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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVolume 21 - 2005 L • Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library • • • • 0 Winter, 2005 Volume 21, Issue 1 Used Book Sale slated for April 21st-23rd . . . The holidays are behind us now, and well as during sale hours on Thursday — Oak Brook Public Library there's no doubt your shopping skills have Saturday, April 21st-23rd. Contact Nunez at 600 Oak Brook Road been honed to perfection. So there's really no (630) 782-6968 if you can be of help. She Oak Brook,IL 60523 better time to contemplate the purchases adds sign-up sheets will be in the Library in (630)990-2222 www.oak-brookiib.il.us you'll be making at our upcoming Used March, so please take a moment and indicate Book Sale, scheduled for April 21st-23rd. the times you would be available to work. Sale Coordinator Mary Ann Nunez notes that The Silent Auction, introduced last year, donations are welcome and will be accepted proved to be very popular. This year, the at the Library until April 15th. These can be Library Hours dropped off at the Library and may include Auction's unique and valuable offerings will Monday—Thursday be displayed in the Library foyer in early paperback and hardback books, CDs and 9:30 am—9 pm audio and video cassettes. March, givingour eager book buyers ample Friday—Saturday 9:30 am—5 pm In addition to donations, the other essen- opportunity to evaluate the items and place Sundays , tial ingredient in insuring a successful sale is their bids. For a complete listing of Auction 1 pm—5 pm volunteerism.Assistance is needed in setting items, visit the Library's website at: up the Sale on Wednesday, April 20th as www.oak-brook.lib.il.us miumiiiiiiii Braune joins Friends Board s -r Friends of the The Friends Board is delighted to wel- = #'' ' Oak Brook Public Library come David Braune, a longtime Oak Brook Board of Directors resident, to the Board. He has been a loyal Nancy Hayden,President Library supporter, and he brings an impres- Mary Ann Nunez, sive record of community service to his posi- Vice President tion,including his work on the Village's Plan Barbara Benezra,Treasurer Commission. Melodies Mexicanas Roberta Petz,Secretary Welcome, David! Margaret Tresley,Editor Their music evokes images of the historic David Braune lands it celebrates.In fact,one of the goals of Linda Celesia our upcoming Evergreen Concert perform- Alan Farnell Shop & Share with us ' ' ' ers, Cuerdas Clasicas, is to promote the James Roach Mexican and Spanish heritage via their Georgia Shubalis The Jewel Shop & Share program is a music. The program, entitled "Melodias Lucia Sutton great way to contribute to the Friends. Mexicanas" will be held on Sunday, April Anne Vekich Coupons are now available at the Library for 10th at 4:00 p.m. in the Library. Their reper- our upcoming Shop & Share days on toire will highlight Mexican folk songs and February 14th-16th. light classical music. Your support is appreciated. Mark your calendars now ... __I_ 2004 - 2005 Friends of the Connie&Bill Abraham Mr.&Mrs.Joseph Connelly Mr.&Mrs.Thomas Greuling Agliata Family Virginia Connelly Cindy Groh Rasheed&MathenaAkhtar Marge Corrado James&Francis Guertler Stelios Aktipis Ms.Joyce V.Cortina Reed Ross Haeger Victoria Annecca Anita Cosenza Warren Haeger A.A.Antoniou Mr.&Mrs.G.Joseph Cosenza Family Joseph&Anna Hajek David&Suzanne Arch Colin&Lou Couper Susan Brodie&Mark Hall Family Don Arends Mr.&Mrs.Edward A.Cox Jr. ✓ Mr.&Mrs.Carl C.Hanke Sandra&Hugh Arnold John&Connie Craig M.C.Hanumadass Thomas C.Arnold Mr.&Mrs.Robert Cronin Roy&Loretta Hawthorne G.&J.Augius Mike&Estella Cronk Dr.&Mrs.J.David Hayden Family RosemaryAuster Dr.&Mrs.M.A.Dabbouseh Phyllis Heckmann Gordon B.&Virginia Austin Nahlah&Chris Daddino Blanche E.Hill Mrs.Katherine L.Baar Mary J.Dau Bill&Marietta Hipskind John&Janet Baar Champ&Janice Davis Mark&Connie Holstein Diana Badal James&Ann Degerstrom George&Dottie Homeyer Dr.Ram Sai Bala Dr.&Mrs.Robert L.Deiss Dr.Mary Howes Doris And Rudy Bartolomei John&Ann DeLorey M.