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Home My WebLink AboutVolume 16 - 2000 LBuiletinR%.... Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library • • • • 0 Winter, 2000 Volume 16, Issue 1 We Salute Get a Real Bargain on Our Friends . . . Some Great Books . . . Oak Brook Public Library As we mark the advent of a new year, it Bargain hunters beware ... The Fourth 1112 Oak Brook Road Oak Brook,IL 60523 seems only fitting that we acknowledge the Annual Used Book Sale is scheduled for (630)990-2222 strong support of residents in our community April 28th- 29th at the Oak Brook Bath and whom we are privileged to call "Friends of Tennis Clubhouse. As always, the support Library Hours the Oak Brook Public Library." Listed in and participation of the community is critical Monday am—9 Thursday 1 loam 9 pm this issue is our current membership. Please to the success of this fundraiser. Donations Friday—Saturday take a moment to peruse it. We thank these from the public are welcomed and will be 10 am—5 pm individuals for their participation in the accepted at the Library through Saturday, Sundays through 5/21/00 Friends organization. The Friends continues April 22nd. These may include paperback 1 pm—5 pm and hardback books, CDs and audio and to be a viable and productive adjunct to our Friday,4/21/00 Library, thanks to the involvement of our video cassettes. Please remember to bring loam—1 pm membership. your donations to the Library in boxes If you are a member of the Friends, but which are easily transportable. Boxes Closed 4i23/00 your name does not appear in this listing, cannot be returned. contact Lucia Sutton at 325-1588. The following guidelines should be observed when making contributions to the Sale: AMembership These items cannot be accepted: Reminder . . ■ 1. mildewed or otherwise damaged materials Friends of the Included in this newsletter is a Friends 2. textbooks Oak Brook Public Library Board of Directors membership form. If you have not joined, 3. magazines consider doing so now. As you know, this 4. condensed books, such as the Barbara Benezra,President Readers Digest series Mary AnnNnfiez, organization provides support to our Library Vice President in a myriad of ways, among them through its 5. home-taped audios and videos Nancy Hayden,Treasurer sponsorship of our semi-annual Evergreen Book Sale Coordinator Mary Ann Nunez Roberta Petz,Secretary MargaretTresley,Editor Concert series, our sponsorship of the notes that volunteers are needed to assist with Linda Celesia Used Book Sale and the publication of The the Sale.If you would like to become involved, Alan Farnell Bulletin. call the Library at 990-2222 to participate. Joseph Fullan,Treasurer Emeritus Reynold Gottlieb Please take a moment to complete the MI Anthony Ingrisano form which appears on the back page of this Lucia Sutton newsletter. We look forward to hearing from Howard Trier you! c==.fill The names of new Friends members will (" be published in the next edition of The Bulletin. Q We Salute the 1999-2000 Friend Drs.Rasheed&Malteena Akhtar Dr.&Mrs.Michael Colandrea Ms.Joyce Granderson . Mr.&Mrs. Basil Al-Aswad Mrs.Phyllis Cooper Ms.Eleanor B.Grant Mr.&Mrs.Robert P.Allen Mr.&Mrs.Colin Couper Mr.&Mrs.Thomas Greasel Mr.&Mrs.Ray Allen Mr.&Mrs.Edward A.Cox Mr.&Mrs.Thomas F.Greuling Ms.Judith Alleyne Mr.&Mrs. Bernard Cozette Mrs.Cindy Groh Dr.&Mrs.FirouzAmirparviz Mr.&Mrs.John W.Craig Mr.James Guertler Mr.&Mrs.James V.Andersen Mrs.Louise A.Cripe Mr.&Mrs.M.R.Haeger Mr.&Mrs.Michael Annecca Mr.&Mrs.Robert Cronin Dr.&Mrs.R.Ross Haeger Mr.&Mrs.A.A.Antoniou Mr.&Mrs.Anthony Cuda Mr.&Mrs.Warren Haeger Mr.&Mrs.Albert Arado Mr.&Mrs.M.A.Dabbouseh Mr.&Mrs.Joseph Hajek Mr.&Mrs.Tadashi Arai Mr.&Mrs.Michael Davidian Dr.&Mrs.Gerald A.Hancur Mr.&Mrs. Richard E.Ascher Mr.&Mrs.John DeLorey Mr.&Mrs.Robert J.Hariman Mr.&Mrs.Clark C.Auster Mrs.Robert DeWitt Mr.&Mrs.Roy R.Hawthorne Mr.&Mrs.Gordon B.Austin Mr.&Mrs.Joseph DiBuono Dr.&Mrs.David Hayden Mr.&Mrs.John G.Baar Mr. Francis Discipio Mr.&Mrs.Wm.F.Hendrickson Rev.&Mrs.William H.Baar Mr.&Mrs.George Domino Mrs.Dorothy Homeyer Dr.&Mrs.Eugene Bartucci Mr.&Mrs.Larry M.Donovan Mr.&Mrs.Michael F.Hughes Mr.&Mrs.Richard Becker Mr.&Mrs.John Doubek Mr.&Mrs.Joseph lacovelli Mr.&Mrs.Nicholas Bell Mr.&Mrs.Merl Douglas Mr.&Mrs.C.F.lantorno Drs.Jaime&Clara Bendersky Mr.&Mrs.Bernard L.Downey Drs.Kamal&Lucy Ibrahim Dr.&Mrs.E.Eliot Benezra Mr.&Mrs.James Doyle Mrs.Siham Ibrahim Ms.Josephine A.Berger Ms.Aloha Drahn Mr.&Mrs.Anthony J.Ingrisano Mr.David Bielenberg Mr.