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Home My WebLink AboutVolume 24 - 2008Oak Brook Public Library 600 Oak Brook Road Oak Brook, IL 60523 630.368.7700 www. oak -brook. lib. il. us LIBRARY HOURS Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Labor Day — Memorial Day Board of Directors President Barbara Benezra Vice President James Roach Treasurer David Braune Secretary Roberta Petz Editor Margaret Tresley Richard Black Linda Celesia James Degerstrom Mary Ann Nunez Beverly Taylor Anne Vekich Ellen Westman A "Classic" Evergreen Concert Their name may be familiar to many of our Evergreen Concert attendees. The highly -acclaimed Camerata Musician's Club of Women Farwell Award. She and Maestro Hall are co-founders of the Hall School of Chicago Orchestra has entertained our guests in the Music in Wheaton and Camerata Chicago. past, and the response was such that they have been asked to join us again at our upcoming Evergreen Concert slated for Sunday, April 13th at 3:00 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room at the Library. Their program will feature a narrated version of Vivaldi's Four Seasons. The narration involves very short pieces of poetry between each movement. Drostan Hall will conduct the orchestra; Dorothy Hall will serve as concertmaster and soloist. We're also very pleased to announce that WFMT radio host, Peter Van De Graaff, will serve as narrator and harpsichordist. Camerata Chicago was founded in 2003, and it brings together some of the best musicians in the Chicago area under esteemed conductor Drostan Hall. Maestro Hall has performed globally, participating in festivals in Europe and the United States. Both Maestro Hall and Ms. Hall have collaborated with distinguished artists from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Vermeer String Quartet. He also conducted the world premier of The Story of Ferdinand at the Utah Music Festival in 2003, and he can be heard frequently on WFMT. Dorothy Hall was formerly a member of the Chicago Sinfonietta Orchestra with which she toured the world. Ms. Hall is a three -time recipient of the Chicago �Ew 0 Our narrator, Peter Van De Graaff, is a native of the Chicago area and began his radio career at KBYU in Provo, Utah in 1984. He came to WFMT in 1988, and the following year, he began hosting a nationally -syndicated program called the "Beethoven Satellite Network," carried on 150 stations throughout the country and known locally as `LaSalle by Night." He is also a distinguished singer and has performed in Europe and throughout the United States. After the Concert, the Friends will host a reception in the lobby of the Library. A Camerata Chicago CD will be raffled off to a lucky attendee. No reservations are necessary. For further information on the program, call (630) 368-7701. ❖ 1Nelcerne, new Friends You may recall that the last issue of Footnotes featured our membership roster. We inadvertently published an incomplete list, and we apologize for the error. The following list includes the names of those who have joined the Friends since November of 2007. Stelios Aktipis Bob & Kay Antonio Bruno & Joyce Antoniolli Dr. Gerard & Rosemary Aranha David & Suzanne Arch Don & Jane Arends Joy & Carl Beisswanger Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Bennett III Josephine A. Berger Butler School Dist. #53 Wence E Cerne Alexander J. Ciciora Margaret Colin Mike & Estella Cronk Mr. Meryl Dahlgren Philip & Anne DeGeratto Parry & Alex Doolas Clarice Fischer Ed & Eileen Forsner Henry & Joan Gianatasio Joseph & Gloria Giralamo Drs. K. B. & N. K. Giri Cynthia A. Gottlieb & Family John & Judy Gove O. Alfred Granum Jo Gregorio Susan Brody & Mark Hall Mr. & Mrs. Carl C. Hanke, Jr. Sara & Larry Herman Peter & Heidi Huizenga Drs. K. & L. Ibrahim Christopher & Kathleen Joyce Krishna & Uma Kalyan-Raman Mr. & Mrs. Walter Kelly, Jr. John & Reta Kratochvil William & Joyce Lindeman Joseph & Carol Lizzadro Arline D. Lopez, M.D. Jim & Annette Lovelace Roy & Asta Lynch Adeline & Guiseppi Miceli James & Corrine Mirabile Claire P. Muldoon Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Petersen Dominic Pugliani Althuru & Sarada Reddy Dr. S. Burton & Natalie Roth Alfred P. Savino Lloyd & Darlene Schooley Dr. Dilip Shah P. N. Sompalli & Family Judy G. Stevenson Lyn Tietz Drs. Peter & Vassiliki Toulios Catherine Tourlas Ken & Kristine Vallrugo Tom & Mary Vitacco Robert & Patricia Waite Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Walsh Gail A. Weber Dr. Joseph & Adele Wells Gerald & Carol Wolin Bert & Su Yen Kaz Youngdahl Great books at bargain prices This annual Friends fundraiser continues to grow your contributions. This year, we are in particular with each passing year. Chairman, Mary Ann Nunez, hopes the trend will continue at our 2008 event slated for April 24th — 26th. The Sale offers thousands of books in excellent condition at very affordable prices. The Sale also includes