our next
Shearin on trombone and Pam Simon on the Used Book Sale is scheduled for April 28 - 29,
horn. 2000!
A Note from theMarge Tresley, our Editor, creates this
newsletter, writes press releases, and proofs
President . ■ ■ just about everything that is printed by our
organization. Lucia Sutton and Joe Fullan pro-
On September 19th,our Friends Board was cess membership and maintain our roster. In
most pleased to participate in the groundbreak- addition, Joe takes care of the garden at the
ing ceremony sponsored by the Village for our entrance to the Library. Linda Celesia designs
new Library. Along with our elected officials the publicity for the Evergreen Concerts.
and other guests important to the project, Reynold Gottlieb serves on our Investment
Friends Board members were invited to turn a Committee along with Nancy and Joe. Alan
shovel of dirt,which we did with great pleasure Farnell helps us with tax advice. Tony
Ingrisano and Howard Trier designed the Book
and panache. We also provided refreshments
Donation program.
and commemorative buttons for the occasion. Board members collectively participate in
It was an important event in the history of the choosing the entertainment for the Evergreen Friends of the
Village of Oak Brook and of our Library. Concerts, decorating the Library for the winter Oak Brook Public Library
It seems appropriate at this time to recog- holiday season, and working the weekend of Board of Directors
nize and thank the people who work so hard as the Used Book Sale. We are a cohesive Board; Barbara Benezra,President
Friends Board members.Mary Ann Nunez,our we areour neighbors and Friends. Maly Ann Nunez,
Y g Vice President
Vice President, chairs the Used Book Sale, a We approach the dawn of a new millenni- Nancy Hayden,Treasurer
Herculean task that is ongoing throughout the urn with dedication and enthusiasm. A new Roberta Petz,Secretary
Margaret Tresley,Editor
year. Nancy Hayden, our Treasurer, keeps our beginning, a new state-of-the-art Library . . . Linda Celesia
finances in meticulous order. Bobbie Petz, our Happy Holidays and Happy New Century! Alan Farnell
Secretary, takes accurate minutes and reminds Joseph Fullan
Emeritus
Treasurer Emeritus
us about our next meeting. Barbara Benezra Reynold Gottlieb
miMillMIIIIIMINIIIMIIMM Anthony Ingrisano
LucWail Howard Trier Sutton
We're On Our Wa
Howard' Thanks are extended to all those who .have
believed in the importance of a new library
It's official now! On September 19th at 1:00 building for Oak Brook.All are to be acknow-
p.m., a silver shovel was placed in the ground, ledged for showing the courage of their conic-
, and earth was turned on the site of our new tions as we approached this long-awaited and
library. This event marked our first step in the much-anticipated groundbreaking!
construction process — we've broken ground!
Present on this auspicious occasion were: ..".• ,ft 0,
Village President Karen Bushy, Library Com- AUK
mission President Roberta Petz, Library Foun- --
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dation President George Caleel, Friends of the ;:
Oak Brook Public Library President Barbara .,
Benezra as well as Village trustees and admin-
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istrators and Friends Board Members. Also in
attendance was architect Jay Carow and Con- di ' * ,
struction Managers from Harbour Contractors,
Inc., Marshall Olson and Robert Pickens. \ .1
During the ceremony, Michael Butler, son of
Oak Brook's founder, was introduced to the ` ",Ni1�►
guests, and he commented that the Village had
shown great dedication and commitment to the
quest for a new Library in Oak Brook.He com- Left to right
mended those assembled for their loyalty to the Oak Brook Public Library benefactors William Duff and
John Buck;McDonald's Corporation Assistant Vice
cause. President of Facilities and Systems, Terry Simmons;
As might be expected, it was an emotional Michael Butler; and McDonald's Corporation Assistant
I moment for all those who have worked so long Vice President of Public and Community Affairs
and hard to bring this project to fruition. Michael Donahue (with his son).
An Architect's Perspective . . . With Jay Carow
When Jay Carow first visited the site of the
new Oak Brook Public Library, one thing was ` _
abundantly clear — the setting for the facility `
was unique and striking, and he foresaw a Viz.
design which would take advantage of that fact.