&Mrs.Thomas J.Drennan Mrs.Vincent A.Innocenti Mrs.Arlene Birkhahn Mr.Jim Drummond The Innocenti Family Ms.Randa Bishlawi Dr.&Mrs.Jose Duarte Mr.&Mrs.Howard E.Jahntz Mrs.Nancy A.Bode Mr.&Mrs.Louis T.Duerinck Dr.&Mrs.Hushang Javid Mr.&Mrs.John W.Boyle Mr.William Duff Dr.&Mrs.Robert J.Jensik Mr.David J.Breault Mrs.Elaine Eng Mr.&Mrs.Philip E.Johnson Mr.&Mrs.William T.Bristow Mrs.Vera E.Evans Mr.&Mrs.Robert H.Jones Mr.&Mrs.Robert F.Brizzolara Mr.&Mrs.Alan S.Farnell Mr.&Mrs.Kenneth A.Julian Mr.&Mrs.James T.Brophy Dr.&Mrs.Charles R.Farra Mr.&Mrs.Krishna&Um Kalyan-Raman Drs.Andrew&Taisa Browar Mrs.John J.Farrell Mr.&Mrs.Soosang Kang Mr.Henry C.Bruck Mr.&Mrs.Nicholas A.Favia Mr.&Mrs.C.James Kanter Ms.Ginger Bruebach Mrs.Marjorie R.Filippi Mr.&Mrs.John A.Karoly Mrs.Betty Buell Mr.&Mrs.R.Fleishman Mrs.Dorothy Kavinsky Mr.&Mrs.Donald W.Buik Mr.&Mrs.Paul Francis Mr.&Mrs.Eric Kelley Mr.&Mrs.Bozdar Bulovic Mr.&Mrs.Jeffrey B.Franklin Mr.&Mrs.William E.Kenny Mrs.Lois Burg Dr.&Mrs.Ivan Frick Mr.&Mrs.Yang-Kyung Kim Mrs.Dorothy D.Burt Dr.&Mrs.Stanley W.Fronczak Ms.Elizabeth Knapp Mr.&Mrs.Adam Butler Mr.&Mrs.Joe Fullan Mr.&Mrs.John G. Knox Dr.&Mrs.G.T.Caleel Mr.&Mrs.Richard F Gallagher Drs.Sung Tao&Mali Lin Ko Drs.Ted&Siony Calinog David,Gabrielle&Laura Gang Mrs.Mary Ellen Kolinski Mr.&Mrs.William R.Cantrall Mr.&Mrs.Bill Gass Mr.&Mrs.Gerald A.Kolschowsky Mrs.Dorothy A.Carbon Mr.&Mrs.Henry Gentile Mr.&Mrs.Richard Kopolovic Mr.&Mrs.Clark G.Carpenter Mr.&Mrs.Albert Gethner Ms.Frankett H.Kral Mr.&Mrs.Edward Cass Mrs.Joan Gianatasio Mrs.Mary Jane Kras Mr.&Mrs.Serafino Castellani Dr.&Mrs.Sukhjit Gill Mr.&Mrs.William R.Krause Dr.&Mrs.Gastone G.Celesia Mrs.Connie Giorgolo Mrs.Barbara Kroeplin Mr.&Mrs.Wence F Cerne Dr.&Mrs.Steven Gitelis Mr.&Mrs.Frank Krohn Mr.&Mrs.Raymond Cesca Dr.&Mrs.Glen Glista Mr.&Mrs.Edward Kubiak Mr.&Mrs.Jack C.Chen Mr.&Mrs.Robert D.Goldstine Mr.&Mrs.Ken N.Kuo Dr.&Mrs.Lester Chernick Mr.&Mrs.Louis M.Gonnella Mr.&Mrs.Louis G.Lampros Mr.Dan Chimenti Mr.&Mrs.Harvey Gorden Mr.&Mrs.Lorence Laning Dr.&Mrs.Joseph R.Christian Mr.&Mrs.John Gordon Dr.William E Lapk Mr.&Mrs.James Christman Dr.&Mrs.Reynold Gottlieb Mr.&Mrs.David Lauder Mr.Alexander J.Ciciora Mr.&Mrs.John H.Gove Ms.Ruth Lava Mrs.Margaret 0.Coffin Mr.Robert J.Goy Mr.&Mrs.Albert LaValle Is of the Oak Brook Public Library Dr.&Mrs.Dennis R.Lebbin Mr.&Mrs.Lionel O'Byrn Ms.J.G.Stevenson Mr.&Mrs.Robert E.Lee Dr.&Mrs.Carlito V.Orig Mr.&Mrs.Donald J.Strueber Mr.&Mrs.Winkle Lee Mr.&Mrs.Stanley Papuga Mr.&Mrs.Jeng N.Su Dr.Louis Lenell Dr.&Mrs.Sudhakar Paruchuri Mr.&Mrs.Hak K.Sue Mr.&Mrs.Robert M.Leone Mr.&Mrs.Thomas A.Patrevito Mr.&Mrs.Daniel Sullivan Mr.&Mrs.Donald L.Leone Ms.Barbara Payovich Mrs.Doris LeVine Dr.James Pelech Ms.Rose Sutter Mr.&Mrs.Joseph J.Lickteig Mr.&Mrs.Geno Pesce Mr.&Mrs.William R.Sutton Mrs.Carolyn Link Mr.&Mrs.Raymond E.Petersen&Family Mr.&Mrs.Kenneth J.Svoboda Mr.&Mrs.Joseph Lizzadro Mr.&Mrs.Earl Petz Mr.Anthony G.Tappin Mrs.Linda Lojewski Mr.&Mrs.Paul P.Pocus,Jr. Mr.&Mrs.John Templeton Dr.Arline Lopez Mrs.Gloria K. Power Ms.Denise Tennison Drs.Eric&Karen Louie Mr.&Mrs.Prahlad S.Pyati Mr.&Mrs.George Thein Mr.&Mrs.Roy B.Lynch Mrs.Dorothy B.Rathman Mr.Walter R.Thomas Mr.&Mrs.Reynold MacDonald Mr.&Mrs.Dale Razee Mrs.Mary Thompson Mrs.Victoria H.Macey Dr.Edward A.Razim Mr.&Mrs.Leo T.Tibensky Mrs.Allan Mackey Mr.Althuru S.Reddy Mr.&Mrs.George Tolbert Mr.&Mrs.Peter P.Mackinnon Dr.&Mrs.Sam Reddy Drs.Peter&Vassiliki Toulios Mr.&Mrs.William F.MacMahon Mrs.Georgia Regas Dr.&Mrs.Gilbert E.Tresley Mr.&Mrs.Joseph Maffei Mrs.George Relias Mr.&Mrs.Howard E.Trier Mr.Louis G.Malevitis Mr.&Mrs.William N.Rentas Mr.&Mrs.Robert F.Troost Mr.&Mrs.Carl M.Manofsky Mr.&Mrs. R.Thomas Richardson Mr.&Mrs.Thomas G.Marks Mrs.Jean M.Ricordati Dr.&Mrs.Anthony L.Turkevitch Mr.&Mrs.Thomas J.Mazukelli Mr.&Mrs.Jim Ripley Mr.&Mrs.Vito Ursini Mr.&Mrs.Dan Mazzie Mr.&Mrs.Philip Rizzo Dr.&Mrs.Richard J.Vacco Mrs.Gaylen B.McCarthy Dr.Leo J. Roberts Mrs.Vito Val Mrs.Doris McCormick Ms.Evelyn M.Roggenkamp Ms.Anne Vekich Mrs.Suzanne W.McKee Dr.&Mrs.S.Burton Roth Mr.&Mrs.Carl Verdone&Family Mr.Michael A.McNamara Mrs.William E.Ryan Mr.&Mrs.Joseph Vijuk Ms.La Dora Meier Mrs.Edward F.Ryan Mr.Nugent J.Vitallo I Ms.Dorothy Mele Mr.&Mrs.Alberto Saltiel Mr.&Mrs.John P.Vlahos Mr.Stanley J.Michaels Mr.&Mrs. Robert Sanford Mr.&Mrs.Robert F.Wait Mr.&Mrs.William J.Misek Mr.&Mrs.Alfred P.Savino Mr.&Mrs.F.Gale Walker Mr.&Mrs.Bharat B.Mittal Dr.Doris M.Schaaff Mr.&Mrs.R.Eugene Wallace Mrs.Thomas J.Moore Mr.&Mrs.James F.Schell Mr.&Mrs.Michael Walsh Mr.