a Silent Auction of valuable and rare books that are on display in the lobby of the Library. You can view/bid on Special Auction items at the Library or at www.oak-brook.lib.il.us. Auction bidding opens March 16th and closes at noon on April 26th. The Friends are fortunate in that our residents generously donate books from their personal libraries to stock our Sale. As always, we welcome need of children's books, so please make a special effort to include them in your donations. Also integral to the Sale's success is community support. Volunteers are needed to set up the Sale on Wednesday, April 23rd. Your participation is also welcomed during the Sale as well as immediately after the Sale on April 26th at 3:00 p.m. to remove unsold books and take down tables. Please indicate your interest in volunteering by signing up at the Circulation Desk. If you need to have your donations transported to the Library, call Mary Ann at (630) 782-6968. For more information on the Used Book Sale, call the Library at (630) 368-7737. Oak Brook Public Library Donation Form Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Email: Donation Amount: $ Please make checks payable to: Friends of OBPL As a 501 (C)(3) charity, all gifts to the Friends are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. If your donation is $500 or more, please list your message or name below as you would like it to appear on the Giving Tree. You are encouraged to inscribe three lines with a maximum of 22 characters per line including spaces. Donations to this program are cumulative. 1st Line: ��❑❑��❑��' Ji__: 2nd line: ��❑❑��❑�❑��❑� 3rd Line: I J l_-1 L__J L__J L__I I_ J L__J ❑ L__ _I I_ _J L_J l—J L- J L__J L_J L__J `___I I_—I I—_J L_1 L_J L—I USED BOOK SALE HOURS Thursday 4124 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $5.00 charge from noon to 4 Friends members are free all day Friday 4125 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday 4/26 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Giving Tree PLAQUES: Platinum Benefactor $100,000+ Gold Benefactor $50,000 to $99,999 Silver Benefactor $25,000 to $49,999 Bronze Benefactor $10, 000 to $24,999 BRANCH: Patron $5,000 to $9,999 TREE LEAVES: Sponsor (gold) $2,500 to $4,999 Donor (silver) $1,000 to $2,499 Contributor (bronze) $500 to $999 2007-2008 Friends of the Library Dr. & Mrs. M. Adeli Mrs. Clark Carpenter Arlene Drabek Dr. Mary Howes Rasheed & Matheena Akhtar Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Carroll James & Ruba Odeh DuFour Sonia W. Hsi Sally & Ray Allen Linda & Dr. Gastone Celesia Nick & Nettie Favia Anne & George Huber Carol T. Anderson Mary Lou & Ray Cesca R.W. Fick Madeline & Mike Hughes Robert & Marilyn Anderson Anshu & Sridevi Chawla & Family Mrs. John Field George & Kathy Iaccino A. A. Antoniou Merry & Richard Cheng Eleanor E Fralick Joe & Sue Iacovelli George Apostolou Dr. & Mrs. Lester Chernick Mimi & Paul Francis Anthony J. & Ann V. Ingrisano John & Janet Baar Mariadas & Vijaya Chinthagada Nancy & Jim Frankenbach Fred Iozzo Diana Badal Joseph R. Christian, M.D. Richard & Marion Frazier Robert J. Jensik Rudy & Doris Bartolomei James A. Christman Karin Akerman & Lee Fry Mr. & Mrs. Bruce C. Johnson Mrs. J. Batogowski Aspasia E. Chrones Mary Ann Gambla Patricia & Philip Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. Bax Edward A. Cladek Bill & Leila Gass Ken & Lori Julian Cleopatra S. Bell Shirley Clifford Gearen/Shinners Family Chunghee K. Kang Madeline Bell Michael A. Colandrea John E Gettemans Marguerite Karnick Drs. Clara & Jaime Bendersky Patricia & Thomas Collins Ed & Marie Gilbert Ernest & Marion Karras Dr. E. Eliot & Barbara Berezra Nicholas Conforti Jasbir Gill Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Keller Mary K. & C. William Bennett Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Connelly Dr. & Mrs. William Gilligan Laura & Edward E Kelly Ms. Arlene Birkhahn Virginia L. Connolly Mr. & Mrs. John Giorgolo Mr. & Mrs. John M. Kent Richard J. & Mary Jo Black Margaret A. Corrado Dr. & Mrs. Samuel Girgis & Family Brian & Dolly Kern Nancy A. Bode Anita M. Cosenza Ellen & Dr. Glen Glista Kiljung & Myunghee Kim Marlene Bostelman Mr. & Mrs. G. Joseph Cosenza Caroline Gold Virginia & Doug Kirk Merwyn Brainerd Nancy & Robert Coughlin Mr. & Mrs. Robert Goldstine Ms. Anne Klecka David & Laima Braune Colin & Lou Couper Ms. Patricia A. Gondek Betty S. Knox David J. Breault Edward A. Cox, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Louis M. Gonnella Joyce Knuepfer Jean B. & William T. Bristow Laura Cozzi Ms. Sara J. Gordon Sung Tao & Mali Lin Ko Carol Brizzolara John & Connie Craig Jennette Gottlieb Mr. & Mrs. Gerald A. Kolschowsky Lois Brooks Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cronin Mrs. Eleanor Grant Frankett Kral Mr. & Mrs. James T. Brophy Chris & Nahlah Daddino Lorraine C. Greenock Bill & Roberta Krause Andrew, Taisa, & Irena Browar Mary Joy