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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVolume 18 - 2002 � •' •. Y r. i 1 BuIietinR Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library • • • • O Winter, 2002 Volume 18, Issue 1 Farewell, Dear Friend . . . Oak Brook Public Library It seems only fitting that Joe Fullan was an official"Friend" 600 Oak Brook Road of the Oak Brook Public Library since its beginnings in the (as of 3/6/02—Target Date) 1960's and 1970's—for he epitomized the definition of the word Oak Brook,IL 60523 not only in terms of his civic involvements,but in his relation- (630)990-2222 ships with all who were privileged to know him. Library Closure Family was most important to Joe,and he took enormous (prior to opening of pride in the Fullan clan. He is survived by his wife,LaVerne140 new Library) (Babe),a son,Neil,a daughter,Sheila Castell and five grandchil- 9 pm,February 5th— dren as well as his sister. 10 am, March 6th (Target Date) Joe's commitment to the Library was reflective of his strong sense of community spirit which burned within him for all of his Library Hours adult years.For those of us who attended Friends Board meet- Monday—Thursday ings with Joe over the last decade or so,there was universal admi- 10 am—9 pm ration for the interest and drive which personified this remark- Joseph W. Fullan Friday—Saturday able 90 year old.When a task needed to be done,chances were August 31, 1911 —December 23,2001 10 am—5 pm that Joe's hand would be the first one raised. Sundays He moved to Oak Brook in 1952 and from that time onward, who knew him.His love of life and his zest for all he did are truly 1 pm—5 pm he displayed the civic pride and sense of community which would awe inspiring. In fact, his boundless energy was such that his (between Labor Day and distinguish his residencyhere.An employee of Western Electric chronological age seemed irrelevant.For if one could attend as Memorial Day weekends for 37 years, Joe served as Plant Manager at the Hawthorne many meetings in the course of a week as Joe,contribute as much Works. His list of civic involvements is just as numerous and in service to one's community as this remarkable man,did age diverse as one might expect.Joe served as an Oak Brook Civic really matter at all?Not to Joe,and not to any of us who loved Association Board Member and President;as President of the him. Timber Trails/Merry Lane Homeowner's Association and was a Our good friend was particularly well known for his"green Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals as well as the DuPage thumb"In fact,at numerous Friends Board meetings,Joe would Friends of the Library System.As a Member of the Friends of the Oak Brook arrive early with many brown bags in tow As the meetings began, Oak Brook Public Library Public Library, Joe held several leadership roles including Joe would look around the table and proudly announce that he Board of Directors Newsletter Editor,Treasurer and President. had brought some of his phenomenal home grown produce for Barbara Benezra,President There were so many jobs Joe undertook of which many of us each of us to enjoy.So,at the conclusion of the meetings,we Mary Ann Nunez, probably aren't aware.For instance,it was he who lovingly tend- would head home,bags in hand and enjoy the fruits of his horti- Vice President ed the small garden in front of our Library.Each spring,summer cultural labors.It is these small things that we will miss the most Nancy Hayden,Treasurer and fall,Joe would purchase plants at a local nursery,transport — his smile, his twinkling eyes, his thoughtful ways and, of Roberta Petz,Secretary them to the Library,plant them(carrying copious amounts of course,those brown bags. Margaret Tresley,Editor water and soil)and tend them for the balance of each season. Joe,there's no doubt in our minds that our Village was much Linda Celesia Alan Farnell When one considers Joe's advancing years,his commitment to better for having you in it,our lives were much richer for your Reynold Gottlieb this particular job is all the more laudable. friendship and our hearts are much fuller with the knowledge of Anthony Ingrisano Then too it was Joe who would pick up this newsletter,The your passing. Lucia Sutton Bulletin,at the printer four times each year,deliver it to those We will carry your memory in our hearts on the day our new Howard Trier who affixed the mailing labels and then take it to the Oak Brook Library opens.You are with us in spirit now and forever. Post Office for mailing.It was an arduous,tedious task,but one In honor of Joe's remarkable contributions,a special memorial Joe did with a smile and a twinkle in his Irish eyes.How we will service in his memory is planned on Sunday,April 14th at our new miss that! Library.Further information will be forthcoming in the next edition Certainly,the list of Joe's many contributions to our Library of The Bulletin. is endless.And,perhaps a mere enumeration doesn't really do the Joe's family suggests that contributions in his memory may be man justice—because Joe was so much more than what he did for made to the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library,P.O.Box us.It was the nature and spirit of the man that impressed those 3131,Oak Brook,Illinois 60522. We Salute the 2001-2002 Friend Donald Adler Mr.&Mrs.Richard Cheng Mr.&Mrs.Robert D.Goldstine Mr.&Mrs.Paul J.Adrian Dr.&Mrs.Les Chernick Mr.&Mrs.Louis M.Gonnella Dr.&Mrs.Munesh S.Ahluwalia Mr.Dan Chimenti Mr.&Mrs.Armando Gonzalez Mr.&Mrs.Clyde J.Aigner Mr.&Mrs.Edward Cho Mrs.Sara Gordon Drs.Rasheed&Matheena Akhtar Dr.&Mrs.Joseph R.Christian Dr.&Mrs.Reynold J.Gottlieb Mr.&Mrs.Ray Allan Mr.&Mrs.James A.Christman Mr.&Mrs.John Gove Mr.&Mrs.Robert P Allen Mr.&Mrs.Frank Christopher Mr.Robert J.Goy Ms.Jeanne M.Ambrose Mr.Alexander J.Ciciora Mr.&Mrs.John Gramas Dr.&Mrs.F Amirparviz Mr.Jason Cione Ms.Ann Gramer Mr.&Mrs.James V.Andersen Margaret 0.Coffin Mr.David B.Granato Mr.&Mrs.Richard J.Anderson Dr.&Mrs.Michael Colandrea Mrs.Eleanor Grant Mr.&Mrs.Michael J.Annecca Sr. Mr.J.Robert Collins Mr.&Mrs.Alfred Granum Mrs.Anthony A.Antoniou Mr.&Mrs.Joseph M.Connelly Mr.&Mrs.William S.Gray Mr.Al Arado Phyllis Cooper Mr.&Mrs.Thomas F Greuling Mr.&Mrs.Tadashi Arai Ms.Anita M.Cosenza Dr.&Mrs.Larry Groh Mr.&Mrs.David C.Arch Mr.&Mrs.G.Joseph Cosenza Mr.&Mrs.Thomas J.Guendel Mr.&Mrs.Donald Arends Mr.&Mrs.Colin Couper Mr.&Mrs.Ashutosh Gupta Mr.&Mrs.Thomas C.Arnold Mr.&Mrs.Edward A.Cox,Jr. Mr.&Mrs.Murat Gurz Mrs.Bess Askounis Mr.&Mrs.John W.Craig Mr.&Mrs.Fritz Guth Mr.&Mrs.S.Asokan Mr.&Mrs.Bill Crannell Dr.&Mrs.Ross Haeger Mr.&Mrs.George Augius Mr.&Mrs.Bob Cronin Mr.&Mrs.Warren Haeger Mr.&Mrs.Clark Auster Mr.&Mrs.Anthony Cuda Mr.&Mrs.Joseph R.Hajek Mr.&Mrs.Gordon Austin Dr.&Mrs.M.A.Dabbouseh Mr.&Mrs.Carl Hanke Mr.&Mrs.John G.Baar Mr.&Mrs.Gus Danos Drs.Marecca&Pankaja Hanumadass Rev.&Mrs.W H.Baar Mrs.M.Joy Dau Mr.&Mrs.Robert Hartman Mrs.Ardelle Baroni Mr.&Mrs.Champ W.Davis Mr.&Mrs.Roy B.Hawthorne Mrs.Doris Bartolomei Mr.&Mrs.James A.Degerstrom Dr.&Mrs.David Hayden Mr.&Mrs.Joseph Batogowski Dr.&Mrs.Arthur H.DeKruyter Mrs.Phyllis Heckman Mr.&Mrs.Louis J.Bax Mr.&Mrs.John A.DeLorey Mr.