&M.Hughes Theodora Bax Mary&Emil Denemark Joe&Sue Iacovelli Charlie&Leonie Bell Francis Discipio Charles&Ariadne lantorno Clara Bendersky George&Bohdanna Domino Drs.Kamal&Lucy Ibrahim Dr.&Mrs.E.Eliot Benezra Mae&John Doubek Anthony&Ann Ingrisano C.W.&M.Bennett Mr.Merl Douglas Ms.Virginia M.Innocenti Josephine A.Berger Lorraine Drennan Vincent Jr.&Marcia Innocenti Mrs.Arlene Birkhahn Jim Drummond Fred&Elaine Iozzo Michael Just&Randa Bishlawi James DuFour&Roba Odeh Du Four Carlotta R.Jahntz Drs.Borok&Alvi William Duff Dr.Robert&Mrs.Florence Jensik Theresa Boyle Mr.&Mrs.William F.Egbert Patricia&Philip Johnson Patrick J.Boyle Lawrence&Lynn Eldridge _ Brace Johnson Merwyn Brainerd Vera E.Evans Ken&Lori Julian Mr.&Mrs.David Braune Man S.Farnell&Roberta Arquilla Krishna&Ulma P.Kalyan-Raman David J.Breault Mrs.John J.Farrell Chunghee K.Kang Betty Jane Bristol Annette Favia Alethea&Colleen Kapolas William&Jean Bristow Family Daniel J.Fiala Marguerite Karnick Carol Brizzolara Marion&Bob Fick Mr.&Mrs.Ernest C.Karras Mr.&Mrs.James T.Brophy Eleanor F Fralick Nicholas Karris&Family Drs.Andrew&Taisa Browar Paul&Mimi Francis Dorothy Kavinsky Ginger Bruebach / Nelcar M.Gadrinab Mr.&Mrs.John M.Kent Mr.&Mrs.Donald W.Buik V Drs.Nayan&Vikram Gandhi Brian&Dolly Kern Boz&Ann Bulovic Bill&Leila Gass Farhat Khan Lois S.Burg Thomas G.Gatziolis Yang K.&Ku-Mie Kim Nancy J.Burke Henry Gentile Myung Hee Kim Butler School District#53 John F.Gettemans Dr.&Mrs.Eugene Kimura Dr.&Mrs.G.T.Caleel The Gianatasio Family Doug&Virginia Kirk Ted&Asuncion Calinog Ed&Marie Gilbert Anne V.Klecka Mr.&Mrs.Joseph Cantore Jasbir Gill Betty S.Knox Mrs.Dorothy A.Carbon Jane&Bill Gilligan Sung Tao&Mali Lin Ko Clark&Linda Carpenter Constance Giorgolo Gerald A.&Karen A.Kolschowsky Ruth Donlon Carroll Gloria Giralamo Frankett H.Kral Jesus G.Casteneda Dr.&Mrs.Samuel Girgis&Family Bob&Mary Kramer Dr.Gaston&Linda Celesia Drs.K.B.&N.K.Giri John&Rita Kratochvil Family Ted&Liz Cesarz WE Gleason Bill&Roberta Krause Richard&Merry Cheng Eileen&Glen Glista Barbara H.Kroeplin Les&Mimi Chernick Caroline Gold The Krohn Family Vijaya&Mariadas Chinthagada Robert Goldstine Mr.&Mrs.Edward J.Kubiak S.&N.Chowdhry Mr.&Mrs.Louis Gonnella Ken N.Kuo Joseph R.Christian.M.D. Armando&Maria Gonzalez Labanauskas Family James A.&Jane B.Christman Ms.Sara Gordon Dr.&Mrs.Raj Lal Alexander Ciciora Cynthia A.Gottlieb Ann Lampros Edward&Choomie Cladek Dr.&Mrs.Reynold J.Gottlieb Barbara J.Lang Shirley Clifford John&Judy Gove Larry&Marilyn Laning Michael&Linda Colandrea Al&Noreen Granum Dr.WE Lapka Thomas M.Collins Mrs.Joseph P.Greenock Mr.&Mrs.David C.Lauder Oak Brook Public Library Al&Pat LaValle James&Bessie Pappas Judy G.Stevenson Mr.&Mrs.Winkle Lee Robert&Catherine Parks Marge&Joe Strosnik Dr.&Mrs.Louis M.LendII Dick&Gail Pearson Marilyn Darnan&Donald Strueber Robert M.Leone Kathryn Peot Mr.&Mrs.Donald Strueber Palmer P Leone Diane&Geno Pesce Dr.&Mrs.Jeng N.Su Mr.&Mrs.Donald L.Leone R.E.&Elaine Petersen Family Hak&Joan L.Sue Doris Levine Earl&Roberta Petz Leo Licata Family Art&Joan Philip Emelita Lim-Meneses&Glen Suerte Carolyn Link Rohan,Merle,Kevin Phillips Dorothy&Thomas Sullivan Robert Listecky Greg&Judy Pizza Thomas D.Sullivan David&Ann Loiterman Karen&Dr.Paul Pocus,Jr. William&Lucia Sutton Linda Lojewsky Dr.R.Elliot Palliser Mr.&Mrs.David Swift Michael&Marie Long Gloria K.Power James&Judith Sykora Arline D.Lopez Nancy&Wayne Pritzel Nick&Mary Syregelas Eric&Karen Louie Dorothy B.Rathman Mei Hsien Tang Roy&Asia Lynch Edward A.Razim,M.D. Anthony G.&Mary W.Tappin Margaret Mackey Dr.N.S.R.&Cherie Reddy Susan&John Templeton Peg Mackey Georgia Ragas Mr.&Mrs.George Thein Ms.Jean Madigan James and Patricia Roach Susan Madorin Evelyn M.Roggenkamp Dr.&Mrs.Marvin Tiesenga The Maffei Family Betty Rooney George Tolbert Ron&Kathy Maher Robert&Mary Rutkowski Peter and VassahldToulios Louis G.Malevitis M.Boo Ryan Dr.&Mrs.GilbertTresley Natalie&John Maniatis Jean M.Ryan Howard&Joyce Trier Len&Geri Maniscalco Elias&Hope Sabhagha George C.Tsatsos Carl&Kathy Manofsky Dr.&Mrs.Barry Sadegi Mr.