Dau Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Greuling Barbara Kroeplin Ginger Bruebach Champ W. & Jan Davis James J. & Frances C. Guertler Krohn Family Mr. & Mrs. Donald Buik Arthur De Kruyter Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Gwinn ;Joan Kubiak Ann & Boz Bulovic Dr. Ann & Mr. James Degerstrom Warren Haeger Anne Lamprecht Ms. Suzanne Burgess Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Deiss Marella C. Hanumadass Ms. Barbara J. Lang Nancy J. Burke John & Ann DeLorey Roy & Loretta Hawthorne Larry & Marilyn Laning Patricia G. Burton Primitivo DeLosSantos Family Dr. David & Nancy Hayden & Mr. & Mrs. David Lauder & Family Dr. & Mrs. George T. Caleel Madonna DeVoto Family Al & Pat LaValle Ted & Siony Calinog Dr. Joseph V. Discipio Phyllis M. Heckmann Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Lebbin William R. Cantrall Dave & Christy Dolan Mrs. Joseph J. Hennessy Dong Kyu & Sun Oak Lee Lee John & Lisa Capozzoli George & Bohdonna Domino Mark & Connie Holstein Mr. Louis Lenell Mr. & Mrs. Vito Cappiello Nancy Crown & Jim Donoghue Holt Family Donald & Joan Leone Mrs. Dorothy A. Carbon Merl Douglas Ms. Dottie Homeyer Robert M. & Ann Leone Doris LeVine Dr. Rogelio & Elena Liboon Licata Family Anne & David Loiterman Ms. Linda Lojewski Eric & Karen Louie Peg Mackey Tom & Ingrid Mackey Deborah Madda Susan & Mark Madorin Maffei Family Robert & Marilyn Maher Ron & Kathy Maher Louis G. Malevitis Len & Geri Maniscalco Carl & Kathy Manofsky Thomas & Alice Marks Ritamae, Jerome, Jack Maroney William McGhee Family Kathy & Michael McNamara Jan McQuillen Dottie Mele Dean Meyer Family Shirley Michels Miedona Family Lois Miller William & Shirley Misek Louise & Pat Monaco Patricia Monaco Margaret A. Moore Frank A. Mugnolo Family Joan Mullins Mrs. Frank A. Mungo Dennis & Kristy Murphy Audrey L. Muschler Richard E. Myers John & Susan Nalbach Ms. Barbara A. Neil Jean C. Neill Carol J. Nelson Carl & Carol Nemec Margaret Nessel Vince & Dorothy Notariano Charles & Norma Novak Dr. & Mrs. Mario Nunez Mr. & Mrs. Mark O'Malley Donald & Colette O'Neil Dr. Carlito V. Orig Carmelita M. Ortiz Joyce E Pagano Dee Pagel Robert & Catherine Parks Anthony Pasquinelli Dick & Gail Pearson Kathryn Peot Mr. & Mrs. Earl Petz Mary Phelps Rohan, Merle, & Kevin Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Gregory E Pizza Dr. & Mrs. Paul Pocus, Jr. Gloria K. Power James A. Powers V. & V. Rajaram Dr. N.S.R. Reddy Enrique Redondo Georgia Regas Jesse & Sharon Reif Dee Rentas Paula Lapinski & Jose Rios James & Patricia Roach Betty Rooney Dr. & Mrs. Mario Rosas Sue & Ron Rossi Robert & Mary Rutkowski Jean M. Ryan M. Boo Ryan Sabbagha Family Salazar Family Sandoval & Liotta Donald & Minnie Sandstedt Bob & Sue Sanford Tom & Susan Santefort Maureen R. Savaiano David M. & Sandi J. Saxman Doris M. Schaaff Jim & Helen Schell Mrs. Patricia W. Schmidt Cynthia & Michael Scholl Betsy & Bill Schumacher June K. Scott Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Shannon, Jr Michael Shannon, M.D. Don & Anita Shotola Marc Simon Jasper & Ravinder Singh Mary Alice Sisson Raymond & Janice Skowron Corinne Sloan Kurt & Laurie Snukst Ralph & Cathy Sorice Dr. & Mrs. Alex Spadoni John & Judith Sprieser Spyropoulos Family Drs. V. & R. Srinivasan Stangarone Family Stawarz Family Mr. & Mrs. William Stein Robert & Judith Stein Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Stroud Donald J. & Marilyn Darnell Strueber Mr. & Mrs. Hak K. Sue Farooq & Sara Sultan & Family William & Lucia Sutton James & Judith Sykora Anthony G. & Mary W. Tappin Drs. Beverly & Roger Taylor Flor Tembrina PhD, MPH Susan Templeton Zoe Tesauro George & Carolyn Thein Charles M. Thompson Dr. & Mrs. Marvin Tiesenga Shirley & George Tolbert Dr. & Mrs. Gilbert Tresley Joyce Trier Ray & Lee Truedson George Tsatsos Mr. & Mrs. Louis Tuglus Helen & Jean Underwood Dr. Richard & Connie Vacco John D. Van Daff Anne M. Vekich Gloria Schneller Vicks Nugent J. Vitallo John & Penelope Vlahos Vijay & Kiran Vohra & Family Mr. & Mrs. Gale Walker Michael & Karen Walsh Dr. Raymond & Ivy Warpeha Bernadine T. Weber Audley Weidman Andrew Wells Ellen Westman Jean A. White Mrs. Fay Widholm Loretta Widiger Donna G. Wilkinson Marilyn J. Wisnewski Tom & Terry Woltjen Diane D. Wood Ed & Sandra Wozniak Tito & Lilia Yao Charlie Yoo Karim S. Yunez & Family Lilia P. Zamar Bonnie & Larry Zanger Elaine Zannis Neil & Jeanne Zundel The Oak Brook Public Library Program Schedule Adult Programs Book Discussion "To Say Nothing of the Dog" by Connie Willis Wednesday, February 20 — 1:00 p.m. A light-hearted butprovocative novel by the Nebula Award -winner. Books are available at the Circulation Desk. Publishing on Paper Alexa Ganakos Wednesday, February 20 — 7:00 p.m. As part of the DuPage Branch series "Inside Writing and Publishing, " author and publisher Alexa Ganakos gives behind -the -scenes secrets of magazine publishing. Film — "Cinema Paradiso" Thursday, February 