&Mrs.William R.Hendrickson Mr.&Mrs.Richard Becker Mr.Francis M.Discipio Mr.&Mrs.David B.Hill,Jr. Mr.&Mrs.John Bell Mr.&Mrs.George Domino Mr.Richard Hnatek Mr.&Mrs.Nicholas Bell Mr.&Mrs.Larry M.Donovan Mr.&Mrs.Yee Kin Ho Mr.&Mrs.Jerry Bell Mt&Mrs.KirkDouglass Dorothy M.Homeyer Drs.Jaime&Clara Bendersky Mr.&Mrs.Robert Dow Dr.Mary Howes Dr.&Mrs.E.Eliot Benezra Mr.&Mrs.Bernard L.Downey Dr.&Mrs.Yihsiung Huang Mr.&Mrs.Clifford T.Bennett Ill Mr.&Mrs.James F Doyle Mr.&Mrs.Peter Huizenga Mr.&Mrs.Royal F Berg Mr.Jim Drummond Mrs.J.Iacovelli Ms.Josephine A.Berger Dr.&Mrs.Jose G.Duarte Mr.&Mrs.C.E Iantorno Ms.Wendy Beto Mr.&Mrs.Louis T.Duerinck Drs.Kamal&Lucy Ibrahim Mrs.Arlene Birkhahn Mr.William Duff Mr.&Mrs.Anthony J.Ingrisano Mr.&Mrs.George F Blanda Ms.Elaine Eng Mr.&Mrs.Vincent A.Innocenti,Sr. Mr.&Mrs.John Boyle Mrs.Vera E.Evans Mr.&Mrs.Jorge Iorgulescu Mrs.Monica Boyles Alan Farnell&Roberta Arquilla Mr.&Mrs.Howard E.Jahntz Mrs.Merwyn Brainerd Dr.Charles R.and Nadia Farra Dr.&Mrs.Hushang Javid Mr.David J.Breault Mrs.John J.Farrell Mr.&Mrs.Robert J.Jensik Mr.&Mrs.William Bristow Mr.&Mrs.Nicholas A.Favia Aruna&Vijay Jha Mr.&Mrs.Robert Brizzolara Mr.David Fichter Mr.&Mrs.Bruce C.Johnson Mr.&Mrs.James T.Brophy Ms.Marjorie R.Filippi Mr.&Mrs.Philip Johnson Drs.Andrew&Taisa Browar&Irena The Florio Family Mr.&Mrs.Paresh Joshi Ms.Ginger Bruebach Mr.&Mrs.John Fox Mr.&Mrs.Kenneth A.Julian Mr.&Mrs.Donald Buik Mrs.Eleanor F Fralick Ms.Janice Kacena Mr.&Mrs.Bozdar Bulovic Mr.&Mrs.Paul Francis Mrs.Kimberly Kang Mr.&Mrs.Steve Byers Mr.&Mrs.Jim Frankenbach Ms.Alethea Rose Kapolas Dr.&Mrs.George T.Caleel Mr.&Mrs.Jeff Franklin Margie Katz Dr.Asunciun B.Calinog Mr.&Mrs.Ivan Frick Mrs.Dorothy Kavinsky Mr.&Mrs.Joseph Cantore Mr.&Mrs.Joe Fullan Mr.&Mrs.John M.Kent Dr.&Mrs.Michael J.Carbon Mr.&Mrs.Ken Garvey Brian&Dolly Kern Mr.&Mrs.Clark Carpenter Mr.&Mrs.Bill Gass Mr.&Mrs.Yang K.Kim Mr.&Mrs.Charles H.Carroll Mr.&Mrs.Duane Gengler Mr.&Mrs.Eugene Kimura Mr.&Mrs.Edward Cass Dr.&Mrs.Anthony Gentile Mr.&Mrs.John G.Knox Mr.&Mrs.Serafmo Castellani Mrs.Constance Giorgolo Drs.Sung-Tao&Mali Lin Ko Dr.&Mrs.Gaston Celesia Dr.&Mrs.Samuel Girgis Mr.&Mrs.Gerald A.Kolschowsky Mr.&Mrs.Wence F Cerne Dr.&Mrs.K.B.Girt Mr.&Mrs.Tim Krajack Mr.&Mrs.Theodore Cesarz Dr.&Mrs.Steven Gitelis Ms.Frankett Kral Mr.&Mrs.Ray Cesca Dr.&Mrs.Glen Glista Mr.&Mrs.William R.Krause Dr.&Mrs.Kamal Chawla Ms.Caroline Gold Mr.&Mrs.Frank Krohn s of the Oak Brook Public Library Mr.&Mrs.Edward Kubiak Mr.&Mrs.William H.Nelson Mr.&Mrs.Ralph Sorice Ms.Sandra Kuhlman Mr.&Mrs.Carl J.Nemec Dr.&Mrs.Alex Spadoni Mr.&Mrs.Ken N.Kuo Mrs.Margaret A.Nessel Mr.Raymond Spink Mr.&Mrs.Israel D.Labao Mr.&Mrs.Nick Nicolopoulos Mr.&Mrs.John R.Sprieser Mr.&Mrs.Louis Lampros Mrs.Norma D.Novak Ms.Elaine Squier Ms.Barbara J.Lang Dr.Carlito Orig Ms.Elizabeth L.Stanek Mr.&Mrs.Lorence A.Laning Mrs.Joyce F.Pagano Ms.Linda E.Starek Dr.William F.Lapke Ms.Dolores M.Pagel Steven P.&Jean S.Stawarz Mr.&Mrs.David C.Lauder Mrs.Pollyanna Pappas Mr.&Mrs.Stan Stein Mr.&Mrs.Albert J.LaValle Mr.&Mrs.Robert D.Parks Mr.&Mrs.A.E.Steinhaus Mr.&Mrs.Robert E.Lee Mr.Randell W.Patterson Mr.&Mrs.Donald J.Strueber Mrs.Mae LeHocky Mrs.Edythe M.Patterson Dr.&Mrs.Jeng N.Su Mr.&Mrs.Donald L.Leone Drs.Konstantinovic&Branka Pavlonic Dr.&Mrs.Daniel Sullivan Mr.&Mrs.Robert M.Leone Ms.Barbara Payovich Mrs.Doris LeVine Mrs.Kathryn Peot Mr.&Mrs.Thomas Sullivan Mr.&Mrs.Leo Licata Mr.&Mrs.Geno Pesce Dr.&Mrs.Thomas D.Sullivan Mrs.Carolyn Link Mr.&Mrs.Raymond E.Petersen Ms.Rose Sutter Mr.&Mrs.Joseph Lizzadro Mr.&Mrs.Earl Petz Mr.&Mrs.William R.Sutton Mrs.Linda Lojewski Mr.&Mrs.Jeffrey Pezzati Mr.&Mrs.David Swift Dr.Arline D.Lopez Mr.&Mrs.Arthur Philip Mr.&Mrs.Nick Syregelas Drs.Eric&Karen Louie Dr.&Mrs.Paul P.Pocus,Jr. Mr.&Mrs.Anthony G.Tappin Mr.&Mrs.Jim Lovelace Mr.&Mrs.Henry Porterfield Mr.&Mrs.John Templeton Mr.&Mrs.Roy Lynch Mr.&Mrs.P.S.Pyati Mrs.Zoe Tesauro Mr.&Mrs.Reynold MacDonald Mr.&Mrs.Tim Racke Mr.&Mrs.George Thein Mr.&Mrs.Dennis Machul Dr.&Mrs.Raj R.Rajasekhar Dr.&Mrs.Marvin Tiesenga Mrs.Margaret Mackey Mr.&Mrs.Arturo Ramirez Mr.&Mrs.Leonard J.Timpone Mrs.Susan Madorin Mrs.Dorothy B.Rathman Drs.Peter&Vassiliki Toulios Mr.Louis G.Malevitis Mr.&Mrs.Dale J.Razee Mr.&Mrs.Glen R.Traylor Mr.&Mrs.Carl Manofsky Mr.&Mrs.Edward A.Razim Dr.&Mrs.Gilbert Tresley Dr.&Mrs.Joseph C.Marek Dr.&Mrs.Althuru S.Reddy Dr.&Mrs.Howard Trier Mr.&Mrs.Thomas G.Marks Dr.Louis Redondo Dr.&Mrs.G.R.Mason Mrs.Gigi Reedy The RoTrbert Family Mr.&Mrs.Thomas J.Mazukelli Mr.&Mrs.James Regas Mr.Robert F. Troost Mr.&Mrs.Bartlett McCartin Mrs.Sophia K.Relias Dr.GeorgeLousos Mrs.Doris McCormick Mrs.Dee Rentas Dr.&Mrs.Louis C.Tuglus Mr.&Mrs.Michael McCullough Mr.&Mrs.James W.Ripley Mr.&Mrs.Robert Tuscher Ms.Molly McErlean Ms.Evelyn M.Roggenkamp Mrs.Betty Ursini Mrs.Suzanne McKee Mrs.Marion Rolandi Mrs.Carolyn Vallort Mr.&Mrs.Stephen J.McShane Dr.&Mrs.S.Burton Roth Ms.Anne Vekich Ms.LaDora Meier Mrs.John M.Rowley Joseph&DrendaVijuk Ms.Dottie Mele Ms.M.Boo Ryan Mr.&Mrs.Nugent Vitallo Mrs.Ann S.Michaels Mrs.William C.Ryan Mr.&Mrs.John P.Vlahos Mr.&Mrs.John Miologos Mr.&Mrs.Mario Salazar Dr.&Mrs.V.H.Vohra Mrs.Corinne Mirabile Mr.&Mrs.Alberto Saltiel Mr.&Mrs.Gale Walker Mr.&Mrs.William J.Misek Mr.&Mrs.Donald A.Sandstedt Mr.&Mrs.Michael Walsh Mr.&Mrs.Bharat Mittal Mr.&Mrs.Robert G.Sanford Dr.&Mrs.Raymond Warpeha Mr.&Mrs.Pat Monaco Mr.&Mrs.Alfred Savino Brenda M.Wedral Mrs.Thomas A.Moore Mr.&Mrs.David M.Saxman Mrs.Audley S.Weidman Mrs.Thomas J.Moore Dr.Doris M.Schaaff Mr.&Mrs.Joseph R.Wells Mrs.LaVerne B.Morgan Mr.&Mrs.James F.Schell Mrs.Jean A.White Mrs.Alice Mortenson Mrs.Patricia W.Schmidt Mrs.Loretta Widiger Mr.&Mrs.George C.Mueller Mr.&Mrs.Edward P.Schoenthaler Mrs.Donna G.Wilkinson Mr.&Mrs.Frank A.Mugnolo Mr.&Mrs.Terrence Schohn Mr.&Mrs.Charles H.Wilson Mrs.Claire P.Muldoon Mr.&Mrs.Howard Schwartz Mr.&Mrs.Edward Mullins Ann Jones&Jim Scott Mr.&Mrs.Eymard J.Wisnewski Mr.&Mrs.Lee Munder Mrs.Romilda Segreti Mr.&Mrs.Ed Wozniak Mr.&Mrs.Frank Mungo Drs.Cyrus&Mahin Serry Dr.&Mrs.Tito Yao Mr.&Mrs.Arthur F.Muschler Dr.&Mrs.Majid Serushan Mr.&Mrs.Bert Yen Mr.&Mrs.Richard E.Myers Dr.Michael Shannon Mr.&Mrs.Scott Yochim Dr.&Mrs.Michael Naborowski Mr.&Mrs.David Shannon Mr.&Mrs.Steven Young Mr.&Mrs.Ramesh S.Naik Mr.&Mrs.Jeff Sidler Ms.KazYoungdahl Mr.&Mrs.John Nalbach Dr.&Mrs.Earl Silber Lilia&Maria Zamar Mr.&Mrs.Anthony J.Nasharr Mr.&Mrs.Marc Simon Mr.&Mrs.Larry Zanger Ms.Barbara Neil Mr.&Mrs.Raymond Skowron Mrs.Arlette Zapfel Mrs.Lewis C.Neill Mr.&Mrs.Dean Smith Mr.Charles Zogas Mr.&Mrs.Robert E.Nelson Mr.&Mrs.P.N.Sompalli Mr.&Mrs.Neil W.Zundel (41041, Check ibis o . . . Clip and Mail1 Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Please note that the current Library June 1, 2001 - May 31, 2002 will be closed from 9:00 p.m.on Tuesday, Please enroll us as members of the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library February 5th through 10:00 a.m.on Wed- nesday, March 6th, the target opening of ❑ Mr.