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Home My WebLink AboutVolume 20 - 2004 Y f BulletinRi Buil Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library • • 0 Winter, 2004 Volume 20, Issue 1 A sensational sale . . . The date of our Used Book Sale is fast and consider a donation. These can be dropped approaching —just ask Sale Coordinator Mary off at the Library and may include paperback Ann Nunez who is hard at work creating anoth- and hardback books, CDs and audio and video Oak Brook Public Library er successful event. This year's Sale will take cassettes. If you need assistance in transporting 600 Oak Brook Road place April 22nd—24th at the Oak Brook Public donations to the Library, contact Nunez at Oak Brook,IL 60523 Library. Nunez adds, "The books this year are 782-6968 and arrangements will be made. (630)990-2222 www.oak-brook.lib.il.us of higher quality and greater value.Every effort Equally important are the volunteers who has been made to insure that all of our offerings offer their support during the Sale. If you appeal to our discriminating readers."A Silent Auction will begin on April 1st with certain are interested in helping, contact Nunez. Your unique and valuable books offered for bids. assistance is very much appreciated! Library Hours These items will appear in cases in the foyer of The next edition of The Bulletin will the Library.The winning bid will be announced contain specifics regarding hours and other infor- Monday—Thursday at the close of the Sale on April 24th. illation pertinent to the Used Book Sale. We 9:30 am-9 pm Friday—Saturday As always, your donations are critical to the encourage you to come prepared to"shop `til you 9:30 am—5 pm Sale's success.Please peruse your home libraries drop"! Sundays 1 pm—5 pm Save the date . . . Cia_uma Arguably one of the most dramatic and beau . 1 a m r i co tiful forms of dance, the flamenco has long engaged audiences entranced by the intricate ," moves and delicate beauty of this legendary art form. Friends of the Our next Evergreen Concert, scheduled for Oak Brook Public Library Board of Directors April 18th,celebrates this renowned dance.The program will feature Quetoma Flamenco, a Barbara Benezra,President highly-regarded group which brings remarkably ..�, Mary Ann Nunez, artistic and culturally compelling Spanish and '_ Vice President Flamenco musical, vocal and dance perfor- Nancy Hayden,Treasurer mances to its audiences. The Quetoma quartet Left to right:Gonzalo Cordova (Singer/Guitarist), Roberta Petz,Secretary includes Angela Ponzio who began dancing at Angela Ponzio (Artistic Director and Executive Producer), Margaret Tresley,Editor the tender age of 12.Her love of dancing grew as Tom Kimball(Master Flamenco Guitarist),and Linda Celesta she did,and she later trained at Jerez de la Fron- Raid Fernandez(Percussionist/Cajon Player) Alan Farnell tera where she learned the essence and structure however, remains folk music from Latin James Roach of this dramatic dance form. America which inspires his innovative style on Georgia Shubalis Tom Kimball has been a musician and singer drums and percussion. Lucia Sutton for nearly 20 years and has performed through- Vocalist Gonzalo Cordova embraces tradi- out the Midwest. Kimball has studied jazz as tional popular regional musical styles and Howard Trier well as Latin American and flamenco music.He rhythms from Latin America. His voice adds a Anne Vekich is also associated with the Old Town School of rich layer of depth and spirit to this emotionally Folk Music. charged music. Raul Fernandez is a native Chicagoan who Our next Bulletin will provide further details has studied and performed in a range of con- about the Concert. We look forward to seeing temporary and traditional styles. His passion, you there! 2003 - 2004 Friends of the Connie Abraham Shirley Clifford Robert J.Goy Dr.