&Mrs.Charles G.Morgan Mrs.Patricia W.Schmidt Mrs.G.C.Mortenson Mr.&Mrs.Edward P.Schoenthaler Dr.Jesse Wang Mr.&Mrs.George C.Mueller Mr.&Mrs.Howard Schwartz Dr.&Mrs.Raymond Warpeha Mrs.Claire P.Muldoon Dr.&Mrs.Cyrus Serry Mrs.Brenda M.Wedral Mr.&Mrs.Edward J.Mullins Dr.Robert Shaffer Mrs.Audley Weidman Mr.&Mrs.Jack Mullins Dr.Michael Shannon Mr.&Mrs.Joseph R.Wells Mr.&Mrs.Lee Munder Mr.&Mrs.Patrick J.Shannon,Jr. Mrs.Jean A.White Mr.&Mrs.Arthur F.Muschler Mr.&Mrs.Charles Shemely Mr.&Mrs.Arthur W.Widiger Mr.&Mrs.Richard E.Myers Dr.&Mrs.Earl N.Silber Mrs.Donna G.Wilkinson Dr.&Mrs.Michael Naborowski Mr.&Mrs.Norman Silverstein Mr.&Mrs.Charles H.Wilson Mr.&Mrs.Ramesh Naik Mr.&Mrs.Raymond Skowron Mrs.Marilyn Wisnewski Ms.Susan Nalbach Dr.&Mrs.P.N.Sompalli Mrs.Marilyn Witteman Dr.P.G.Nama Mr.&Mrs.Martin Soohoo Mr.&Mrs.Edward F.Wozniak Mrs.Lewis E.Neill Mr.&Mrs.Ralph Sorice Mrs.Robert E.Nelson Dr.&Mrs.Alex J.Spadoni Mr.&Mrs.Bert Yen Mr.&Mrs.William Nelson Ms.Elaine Squier Mr.&Mrs.Scott Yochim Mr.&Mrs.Carl Nemec Drs.Vedantham&Raz Srinivasan Mrs. Kaz Youngdahl Mrs.Stella R.New Ms.Elizabeth L.Stanek Mrs.Karen Zahran Dr.&Mrs.David Nordahl Mrs.William Starek Dr.George Zehak Mrs.Norma D.Novak Mr.&Mrs.Stanley Stein Mrs.Lillian Zienty Dr.&Mrs.Mario Nunez Mr.&Mrs.A.E.Steinhaus Mr.&Mrs.Neil W.Zundel Winter 2000 r Clip and Mail Calendar of Events Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library June 1, 1999 - May 31, 2000 PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Please enroll us as members of the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library SMILING SNOWFLAKES El Mr.&Mrs. ❑ Mr. ❑ Mrs. ❑ Ms. ❑ Dr. ❑ Corp. ❑ 10:30 a.m. Name Mondays on February 7, 14 and 21 Address 10:30 a.m. Telephone Thursdays on February 3, 10, 17 and 24 Membership Categories ❑ Individual $15 ❑ Corporate $100 GRADES K, 1 AND 2 ❑ Family $25 ❑ Other $ WINTER WONDERS ❑ Patron $50 Please make check payable to: Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library 4:00 p.m. P.O.Box 3131•Oak Brook,IL 60522-3131 Wednesdays on February 2,9, 16 and 23 L J OPERA TALK A BLIZZARD USED BOOK SALE AMERICAN TEA & CRAFTS CARMEN OF BOOKS April 28-29 3:00 p.m. on Sunday,February 6 with Lecturer Arn Buonamici Adults Only Oak Brook 7:30 p.m. HARRY POTTER CLUB Thursday,February 17 Winter Reading Program Bath&Tennis 7:00 p.m.on Wednesday,February 9 Sam Dean Board Room Through March 18 Clubhouse • 76(9 Printed on recycled paper. ll ')loaS NeO 4L£ ON'Pied 01dd I£I£-ZZS09 siourpi `)10041)IuO a6elsod'S'n TT£XOg .0'd 6ao l!load-uoN LIEN!'" ailgnd Nooag v0 aut;o spuai.r j ... , , T BuIetinfl Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library • • • • 0 Spring, 2000 Volume 16,Issue 2 Join us at our He has accompanied some of tango's most "Tango Cabaret„ ■ ■ ■ prominent singers and spent many years performing throughout South and Central America. Jaurena is currently the Director of Tango is regarded as one of the most elegant the acclaimed tango group, New York Buenos and romantic of all dance forms, and it is Aires Connection, and he has appeared twice enjoying an enormous resurgence of popularity at the Ravinia Festival. among dance lovers across the globe. So,mark Pianist Breno Sauer has been influenced by Oak Brook Public Library your calendars (and make your reservations music throughout his life. His long and 1112Oak Brook Road now!) for "Tango Cabaret", the upcoming distinguished career in music bears witness to Oak Brook,IL 60523 (630) 990-2222 Evergreen Concert, sponsored by the Friends. this fact, and his repertoire includes everything This Library program will begin at 4:00 p.m.on from bossa nova to Beethoven. Library Hours Sunday, April 9th at the Oak Brook Bath and A native of Santiago,Chile,Armando Alvarez Monday- Thursday Tennis Club. also started his professional career at an early 10 am-9 pm Refreshments will be provided by the Friends age, impressing audiences in South America Friday-Saturday following the Concert. We anticipate a record- with his musical artistry. He is a much sought- 10 am-spm breaking crowd at the Concert. Please call the afterguitarist throughout the Chicagoland area. Sundays through 5/21/00 rou g $ 1 pm-5 pm Library at 990-2222 for reservations as soon as The dancers boast impressive credentials,as possible, as seating is limited. well. Jorge Niedas was trained in classical The performance will feature an outstanding ballet in his native Argentina and has performed dance ensemble including vocalist Eduardo both classical ballet and contemporary dance in Holiday Hours Nijensohn, bandoneonist