&Mrs. ❑ Mr. ❑ Mrs. ❑ Ms. ❑ Dr. ❑ Corp. ❑ our new Library at 600 Oak Brook Road. In recognition of the closure,there will Name be a seven-week loan period for books Address checked out prior to February 5th. Also, please note the Book Return is Telephone available for patrons' use during the clo- Membership Categories sure period. ❑ Individual $15 ❑ Corporate $100 ,� ❑ Family $25 ❑ Otherev, $ ❑ Patron $50 Please make check payable to: Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Save the Date . . . P.O.Box 3131•Oak Brook,IL 60522-3131 —11 Our next Evergreen Concert is sched- uled for Sunday,April 21st at 4:00 p.m.at Spring Calendar of Events the Oak Brook Bath&Tennis Clubhouse. It will feature the Genesis Connection of MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO EVERGREEN CONCERT FEATURING THE Chicago, a 17-member gospel group JOE FULLAN GENESIS CONNECTION OF CHICAGO which promises to"raise the roof"at the SUNDAY,APRIL 14 SUNDAY,APRIL 2I newly refurbished Clubhouse. Further information on the Concert will be avail- The New Oak Brook Public Library 4:0o P.M. able in the next edition of The Bulletin. Details to be announced Oak Brook Bath&Tennis Clubhouse We look forward to seeing you there. op, (s)Printed on recycled paper. 3909 it `>1O089>IVO OVOa MMOOEIB NVO OO Aachen>10088)1do Mlab'W HJJ1H 11 ')100J9>Ieo lLE ON llaued andd 1£I£-ZZS09 sioutlu`Iooag I O a6elsod.s.fl l£l£XOg *Od '6JO Uload-uoN �f.I�agIZ atlgnd Iowa I'O agt Jo spuaia3 •• •. • Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library • • • 0 Spring, 2002 Volume 18, Issue 2 Join Us at the Spring Evergreen Concert . . . As warmer temperatures and blue skies her- ald the start of spring, the time has never been . 1 ii., .,+,00, Oak Brook Public Library better to enjoy wonderful music in the delightful 600 Oak Brook Road surroundings of the newly refurbished Bath & Oak Brook,IL 60523 Tennis Clubhouse. On April 21st,the Evergreen Ili, ...„, (630)990-2222 Concert will feature the highly-touted gospel www.oak-brook.lib.iLns group, the Genesis Connection of Chicago.The e program will begin at 4:00 p.m. and refresh- ments will follow the performance. Library Hours Their repertoire spans classical, choral Monday—Thursday music, gospel and inspirational songs. The 17 loam 9 pm member group was founded in 1987, and they �� E t Friday—Saturday have delighted audiences throughout Chicago ' loam-5 pm with their stirring renditions of perennial gospel Sundays favorites. The Evergreen program will include I pm-5 pm inspirational music such as Lift Every Voice and Parents and grandparents are encouraged to (between Labor Day and g p g Memorial Day weekends) Sing, Amazing Grace and Blessed Is the Man. bring children of all ages. The program will be signed for the hearing Wonderful music, a lovely venue and the impaired by interpreters Gloria Goss-Harris and marvelous companionship of friends and neigh- Ruth Wilcox.A CD by the Genesis Connection bors —we are certain these will prove to be the will be given away following the Concert. The perfect ingredients for a delightful spring outing. winner must be present to receive it. Please join us at the Evergreen Concert! Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Board of Directors s,r i, INelCome to Barbara Benezra,President i Mary Ann Nunez, -- e Our library Vice President I ——— ■ ■ ■ • Nancy Hayden,Treasurer � The building's unique curvilinear Roberta Petz,Secretaryjl;idesign provides dramatic views MargaretTresley,Editor tIIiIII19Iimust i_rminiti n,um.rrauiii,„„,€.,, ,¢. from all areas of the building. Blit 11A i11 Mill Ili mUfll unamt anal it , Linda Celesia a � '� Alan FarnellIf:we;. (See Special Insert in this issue) Reynold Gottlieb11, A.J.Ingrisano Lucia Sutton Howard Trier We Remember toe . . . Anne Vekich On April 14th, Mrs. LaVerne(Babe)Fullan As a tribute to Joe and his many years of will host a Memorial Service in honor of her service to the people of Oak Brook, President husband, Joe, in the Meeting Room of the Oak Karen Bushy has ordered that the Village of Oak Brook Public Library.Neighbors and friends are Brook flag be flown at half-staff in front of the invited to gather at 1:45 p.m.; the service will Library for one week. The Flag will be lowered begin promptly at 2:00 p.m. Following the as part of the Memorial Service.It is considered Memorial,Mrs. Fullan will receive condolences the most formal and public acknowledgement of in the Meeting Room until 3:30 p.m. service to the people of the community. A Note from the Why is this library building so important? We believe it is a quality of life issue — it is a President . . . public affirmation of the importance we as a community place on the cultural aspect of our Many Oak Brook residents had a dream of lives. Libraries have been in existence for a beautiful, new, spacious, state-of-the-art thousands of years; countless generations have library building for our Village. After years affirmed the value of the institution. The open- and years of work,with patience,perseverance ing of the building at 600 Oak Brook Road is a and compromise, here we are—our dream is a defining moment in the history of our Village. reality! But a library is more than the building: it is The Friends organization was originally the people - the staff behind the desk and the known as the Oak Brook Library Association patrons in front of the desk as well as the mate- and we established the Oak Brook Public rials on the shelves and the programming Library in 1959, in the original schoolhouse of options. Some of us remember when we our Village. When our Library began, volun- applied for our first librarycard; the only teers staffed it and the materials were donated. things that could be checked out were books Eventually, the Village government assumed and records. Today,a library still has books but responsibility for the Library, allocated fund- it also has CDs, DVDs, videotapes and audio- ing,hired the first librarian and began purchas- tapes as well as copying machines, personal ing materials. computers and meeting rooms. Our Library The Friends organization continues to sup- will continue to evolve and incorporate new port the Library and serve as the liaison technological advances in an inviting space. between the community and the Library staff, In a year that has challenged our country Library Commission and Village Board. Our and our world, we, the people of Oak Brook, two most significant, recent accomplishments are improving our community for ourselves have been to organize and run the successful and for future generations. Weencourage you campaign to pass the advisory referendum for to use the Oak Brook Public Library again and the building project and, through dues, Used again. Book Sales and various fundraising events, to contribute over$100,000 towards the construe- Sincerely, tion costs of the new building. Barbara Benezra mmumimmEmimilm A Friend Indeed . . . . The Friends of the Oak Brook 0 Public `4,!.:4::-; fp,:, ' . to, 4. Library extends a warm welcome to its newest member, Anne Vekich, who completes the y. ; .r,.., unexpired term of our beloved Joe Fullan. le. Anne, one of the Library's most loyal patrons, brings a strong history of community involve- ment to her new position. Anne was a board member of the group �' - . - � . „ �w p which preceded the Friends of the Library dur- The Friends of the Oak Brook ing the 1980's. Active in community service, Public Library Board she has also served on the Brook Forest Seated, left to right, Marge Tresley A.J. Ingrisano,Anne Vekich, Homeowners Association Board and has been Reynold Gottlieb and Roberta Petz. active in the Ascension of Our Lord Parish Standing, left to right, Nancy Hayden, where she has been involved in several min- Barbara Benezra, Linda Celesia, istries. Anne is also a former member of the Mary Ann Nunez and Lucia Sutton. Oak Brook area AAUW. Welcome,Anne! Not pictured:Alan Farnell and Howard Trier. ( Bdetin 0$ .. ..., Buiietinfili Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library • • • • 0 Special Grand Opening Edition Welcome to Our Library • • • Oak Brook Public Library The skies were overcast on March 9, 600 Oak Brook Road 2002, and that notorious Chicago wind was " , ;. Oak Brook,IL 60523 " blowing in excess of 60 miles an hour.All in � � ,,e (630)990-2222 www.oak-brook.lib.il.us all, it probably wasn't the best day to be out . 