21 — 6:30 p.m. A joint venture of the Oak Brook Library and the Hinsdale Library Foundation Film Society. Followed by a brief discussion. Lyric Opera Lecture — "Eugene Onegin" Belinda Potoma Sunday, February 24 — 3:00 p.m. Lecture and discussion on the Lyric's production, in conjunction with the Hinsdale Public Library. Aaron Grace, Violinist Sunday, March 9 — 2 p.m. A one-hour presentation by a strolling musician. Introduction to Digital Photography Thursdays, March 6,13, 20, 27 — 6:00-8:30 p.m. Oak Brook residents je fand Donna Franklin repeat their popular course, where participants can learn the basics of digital camera selection and use. Pack Like an Expert Wednesday, March 12 — 7:00 p.m. Al Popowits, the travel expert and Oak Brook Library favorite, gives tips and information on packing for a carefree trip. Book Discussion `Portrait ofAn Unknown Woman" by Vanora Bennett Wednesday, March 19 — 2:00 p.m. Sixteenth -century England is the setting for this novel of master painter Hans Holbein's involvement in the household of England's Lord Chancellor Sir Thomas More. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk. Film — The Namesake Wednesday, March 19 — 6:30 p.m. A joint venture of the Oak Brook Library and the Hinsdale Library Foundation Film Society. Followed by a brief discussion. Digital Photography: Printing & Basic Editing Thursday, April 3 — 6:00-8:30 p.m. Oak Brook residents Jeff and Donna Franklin expand on their introductory photo class to help you learn to edit and print your photos. Book Discussion "Crashing Through, "by Robert Kurson Wednesday, April 16 — 1:00 p.m. Story ofMichaelMay, blinded in childhood, who has a chance to see again through stem -cell implant surgery. Books will be available at the Circulation Desk. Friends Evergreen Concert Sunday, April 13 — 3:00 p.m. Featuring Camerata Chicago Film — "Golden Door" Thursday, April 17 — 6:30 p.m. A joint venture of the Oak Brook Library and the Hinsdale Library Foundation Film Society. Followed by a brief discussion. Teen Programs Green with Envy Tuesday, March 4, 11, 18, & 25 — 6:00-8:00 p.m. Your friends will be green with envy" when you show offyourgame playing talents! Take a break at the Oak Brook Library on Tuesday nights and join other teens for backgammon, chess, checkers and monopoly. Green Movie Night April 8, 22 — 6:00-8:00 p.m. We haven't yet confirmed the title, so ifyou know of anygood movies that have to do with "Green"stop by the Youth Services Desk and share your ideas with us. Study `Til You're Green in the Face Tuesday, May 6, 13, 20, & 27 — 6:00-8:00 p.m. The Activity Room in the Youth Services Department will be open from 6.•00 until 8.00 on Tuesdays in May starting the 6th. Bring a friend and join other teens, grades band up, to study for final exams. We will supply reference materials and light refreshments. Children's Weekly Programs Green Eggs and Ham A special celebration for preschoolers is scheduled to start on Tuesday, March 4th at 2:00p. m. or Wednesday, March 5th at 10:00 a. m. During this half hour, 3, 4 and 5 year olds enjoy a little bit of fun with song, stories, and a craft. Children must have celebrated their third birthday by March 1, 2008 to participate. Ends on May 6th or 7th with no programs on March 25th - 26th. Registration is required. Spring Green Designed for kindergartners, first and second graders, meets on Mondays, starting March 3rd at 430p. m. During our half-hour together, we embellish the story read at each session with a creative craft. Programs end on May 5th. No programs will be held March 24th. Registration is required Green Thumb Third graders and up are invited starting on Wednesday, March 5th at 4:30p. m. This program stresses artistic creativity. Children will work on projects related to literature. Ends on May 7th with no programs on March 26th. Registration is required. Special Programs Get Veg-ucated! March (call Youth Services for specific date) The Renewable Energy V hicle from The Field Museum will be visiting our Library. Environmental Educators will provide mini -demonstrations on solar & alternative fuels and answer questions. Go Green! Gooney Bird Greene Saturday, April 19 — 2:00 p.m. The Children's Theatre of Western Springs presents this delightful production about how students can turn their own lives into interesting stories. The play is based on the Gooney Bird Greene books by Lois Lowry. The show lasts under an hour, but the theater group will remain to answer questions. Butterflies: Magic in the Garden Thursday, May 8 — 4:30 p.m. Learn about the butterfly life cycle, migration habits, plant preferences and attracting butterflies. Handouts and a craft will complete the program. Oak Brook Public Library An Evergreen Return Engagement 600 Oak Brook Road group, it's important to establish some geographical Friends Board Oak Brook, IL 60523 In this year in which Oak Brook marks its 50th interpretations