&Mrs.M.Adeli Margaret 0.Coffin David Granato Rasheed&Matheena Akhtar Michael Colandrea Eleanor Grant Stelios Aktipis Mr.&Mrs.Joseph M.Connelly Mr.&Mrs.0.Alfred Granum Sally J.Allen Virginia L.Connolly Bill Gray Jeanne M.Ambrose Joyce Cortina Mr.&Mrs.Michael Greco James V.Andersen Anita Cosenza Lorraine C.Greenock Mr.&Mrs.Mickey Annecca Mr.&Mrs.G.Joseph Cosenza Thomas&Regina Greuling Kay&Bob Antonio Colin&Lou Couper Cindy Groh Irene D.Antoniou Mr.&Mrs.Edward A.Cox,Jr. Gandhi&Avanthi Gutta David&Suzanne Arch Mr.&Mrs.John Craig Mr.Warren Haeger Mr.&Mrs.Don Arends Mr.&Mrs.Bob Cronin R.Ross Haeger Clark&Rosemary Auster Cronk Family Foundation Mr.&Mrs.Joseph R.Hajek Gordon&Virginia Austin Nahlag Daddino Cheryl Haney Mrs.Katherine L.Baar Donald Strueber&Marilyn Darnau Mr.&Mrs.Carl Hanke Mr.&Mrs.John Baar II Mary J.Dau M.L.Hanumadass Diana Badal Champ&Janet Davis Mr.Robert J.Hariman Anil,Vimi,Sonia,Shiv,&Anish Bajaj John&Ann De Lorey Roy&Loretta Hawthorne Mr.&Mrs.Carmen Baldo&Family Dorothy Dean Dr.&Mrs.David J.Hayden Mr.James&Dr.Ann Degerstrom Phyllis M.Heckmann Mr.&Mrs.Rudy Bartolomei Ned&Jennie Heinbach Louis J.&Theadora Bax Dr.&Mrs.Robert L.Deiss Aphrodite Demeur Marietta Hipskind Mr.&Mrs.Nicholas Bell Mr.&Mrs.George Homeyer Drs.Jamie&Clara Bendersky Mr Francis M.IhScipio Dr.Mary Howes Dr.&Mrs.E.Eliot Benezra Mae&John Doubek Mr.Merl Douglas Mr.&Mrs.Peter Huizenga C.W.&E.M.Bennett Joseph&Sue Iacovelli Brian&Deborah Berg Mrs.Thomas Drennan Charles&Ariadne lantorno William Duff Inez N.Beutler Kamal Ibrahim&Family Ms.Arlene Birkhahn James Dufour&Rub/Odeh Anthony&Ann Ingrisano Mr.George Blanda Vera E.Evans Mr.Vincent Innocenti,Jr.&Family Marlene Bostelman Alan S.Farnell&Roberta Arquilla Dr.&Mrs.H.Javid Patrick Boyle Eileen H.Farrell Dr.&Mrs.Robert J.Jensik Merwyn Brainerd Annette Favia Patricia&Philip Johnson David J.Breault Marian&Bob Fick Paresh&Sonal Joshi Betty 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Geno Pesce Dr.&Mrs.Jeng N.Su Mr.&Mrs.Donald L.Leone Mr.&Mrs.Raymond E.Petersen Hak K.&Joan L.Sue Mr.Palmer P.Leone Earl&Roberta Petz Dr&Mrs.D.Sullivan Robert&Ann Leone Art&Joan Phillip Dr.&Mrs.Thomas D.Sullivan Doris LeVine Gregory F.&Judy J.Pizza Dorothy&Thomas Sullivan Rogelio&Elena Liboon Dr.Paul P.&Karen T.Pocus,Jr. Rose Sutter Licata Family Vivien&Robert L.Polacheck Bill&Lucia Sutton Emilita Lim-Meneses Dr.R.Elliot Politser David&Sue Swift Carolyn Link Mr.&Mrs.Henry Porterfield James&Judith Sykora Anne&David Loiterman Gloria K.Power Sarah Tahir Linda Lojewski Dorothy B.Rathman Mei Tang Dr.Arline D.Lopez Mundargi P.Rau William Tansey Eric&Karen Louie Mr.&Mrs.Edward A.Razim Anthony&MaryTappin Mr.&Mrs.Reynold MacDonald Althuru S.Reddy Roger&Beverly Taylor Mr.&Mrs.Dennis Machul Dr.&Mrs.N.S.R.Reddy Mr.&Mrs.John Templeton Martha MacAloon Georgia Regas George&Carolyn Thein Peg Mackey James&Patricia Roach Connie&Charles Thompson Susan C.Madorin Evelyn M.Roggenkamp Dr.&Mrs.Marvin Tiesenga Joseph&Roseann Maffei Betty T.Rooney Drs.Peter&Vassiliki Toulios Louis G.Malevitis Dr.&Mrs.S.Burton Roth Dr.&Mrs.Gilbert Tresley Natalie&John Maniatis Mary Rowley Dr.Howard&Joyce Trier Mr.&Mrs.Leonard J.Maniscalso Dr.&Mrs.Robert Rutkowski&Amanda George&Kally Tsatsos Carl&Kathy Manofsky Jean M.Ryan Mr.&Mrs.Louis Tuglus Alice&Thomas Marks M.Boo Ryan Mr.&Mrs.John Ulm Thomas Ryan Harold&Dorothy Unger Jerome,Ritamae&John Maroney The Sabbagha Family Connie&Richard Vacco Mrs.Doris McCormick The Salazars Mr.&Mrs.Vito V.Val Mr.&Mrs.Michael McCullough Donald&Minnie Sandstedt Anne M.Vekich Mr.&Mrs.Gerald 0.McInerney Sue&Bob Sanford Joseph&Drenda Vijuk Suzanne W.McKee Mr.&Mrs.Alfred Savino John&Penelope Vlahos Steve&Kathy McShane David&Sandi Saxman Jean G.Walker Dottie Mele Doris M.Schaaf'',M.D. Mr.&Mrs.Michael P Walsh Lois Miller Mr.&Mrs.James F Schell Raymond&Ivy Warpeha Rufford&Savannah Milton Patricia W.Schmidt Mr.