0 -. and about in Oak Brook, but that didn't stop Library Hours about 700 guests from taking part in a Grand Monday-Thursday Opening Celebration for our new Library 10 am—9 pm building. The enthusiasm of those in atten- Friday—Saturday dance was palpable, as participants enjoyed loam—spm the beautiful and spacious surroundings of Sundays N _- st 1 pm spm the Oak Brook Public Library located at 600 (between Labor Day and Oak Brook Road. Library Director Ruth Martin Memorial Day weekends) The journey to Opening Day has been a During the design phase of the building long and arduous one, but there is no doubt project,Design Architect Jay Carow met with in anyone's minds that it was a journey well Village representatives to assess the needs worth making. Notable among those, of and desires of this community. According to course, is Ruth Martin, the Director of the Martin, he heard their message loud and Friends of the Library. When Martin began work here eight clear. They told him they wanted "to bring Oak Brook Public Library years ago, she learned that a new building Board of Directors the outside into the Library", and surely the building's unique curvilinear design does was in the planning stages. Little did she Barbara Benezra,President know that the project would be almost a much to create that effect. In addition, the Mary Ann Nunez, expanse of windows throughout the Library Vice President decade in the making. Nancy Hayden,Treasurer In her mind, it was time and effort well presents scenic vistas for patrons in all areas Roberta Petz,Secretary Martin adds that on the Opening Da of the building.The lighting is designed to be MargaretTresley,Editor spent. p g y' subtle, effective and soothing; the atmos- Linda Celesia it was abundantly clear that Library patrons Alan Farnell and supporters shared her excitement at this phere is one of peace and calm, a perfect Reynold Gottlieb pp ambiance for a library. A.J.Ingrisano "realization of a vision" - the theme of the Perhaps one of the most unusual features Lucia Sutton Library Foundation Capital Campaign. Howardof the buildingis its dome. This creates a Trier Anne Vekich Martin elaborates,"It was such a joy to see so focal point in the Library, and it was interest- many of our residents come out to help us ing to note that many residents gathered celebrate this special day in our history. beneath it on Opening Day to admire its Certainly,no one allowed those gloomy skies striking architectural detail. The dome was and blustery winds to rain on our parade." included in the design to create a visual stim- She adds that people commented favorably ulus to which the eye is drawn when one on the building itself and the spacious and enters the building. Ideally, the center of a open floor plan which is so inviting. building is its hub, and surely the dome serves to draw all those who enter the Library Collins, will head outside with their eager into the inviting confines of the seating area gardeners to hone those "green thumb cal- beneath it. fiber" skills as part of storytime and youth activities. :67,7:24' Judging from the response of young , . z patrons, the Children's Area is a great suc- ` ' ; 0 4.9 .- :4 cess. On Opening Day, children gathered 4 '��. underneath the dome to enjoy the musical/ ''\,1\111110 11 storytelling magic of entertainer Mike Offutt. p, n t They appeared to be entranced with his singing and storytelling, so much so that many stayed until the end of the program to � see what tune or tale might unfold next . . . Library Staff left to right, Carolyn Collins, . Susan Schwartz, Mary Duncan, Kathy Nicola, 1. Lisa Pappas, Vernette Richmond, Marilyn Hanson, Eileen Nolan, Margaret Price, Julie Adamski, Carol Furlan, Debbie Griggs, .., +` ;s Sue Madorin, Doris Chimack, Carol Maresh �. and Ruth Martin. Martin notes, "Oak Brook has waited a r, long time for this Library, and I think resi- 'r dents are pleased with how the building .: . evolved. Now our job is to make the service - `` ;. reflective of_these spectacular new surround- ings." Martin's staff of 19 is ready, willing Left to right, Village Manager Steve Veitch and and able to do just that. Michael Donahue, Vice President of McDonald's Corporation and a Member of the Oak Brook Youth Services Librarian Sue Madorin Public Library Foundation Board, admire the speaks enthusiastically about the new bronze sculpture of Ronald McDonald donated Children's Area. It encompasses shelves of by the McDonald's Corporation which stands in the foyer of the new Library. age appropriate reading material as well as a Youth Activity Room and a Youth Computer Certainly, the Library is a testament to Area. In addition, a garden outside will play the commitment of Oak Brook's corporate host to the horticultural efforts of these and residential communities. The Mc- young gardeners. Madorin anticipates that Donald's Corporation, for example, not only when the temperatures rise, she and fellow donated $500,000 to the project, but also staffers, Susan Schwartz and Carolyn commissioned a sculpture of Ronald p. McDonald with two young children — a sculpture which now graces the foyer of the Library. In addition, the Friends of the Oak ri.,„.. gt y ., ' t- '`�1 Brook Public Library have made a $100,000 k—.I v.", ' donation. And, the Ameritech Corporation has awarded the Library a $25,000 grant which will be used to augment technology. sig Equally impressive, in Martin's mind, is the strong support of residents. "It's been gratifying for me to see how our Library patrons have continued to display their loyal- Pictured, left to right, Carrie Hightman,President, ty to this project during some rather difficult SBC Ameritech Illinois,Jerome Mytych, times. There's no doubt that the encourage- Director of External Affairs, SBC Ameritech Illinois, and Village President Karen Bushy. ment and hard work of groups like the mm . tions of$500 or more to the Foundation are 7:' recognized on the Tree, and donor levels are �`" designated by the color of the leaves. Some {•:1, 125 people and corporations have made con- tributions to the project, and it is anticipated .:1;;;;;), 1:k others will be forthcoming. Just as striking as the changes in the 