&Mrs.Tuglus Dr.Ligaya Marasigan The Salazars Dorothy Unger Thomas G.&Alice A.Marks Dr.A.J.Salerno&Family Dr.Richard and Connie Vacco Mr.&Mrs.Jerome Maroney Mr.&Mrs.Alfred Salvino Mr.&Mrs.Vito V.Val Martha McAloon Donald A.Sandstedt Ann M.Vekich Mrs.Doris McCormick Sue&Bob Sanford Mr.&Mrs.Reynold McDonald David&Sandra Saxman Joe&Drench Vijuk Mr.&Mrs.Stephen McShane Doris M.Schaaf,,M.D. Nugent,Diann&Gianna Vttallo Mrs.LaDora Meier Mr.&Mrs.James F.Schell John P Vlahos Dottie Mele Ms.Patricia W.Schmidt Vijay H.Vohra,M.D. Eleanor Micaletti Mr.&Mrs.Lloyd Schooley Loretta&Tom Volni Lois Miller Howie&Susan Schwartz Robert&Ann Waite Rufford&Savannah Milton June K.Scott Mr.&Mrs.Gale Walker James Mirabile Michael&Amelia Season Mr.&Mrs.Robert Walsh William&Shirley Misek Cyrus&Mahia Serry Karen Walsh Louise&Pat Monaco Majid,Laya,Idene,Baby&Ali Serushan Ray&Ivy Warpeha Margaret A.Moore Dr.Delip&Tara Shah Mr.&Mrs.Michael L.Weber LaVerne B.Morgan John,Jessica,Allison Shaker Audlcy Weidman James&Patricia Moyle Mr.&Mrs.Patrick J.Shannon Joseph Wells Mr.&Mrs.George Mueller Mr.&Mrs.David Shannon Edward&Patty Mullins Family Michael Shannon Jean A.White Audrey L.Muschler John Gearen&Maureen Shinners Loretta M.Widiger Richard E.Myers Anita&Don Shotola Donna G.Wilkinson Ramesh S.Naik Thomas&Georgia Shubalis Marilyn Wisnewski John&Susan Nalbach Earl&June Silber Gerald&Carol Wolin Ms.Barbara A.Neil Mr.&Mrs.Marc Simon Thomas Woltjen Family Jean C.Neill Mary Alice Sisson Diane D.Wood Carol J.Nelson Raymond&Janice Skowron Hui-Hsien&Su-Mei Yen Betty A.Nelson Margaret Smego Mr.&Mrs.Scott Yochim Carl&Carolann Nemec Dr.&Mrs.Glen Solomon Charlie Yoo Mrs.Joseph C.Nessel P.N.Sompalli&Family Kaz Youngdahl Vince,Vince Jr.,Dorothy&Kim Notariano Ralph&Cathy Sorice Karen Zahran Charles&Norma Novak Dr.&Mrs.Alex Spadoni Dr.&Mrs.Mario Nunez Raymond J.Spink Mrs.Lilia Zamar Oak Brook Park District Sprieser Family Elaine Zannis Dr.&Mrs.Carlito V.Orig Joseph&Debbie Stangarone Charles Zapotocky Joyce F Pagano Jean&Steve Stawarz George Zehak Dolores Pagel Robert&Judith Stein Neil&Jean Zundel Calendar of Events r Clip and Mail1 Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library EVERGREEN CONCERT June 1,2004 - May 31, 2005 Please enroll us as members of the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Melodias Mexicanas Sunday,April 10th—4:00 p.m. Check# Check Date Library Name(s) USED BOOK SALE Address April 21st-23rd Telephone Library Membership Categories ❑ Individual $20 ❑ Patron $100 A "Friendly" reminder ••. ❑ Family $30 ❑ Corporate $125 This issue of the Bulletin high ❑ Sponsor $60 ❑ Other $ lights our Friends in this community. Please make check payable to: Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library This impressive roster of names L P.O.Box 3131•Oak Brook,IL 60522-3131 bears witness to the importance our residents attach to this wonderful However, equally important in Library's display capabilities)as well community resource. If you haven't terms of our work are the donations as the development of a landscaping joined, we encourage you to do so. we make which support important plan. We recognize the importance of The work of the Friends allows us programs and projects at the Library. creating a pleasing environment not not only to produce this quarterly Two in particular come to mind at only within the Library but in its publication but to provide semi- this point, the new shelving (please physical surroundings as well. annual Evergreen Concerts as well take a moment and stop by — you'll Join now — remember, you can as a Used Book Sale. notice a dramatic difference in the never have too many friends! `^00,and joo � 6� ii 5(00J9>eo i£I£-ZZS09'II 'Nowa 1O Q LLE"oN liwaad i£I£ xog aa3JO lsod < o OM e6elsod "S'fl .6ao lloJd-uoN �ti1-vo SON''��� • Bulletin Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library • - - • • -0 Spring, 2005 Volume 21,Issue 2 Join us at the Evergreen Concert • . • Oak Brook Public Library On Sunday, April 10th, the Evergreen Concert returns — complete 600 Oak Brook Road with mandolins, guitars