Raul Jaurena, pianist the major theaters of Argentina and throughout Friday,April 21st Breno Sauer, guitarist Armando Alvarez and South and Central America as well as at the Lyric 10 am- 1 pm dancers Jorge Niedas and Sandra Adrian. Opera of Chicago and Ravinia. Saturday,April 22nd The group's professional achievements are Dancer Sandra Adrian is a Chicago native 10 am-5 pm noteworthy. Nijensohn followed in the trained by several distinguished teachers in Sunday,April 23rd tradition established by many in his family. Chicago. She has studied and performed jazz Closed for the day While most of his uncles were physicians, his and flamenco dance forms in addition to tango. father was a pianist, composer, arranger and a She was a member of the Oak Park Civic Ballet tango band leader in Buenos Aires. Nijensohn and has performed with the Lyric Opera of boasts a multi-faceted background which Chicago and has appeared in encompasses his love of both medicine and The Nutcracker at , music. A radiologist by training, Nijensohn is McCormick Place. �'� ,i�� currently an Associate Professor of Radiology This event promises to ."-, 0 at the University of Illinois. Musically inclined be an Concert Evergreen g 1� since childhood,Nijensohn embraces his musical to remember. Prepare to roots, as well. He has sung in numerous enjoy a spectacular American and Argentine ensembles. musical performance 4 Born in Montevideo,Uruguay,Raul Jaurena by some true masters At studied bandoneon with his father from a very of this dramatic �� early age and performed with a children's dance form. tango orchestra. J Special Delivery . . . Another program for friends Courtesy of the OBPL in need . . . Voices of Vision Thanks to a new program at the Library, An important adjunct to our Library's homebound or long-term recuperative residents "Special Delivery" service is the Talking Book are able to enjoy a favorite pastime—reading. Program which is sponsored by the Library of This new service enables homebound Congress National Library Service for the Blind cardholders to receive reading materials and Physically Handicapped. The "Voices of delivered by Library staff and volunteers. Vision" Talking Book Center in Geneva is one During the first visit, residents are asked to of six which are funded by the Illinois State complete a Reading Interest Profile. This Library and are coordinated by the Illinois enables Library staff to select appropriate Regional Library for the Blind and Physically materials for each person. Those with vision Handicapped in Chicago. It boasts a collection problems are provided with large print and audio of more than 50,000 books and 70 popular Friends of the materials. However, equipment needed for magazines. "Voices of Vision" services residents Oak Brook Public Library audio books is not available through this of DuPage County and eight adjoining counties. BOARD OF DIRECTORS program. Those eligible for the Program include people Barbara Benezra,President Director Ruth Martin notes that in January, with a temporary Yor permanent visual,physical Mary Ann Nunez, the Library received its first registrant for the or reading disability that prevents them from Vice President "Special Delivery"program. After compiling a reading conventional printed materials. Voices Nancy Hayden,Treasurer Roberta Petz,Secretary profile of this patron's reading preferences,the of Vision provides many marvelous services for Margaret Tresley,Editor staff delivered a desirable selection of large-print readers in need of special assistance. These Linda Celesia books. The patron was most impressed with include a free subscription to Talking Book Alan Farnell the services and noted she felt like the OBPL Topics,a bi-monthly catalog of newly-producedJoseph Fullan, Treasurer Emeritus had given her a million dollars — what a books which come in large print,audio cassette or Reynold Gottlieb marvelous tribute for this fledgling program! computer diskette format. Program participants Anthony Ingrisano If you'd like to know more about"Special also have access to a Readers Advisory Service Lucia Button Howard Trier Delivery," or if you would like to volunteer your as well as a Summer Reading Program for services for those in need,call Vernette Richmond children, newsletters for children and adults, or Julie Adamski at 990-2222. descriptive videos which have been adapted for the visually impaired and bibliographies on popular topics to help readers choose books. We salute our The OBPL staff is available to