11% physical plant are those involving the service capabilities in the Library.Take,for example, the computer area. In the old Library build- The Oak Brook Public Library Foundation Board: ing, only one computer had public internet Left to right, Vice President Karen Bushy, Director access. The new building has a Public Com- Marge Tresley, Treasurer Barbara Benezra, puter Room with 10 computer workstations President George Caleel, Executive Director and a Youth Computer Room with three more Ruth Martin and Secretary Roberta Petz. Not Pictured:Director Michael Donahue. workstations. All of the computers are state- of-the-art thin clients with flat screen moni- Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library tors that are served with applications and have enabled us to meet our goal of building internet connections from the new Computer a facility worthy of this community and its Room servers. Additionally, five public citizenry. I simply can't thank all of them access computers are scattered throughout enough — from those who supported and the collection areas for people to use to worked towards the passage of the Library access the Library catalog. Referendum in 1996 to all those whom we — are privileged to call OBPL patrons." I Another group charged with supporting the Library is the OBPL Foundation which - was created to raise funds for the building � ., ... construction. To date, they have raised some b $750,000 toward a goal of $1.2 million. - President George Caleel shares Martin's _tea enthusiasm and lauds the efforts of his fellow :A Foundation Board Members who include Vice President Karen Bushy, Treasurer , Barbara Benezra, Secretary Roberta Petz, Executive Director Ruth Martin and Directors Margaret Tresley and Michael Donahue. Left to right, Susan Lang Berry, Vice President, A Donor Tree inside the Library has been The Northern Trust Company, Village Trustee and OBPL Foundation President George Caleel created to reflect this strong support. Dona- and Deborah Hopkins, Vice President, The Northern Trust Company. °� ,, l l? -�`� Martin notes that the youth computers ,k are equipped with filters to make it difficult �� � for children to access inappropriate web k ,.'it.v..-- '...,... ' sites. She cautions, however, that no system , .„':,,,,3km Aq.,*”. ' 4i33‘, ' __8ftk. is foolproof, and that parental/adult supervi- sion is advisable when children are using ''*;::4-:%: ::',..', ,� : : � computers. There is a real community orientation to -� the Library, and Martin is delighted at the The Donor Tree prospect of hosting meetings and programs volunteer work. This activity affords the opportunity to meet new people and perform �, - �� , � important jobs which will enable our Library ''!LL.i.:'1:: ' �� � ~_ to function more smoothly. These may include book processing,display design, spe- cial projects and computer class instruction. MIIf anyone is interested in such an opportuni- 1- It ' ' e« e. ty,they are encouraged to stop by the Library and complete a Volunteer Form. .'3 It has been said that anticipation is often greater than realization. But, for those who i have been involved in this project since its ``.414 infancy, the sight of the new building sur- passes our imaginings. We acknowledge all 44 those who enabled us to realize this vision, Oak Brook Public Library Commissioners and we take great pride in the knowledge that A.J. Ingrisano and Randa Bishlawi future generations will look upon the Oak in several areas. The Library now boasts a Brook Public Library as proof that this Meeting Room which will accommodate Village attaches great importance to lifelong learning-and especially to its learners. groups of up to 120 people. In addition,thereiii, are smaller group meeting rooms suitable for groups of 3 - 4 people. Martin envisions a strengthened program selection for patrons. .,- v U Upcoming programs may include subjects like genealogy and€inancial planning as well as craft programs and book talks. She antici- ' „,„, i........., ..,...„, i Pates the content of such programs will like- 'ilr:. ,,,,..,,,,,, '� ly be driven by patron input. So, she encour- ages those who frequent the Library to share their thoughts on programs which would be of interest to them. Talia and dad Mike Just "check things out”with Carol Maresh,Assistant Librarian, In addition, the Library staff also wel- Technical Services. comes the involvement of patrons in terms of ':-, r'' ii ';--.1'''';'' 01' - '.. t, 1:.;.:: air. : ,':e•A' .z,., ;... .,•, e , ...., . .: ...,.... ,,, , p. 'LT- -.14" .°'1- ". "' lam: o ft ;r:4471.' ens wo eT 164, -,11 W ---o ',-.: -..? N. . 144. . . i fit','. a 9 a m Left to right, Village Trustees George Caleel, Susan Chase Korin, Village President Karen Bushy, Elaine Miologos and Former Trustee Gerald McInerney. Not pictured:Trustees John Craig and Al Savino. Come "Share A Book Discussion @ our Dream" . . . the library . . . Youth Services Librarian Sue Madorin has Beginning on May 16th, the Oak Brook created a great array of programs for eager Public Library will inaugurate a Book young readers. She notes that there is an empha- Discussion Group. Discussions will be held the sis on growth as we anticipate the coming of third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the spring. Please note that registration is necessary Library.The book selected for the first program for all programs.The programs are as follows: is Not Even My Name by Thea Halo. The par- "Just Ducky"is a preschool storytime for 3 ticipants at the first meeting will choose book - 5 years olds. The program meets Wednesdays selections for the remainder of the year. Contact at 11:00 a.m. for 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, the Reference Desk(990-2222, ext. 6)to regis- fingerplays, stories and crafts. The program is ter, order a loan copy of the book(this requires repeated on Thursdays. a library card)or for additional information. "Raindrops and Rainbows"is designed for kindergartners, first and second graders. It will meet on Wednesday afternoons at 4:15 p.m.The Calling all 45 minute programs will encompass stories and crafts. Volunteers . . . As the new Library opens its doors to the = public,there are volunteer opportunities aplenty for the community service minded. In recogni- .. tion of this fact, the Library has created a brochure which outlines these many and diverse 8, options including: shelf reading tea; . ---,= book straightening book processing Peggy Schmidt and son Keith meet with bulletin boards Youth Services Librarian displays Sue Madorin (right). bibliographyararion p preparation "Green Power"offers programs for 3rd,4th signage and 5th graders and meets on Tuesday after- program presentations noons at 4:15 p.m. During the 45-minute pro- grams, literature based activities will encourage filing readers to see connections in the world around children's programs them. special projects "Conversations with Carolyn" marks an magazine labeling&preparation exciting beginning for a new series of programs for middle school children. Sixth, seventh and computer class instruction eighth graders will meet with the newly- Library historical preservation appointed young adult librarian, Carolyn We encourage residents to stop by the Collins. The programs will begin on Monday, Library and complete a community service April 8th at 4:15 p.m. and will run through May application.Truly,this is a great way to become 6th.Every week a new book will be presented in familiar with the beautiful new facility and to order to bring great books and eager readers serve one's community as well.For questions on together.The program is 45 minutes in length. the program, contact the Library. Greetings to Our Spring Calendar of Events Newest Members . . ■ JUST DUCKY JOE FULL AN MEMORIAL Preschool Storytime for 3-5 year olds Sunday,April 14 The following individuals have joined Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.