and glorious voices raised in song. The pro- Oak Brook,H.60523 gram, entitled "Melodias Mexicanas," features Cuerdas Clasicas, a (630)990-2222 www.oak-brook.lib.ii.us group of about a dozen singers and musicians,all of whom share a love of their native land of Mexico and the passionate, compelling music for which their country is known. The program will include folk songs and light classical music. Library Hours The Concert begins in the Friends Meeting Room at the Library at Monday—Thursday 4:00 p.m.A CD featuring the music of Cuerdas Clasicas will be given 9:30 am—9 pm away to an attendee at the close of the program. Friday—Saturday 9:30 am—5 pm The Concert is free to the public. Complimentary refreshments will Sundays be served at its conclusion. I pm—5 pm For further information, contact the Library. A bargain bonanza •. • Friends of the With each passing year, the Friends Used www.oak-brook.lib.il.us. The names of the Oak Brook Public Library Book Sale seems to provide more and more top bidders will be announced at the close of Board of Directors to tempt us. This year's event will take place the Sale on April 23rd. Nancy Hayden,President at the Library from Thursday — Saturday, Sale hours are as follows: the Pre-Sale will Mary Ann Nunez, April 21st — 23rd. There will be over 7,000 begin on Thursday, April 21st from noon to Vice President volumes available for sale — a marked 8:00 p.m. The admission charge for the Pre- Barbara Benezra,Treasurer increase, this according to Mary Ann Nunez, Sale only is$5.00 from noon until 6:00 p.m., Roberta Petz,Secretary Sale Coordinator. but members of the Friends of the Library Margaret Tresley,Editor Donations are critical to the Sale's success. will be admitted at no charge. Members of David Braune Linda Celesia They will be accepted at the Library until the Friends are also entitled to one free, Alan Fame!! April 10th. Equally important to the Sale's unmarked book. James Roach success are volunteers to assist in set-up and to On Friday, April 22nd, the Sale will run Georgia Shubalis work in various capacities during Sale hours. from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. while Saturday, Lucia Sutton Sign-up sheets are available in the Library. April 23rd, the Sale extends from 9:30 a.m. Anne Vekich The Silent Auction, introduced last year, until 3:00 p.m. was very well received by attendees. Silent Don't miss this opportunity to stock up Auction offerings are on display in the Library on some great books at affordable prices. foyer.A complete listing of the Silent Auction For further information, contact Nunez at is available on the Library's website at (630) 782-6968. Butler students polish the The subject matter may be debatable, but has published books that cover topics as wide there's no denying the merits of Butler Junior ranging as what motivates suicide bombers to High School's controversial issues project.One whether it is unpatriotic to criticize one's coun- of the premier programs in the curriculum,this try. According to Language Arts teacher Val undertaking is regarded as a culminating pro- Cawley,the series provides a great opportunity ject for the School's 8`h graders.Given that fact, and a valuable resource for the students as they it's not surprising that the Oak Brook Public learn about their chosen subject matter. Library provides support to the students in a An additional benefit is that these books myriad of ways as they prepare to present and lend themselves to study by high school and defend their positions. college students as well, making their impact articularly broad based. In considering acqui- A constructive collaboration . . , particularly Director Meg Klinkow feels fortu- sitions like this for the Library's collection, nate to enjoy a collaborative relationship with Madorin relies heavily on the school librarians the school district. As head of the Youth and the faculty to articulate their needs, so that Services Library team, it's Sue Madorin's job the Library can plan its purchases accordingly. to make certain that