&Mrs.Michael L.Weber James&Corinne Mirabile Lloyd&Darlene Schooley Audley S.Weidman William&Shirley Misek Howie&Susan Schwartz Joseph R.Wells Pat&Louise Monaco Dilip&Tara Shah Jean A.White Mrs.Thomas Moore John,Jessica&Allison Shaker Fay Widholm Charles G.&LaVerne B.Morgan Mr.&Mrs.David Shannon Loretta Widiger Mr.&Mrs.George Mueller Michael J.Shannon Donna G.Wilkinson Edward&Patty F.Mullins Mr.&Mrs.Patrick J.Shannon,Jr. Eymard&Marilyn Wisnewski Frank A.Mungo Tom&Georgia Shubalis Gerald Wolin Audrey L.Muschler Earl N.&June Duros Silber Thomas&Terryl Woltjen Richard E.Myers Marc&Randi Simon Diane D.Wood Ramesh&Sheela Naik Mary Alice Sisson Ed&Sandi Wozniak John&Susan Nalbach Mrs.Violet F.Sivak Mr.&Mrs.Scott Yochim Anthony,Barbara&Heidi Nasharr Raymond&Janice Skowron Charlie Yoo Ms.Barbara A.Neil Margaret F Smego Kaz Youngdahl Jean C.Neill Dr.&Mrs.Glen D.Solomon Lilia&Maria Zamar Carol J.Nelson P.N.Sompalli Chuck Zapotocky Carl&Carol Ann Nemec Cathy&Ralph Sorice George Zehak Mrs.Joseph C.Nessel Alex&Patricia Spadoni Neil&Jeanne Zundel Calendar of Events r Clip and Mail 1 Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library EVERGREEN CONCERT June 1, 2003 - May 31, 2004 Please enroll us as members of the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library QUETOMA FLAMENCO Check# Check Date Sunday,April 18th—4:00 p.m. Name(s) Oak Brook Bath&Tennis Clubhouse Address USED BOOK SALE Telephone Thursday,April 22nd— Membership Categories Saturday,April 24th ❑ Individual $20 ❑ Patron $100 Hours to be announced 1=1Family $30 ❑ Corporate $125 ❑ Sponsor $60 ❑ Other $ Oak Brook Public Library Please make check payable to: Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library L P.O.Box 3131•Oak Brook,IL 60522-3131 We'd like to add your name ... If you've not yet joined the Friends, please take this opportunity to complete the form above and return it to us with your check.As you know, the work of the Friends supports the Library in a myriad of ways, among them through its publication of the quarterly Bulletin and its sponsorship of Evergreen Concerts and the Used Book Sale. Please join today! If you have questions pertaining to membership, contact Lucia Sutton at 325-1588. �`^o,�end j,00b l! `)100-1E1)1e0 i£i£-ZZS09 ZI ‘31°°J£1PO � LLE'ON T!Lwed o alHd T£T£xog aowO lsod a6elsod *S'n bap 3!loJd-uoN ti�yo soN�'�D 1111114- Bdetinft 4'1 Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library • • • • 0 Spring, 2004 Volume 20,Issue 2 Books And More For Shoppers Galore . . . With each passing year, the Oak Brook names of the top bidders will be announced at Library's Used Book Sale grows in size and the close of the Sale on April 24th. Oak Brook Public Library scope, and this year's event promises to be a Sale hours are as follows: the Pre-Sale will 600 Oak Brook Road banner year for book lovers! Sale Coordinator begin on Thursday,April 22nd—from noon to Oak Brook,IL 60523 Mary Ann Nunez describes it as a "boutique" 8:00 p.m. The admission charge is $5.00, but a0- members of the Friends of the Library will be www.o9k0-brook lib.il.us type sale with greater emphasis being placed admitted at no charge. Members of the Friends upon high quality offerings at reasonable prices. are also entitled to one free,unmarked book. She notes that over 5,000 volumes will be avail- Nunez encourages everyone to attend that able for sale.As always,donations are critical to day,as it will offer the best opportunity to view the Sale's success. They will be accepted at the the books and make purchases before the sale Library Hours Library until April 10th.An exciting new offer- opens to the public the following day. Monday—Thursday ing is the Book Auction which opens on April On Friday, April 23rd, the Sale will run from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. while Saturday, 9:30 am—9 pm 1st.At that time,the Library's cases in the foyer April 24th, the Sale extends