He explains, "We wanted to bring the outdoors
in and the indoors outside. My goal was to
make this building an integral part of the area , w
which surrounds it.When my team began work
on the first set of architectural drawings, this
aesthetic vision was the building block upon
which our design was based." Carow is the Architect Jay Carow with Friends of the Library
principal of Carow Architects/Planners, the President Barbara Benezra
firm the Village retained to design the Library.
Carow is well qualified to handle this The new Oak Brook building is a testament
assignment. He studied architecture under to Carow's vision of the importance of inte-
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, one of the leading grating the library within its environs. Cur-
architects in the modern architectural move- vilinear in shape, all six facets of the building
went, and he holds a bachelor's degree in face the landscape and provide wonderful
Architecture from the Illinois Institute of views of the surrounding areas. An entrance
garden and fountain will greet library visitors
Technology and a master's degree in Archi- as they approach the building. Carow perceives
tecture from the Massachusetts Institute of this entry area as a community gathering place
Technology. As an educator, Carow has taught
—a spot where residents.can come together and
architectural design,theory and history courses chat while viewing the gardens.
over a 14-year period with positions as a Peace
Corps Volunteer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, "An entrance garden and fountain will
a Fulbright Professor at the University of greet library visitors as they approach
Baghdad and a Professor of Architecture at the the building."
Illinois Institute of Technology. He is also the
founding dean for the first professional degree Carow designed the landscape for two other
programs in architecture, planning and build- garden areas within walled courtyards next to
ing technology for the nation of Malaysia. the building. One is an extension of a 130-seat
meeting room. "My thought was that when
"We wanted to bring the outdoors in meetings adjourn (and, of course when the
and the indoors outside." weather cooperates,) those present could ven-
ture outside to enjoy the exquisite landscaping
Over the course of the last 28 years, he has which will encompass these gardens. We also
specialized in the design of public buildings, anticipate the possibility of a sculpture garden
beginning with the Whitney Young Branch and a fountain to be located here,as well.At all
Library for the Chicago Public Library, a pro- times,the garden will be a tapestry of changing
ject which has been used as an example of colors through the seasons."
excellent design for other branches of the Another garden area has been designed out-
Chicago Public Library system. He has also side the Children's Library area. Again, great
had three other commissions for Chicago thought was given to making the outside land-
libraries.His recent library projects include the scape an integral part of the library experience.
additions/renovations of the Woodridge Public Children will have an opportunity to play,plant
Library and the Zion/Benton Public Library, a seeds, listen to stories and read within the
new building for Delta, Ohio, and design pro- walled garden. "We want the library experience
jects in Brookfield, Cherry Valley and East to be a very positive one for our children. The
Moline. area we've created within the library is
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designed to provide the open, inviting space will be constructed." Carow feels confident
which children need and to provide vistas of that the facility.will embody both his •
firm's
the outdoors for all to enjoy." architectural vison and that of the community.
The Library building has been designed to
"The curvilinear construction seemed allow building additions in any direction. It.is
ideally suited to the area in which critical, Carow says, to make a public facilty
the library will be sited." adaptable to the changing needs of its users.
Yet another unique feature of the building is The Oak Brook Public Library will be a facili-
its curvilinear shape. Carow notes that this type ty designed to take our residents into the mil-
of curved wall is rather unique; he believes the lennium and to provide quality library services
only other edifice in the Chicago area to with adaptability.
employ this design motif is Lake Point Towers "public buildings should reflect not only
in Chicago. "The curvilinear construction the architect's aesthetic vision but
seemed ideally suited to the area in which the should also take into consideration
library will be sited. Each point is a major the unique community in which
library space and offers sweeping views to the they will be constructed."
outdoors. The six petal-shaped curved walls
surround a central dome, the heart of the With its curvilinear shape, striking vistas,
library which houses a lounge, periodicals and exquisite gardens and entry fountain, the new
audio-visual collections" The walls are green facility will provide a magnificent setting for
glass, again reminding visitors of the out-of- the outstanding collections it will house. It
doors while inside the building. Carow adds will be a facility in which this Village can take
that the glass filters out heat and ultraviolet pride and one which will encourage residents
light, as well.A sun shade also helps to protect to engage in that most worthwhile of all pur-
the large areas of glass from heat and glare. suits – recreational reading and the quest for
"The Library will be a facility designed knowledge!
to take our residents into the
millennium and to provide quality Building a Firm Foundation
library services with adaptability."