the OBPL is "on the same Putting OBPL resources to good use. . . page"as the District in terms of their programs In order to assist the students in their and projects which have a reading/research research, the OBPL has devoted an area to a component. She works in concert with fellow display of resource materials relative to contro- Youth Services Librarian Carolyn Collins and versial issues, and Madorin, Collins and Library Assistant Amanda Stewart. Stewart are ready, willing and able to assist the 7Ceeping lines o, `communication open. . . students as they_ begin their studies. "We're To maintain effective communication here to answer their questions about the between the School and the Library, Madorin Library's collections and data bases relative to attends PTA meetings regularly and also inter- their topics. The School's. librarians are obvi- acts with the School's Librarian, Kathy Dickson, and her assistant, Mary Ann Cook. ��� � �� 1:-- i , , ‘. 1,1 isoio Obviously, the School provides a wealth of information for its students, and Dickson and Cook are an integral part of the controversial ii, t issues project. -Lp (trt-....- � ,. .: �. , Preparing Oak Brook's orators. . . The program is the brainchild of newly '' i- r retired Language Arts teacher Kathy Bruni who continues to serve as an advisor.A recog- v .° nized expert in the area, Bruni quickly identi- - fled the need to prepare students for certain aspects of what academia had in store for them — namely, the ability to research, write and deliver an effective speech. Tackling tough subjects. . . Madorin is impressed with the program and the experience it provides students as they pre- pare for the rigors of a high school curriculum. She is particularly enthused about a new series Butler Librarian Kathy Dickson meets with Brian Kemp and Alexi Gulick of books the Library has purchased with this to discuss their controversial issuesproject. subject matter in mind. The Greenhaven Press it powers of persuasion . . . ously the students' first resource in terms of both inside and outside the classroom, as pro- selecting a topic and conducting their research, ductive as possible. but we're here to support their efforts in what- ever ways possible." A winning combination . . . The Oak Brook Library is a resource center Thanks to excellent instruction, outstanding not only for students, but for teachers, parents resources and a good working relationship and caregivers, all of whom share a common between Butler and the OBPL, the students goal – that of making the students' education, have risen to the challenge and have created an impressive public speaking forum. This year's x ; ° e. topics include domestic violence, the war on terror, weapons of mass destruction and ath- letes as role models. AAUW involvement. . . - : < The American Association of University ' Women (AAUW) hosts a forum for the stu- a dents, presenting the"best of the best" speech- es at an event showcasing these talented public s lir __ speakers. This year's event will take place at j9:30 a.m.on Thursday,May 19th at McDonald's I. r: 4 headquarters in Oak Brook. e * Now in its 11th year,the program is a unique cm , " ' f jp aspect of Butler's curriculum and a great exam- 9 ,, ple of the collegial atmosphere that exists •.., Nefliiimort between the Library and the school district. Youth Services Librarians Sue Madorin and Carolyn Collins meet with the Suffice it to say, there's no debate about this Butler Language Arts team. Seated,left to right,Anna Lee and Val Cawley. one–the controversial issues program contin- Standing,left to right,Eric Chisausky, Carolyn Collins, ues to have a positive impact on the academic Melissa Laspisaand Sue Madorin. futures of Oak Brook's youngest orators. The Library will sponsor a Jewel Shop and Share Days event on April 25th–27th.We ask you to shop during these times and present the coupon included here. By doing so, a portion of your sale will be donated to the Friends orga- nization. Thank you for your participation. ' ... ... ... ... - - ... ... E.. E.. ... ... E.. ... ... ... — ... E.. ... ... ... — E — E. 7 S, hop& SHOP & SHARE IDENTIFICATION SLIP I Shop ' ST AMOUNT OF PURCHASE ' I 0341070 ■ I lig I GROUP NUMBER STORE NUMBER DOLLARS CENTS i Share . . . I GROUP: Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library I YOUR SHOP&SHARE DAYS: 04/25/2005, 04/26/2005, 04/27/2005 I I I SIGNATURE I I PLEASE SIGN THIS SLIP AND TURN IT IN TO YOUR CHECKER WHEN YOU SHOP. I 1 PARTICIPANTS CAN MAKE PURCHASES AT ANY JEWEL-OSCO ON THE DATE ABOVE. Jewe%Osco IDENTIFICATION SLIPS ARE NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED IN FRONT OF ANY JEWEL-OSCO. W f. im J Calendar of Events `040S OF rti EVERGREEN CONCERT We welcome o >- cr Melodias Mexicanas Q new Friends Sunday,April 10th—4:00 p.m. Xo ,>°Q • • • Library ok Puexy° FRIENDS USED BOOK SALE The following people have joined the Friends of April 21st—23rd the Library since the last edition of our newsletter was published. We thank them for their support. Library Mr. & Mrs. Bruno Antoniolli JEWEL SHOP& SHARE DAYS Cal Beiswanger April 25th—27th Lee & Dorothy Boeske Adam& Emily Chen Patty &Alex Doolas We have a question for you . . . Ed & Eileen Forsner Gerald & Linda McInerney This month, about 1,000 Oak Brook residents will Mr. &Mrs. Frank Mungo receive a questionnaire from the Library. It will ask ques- Elizabeth Pepich tions about Library services, staffing and environment. We Eddie Randell encourage those who receive the questionnaire to respond, as it will allow the administration to assess our residents' reactions to the Library and the services it offers. For information on Adult and Children's Programming, In the event you don't receive a questionnaire and would call the Library at 990-2222. like to do so, please stop by the Library and pick one up. 0\-vend 3,00 S'<• 6&' ll 51ooae lep i£I£-ZZS09 ZI vo-Jg LLE'oN 1!waadI£I£ xog aDIJJ 1SOd o alYd a6elsod •S'n •6.10 1!loJd-U0N 40 SG ,.. ''' '') BuileAtinit% Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library • • • • 0 Fall, 2005 Volume 21,Issue 3 Oak Brook Public Library A ..,... 600 Oak Brook Road Oak Brook,IL 60523 .i Ai !! (630)990.2222 " Classic .., www.oak-brook.lib.il.us Evergreen Library Hours Concert i R . 1. -..:,,,,, ,, _ Monday—Thursday Y '% 9:30 am—9 pm , = Friday—Saturday k,...„ , 9:30 am—5 pm Sundays Drostan Hall Mrchael Strauss 1 pm-5 pm Please join us for a truly "classic" renowned performer has entertained audi- Evergreen Concert, scheduled for Sunday, ences around the world as a soloist, cham- October 23rd at the Oak Brook Bath & ber and symphonic musician. He has also Tennis Clubhouse. The Concert, which is appeared with the Philadelphia and Min- free to the public, will begin at 4:00 p.m. nesota Orchestras and has held principal Friends of the and features Camerata Chicago, a fifteen- viola positions with the Charleston Sym- Oak Brook Public Library member Chamber Orchestra. The program phony Orchestra, the Concerto Soloists of Board of Directors Philadelphia and Orchestra 2001. He too will include beloved works from Mozart, Nancy Hayden,President Grieg and Bartok. has performed around the world and has Georgia Shubalis, Its conductor, Drostan Hall, is a familiar collaborated with some of the world's pre- Vice President mier musicians. face to Evergreen Concert goers, as he has David Braune,Treasurer Upcoming Camerata Chicago perfor- performed for us in the past. Maestro Hall, mances include concerts at Northern Roberta Pets,Secretary a violinist and the founder of Camerata Illinois University and Northeastern MargaretTresley,Editor Chicago, has performed globally, partici- Illinois University. At the latter venue, the Barbara Benezra pating in festivals in Europe and the United LindaCelesia Concert will be simulcast on WFMT. States. The President and Founder of the Refreshments provided by the Friends of Mary Ann Nunez Hall School of Music in Wheaton, Illinois James Roach the Library will follow the program. A CD Lucia Sutton Maestro Hall is also the producer of the will be given away to a Concert attendee. Anne Vekich highly