of traditional Jewish music. We are 630.368.7700 630.36 .7700k.lib.il.us anniversary, our Fall Evergreen Concert reflects the sure that our Evergreen audience will appreciate the the Lower East Side in New York. At that time, when ethnic blend and cultural diversity that our Village musicians' high-energy performance. LIBRARY HOURS personifies. Our featured performers, the Maxwell James Roach Monday - 7bursday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Street Klezmer Band, entertained Evergreen Concert The Friends of the Library will offer refreshments Friday - Saturday 9:30 am -5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Labor Day — Memorial Day audiences in 1996, and they were very well received. following the Concert, and a CD will be raffled off to We are delighted to welcome them back for our Concert on Sunday, October 19th at 3:00 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room in the Library. a lucky attendee. No reservations are required. We look forward to seeing you at the Concert as we continue the Village's celebration of fifty fantastic years in Oak Brook! ❖ Maxwell Street Klezmer Band To understand the marvelous music of this talented group, it's important to establish some geographical Friends Board boundaries. Perhaps the Maxwell Street marketplace of Directors at the turn of the 20th century can best be likened to President Barbara Benezra the Lower East Side in New York. At that time, when the first major wave of Russian Jewish immigrants Vice President James Roach settled in America, Chicago's Maxwell Street became famous for its open-air Sunday marketplace crowded Treasurer David Braune with Jewish pushcart peddlers — an institution Secretary that has survived in the hands of fresh waves of Roberta Petz immigration. The band was named in tribute to the Editor spirit of Chicago's early immigrants. Margaret Tresley Richard Black Founded in 1983, the Band has appeared before Linda Celesia enthusiastic audiences across America and Europe. Mary Ann Nufiez In 1998, the band gave its debut performance at Jean Stawarz Carnegie Hall and at New Yorks Damrosch Park Beverly Taylor at Lincoln Center. The group has also appeared on Anne Vekich PBS. Reviewers say that their dynamic concerts Karen Walsh bring an old-fashioned spirit of fun to their unique a lucky attendee. No reservations are required. We look forward to seeing you at the Concert as we continue the Village's celebration of fifty fantastic years in Oak Brook! ❖ Maxwell Street Klezmer Band "Supersize" Your Savings Bargain hunters, be advised — the OBPL Used Book Sale is coming on April 23 — 25, 2009. The Sale will offer thousands of high quality books in excellent condition for our discriminating shoppers. As always, we encourage residents to peruse their home libraries and donate volumes to our Sale. Thanks to your generous Oak Brook Public Library Donation Form Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Email: Donation Amount: $ Please make checks payable to: Friends of OBPL As a 501 (C)(3) charity, all gifts to the Friends are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. If your donation is $500 or more, please list your message or name below as you would like it to appear on the Giving Tree. You are encouraged to inscribe three lines with a maximum of 22 characters per line including spaces. Donations tothisprogram are cumulative. 1st Line: ��❑��u��[—unn[11117111 2nd Line: ❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑❑M 3rd Line: L 1 L I I—_ ! LJ L__7 i] I___J L_J L�11-L.__.J I] FIE] _ I ] [IL- ] L_ 1 L 1 [J L__J l-1 contributions, we continue to offer more books each and every year. Several years ago, we introduced a Special Auction of valuable books in conjunction with the Sale. The holiday Auction begins on October 19th and will feature 12 distinctive offerings. These selections will be on display in the OBPL lobby from October 19th to December 7th. Please take a moment to view them. You can also see the Special Auction selections by visiting our Web site at: www. oak -brook. lib. il.us Sale Coordinator Mary Ann Nunez has done an outstanding job assembling the Auction and in overseeing preparations for next year's event. For more information, call 630.368.7701. The Giving Tree PLAQUES: Platinum Benefactor $700,000+ Gold Benefactor $50,000 to $99,999 Silver Benefactor $25,000 to $49,999 Bronze Benefactor $10,000 to $24,999 BRANCH: Patron $5,000 to $9,999 TREE LEAVES: Sponsor (gold) $2,500 to $4,999 Donor (silver) $7,000 to $2,499 Contributor (bronze) $500 to $999 Celebrating Culture and Literacy in the Village `All that mankind has done, thought, gained or been: it is lying as in magic preservation in the pages of books. " — 19th Century Author Thomas Carlyle In this year as we collectively celebrate the 50th anniversary of our Village, it seems only fitting to look back on the events that have shaped our own Library's history — a history inextricably entwined with the remarkable growth of our Village from its beginnings as a sleepy rural town to a dynamic community — now home to impressive corporate and residential communities. The Oak Brook Public Library can trace its history back some 47 years, for it was in 1961 that Bob Dills, then Vice President of the Oak Brook Civic Association, proposed a library for Oak Brook at a meeting of the group. A Steering Committee was formed to consider the idea. A "Blue Ballot" referendum, sponsored by the OBCA that year, revealed that Oak Brook residents favored by 64 to 12 the concept of a free voluntary lending library. Get: Fotnrrrs".