assist residents with program registration. Additional newest Friends • . . information may be obtained from Vernette Listed below are the names of individuals Richmond at the Library at 990-2222 or through who have joined the Friends since our last the following website: publication. We thank them for their support. www•dupagels.lib.il.us/pages/voices.html As you know,the Friends continues to be a very important asset to our Library, thanks to the participation of our membership. Mr. &Mrs.Lakshman Agadi Dr. &Mrs. James Ahstrom Mr. &Mrs.David Arch Mr. &Mrs.Donald Arends Mr. &Mrs. George Augius • Blistex,Inc. "* Dr. &Mrs.Arthur DeKruyter Mrs.Florence Godow �_ � � , Mr. &Mrs.William Hipskind Mr. &Mrs.Lloyd Landgren Dr.Louis Lenell Ms. Betsy Marcantelli Mrs.Marion Rolandi Mr. &Mrs. Donald Sandstedt Misses Lilia&Maria Zamar A note from the The best Book Sale President . . . in town . . . We hope that you are able to join the Friends The Friends' Fifth Annual Used Book Sale of the Library on Sunday,April 9th for the spring will be held April 28th-29th at the Oak Brook Evergreen Concert, "Tango Cabaret". This Bath and Tennis Clubhouse. The Pre-Sale will Library program will provide an opportunity to be held from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Friday, experience an afternoon of music and dance from April 28th. Admission is $5.00, but members the heart of Argentina. We expect a full house, of the Friends will be admitted free of charge and we hope to see you there! and may select one free regularly-priced Our Fifth Annual Used Book Sale is accepting paperback or hardback cover book. donations that may be left at the Library until Regular sale hours on April 28th are from April 22nd. The Sale will be held at the Bath& 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. On Saturday, April 29th, the Tennis Clubhouse on April 28th-29th. Friends Sale will be held from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. As members will be entitled to free admission to our readers know, we rely heavily on the the Pre-Sale and one free,regularly-priced item support of our community in order to insure the during the Sale. Village-wide support is vital to success of this annual fundraiser.Donations from the success of this fundraising effort. the public are welcomed and will be accepted at And, we are eagerly awaiting the the Library through Saturday,April 22nd. These groundbreaking for our new building. The road may include paperback and hardback books,CDs to a new Library for Oak Brook has been a long, and audio and video cassettes. Contributors arduous process which began with a successful are reminded to bring their donations to the advisory referendum in 1996. Further battles Library in boxes which are easily transportable. followed on the legal front, as the Village Boxes cannot be returned. successfully responded to several related The following materials cannot be accepted: lawsuits. At the present time, we await the 1. mildewed or otherwise damaged materials completion of construction drawings, and we 2. textbooks look forward to the start of the bidding process. 3. magazines When contractors have been approved, the 4. condensed books (Readers Digest Series) foundation will be poured for the building, and 5. home-taped audios and videos at long last the new Library will become a reality. Book Sale Coordinator Mary Ann Nunez notes The Village of Oak Brook, that volunteers are needed to assist with the Sale. its elected officials and some If you would like to become involved, call the members of the Village staff .. Library at 990-2222 to express your interest. are charged with insuring the • completion of this project. The Friends continue to provide moral and The gift that keeps some financial support as well as ongoing communication with all Oak Brook residents. on giving . . . We appreciate all the Village has done to make this project a reality, in particular the Residents are reminded that the Gift Book increased Library budget to expand the current Fund is a wonderful way to remember a loved staff and collections in anticipation of the new one or to commemorate a special event. Please building. We look forward to future Evergreen consider making a donation to the Library Concerts, Used Book Sales and much, much through the Friends of the Library Gift Book more in our new quarters. . .For the present,we Fund. Each gift book and cassette will bear an are hopeful that there will be some positive inscribed Gift Book Fund book plate,as specified movement