successful children's educational We encourage guests to bring children CD, Ferdinand& Friends. and grandchildren to what promises to be a He is joined by featured violist, Michael wonderful afternoon's entertainment. For Strauss of the Indianapolis Symphony further information, contact the Library at Orchestra & Camerata Chicago. This (630) 990-2222. Some sweet surprises in store . . . Youth Services Librarian Sue Mado- Two film offerings continue the rin reports that November/December Aptsweet surprises children will experi- programs at the Library are "delicious" ° ence. Willy W.onka and the Chocolate –in a manner of speaking. She says that Factory will be shown Monday, there will be a sweet ' December 19th at 1:00 p. m. This clas- theme to all of them, ,. sic movie starring Gene Wilder is sure as the OBPL offers r to add fun during the holiday vacation, fir.;., ~1r►"Hot Chocolate" r `' ix: . as will a showing of Charlie and the y"'' for its young readers. tChocolate Factory on Tuesday, The fun begins for 3, iti December 20th at 1:00 p.m. This Nto,„, 4 and 5 year olds with remake of the original film was highly " Marshmallow 4 rated by film critics and stars Johnny 4447444 4 it Count", a preschool story time held .° °' go Depp. Wednesdays at 2 :00 p.m. Children will Also with a holiday theme in mind, gather for 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, children will enjoy "CheeryCapers" finger plays, stories and crafts. The row :i -' —: J y g p y p k with Dave Herzog and his marionettes gram will be repeated on Thursdays at % o.n Thursday, December 8th at 7:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. in the Friends Meeting Room. Designed Not to be outdone, "M-m-m Good!" 'a r l r for children of all ages,the program cre- will offer kindergartners, first and sec- ates a positive introduction to a host of and graders story and creative crafts on holiday activities and characters – all Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons at while providing a satisfying theater 4:30 p.m. for half an hour. It's the experience. "Topping of Choice” for third, fourth To obtain more information or and fifth graders on Thursdays at 4:30 �� ' "` ° f p.m. for 30 minutes as the kids cover register for programs, call the Youth projects related to literature. Services Desk at the Library at ext. 23. The Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library will sponsor a Jewel Shop& Share Days from October 24th- 26th. When you use the coupon provided here at the time of your purchase on those days, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Friends. Thank you for your support. Additional coupons are available in the Library. — — — — — — — — — — E — — — — — — — — — — — E — — Elm 7 S hap& SHOP & SHARE IDENTIFICATION SLIP Shop I Share AMOUNT OF PURCHASE I 0941070 I ll 1 a I GROUP NUMBER STORE NUMBER DOLLARS CENTS ' Share I GROUP: Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library ; ' YOUR SHOP&SHARE DAYS: 10/24/2005, 10/25/2005, 10/26/2005 ' Days I SIGNATURE I I SE THIS SUP AND TURN IT IN TO YOUR CHECKERSHOP. I PPARrICIPIGN ANTS CAN MAKE PURCHASES AT ANY JEWEL-0SCO ON TTHEOU DATE ABOVE. ' I IDENTIFICATION SLIPS ARE NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED IN FRONT OF ANY JEWEL-OSCO. Jewel-Osco I I. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — J Adult programming . . . Something for everyone ;, 1;,._441, Ragtime Piano with Sue Keller -- - Vampires:The Creatures of the Night i;;; / `I \Ragtime Sunday,October 9th,3:00 p.m. rte-. Saturday,October 22nd at 3:00 p.m. . Join Sue Keller, one of the world's top �,;;:,, Martin Riccardo presents a slide lecture presentation < female ragtime pianists and vocalists who has l � ) exploring the mysteries of the vampire in legend,film, Imo' \I entertained audiences across the globe as she fantasy and fact. I I. jo• ins us at the Oak Brook Library. IDENTITY THEFT Peter Fletcher,Classical guitarist �;:�'o Wednesday,November 2nd at 7:00 p.m. N Saturday,October 15th at 3:00 p.m. �1 With Kathleen Tennant of the Office