^�glYexanProPrs With the expert legal advice of Sam Dean, the Committee formed a not-for-profit, tax free corporation with an elected Board of Directors, officers and by-laws, and space was provided for the group in the Village Hall. Committee members became "Founding Members" of the Library Association that would work to establish a library for the Village of Oak Brook. Not surprisingly in those early days, it was all about getting money, books and volunteer support to make a library for Oak Brook a reality. The Library Association offered memberships for $10 a year in its first membership drive in December of 1962. That drive netted 77 members, donations of books and several monetary gifts, totaling $900. Although that amount appears negligible by today's standards, the Library Association was pleased with the progress it had made, and its dynamic Funding Committee was continuing to actively solicit money from residents and businesses in the area. The Committee members subsequently voted to incorporate'as a Library Association under the terms of the Illinois Library Act. And in 1962, at a January meeting, Dean presented Articles of Incorporation. These called for the establishment of a nine -member Board of Trustees. Five hundred books and counting In May of 1963, the Library Association moved into the Old Butler School building where it remained until we moved into our new building at 600 Oak Brook Road six years ago. In November of that same year, the space was ready for a capacity of 3,000 books — far in excess of what they had in hand. But, the 500 books they had already gathered required sorting, repairing, Top: Walter lmrie and Rich Rusdorf. Bottom: Old Butler School OpK c.� �& 0 50th �y 1958 2008 Heritage & Preservation cataloging, and indexing, and volunteers rallied to and financing of the Library, and Joanne Fritter was perform these services. But funds were depleted — retained as the first Village Librarian. in fact, only $64.22 remained in the treasury, so in December of 1963, there was a drive for more members and more money. The hard-working members of the Library Association, supported by the residents of Oak Brook, continued to raise money and awareness of the Library and its importance to the community. That hard work paid off, for in 1965 the Oak Brook Library officially opened its doors to the public and sponsored an Open House for its patrons. Two years later, our Library was admitted to membership in the DuPage Library System. By October of that year, there were 2,000 books, mostly Doing the honors at our Library groundbreaking in 1999: Bobbie Petz, former Library Director Ruth Martin, Adam Butler, Tony Ingrisano and Barbara Benezra. donated from area residents. At long last, a "free public library" for Oak Brook By 1969, there were 5,000 books, and in the fall of 1970, there was a move to establish a "free public library' as the organization became more complex and sophisticated. The Board made an appeal to the Village to transfer the assets of the Library to the Village that would provide a staff for full-time operation as a Free Public Library. In January of 1971, the Village agreed to take over the operations An Advisory Referendum With the passage of time, it became apparent that the Library was outgrowing its space in the Old Butler School. So again, a group of concerned citizens came forward to spearhead an effort to build a new library for the Village. In order to do so, the Oak Brook Library Association conducted a successful campaign to pass the November1996 Advisory Referendum to build the current building on the Sports Core site. Campaign organizers included Barbara Benezra, Roberta Petz, Anthony Ingrisano and Joe Fullan. A year later, the Library Association Board members passed a resolution to change the name of the organization to the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library to more accurately reflect the role it played. And in July of 1998, the Oak Brook Library Foundation was incorporated to provide support for the Library and to assist it in carrying out its charitable and educational functions and responsibilities. Dr. George Caleel served as President of the Foundation from its inception through its dissolution in 2007. Outstanding community support Start-up funds for the Foundation came from the aptly named Friends of the OBPL. The Foundation was fortunate to have outstanding corporate support as well as impressive donations from Oak Brook's residential community. McDonald's Corporation was a major supporter of the Library with a $500,000 gift. It also donated a bronze sculpture of Ronald McDonald and a young girl that resides in the Library foyer. Another major gift to the Foundation came in the form of a $100,000 donation from the Friends of OBPL to the building fund. Our Donor Tree in the Library foyer was established by the Foundation, and it reflects major contributions to the Library from individuals, family foundations and corporations. 