in this long-overdue project! by the donor.Donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Contributions may be Sincerely, sent to the Friends of the Oak Brook Library Barbara Benezra Gift Book Fund,P.O.Box 3131,Oak Brook,IL 60522-3131. For further information, call the Library. Spring Calendar of Events EVERGREEN CONCERT USED BOOK SALE "TANGO CABARET" Friday, April 28th&Saturday,April 29th Sunday,April 9th at 4:00 p.m. Oak Brook Bath&Tennis Clubhouse Oak Brook Bath&Tennis Clubhouse Please note that participants in the following Library programs must be OBPL cardholders. Registration is required. All programs are held in the Library. Library Program Information PRESCHOOL PROGRAM KINDERGARTEN-2ND GRADE BUTTERFLIES & BLOSSOMS SUNSHINE &FLOWERS Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. April 3, 10, 17, 24 April 5, 12, 19, 26 May 1 and 8 May 3 and 10 or Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. April 6, 13, 20, 27 May 4 and 11 : Printed on recycled paper. 11 `)100a8)1eO 1.LE ON 1!waad Qidd T£T£-ZZS09 siouiiu`3Ioo.zg x�O e6elsod 'sgn T£1£ XOJ O'd 'BJ(;)1!I0ad-UON aggnd Kooig M O alp 3o spuaid,rI „ .. .. ,. 1 Bulletin ... ,. Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library • • • • • Fall, 2000 Volume 16, Issue 2 "American Cabaret Music” . . . Saloff Style Oak Brook Public Library 1112 Oak Brook Road F on the Noteworthy Women series and appear- oak Brook,IL 60523 � '' ances on the Studs Terkel program airing on (630)990-2222 � WFMT. To learn more about Saloff, log on to Library,Hours :x her website, www.spiderjazz.com Monday—Thursday Saloff describes her repertoire as "part 10 am—9 pmjazz,part American songwriters—some Duke Friday—Saturday Ellington, some Hoagy Carmichael, some 10 am—5 pmIrving Berlin." She laughingly recalls the time Sunday when a young man, about 25 or thereabouts, 1 pm—5 pm -' approached her after one of her sets devoted to Closed the works of these musical giants and said, "Those songs you sang are really great. Did New Year's Day you write them yourself?" Saloff admits she's Easter Sunday The New York Times proclaims her to have not often speechless,but that time she came as Memorial Day weekend "a wicked way with a lyric and a glint of well close as she's goingtoget. But then she has (Sunday Monday) controlled mischief." The Chicago Tribune, for ' July 4th or as postedbuilt her career on making what is old, new its part, heralds her "slyly sophisticated, easily Labor Day weekendaccessible style." Both accolades refer to the again. Obviously, she succeeds, and our guests (Sunday&Monday) will have the privilege of experiencing the joys Thanksgiving Day unique musical talents of Spider Saloff,the fea- Christmas Eve of American cabaret music— Saloff style. tured performer at the Friends of the Oak Christmas Day Brook Library's upcoming Evergreen Concert, scheduled for Sunday, October 29th at 4:00 Friends Indeed . . . Partial Day Closings& p.m. at the Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club- The Friends of the Library's Annual Special Hours prioro postedthe house. Saloff will be accompanied by Jeremy Membership Drive is underway.This organiza- affected dates Kahn on the piano.The event will include light tion provides a valuable adjunct to our Library. refreshments following the performance. No In addition to Evergreen Concerts, the Friends reservations are required, and the program is sponsors the Used Book Sale in April and pub- free to the public. lishes a quarterly Bulletin to keep residents Friends of the Saloff has received critical acclaim across apprised of Library happenings. Our fundrais- Oak Brook Public Library the nation. Appearing at New York's famed ing efforts augment the Village budgets and Board of Directors Firebird, Michael's Pub and the Russian Tea provide resources and programs which would Barbara Benezra,President Room as well as at San Francisco's Plush not be available without our efforts.We encour- Mary President uiiez, Room and Chicago's Gold Star Sardine Bar age residents to become a part of this great VNancy Hayden,Treasurer and Toulouse on the Park, Saloff is a familiar organization. Included in this issue of The Roberta Petz,Secretary face and voice to cabaret lovers. Bulletin is a membership form. Please join us MargaretTresley,Editor She is a five time winner of the prestigious at this exciting time in our history as we await Linda Farnell war including oneforBest Female the start of construction on our magnificent Farnelll MAC Award, ildig Joseph Fullan,Treasurer