The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2017-06 Library Beacon 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 15, Issue 6 June 2017 Library Hours 9:30 am - 9 pm Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm Friday-Saturday 1:00 pm - 5 pm Sunday* *closed Sundays between Memorial and Labor Day Department Numbers Circulation 630-368-7700 Reference 630-368-7725 Youth Services 630-368-7733 Library Commission Roberta Petz, Chairperson Anthony DiCanio Susan Epstein Glen Glista Andrea Holt David Hayden Mark Moy Commission Meetings Tuesdays @ 7 pm January 17 July 18 March 21 September 19 May 16-Canceled November 21 Follow us online www.oak-brook.org/library twitter @oakbrooklibrary Facebook Pinterest youth services blog: oakbrookpubliclibraryblog.blogspot.com staff picks blog: oakbrooklibrarypicks.wordpress.com J U N E Adult Programs Registration is required for all programs; please call 630-368-7725. Transform Your Life Through Meditation Saturday, June 3 @ 2 pm Join Michael Ribet, meditator and international speaker for over 40 years, for this engaging workshop. He will investigate meditation as a process for opening a new and exciting world and a much richer life. The Story of Smokey the War Dog Saturday, June 10 @ 2 pm From a lucky chance discovery at the bottom of an abandoned fox hole in Papua New Guinea during WWII, to becoming a famous entertainer, war hero and the world’s first official Therapy Dog of record, Smokey’s story is nothing short of amazing. The presentation is complete with vintage photos, videos, posters, and even a valuable statue of Smokey lent by famous sculptor Susan Bahary. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Hot N Cole: The Music of Cole Porter Saturday, June 17 @ 2 pm Featuring music from one of America's most beloved jazz/theatre composers, Porter's witty, engrossing and unique style has captivated listeners for decades! Matt and Cynthia Gruel will also enlighten listeners with background information that will bring greater appreciation for Porter's genius. Highlights include songs like Too Darn Hot, Night and Day, You're the Top, Friendship, and many more. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. College of DuPage @ the OBPL Tuesday, June 20 @ 5 pm Speak with a College of DuPage adult admissions representative and get your questions answered. An information table will be set up in the Library’s lobby from 5 to 7 pm. Herb Gardens 101 Saturday, June 24 @ 2 pm Join Oak Brook resident Barb Collins as she discusses the best herbs, both decorative and tasty, for your garden. Learn how to incorporate these herbs into the landscape. Recurring Programs Knit Pickers - Tuesdays @ 7 pm The Knit Pickers gather and work on their projects together. All levels of knitters are welcome. Current Events - Fridays @ 9:30 am Join our Current Events Group for lively discussions of all things newsworthy. Sahaja Yoga Meditation - Sat., June 10 @ 10 am Sahaja is a unique method of meditation based on an experience called Self Realization. Meets monthly. Movie Matinees Wed., June 7 @ 1 pm Guys and Dolls (1955) Wed., June 28 @ 1 pm La La Land Gift Books Donated to Oak Brook Library in the Month of May The Village of Oak Brook donated The Art Book and Art: a Visual History in memory of Dr. George Caleel. The Krohn Family donated Open Heart in honor of Max Krohn’s birthday, Why? in honor of Mike Krohn’s birthday and Option B in memory of Katie Krohn. Lois Miller donated Ageproof: Living Longer Without Running Out of Money or Breaking a Hip in honor of Sue Madorin’s retirement. Lladrós Collectibles for Sale Stop by the Library and browse the collection. Many of the Lladrós are for sale. For more information please direct inquiries to Jacob Post, Head Librarian. Computer Classes Thursday, June 1 @ 5-7 pm Computer Help Tuesday, June 6 @ 2-4 pm Computer Help Thursday, June 15 @ 5-7 pm Computer Help Monday June 26 @ 2-4 pm Computer Help We offer one-on-one 30 minute computer sessions to answer basic computer-related questions, from searching the web to downloading books. Registration