—30 minutes 2:00 p.m. the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Oak Brook Public Library Library since our last newsletter was pub- RAINDROPS AND RAINBOWS lished.We welcome them to our group. Kindergartners, 1st and 2nd graders EVERGREEN CONCERT Mr. &Mrs. George Augius Wednesdays at 4:15 pm —45 minutes FEATURING . . Mr. &Mrs. Rudolph Bartolomei THE GENESIS CONNECTION Mrs.Virginia L. Connolly OF CHICAGO Mr. &Mrs. Mark Curcio GREEN POWER Sunday,April 21 . Mr. James&Dr.Ann Degerstrom 3rd,4th and 5th graders 4:00 p.m. Mr. &Mrs. Robert Fick Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m.—45 minutes Bath&Tennis Clubhouse Dr.W. F. Lapka Mr. &Mrs. Leonard Maniscalco CONVERSATIONS BOOK DISCUSSION @ Mr. &Mrs. Bob McKinney WITH CAROLYN Mr. &Mrs. Michael McNamara THE LIBRARY Mr. &Mrs. Guiseppi Miceli 6th, 7th and 8th graders "NOT EVEN MY NAME" Dr. &Mrs. Mario Nunez Mondays at 4:15 p.m.—45 minutes BY THEA HALO Mr. &Mrs. Gregory Pizza Thursday,May 16 Dr. &Mrs.Vijay Rao All programs are held in the Library. Mr. &Mrs. Richard Smego The Spring programs begin on Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Ms. Geraldine Smrcina April 2nd and continue through Oak Brook Public Library Dr. &Mrs. Robert Stein Thursday,May 9th. For questions,call Mr. &Mrs. John Ulm the Youth Services Desk For questions,call the Reference Desk Ms. Ida M.Velasco Mr. &Mrs. Joseph Wells �a) Printed on recycled paper. E3909 ll '>lOO 2>IVO avow NOOEIS NVO ooz G AHuw911>lo0H2)NO NIlwVW Hlflw ^ociend 3,00 iI 'goo�e Neo I£i£-ZZS09'II `}I0OJH 3InO o I-LE ON l!WJed i£I£ xog a°WO Isod dlYd a6elsod 'Sn �y',yo s�N�\�. •6ao l!}ad-uoN • Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library • • • • 0 Summer, 2002 Volume 18, Issue 3 A bargain hunter's bonanza . . . Oak Brook Public Library The Friends'Used Book Sale is back—and 2. textbooks 600 Oak Brook Road it's bigger and better than ever.The Sale is slat- 3. magazines Oak Brook,IL 60523 g (630)990-2222 ed for April 24-26, 2003 at the Park District www.oak-brook.lib.il.us Recreation Center. Donations are being accept- 4. condensed books, such as the ed at the Library.As always,your contributions Reader's Digest series are welcomed and appreciated. Donations may 5. home-taped audios and videos Library Hours include paperback and hardback books, CDs Coordinator Mary Ann Nunez notes that Monday Thursday and audio and video cassettes. Please remem- children's books are always a popular part of 10 am-9pm Friday sarurday ber to bring your donations to the Library in the Sale. So, we encourage everyone to take a 10 am—5 pm boxes which are easily transportable. Boxes moment and examine those much loved vol- Sundays cannot be returned. umes your children may have read a year or so Closed ago. If they are no longer on your child's"must Reopens Sept.8,2002 Please observe the following guidelines when read" list, consider making them a donation. making contributions to the Sale: The Sale requires a great deal of coordina- These items cannot be accepted: tion and assistance. If you would like to be a 1. mildewed or otherwise damaged part of this effort, please call the Library at materials 990-2222. Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Board of Directors A note from the President . . . Barbara Benezra,President Mary Ann Nunez, Have you stopped in at the Library yet?We resolution on May 28, 2002 naming the large Vice President Nancy Hayden,Treasurer believe you will be pleased with the structure meeting room of the Library: The Friends of Roberta Petz,Secretary and the helpful staff. Summer is a great time the Oak Brook Public Library Meeting Room. MargaretTresley,Editor for recreational reading and our Library has or We believe it recognizes our organization's past Linda Celesia Alan Farnell will obtain whatever"good read" suits you. contribution and future commitment to the Reynold Gottlieb As you enjoy this issue of our newsletter, Library. A.J. Lucia sntton isano you will learn of the Library's free, summer g We are now conductin our Annual Mem- Howard Trier 2002 activities.Programs are sure to fill up fast bership Drive. This issue of The Bulletin Annevekicnso we encourage your early registration in per- includes a membership form. Please take a son or by calling the Library. moment to complete it and send it in, along Do you know that our Library now issues with your yearly dues.We appreciate your sup- photo-id library cards? By the way, Oak Brook port and look forward to hearing from you. residents who use the computer lab must get a Happy summer! new photo-id library card by July 1, 2002. It is with gratitude and pride that we thank Sincerely, the Village Board of Trustees for passing a Barbara Benezra It's all in our Library . . . Go for the gold . . . with the Summer Reading Programs (June 1 -August 3, 2002) i ."."I lti .4,411- ,,, .,. h.,,,,-, . g 1 ir �ti , , . ,i Left to right,DeeDee Dellaportas,Sarah Just and Lisa Bridgford seem very much at home in the new facility. Our winter Olympians went for the gold last Camden Adrian accesses the catalogue February—with stellar results. We expect noth- in the Library. ing less as Oak Brook's avid young readers head lIllpl to the Library shelves for some great summer reads. Youth Services Librarian Sue Madorin notes the summer's series is called "Reading Explorers for Fourth,Fifth and Sixth Graders... Rocks"and highlights great books and activities A 30 minute program is offered on Thurs- for children. Programs are as follows: days at 4:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m. Surely there are Stepping Stones for Preschoolers many gems to be found in the Library collec- tions. Come unearth a few with our intrepid A 30 minute program offered on Tuesdays at Library staff. . . ,r three different times—2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. This fun-filled half hour of stories, rhymes,songs and crafts will help young readers Special Evening Events . . . to unearth a veritable treasure trove of books. Rocks from Outer Space. . . Hikers for Kindergartners and First Graders. . . Wednesday,June 26th A 30 minute program meeting on Mondays 7:30 p.m. at three different times — 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. Library Meeting Room and 7:00 p.m. Interested children should Noted author and Antarctic explorer, sign up for only one time. Kids will climb NASA consultant and professor Paul Sipiera through a