'Ihere was much excitement for Library loyalists on September 19, 1999 — the day ground was broken for the new building at 600 Oak Brook Road. Construction began in March of 2001, and the Grand Opening took place on March 9, 2002. And what a magnificent building it is with its striking curvilinear architecture that affords beautiful views of the grounds from windows that completely surround the building. Unique in many regards Our Library is unusual not only for its arresting architecture but also for the way it is funded. Unlike most libraries, ours is not funded by residential property taxes — nor is any of our Village government for that matter. Instead, these entities are supported through a General Fund that relies heavily on sales tax revenue. Residents of incorporated Oak Brook do not pay a special tax for library services, making ours very close to a "free" public library. However, our patrons do pay for overdue fines, to replace lost or damaged materials, to check out a DVD, etc. Certainly, much has changed in the last four and a half decades since the members of the Oak Brook Civic Association first considered a library for our Village. Interestingly, though, what hasn't changed is that sense of community pride and a willingness to become involved that the Association members displayed. Today, we have both the 400 + members of the Friends organization as well as a seven -person Commission whose members serve as advisors to the Village Board on matters relating to our Library. The Village and our Library Obviously, our Library now is far different than it was then. But certainly the reasons it was created still resonate today as our Village marks a milestone all its own — and that vision of our Founding Committee Members has been realized and reinforced over the course of the last 47 years. Our Library at 600 Oak Brook Road is a bold and striking reflection of the spirit and vision of our original "community trailblazers". And surely one would imagine they would be impressed with all that has happened to the Library and indeed our Village over the course of the years. In many ways, our growth has mirrored the Village's own. Just as Oak Brook has become more sophisticated and vital, so too has the Library as it continues to refine and enhance its services and collections to respond to the changing needs of its patrons. As Oak Brook marks this momentous half - century mark in its history, our Library too has a rich and storied past to share — and a bright future ahead. ❖ The Oak Brook Public Library Program Schedule Adult Programs Introduction to Digital Photography Monday, October 13, 20 & 27 and November 3 6:00 p.m. With Jeff and Donna Franklin Book Discussion Group Wednesday, October 15 — 1:00 p.m. Farthing by.% Walton Tom Malouf and 60's Band, Chunky Monkey Saturday, November 1 — 2:00 p.m. Transferring & Editing Your Digital Photos Mondays, November 10 & 17 — 6:00 p.m. With Jeff and Donna Franklin Book Discussion Group Wednesday, November 19 — 1:00 p.m. The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean Hinsdale Central Madrigal Singers Sunday, December 7 — 2:00 p.m. Youth Programs Can Wii Play? November 6, 13, 20 & 27 — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by the Youth Services Department activity room and play a video game before or after studying, Grades band up. Games, Games, Games! December 4, 11 & 18 — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. You are invited to play Wii Tuesday nights in December. Bring a friend and stop by the activity room in the Youth Services Department. Grades band up. Children 's weekly Programs Tracing Traditions A holiday celebration for preschoolers is scheduled to start on Tuesday, November 4th at 2 p.m. or Wednesday, November 5th at 10 a.m. During this halfhour, three, four and five year olds enjoy a little bit of fun with song, stories, and a craft. Children SHOP & SHARE IDENTIFICATION SLIP Share AMOUNT OF PURCHASE 09301070 FFI E GROUP NUMBER STORE NUMBER DOLLARS CENTS GROUP: Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library YOUR SHOP & SHARE DAYS: 10/20/2008, 10/21/2008, 10/22/2008 SIGNATURE, must have celebrated their third birthday by 1111108 to participate. Programs end on 12116 or 12117. Cultivating Customs Designed for kindergartners, first and second graders, theprogram meets on Mondays, starting November 3rd at 4.