from 9:30 a.m. Friday—Saturday will display 10 book offerings of particular note until 3:00 p.m. 9:30 am—5 pm and value. Shoppers are asked to enter bids for Please join us for good reading and great Sundays those books in which they are interested. The values. fpm—5 pm The Allure 0f The Flamenco . . . The drama of this dance is legendary,and its Raul Fernandez is a native of Chicago who has exotic and stirring music evokes the spirit of performed in a range of both contemporary and Spain, the land of its origin. On Sunday, traditional styles. However, his true passion Friends of the April 18th,flamenco will fmd its way to remains the folk music of Latin America that he Oak Brook Public Library the Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club, - says inspires his innovative style on drums and Board of Directors the site of the next Evergreen Concert, percussion. Barbara Benezra,President entitled "Quetoma Flamenco." The ; For his part, vocalist Gonzalo Cordova word "Quetoma" is one associated -+ embraces traditionalregionalmusicalstyles Mary Ann Nunez, with the dance itself, much in the same and rhythms from Latin America. His Vice President manner as"ole"is associated with the bull- Nancy Hayden,Treasurer remarkable voice adds a layer of depth fight. and spirit to this emotionally charged Roberta Petz,Secretary The program begins at 4:00 p.m. and fea- music. Margaret Tresley,Editor tures a quartet of talented dancers and • A CD featuring flamenco music Linda Celesia musicians including dancer Rosetta q. ti will be given away to a lucky Alan Farnell Magdalen who has been a member James Roach of several flamenco dance compa- attendee. Parents and grandpar- nies includingAlma Flamenca encs are encouraged to bring their Georgia Shubalis '° children and grandchildren with Lucia Sutton and Soul y Duende Spanish ��t' `!Y Dance Theatre. She has �►►ri them to the program.Flamenco is Howard Trier truly a dance to be appreciated by Anne Vekich also performed and chore- .. -� ographed as a guest artist for all ages. the Chicago Ballet Arts and Elmhurst College, The program is free to the public. Compli- among others. She is joined by Tom Kimball,a mentary refreshments will be served at the musician and singer who has studied jazz as conclusion of the Concert. well as Latin American and flamenco music. We look forward to seeing you there. International Exposure . . . OBPL Style! _ ments on the Library's modem archi- "" . tecture and decor and expressed par- '.•- i _ titular interest in how the Library was a4 , i run and how it was funded. Madorin noted that the Beijing area does not ° �` 1Ift 140114 0 0 we have public libraries per se, but rather their libraries are associated with a, schools or universities, also called u_att,ii if — ' national i raries. 1.4illgi i Ill Madorin describes the meeting as a ' lively discussion and adds,"This truly 7' was an international exchange of ii ...r �•, ideas and information. Obviously, we spent most of our time responding to their questions, but it was interesting .� � for us to hear about the way Chinese L I libraries are structured as well. They were a great group, and we enjoyed During their visit,a 20 person delegation from the Beijing Municipal Education Commission hosting them." received a tour of the Oak Brook Library from Interim Director Sue Madorin,center, During their stay, the group also and learned more about libraries and the American educational system in Grades K-12. visited the Fermi Lab, the Chicago It was education—on a global scale Institute, a group devoted to promot- Board of Education and Schools, the — as the Oak Brook Public Library ing international dialogue between Illinois State Board of Education, the played host to a gathering of 20 China and the U.S. The delegation Downers Grove Public Schools and th Chinese educators visiting this coun- from the Beijing