The design process involved many meetings your contributions to the Oak Brook Public Library
between the architects and representatives of Foundation are welcomed!
the Village, the •Library Commission and resi- Please send your contributions to the Oak Brook Public
dents.The dialogue was productive, in Carow's Library Foundation, P.O. Box 3096, Oak Brook, Illinois
mind, as it served to identify the needs and 60522-3096.
desires of this particular community. "Public
buildings should reflect not only the architect's All donations of$500 or more will be recognized per-
aesthetic vision but should also take into con- mane
in the new library.
sideration the unique community in which they
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Certainly, one of the high points of the `=
recent Library groundbreaking was a ceremo-
nial check presentation from McDonald's
Corporation in the amount of $500,000. The -: �'
first installment of$100,000 has been received ._ '`-
by the Oak Brook Public Library Foundation.
Michael Donahue, Assistant Vice President of ; f
Public and Community Affairs and Terry
Simmons,Assistant Vice President of Facilities
and Systems for McDonald's, presented the
check to Village President Karen Bushy. McDonald's Corporation
Donahue commented "We are thrilled to be a Assistant Vice President of Facilities
part of this exciting endeavor.This contribution and Systems, Terry Simmons (left)
is an excellent example of the public sector/pri- and Assistant Vice President of Public and
vate sector partnership at work making our Community Affairs Michael Donahue (right)
community better. We regard this as a gift present Village President Karen Bushy
which will have a lasting effect, for a libraryis with a ceremonial check for$500,000,
forever!We salute Oak Brook,and we cong rat-
the company's pledge for the new library.
ulate the Village as it embarks on this ambi-
tious project." dation were overwhelmed with this magnani-
Village President Karen Bushy noted that the mous gift. "Oak Brook is fortunate indeed to
Village has always enjoyed a wonderful associa- have concerned corporations like McDonald's
tion with the McDonald's Corporation. She who believe firmly in making a positive impact
added that the Village and the Library Foun- on the community which they call home."
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Fall 1999 r Clip and Mail 1
Calendar of Events Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library
EVERGREEN CONCERT June 1, 1999 - May 31, 2000
Please enroll us as members of the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library
THE BEST OF BRASS
Sunday,October 17th at 4:00 p.m. ❑ Mr.&Mrs. ❑ Mr. ❑ Mrs. ❑ Ms. ❑ Dr. ❑ Corp. ❑
Oak Brook Bath&Tennis Clubhouse Name
FRIGHT NIGHT Address
Wednesday,October 27th at 7:30 p.m. Telephone
Sam Dean Board Room
(Chilling stories are told by master storyteller Linda Membership Categories
Gorham.This will be a two-part program—the first ❑ Individual $15 CI Corporate $100
section is geared for children in Grade 1 and up. ❑ Family $25 ❑ Other $
After a break,super-scary stories will be told for the ❑ Patron $50
enjoyment of older children) Please make check payable to: Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library
L P.O.Box 3131 •Oak Brook,IL 60522-3131
OPERA TALKS...
All opera talks begin at 7:30 p.m.
Sam Dean Board Room A BooK TALK work which covers the career of Theodore Mally,
October 21st,Macbeth with Jim Fealey A Time for Spies one of the great Soviet illegals of the 1930's.At
November 11th,Die Fledermaus with Joan Krengel by the height of his secret career, he trained
January 13th,Tristan and Isolde with Arn Schenk Oak Brook Resident and Author Bill Duff Communist spy Kim Philby and helped run one of
February 17th,Carmen with Arn Buonamici November 18th at 7:00 p.m. the most successful penetration operations in the
Lyric Opera commentaries on cassette and CD Sam Dean Board Room history of espionage.
recordings of all scheduled operas will be available This book is the lead offering from Vanderbilt
in the Library by season opening. University Press this fall. It is a fascinating
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