is required. Sampling of New and Upcoming Materials You can place your own “hold” on items checked out or on order through our website www.oak-brook.org/library or stop by the Reference Desk for assistance. Books Fiction Billingham, Mark Love Like Blood Coes, Ben Trap the Devil Colgan, Jenny The Café by the Sea Eisler, Barry Zero Sum Gardiner, Meg Unsub Glass, Julia A House Among the Trees Godwin, Gail Grief Cottage Kelly, Erin He Said / She Said Maden, Mike Tom Clancy Point of Contact Monroe, Mary Alice Beach House for Rent Richards, Emilie The Swallow’s Nest Roy, Arundhati The Ministry of Utmost Happiness Shalvis, Jill Lost and Found Sisters Williams, Beatriz Cocoa Beach Winslow, Don The Force Nonfiction Alda, Alan If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? Bauerschmidt, Tim Driving Miss Norma Eisner, Peter Macarthur’s Spies Epstein, Daniel Mark The Loyal Son Flynt, Wayne Mockingbird Songs Grey, Stella Mid-Life Ex-Wife Hemming, Henry Agent M John Wiley & Sons Small Business Marketing Strategies All-in -One for Dummies Johnson, Yvette The Song and the Silence Livio, Mario Why? Sandberg, Sheryl Option B Stoesz, Edgar Doing Good Better Wagner, Margaret E. America and the Great War Wartzman, Rick The End of Loyalty Westaby, Stephen Open Heart DVDs Agatha Christie’s The Witness For the Prosecution Fun with Watercolor – Texture Effects The Great Wall Logan Martin Clunes: Islands of Australia Nature – Viva Puerto Rico Plants Behaving Badly Queen of Katwe The Shack Ultimate Wheels Music Bush Black and White Rainbows Dirty Projectors Dirty Projectors Migos Culture Various Artists Gimme Danger: Music from the Motion Picture Summer Reading for All Ages Youth The Summer Reading Program begins on June 5 and runs through August 5. We provide children ages three and up with the opportunity to earn prizes for reading during the summer. Be sure to sign up and pick up your reading log! We hope to have all of Oak Brook’s children Reading by Design this summer! Adults Gear up for Reading by Design! Stop in at the Library starting June 3 to pick up your summer reading log, plus a small prize just for participating! The program is open to participants 14 and older. Read or listen to five books from OBPL’s collection before August 5 and get entered in the grand prize drawing sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Shredding Event The LN Group and RE/MAX Enterprises are hosting a shredding event at the Library on Saturday, June 17 @ 10 am - 12 pm in the Library’s parking lot. Friends Membership Drive The Friends of the Library will be sending out membership renewal letters in June. Please support your Library by joining or renewing your membership. Thank you! Books & Bites Book Discussion Thursday, June 29 @ 4 pm - Wonder We will meet once per month to discuss a good book while discovering fun facts about it and the author. Snacks will be provided! See the Circulation Desk for a copy of the book a few weeks before each session. Recommended for grades 4 & up. Mathnasium Presents: Math That Makes Art Wednesday, June 14 @ 10:30 am - 12 pm Mathnasium of Oak Brook will have participants examining basic object patterns, basic number patterns and symmetry. Everyone will leave with a piece of art they created based upon the topics covered. Registration Required. Entering Grades 2-5. Lego® Robotics Workshop Monday, June 19 @ 10-11 am Sylvan Learning Center will guide participants in building and programming robots —all while developing new skills and having a blast with STEM. At the end of the program each child will receive a report and photo of their creation. Registration required. Space is very limited! Entering Grades 1-5. Mathnasium presents: Patterns, Tessellations, and Math That Makes Art Wednesday, June 21 @ 10:30 am -12 pm Mathnasium of Oak Brook will have participants examining non-arithmetic number patterns, symmetry, and tessellations. Everyone will leave with a piece of art they created based upon the topics covered. Registration required. Entering Grades 6-8. Monday Evening Chess Club June 12, 19 and 26 @ 6:30-8 pm This club is open to players grades K-12 who already have an understanding of the game. It is a club, not a team, so players are welcome to join us to improve their game and play. Registration required. Coding for Kids Monday, June 26 @ 10-11 am Sylvan Learning Center will give participants an introduction to computer coding and video game design. Students build valuable skills and early confidence in computer programming as they bring their imaginations to life! Registration required. Space is very limited! Entering Grades 3-6. Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary Friday, June 9 @ 2 pm Science comes “alive” with this interactive exotic wildlife program which provides unique encounters with animals from around the world. Discussion will cover the important role these animals play in the world, conservation, and the importance of preservation. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Registration required. Monthly Maker Madness: Button Design Wednesday, June 21 @ 4 pm We have the button maker, you create the design! Registration required. Entering Grades 3 & up. Lego® League Thursday, June 15 @ 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join us for a creative hour of building, teamwork and STEM skills. Legos are provided. Registration required. Ages 5 & up. Saturday Stars Storytime Saturday, June 17 @ 11 am Families are welcome to this fun-filled storytime. Stories and activities will be geared towards ages 2-6. Parents accompany children in this program. Registration required. Young Artists Workshop Friday, June 16 @ 2-3:30 pm Artist Terry Murphy is back to teach young artists how to create a work of pop art! They will look at artist Roy Lichtenstein’s work and learn about the typography and elements of design that contribute to the Manga look. Registration required. Ages 8-13. June Storytimes Registration is required for all storytimes Toddling 2s & 3s Thursdays, Jun. 8, 15, 22 & 29 @ 10:30 am This is a perfect program to introduce little ones to the library. We’ll enjoy some good books, sing songs, dance, do fingerplays and more! We’ll also make crafts which are related to the theme of the day. A parent or caregiver must stay with children during the program. Grades K-2 Storytime/Art Tuesdays, Jun. 6, 13, 20 & 27 @ 4 pm Join us for some summertime stories that will awaken our creative juices. Because Miss Brigitte believes that good books inspire us, a story-inspired art project will follow. Please dress for mess! Youth Bingo Fridays Friday, June 30 @ 3-4 pm An enjoyable time that offers fun and a wide assortment of prizes. SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs ☺Children’s  Young Adults All ages in black 1 Computer Help 5-7 pm 2 Current Events 9:30 am 3 Adult Summer Reading Starts! Transform Your Life Through Meditation 2 pm 4 LIBRARY CLOSED 5 Youth Summer Reading Starts! 6 Computer Help 2-4 pm ☺ Grades K-2 Art 4 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 7 Movie Matinee: Guys and Dolls 1 pm  8 ☺ Toddling 2&3 10:30 am 9 Current Events 9:30 am ☺ Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary 2 pm 10 Sahaja Meditation 10 am Smokey the War Dog 2 pm 11 LIBRARY CLOSED 12 ☺ Chess Club 6:30 pm  13 ☺ Grades K-2 Art 4 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 14 ☺ Math That Makes Art 10:30 am  15 ☺ Toddling 2&3 10:30 am Computer Help 5-7 pm ☺ Lego League 6:30 pm 16 Current Events 9:30 am ☺ Young Artists Workshop 2 pm 17 ☺ Saturday Stars 11 am Hot N Cole 2 pm 18 LIBRARY CLOSED 19 ☺ Lego Robotics Workshop 10 am ☺ Chess Club 6:30 pm 20 ☺ Grades K-2 Art 4 pm College of DuPage 5 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 21  Patterns...Math That Makes Art 10:30 am ☺ Button Design 4 pm 22 ☺ Toddling 2&3 10:30 am 23 Current Events 9:30 am 24 Herb Gardens 101 2 pm 25 LIBRARY CLOSED 26 ☺ Coding for Kids 10 am Computer Help 2-4 pm ☺ Chess Club 6:30 pm 27 ☺ Grades K-2 Art 4 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 28 Movie Matinee: La La Land 1 pm 29 ☺ Toddling 2&3 10:30 am ☺ Books and Bites 4 pm 30 Current Events 9:30 am ☺ Youth Bingo 3 pm