Municipal Education Academmnois one IMath and Sci Ay. Interestingly, the only try to obtain a firsthand look-at educa- Commission received an overview of library they visited during their trip tion for Grades Kindergarten— 12. our Library and its programs and ser- was our own Oak Brook Public According to Interim Library vices for K-12 students and teachers. Library. Education may begin at Director Sue Madorin, the exchange Working with a translator,the visit- home, but it traveled halfway around was sponsored by the 21st Century ing educators made favorable com- the world for our Chinese guests! imummomosimmilmimil ` Nos o�rti Artists In Residence . . . WeWelcome �P Visitors to the Library are encouraged to New Friends take a look at the art work of some talented Q young artists now on display. Under the expert IA Q- guidance of Christine Sobol, a well-known The following people have joined the gook P Bx\p�0 area painter,the students honed their skills and Friends of the Library since the last edition of created the remarkable art works lining the our newsletter was published.We thank them for their support. Library's walls. We guarantee you will be They are: amazed at their prowess at such a tender Mr. &Mrs.Thomas M. Collins age. One can only imagine how impressive Jeanette S. Flaningam their efforts will be as they mature and further James J. Guertler develop their skills. Congratulations to Sobol Michael &Madeline Hughes on this wonderful program to identify and Mr. &Mrs. Eugene Kimura recognize the works of our youngest"artists in The McCartin Family residence." Dr. &Mrs. Louis Micaletti Also on display at the Library are the lovely Elaine Miologos watercolors of Bob Barnes. Please take a Dr. &Mrs.A. M. Saed Dr. &Mrs.A. J. Salerno moment and admire the artistic endeavors of these most talented Oak Brook artists. HCHS Students Read To Lead . . . For most high school juniors, the — 3 1 I - - preponderance of time seems to be spent with school studies,social activ- -7.4: ities and embarking upon that always- Awl_ f arduous college search. For two f IN ,.., .�° - Hinsdale Central High School stu- [ .: 4 , .' 1' / dents, though, some of that valuabley:iii time is spent helping others "Read to Lead", the name of their aptly-titled 4� program to encourage literacy in chil- . _ dren. Program organizers Sagar Bhatt tr` f I and Melissa Liu approached Interim �% Library Director Sue Madorin with a `A, 11,......„...---• '' dip concept in mind. According to . r Madorin, their thoughts were well `` ,..- organized and their plans quite ambi- "' _ ' tious. "I told them that I would be .s, r happy to sponsor such a program at Read to Lead mentors conduct discussions like these to encourage reading among youngsters in our Library,but that thework in orga- Grades K-2.Pictured clockwise from center left are Sagar Bhatt,Sarah Grossmann,Guadalupe Ruzlas, nizing and administering it would fall Mariam Zarif,Alexandra Vilbar-Paez,Caroline Selby,Delaney Walsh and Serena Rathi. on them. They seemed equal to the task." Obviously, Madorin's confi- One of their first orders of business desire to read as well as their confi- dence in them was well placed, was to meet with their peers at dence in doing so." Plans are under- because the program has been well Hinsdale Central, and both Bhatt and way for the second session which is received by students,parents and edu- Liu were amazed at the outpouring of scheduled to begin after spring break. cators alike. support the program received. At this At this point, it is likely that third Bhatt describes the purpose of the point, 58 students are serving as graders will be included in the pro- program as twofold: one, it encour- "Read to Lead" mentors. A Board gram as well. ages children (primarily in Grades K- comprised of Bhatt, Liu, Durga Prior to the first sessions taking 2), to read. Additionally, it