Emeritus Jazz Vocalist presented by the Manhattan new facility. Our current membership roster Reynold Gottlieb Association of Cabarets. With four CDs to her will be published in the January, 2001 edition Anthony Ingrisano name, Saloff also boasts television and radio of The Bulletin, and we hope to include your Lucia Sutton Howard Trier credits which include the Bonnie Hunt Show, name. Remember, there's never been a better the Steve Baskerville Show, a one hour feature time to become a Friend . . . Meet The Lady Who Tops Our "Best Seller" List . . . Each spring, the Friends of the Library sponsors its annual Used Book Sale, an oppor- tunity for savvy shoppers to take advantage ofg -1111111L-_ - "bargain basement"prices on some truly fabu- lous books.This past year, over 7,000 volumes were available for sale-the result of contribu- . tions from area residents and selected Oak Brook Library inventory. As always, this year's Sale came off with- out a hitch - thanks in large measure to the _ . . : efforts of the indomitable Mary Ann Nunez, the Vice President of the Friends and Volunteer Extraordinaire.Although the Sale encompasses money for the Library in the process. I don't about two day's time, Nunez's work involves the entire year. She spends a great deal of time now what we would do without her. at the Library each week evaluating the dona- In addition to her chairmanship of the tions from Oak Brook residents and determin- Book Sale,Nunez coordinates the talent for the ing what volumes will be popular with Sale Evergreen Concerts. goers. It is an arduous task. Nunez notes that contributions from the Like all good volunteers, though, Nunez Public are welcome in the Library throughout regards this work as a labor of love. "The Sale the year during regular hours. And, she adds, is really a great thing for the Library and the mark your calendars now—next year s Sale is slated for April 27th - 28th. Not surprisingly, Village. With space at such a premium in the current Library building, the need to cull pre- Nunez promises that the Sale will be bigger and better than ever. Withher at the helm, we sent inventory is more critical than ever. And, to be honest, as a book lover it's wonderful to would expect nothing less.' know that the books we offer for sale will be enjoyed by others rather than being relegated to Let the Building Begin . . . the recycling center." Nunez adds that the As many of our readers know,the construction donations of area residents are critical to the process is underway at long last.Plans are on target success of the Sale. "These contributions serve for a November groundbreaking,this according to a dual purpose -gently used books which are Library Director Ruth Martin.The bidding process not already a part of the Library collection will began on September 11th,and bids are due back to be earmarked for it and made available to card- the Village no later than October 3rd. The public holders. And, all other donations will be used opening will take place at 11:00 a.m.on that day.All for the Book Sale which raises money for the contracts are awarded by the Village Board of Library each year. It's a win/win situation." Trustees and assigned to Harbour Contractors,Inc., Library Director Ruth Martin lauds the firm hired by the Village to oversee the project. Nunez's efforts. "She is a great asset to the Village officials are optimistic that the foun- library community in Oak Brook, and we can't dation for the building will be laid early next begin to thank her enough for all she does. year,weather permitting.Then,the library building Mary Ann seems to be tireless and is always will begin to take shape in the spring, with an upbeat about every project she undertakes. anticipated completion date for construction in the Literally, she seems to be able to lift about fall of 2001. twice her body weight in books — I have no Plans for this unique 24,000 square foot curvi- idea how she does it.We're just glad she does." linear structure were designed by Jay Carow Friends of the Library President Barbara Architect/Planners. The project's build architect is Benezra echoes these sentiments. "The Used Philip Swager Associates. Book Sale has become a much-anticipated, Obviously, this is an exciting and important ll" much-enjoyed event here in Oak Brook.We are time in the construction process.The Friends of the c3 so fortunate that Mary Ann shares some of her Library and indeed, the entire Village, await the remarkable energy and drive with our group. opening of the