quarry of stories and crafts. It will speak on meteorites and their relationship promises to be a literary rock climbing adven- to planetary formation. Sipiera has traveled to ture like no other . . . Antarctica seven times in search of meteorites Excavators for Second and Third Graders. . . that may have evidence of life. During his presentation, he will display some meteorite A 30 minute program offered on Wednes- days at two times — 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. samples for our very own interplanetary Children will excavate an armful of adventure explorers. and awesome projects. It's all in our library . . . Really Rockin'. . . And, for our Adult Readers . . . Tuesday,July 2 Great reviews for the Book Discussion Group p••• Library Meeting Room From all reports,the new Book Discussion Group at the Library has received rave notices. Jim Gill has been an enormously popular performer at past OBPL spring programs. On According to Program Coordinator Lisa this night, he'll delight guests with a family Pappas, the group discussed Not Even My Name by Thea Halo. She reports they enjoyed a Rik concert of music. Gill's goal is to make every concert goer feel as though they are playing lively and enlightening study of the book, and she looks forward to increased parti- together in the living room — even though the living room (in this case, our Meeting Room) cipation from residents during the coming months. Pappas adds that the next title to be seats 100! Come prepared to sing along and let discussed by the group is bel canto by Ann those good times roll . . . Patchett. There will be two groups reading the book. One will meet on Wednesday, June 19 at r %. 1:00 p.m. and another on Thursday, June 20 at likii4X - ' ' 7:00 p.m. Sign up now! An Adult Summer Reading Program . . . Program Coordinator Lisa Pappas reminds residents that they may sign up for the Adult .° . Summer Reading Program to be held from ' t i June 1 — August 3. Participants will have the - " opportunity to read/listen to six books in nine weeks. Those who sign up will receive some great incentives and receive a prize for corn- pleting the program. Successful completion also allows attendees to be entered in a Grand An enthusiastic Danielle Smithy enjoys Prize drawing upon the presentation of a read- a recent Library program. ing log. Also, adult program readers may receive extra entries for the Grand Prize draw- ing by reading titles from the Library's "Travel Summer Reading Clubs . . . the USA!"bibliography. Sign up now! Dynamite Diggers! For preschoolers through Second Grade. Grab your shovel and dig up some good books All programs are to read. free of charge but Rock Hounds! require a reservation. For independent readers in Grades 3 - 6. Please contact the Library Search the earth and select some samples of to reserve your place. good literature. Store Agers! For young adults. Put a great spin on your NDs of �� r summer reading. eP tim Registration is required for all programs, ° CC activities and clubs. Programs are open only to o �QQ Oak Brook Public Library card holders. gook PDB�,o`- A word about our r Clip and Mail Annual Meeting . . . Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library June 1,2002 -May 31,2003 The Friends will host the Annual Please enroll us as members of the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Meeting of the organization on September 3, 2002 at 6:30 p.m in the Library Meeting Check# Check Date Room. We encourage our members to join Name(s) us.This is always an excellent time for us to contemplate the past year as we look forward Address to upcoming events, including our Fall Telephone Evergreen Concert and the return of our Used Book Sale. Certainly,the past year has Membership Categories been an incredibly exciting one for all of us ❑ Individual $20 ❑ Patron $100 who love our Library. Our new building is ❑ Family $30 ❑ Corporate $125 ample proof of the importance our residents ❑ Sponsor $60 ❑ Other $ attach to learning.We urge you to mark your Please make check payable to: Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library calendars and join us on September 3 as we L P.O.Box 3131 •Oak Brook,IL 60522-3131 reflect on what is truly a remarkable time in the history of our Library. iluilimoi Included here is a Friends member- in so many ways. These include spon- We all need ship form.If you have not already joined, sorship of the semi-annual Evergreen our Friends . . , please consider doing so now.This orga- Concert series, the Used Book Sale and nization provides support to our Library publication of The Bulletin. 0:0\-sand_yoo 6� -II '>100-19)1e0 I£I£-ZZS09 'II `)lOOJH}IPO 23 c 4LE'ON'!Pied I£i£xog aoujo tsod ' o alvd 86elsod 'S'fla� -6ap;ilo:d-uoN y .vo scu-O ct • fii, Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library • ID I • O Fall, 2002 Volume 18, Issue 4 Enjoy Great Jazz . . . With a Brazilian Beat Our next Evergreen Concert, scheduled for , Sunday, October 20th, will feature Two for „ Oak Brook Public Library Brazil, a highly accomplished Brazilian jazz ` �� 600 Oak Brook Road ;, Oak Brook,IL 60523 duo.The Concert will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the . ,, ' (630)990-2222 Friends of the Library Meeting Room in the . www.oak-brook.lib.il.us r. ., 4,,,, 41.-_,.." . :1,.,.* Library. Reservations are not required. Many music lovers can trace their love 1 affair with Brazilian jazz to the dulcet strains of the bossa nova in the 1960's. Certainly, the .,�' Library Hours music of our Evergreen performers is evocative Monday—Thursday of all one associates with South America — 10 am-9 pm from a glorious beach in Sao Paolo to romantic Presenting Two for Brazil Friday—Saturday nights in Rio. Two for Brazil showcases vocal- Left to right, Greg Fishman and Paulinho Garcia 10 am-spm ist and acoustic guitarist Paulinho Garcia and Sundays The Friends look forward to presenting this p p saxophonist and tenor flautist Greg Fishman. exciting group in the new Library building. A 1 m-5 m The duo was honored with the prestigious Two for Brazil CD will be given away to a "Best Jazz Entertainer of the Year 2001"recog- lucky winner who must be present to receive it. nition at the 21st annual Chicago Music Refreshments will follow the program.We look Awards. forward to seeing you there. We Value Our Volunteers • • • This year seems a most fitting time to Library Director Ruth Martin applauds their acknowledge the stellar efforts of the Library's efforts. "Truly, the Library is fortunate to have volunteers. Previously, volunteer efforts were these wonderful people making contributions. limited due to the severely cramped work space They are a valuable addition to our team."A small available in the old building.Volunteer activity has memento of thanks is awaiting each of the volun- grown in the seven months since the new building teers at the Circulation Desk. Martin also sends opened. Twenty-two of Oak Brook's finest have sincere thanks to the Friends of the Library who volunteered their time since then. Special recogni- have helped make our volunteers and their efforts tion and sincerest thanks are sent to: known in the