affords Borkar, Reina Basu and Namrita Jain, place at the Library, Madorin worked high school students the opportunity to work with youngsters eager to hone oversees the program. with the mentors to discuss techniques their reading skills. In Bhatt's mind, For her part, Liu is equally pleased for engaging the young readers and it's particularly gratifying to help the with the response from participating developing workable plans for men- next generation of readers in this elementary school students at Brook toring sessions. She says they proved proactive manner."One of our goals is Forest School. Originally, thirty stu- to be quick learners.The sessions take to serve as role models for the chil- dents signed up, but the positive place five days a week at the Library dren. Many of us have grown up in response from participants has been and may involve tutoring and reading this area, and it's great to be giving such that about half a dozen more aloud(either mentor to student or vice back to the community in such a have joined since the program's versa). During the first half hour of meaningful way." inception. Liu adds, "It's been so the hour-long session, students meet rewarding to see the improvement one-on-one with mentors. During the both in reading and in the level of last portion of each session, the stu- 4 ""` '': interest in reading among all the chil- dents and mentors come together for a '` . dren."It's a change that has been duly read-aloud story and corresponding � � , j noted not only by the mentors but by craft. . the participants' parents as well. Parents of youngsters enrolled in Debbie Kobiljak, a first grade the program mirror Madorin's and teacher at Brook Forest School and Kobiljak's enthusiasm. From all — the program liaison, has high praise. reports,it's very much a win/win situ- Nipoor.„ "I'm so impressed with the efforts of ation for those who not only love to the"Read to Lead"mentors who have read but enjoy spreading the "good taken such an interest in these chil- word" about reading to those first Ashley Paro has found her work as a dren. I've received an overwhelming- being exposed to it. "Read to Lead"mentor gratifying thanks to eager ly positive response from parents who For further information on"Read to young readers like Manan Shah. notice a difference in their children's Lead,"contact Madorin at 990-2222. Shop & Share With Us • • . The Library will r . . . . . rir. . . NMrir. riNM MN NMI r. MIriMIN NMI 7 sponsor a Jewel I e\— SHOP & SHARE IDENTIFICATION SLIP I Shop and Share Shop& AMOUNT OF PURCHASE Days event from 1 Share April 26th-28th. • 0351070 U We encourage you to shop during ' GROUP NUMBER STORE NUMBER DOLLARS CENTS ' these times and present this coupon. I GROUP: Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library By doing so, a por- I YOUR SHOP&SIIARE DAYS: 04/26/2004, 04/27/2004, 04/28/2004 tion of your sale I I will be donated to ' SIGNATURE I the Friends organ- I zation. Additional I PLEASE SIGN THIS SLIP AND TURN II'IN TO YOUR CHECKER WI IEN YOU SHOP. coupons are avail- I PARTICIPANTS CAN MAKE PURCHASES Al'ANY JEWEL-OSCO ON THE DATE ABOVE. Jewel-Osco I able in the Library. IDENTIFICATION SI.IPS ARE NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED IN FRONT OF ANY JEWEL-0SCO. �• IN me mi i - - - - - - - - - - - riri — J Thank you for your participation. Calendar of Events EVERGREEN CONCERT USED BOOK SALE JEWEL SHOP& For further QUETOMA FLAMENCO Thursday,April 22nd– SHARE DAYS information an Chi on Sunday,April 18th–4 p.m. Saturday,April 24th To benefit the Adult and Children's Oak Brook Bath& Friends of the Oak Brook Programs, contact the Tennis Clubhouse Oak Brook Public Library Public Library Library April 26th–April 28th �`^0\-and�po6 ii ''1oaE'ieo i£I£-ZZS09'II `)IOOJ PO a� Y la'ON I!w�ad i£I£ XOg a'IJJO ISOd - o alYd a6elsod's.n : \a� 'Bap I!Iold-uoN yo sow