•30 p.m. During our half-hour together, we embellish the story read at each session with a creative craft. Programs end 12115. Make Memories Third graders and up are invited to `Make Memories"starting on Wednesday, November 5th at 430p. m. This program stresses artistic creativity. Children will work on projects related to literature. Programs end on 12117. 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. IDENTIFICATION SLIPS ARE NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED IN FRONT OF ANY JEWEL OSCO. Jewel -Osco It's Time to Become a "Friend" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------; Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library June 1, 2008 - May- 31, 2009 Please enroll us as members of the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library ; Check # Check Date: Name(s): ' Address: Phone: ; Membership Categories: o , i_ Individual ...... $20 _ Family..............$30 _ Sponsor................ $60 Patron .......... $100 _ Corporate ......$125 _ Other: $ ; Please make checks payable to: Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library P. O. Box 3131 • Oak Brook, IL 60522-3131 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We'W'elcome New Friends Board Members Karen Walsh Karen Walsh says that one of the reasons she joined the Friends Board is that her family has had good experiences at the Library. She and her family moved to Oak Brook from Massachusetts 21 years ago. Relocated to this area by the McDonald's Corporation, she worked in the Accounting Department there for 20 years. She and her husband, Michael, are residents of Saddlebrook, and they are the parents of two sons, Michael, who lives in Chicago, and Brendan, a student at Benet Academy. Karen says that her younger son has used the Library frequently since he was a young boy, and she adds that our Youth Services Librarian, Sue Madorin, has been extremely helpful over the years in introducing him to quality literature. For her part, Karen says she has also enjoyed being involved in book clubs sponsored through the Library. Jean Stawarz Jean Stawarz has her roots on the South Side of Chicago, but she and her family have spent time on both coasts — a few years in Silicon Valley and several more in Washington, D.C. Now, though, she, her husband, Steve, and their children are delighted to call Oak Brook home. Their daughter, Katie, is a sophomore at the University of Illinois at Welcome, Jean and Karen. We look forward to Chicago; their son, Andrew, is a junior at Downers working with both of you. Grove North High School. Jean holds an MBA from Loyola University, and her professional background is in Public Relations. The Friends organization is fortunate that Jean will be putting her professional acumen to good use as its Publicity Chairman. The Friends also wish to acknowledge the service of outgoing Board Members, Ellen Westman and Jim Degerstrom. In recognition of their efforts, the Friends Board has purchased a copy of the DVD John Adams based on the Pulitzer Prize- winning book by John McCullough. •:® F Post Office Box 3131 r Oak Brook, IL 60522-3131 .y Join Us We are very proud to say that our 2007-08 membership roster totals over 400 residents, all of whom care about our wonderful community resource, the Oak Brook Public Library. If you haven't joined the Friends or renewed your membership for the coming year, we encourage you to do so now. We will print our membership roster in the next edition of this newsletter. Thanks to the support of our "Friends" in this community, our organization is able to offer many programs and services to residents, among them: • Our sponsorship of semi-annual Evergreen Concerts featuring a variety of musical genres and performers. These free Concerts typically attract over 120 attendees. MR & MRS MARK MADORIN 223 BRIDLE PATH CIRCLE OAK BROOK 60523 • The publication of our quarterly newsletter, Footnotes, that offers informative articles about the Library, its services and the work of the Friends organization. • Free plastic bags for patrons through the Circulation Desk Calendar of events Evergreen Concert Featuring Maxwell Street Klezmer Band Sunday, October 19, 2008 3:00 p.m. Friends Meeting Room Holiday Used Book Auction October 19 - December 7, 2008 On display in the Library foyer or bid online at www.oak-brook.lib.il.us • Reusable nylon book bags for sale at the 2009 Used Book Sale Donations Circulation Desk for $5.00 each Accepted at the Library until April 15, 2009 • Significant financial donations to the Library that have been used for the purchase of shelving, signage, books, shades for the Library windows and inside lighting upgrades, among others. Jewel Shop & Share Days October 20-22, 2008 Friends Used Book Sale April 23-25, 2009 Friends Meeting Room