community. Mavara Agha Kusum Goel Ali Akhtar Rosemary Goldstine Martin notes that there are volunteer Elizabeth Aranha Billy Kenny opportunities for children and adults in public Molly Blythe Allison Kern and behind-the-scenes venues. Please express Carol Brizzolara Andy Kern your interest by completing a form available at Anthony Coronado Elaine Peterson Anita Cosenza Yvonne Stroud the Circulation Desk. The Friends Board joins Krystal Dorey Haley Tallent the Library staff in inviting you to be a part of Kathy Fung Meera Venu the volunteer team at OBPL. Stephanie Fung Richard Yao Ibrahim Ghoghawala Vera Zhang Thank you! A note from the President . . . We have recently observed the first We were very pleased and honored that the anniversary of 9/11. Whether you chose to Oak Brook Civic Association featured photos remember it at a public ceremony or with pri- of the Library in its annual calendar for 2002- vate reflections, it is a day that has forever 03.Thanks too for all of the publicity the Civic changed America. To those who were directly Association's newsletter provides for Friends' affected by it, we compassionately continue to activities as well as other community events. extend our condolences. We hope the men and The Friends' annual membership drive is women heads of state will lead us toward a underway. If you have not already mailed in peaceful world, where all people live with your dues, please do so by using the form mutual respect. included in this newsletter. Our January edition Shortly, we will mark the first anniversary of The Bulletin will list our current member- of the death of our neighbor and friend, Joe ship and we hope to include YOU! Fullan.We are grateful to the many people who Please join us for the first Evergreen contributed to the fund in Joe's memory. The Concert in the Library, beginning at 4:00 p.m. money will be used for plantings surrounding on October 20, 2002. Come early and tour the the Library, once a landscape architect designs Library before joining us in the Friends' a plan and the Village Board approves it.Also, Meeting Room for a concert of Latin jazz fea- Friends of the we would like to thank the Village Board for turingTwo for Brazil. g Oak Brook Public Library voting to name the circular drive directly in Board of Directors front of the Library,Joe Fullan Court.We look Sincerely, Barbara Benezra,President forward to the street sign installation. Barbara Benezra Mary Ann Nunez, Vice President Nancy Hayden,Treasurer Roberta Petz,Secretary Shop and Share With Us ■ ■ ■ MargaretTresley,Editor Linda Celesia The Friends of the Library will be offering Jewel Shop and Share certificates. The Shop & Alan Farnell Share days are October 21, 22 and 23rd. A form is included below. In addition, forms may be Reynold Gottlieb picked up both at the Library and at the Evergreen Concert on October 20th. A.J.Ingrisano Please participate— each time you present a coupon, a portion of the proceeds from that sale Lucia Sutton Howard Trier will be donated to the Oak Brook Public Library. Anne Vekich 9 I SHOP & SHARE IDENTIFICATION SLIP I Shape AMOUNT OF PURCHASE � 1 0941070 , 1 1 1 1 1 GROUP NUMBER STORE NUMBER DOLLARS CENTS 1 1 GROUP: Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library 1 1 YOUR SHOP&SHARE DAYS: 10/21/2002, 10/22/2002, 10/23/2002 1 1 1 1 SIGNATURE 1 1 1 PLEASE SIGN THIS SLIP AND TURN IT IN TO YOUR CHECKER WHEN YOU SHOP. PARTICIPANTS CAN MAKE PURCHASES AT ANY JEWEL-OSCO ON THE DATE ABOVE. Jewel-Osco 1 1 IDENTIFICATION SLIPS ARE NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED IN FRONT OF ANY JEWEL-OSCO. �• 1 I. It's All in Our Library . . . Introduction to Feng Shui Tuesday,October 29, 7:00 p.m. A Children's Program . . . Feng Shui guru B. J. Gorman of Space Harmony Feng Shui will explain the fundamentals of Feng Shui and outline ways in which to make environ- ° ei •; ments more harmonious and inspiring. it ii Healthy Holiday Cooking ittil .7.- It , Wednesday,November 13, 7:00 p.m. Nutritionist Sylvia Klinger will be on hand to ro- a 40Sit Y g p vide delicious, healthy recipes for the holidays. Samples and treats will be provided. Footloose in Scotland Wednesday,November 20, 7:00 p.m. Adventurer John Lynn continues his walking trek through the United Kingdom. During his last visit, Lynn gudattendees hrgtlin tryside.This idetiame,dehis slidetoupresentationhhe lush Engwill provideshcoua natinjrnelowlands d high landsfasci,lochsg and glenseythrough of sensationalthloScotllandanand. - 2 year old Cameron Fisher of Oak Brook Plan for Your Future, 1. Focus on Today • A Haunted Halloween t)2,44 d ' Wednesday,December 4 ® f l'7 Wednesday,October 30—7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Friends Meeting Room , vv Financial Planner Joe Bradaseric of --------lj Prepare to be scared ... for you will be treated to UBS Paine Webber will present a pro- ;; -- an evening of frightful fun with master storytellergram designed to provide guidance in these Linda Gorham. Call the Youth Services Desk to uncertain economic times. He'll include useful strate- reserve your spooky spot! Suitable for children in gies for developing an effective economic plan. kindergarten and up. Reservations are required. Call Youth Services at Canterbury Carollers 990-2222,ext.21. Saturday,December 14, 3:00 -4:00 p.m. Take a stroll back in time in the company /174,igl of the popular Canterbury Carollers. And for the Adults Attired in authentic period costume, Al the group is a live tableau ofxi® Victorian England recreating this .i. ri i Real Cajun Culture rich and colorful part of its historyIf !' Tuesday, October 22, 7:30 p.m. through g song. ,k. Join travelogue speaker, Susan Boldrey, fora slide presentation on Cajun country.She will provide histo- Registration is required for all of these rical and cultural information accompanied by beauti- programs.Call the Reference Desk at ful photographs of her recent bayou adventures. 990-2222, ext.26. A "Novel Idea" for Book Discussions ii Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. •Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. • Friends Meeting Room OCTOBER 16 & 17 NOVEMBER 20 & 2I JANUARY 15 & 16, 2003 Bean Trees Feast of the Goat Fortune's Rocks by Barbara Kingsolver by Mario Vargus-Llosa by Anita Shreve Fall Calendar of Events r Clip and Mail EVERGREEN CONCERT Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Two for Brazil June 1, 2002 -May 31,2003 Sunday, October 20—4:00 p.m. Please enroll us as members of the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Friends Meeting Room Check# Check Date Oak Brook Public Library Name(s) JEWEL Address SHOP & SHARE DAYS October 21, 22 & 23 Telephone Membership Categories USED BOOK SALE ❑ Individual $20 ❑ Patron $100 April 24—26, 2003 ❑ Family $30 ❑ Corporate $125 Oak Brook Park District ❑ Sponsor $60 ❑ Other $ Recreation Center Please make check payable to: Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Donations now being accepted L P.O.Box 3131•Oak Brook,IL 60522-3131 at the Library. sumii �\^�ciand boob 11 `)looa8>1eo I£I£-ZZS09 'II `}loozg P O ;� I-LC ON l!waad < O albtd 1£i£xog ao1JJO lsod e6eisod 'S'fl 6i0 ilioad-uoN .> 4, sgN''�a