new facility with great anticipation. The Sale not only provides some great bargains Watch for continued progress reports in for residents and book dealers, but it raises upcoming issues of The Bulletin. A Note from the President . . . It is an exciting time in the history of the A public library provides a means for Oak Brook Public Library.It seems appropriate informed citizenship and social participation. to inform our readers from whence we came Yes, our new Library will have Internet access and where we are going. and computers for patron use. And yes, it will For your information, the Oak Brook have books and periodicals as well as video- Village Board governs our Library. The tapes, CDs, DVDs and whatever other current Commission is an appointed body that advises technology is available. The Library building (..........„.„ and makes recommendations about the Library will be a spacious, inviting environment with to the Board. The newly formed Oak Brook private meeting rooms that may be reserved. It Public Library Foundation will raise the addi- will also have a staff that can help, inform, and tional funds for the Library building project, create exciting programs for our community. which go beyond the budgeted amount set by Are you aware that the Steinway piano at the Village Board. The Friends is an organiza- the Bath and Tennis Clubhouse was purchased tion of concerned citizens who support our by the Friends of the Library? We have been Library, its collections and programs. The able to store it at the B&T and they have been Friends evolved from the Oak Brook Library able to use it for their various functions. It will Association, which originally founded our be a banner day when it is moved and perma- Library. nently installed in the new Library, for The Library building project is out to bid. Evergreen Concerts as well as other musical It is something the Friends of the Library have events. looked forward to for a long, long time and we The Library building project started in are pleased with the progress. We are proud earnest in 1996 when a successful referendum that all of our hard work throughout the recent was passed. It is again time for another elec- years is coming to fruition. From running the tion. We hope that each registered voter in our successful campaign to pass the 1996 Library Village participates. Whether you vote in per- referendum to donating $100,000 to the son on November 7, 2000, or by absentee bal- Library Foundation, we are active and remain lot,just do it. committed to the new Oak Brook Public Sincerely, Library. Barbara Benezra Friends Projects . . . in Full Bloom xp t!I €I i - The Friends extends its sincere apprecia- !�' "l!t I -'I tion to Joe Fullan, a Friends Board Member ..1-•� 1 r r � ��, � � ''''l � r,f1� '' and Treasurer Emeritus, who maintains the y ,1 I ,-00144 ''' beautiful flowers at the entrance to the Library, f.A i -,,h "f lip� . .`� in addition to a host of other activities on Jr behalf of the Library. Fullan's proverbial 4.19'17(:,, " , , "green thumb" creates a lovely entryway for is ,` 11 ' :- library goers each spring,summer and fall.The ii! r r �"r P t `� cost of his horticultural endeavors is absorbed ' ,j' E`+r by the Friends of the Library Thanks, Joe! e t In addition,the Friends of the Library pro- videsjfi�' �� plastic bags for patron use. As our Fall Membership Drive gets underway, this organi- zation takes pride in reminding residents of the myriad of ways in which the Friends supports the Library in this Village. The back page of this newsletter includes a membership form. ' Join us today . . . Clip and Mail 1 Library Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Calendar of Events June 1, 2000 - May 31, 2001 Please enroll us as members of the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Sunday, October 29 ❑ Mr.&Mrs. ❑ Mr. ❑ Mrs. ❑ Ms. ❑ Dr. ❑ Corp. ❑ EVERGREEN CONCERT Name "AMERICAN Address CABARET MUSIC" Telephone 4:00 p.m. Membership Categories ❑ Individual $15 CI Corporate $100 Oak Brook Bath&Tennis Clubhouse ❑ Family $25 ❑ Other $ ❑ Patron $50 Please make check payable to: Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Monday, October 30 L P.O.Box 31.31.Oak Brook,IL 60522-3131 "ENTER IF You DARE" Thursday, November 9 with Marie Ringenberg, « „ Story Teller Extraordinaire OPERA TALK — JENUFA 7:00 p.m. with Jim Fealey—7:30 p.m. Sam Dean Board Room Sam Dean Board Room (Reservations required) (Reservations required for Opera Talks. 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