of the •0UA;;',H4Twice the recipient of an Eastman Graduate — _,% �` . Attorney General,State of Illinois q Y' Award,Fletcher will perform music spanning ( Romantic Songs and Duets \ the Renaissance period through the 20th century. / '/ / �\ with Paul Corona on bass and Melissa Treinkman,soprano Melissa Newton on Sunday,November 13th at 3:00 p.m. "I Have a Frog in My Throat:Speaking Tips for Beginners" Enjoy music from beloved musicals like Oklahoma!,The King and I, Tuesday,October 18th at 7:00 p.m. Miss Saigon,Annie Get Your Gun, Les Miserables,The Phantom Learn the secrets of the professionals.Whether speaking at meet- of the Opera and more! ings,events or participating in panel discussions,learn how to Hinsdale Central Township High School Madrigals channel that nervous energy and present a polished,professional with Gary Wilhelm,Director image to your audience. Sunday,December 11th at 3:00 p.m. milmim Reading a leading . . . Once again, community-minded Hinsdale Central one for High School students have signed on to lead an ambi- tious program — one designed to hone reading skills the books . . . in elementary school students. "Read to Lead" began two years ago, and it continues to attract and motivate students at Brook Forest School. — According to Youth Services Librarian Sue Madorin, it As is her custom, Mary Ann Nunez, Book Sale coor- has met with rave reviews from the participants and their dinator, is already at work planning our 2006 Sale, parents. The program is administered by a Board of scheduled for April 20th — 22nd of next year. She says seven HCHS students: Sagar Bhatt,Michael Liu,Patrick this Sale is particularly special, in that it marks its 10th Anderson, Neha Aurora, Vishal Bajaj, Reina Basu and anniversary.With over 3,000 volumes already collected, Faye Cheng. They are joined by 54 HCHS students, all Nunez adds that she is always looking for more good of whom devote an hour at the Library each week to donations, particularly children's books. A Silent working with the Brook Forest students.That work may Auction of unique books promises to be, in her words, involve reading aloud, discussing a particular book or "spectacular." assisting on homework. Everyone comes together for The Used Book Sale is one of the Friends' most the last 20 minutes or so to work on a project and inter- important fundraisers. It allows us to produce this act as a group. quarterly newsletter, to sponsor twice-yearly Evergreen This semester's program begins on October 5th and Concerts and to provide support to the Library in a interest among students at Brook Forest School con- myriad of ways. Nunez is optimistic that this year's Sale tinues to grow as more and more children are exposed will be our most successful ever! to"Read to Lead."The consensus from leaders, students Certainly, the most important ingredients in insuring and parents alike: it's time well spent in the company of its success are all those who support it—either by donat- friends in an atmosphere conducive to learning and ing books, by volunteering or by simply shopping. a love of reading — the OBPL. We wish them much If you have any questions, contact Mary Ann Nunez success in the coming year. at(630) 782-6968. Calendar of Events r Clip and Mail Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library June 1, 2005 - May 31,2006 A"CLASSIC"EVERGREEN CONCERT Please enroll us as members of the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library featuring Camerata Chicago Check# Check Date Sunday,October 23rd—4:00 p.m. Name(s) Oak Brook Bath&Tennis Clubhouse Address Telephone JEWEL SHOP& SHARE DAYS October 24th—26th Membership Categories ❑ Individual $20 ❑ Patron $100 ❑ Family $30 ❑ Corporate $125 FRIENDS USED BOOK SALE ❑ Sponsor $60 ❑ Other $ April 20th—22nd,2006 Please make check payable to: Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library P.O.Box 3131•Oak Brook,IL 60522-3131 Library L J all$ For a complete listing of Adult and Children's Programming, see pages 2 & 3 or call the Library at 990-2222. (T° 06 fl 51003>!e° i£i£ ZZS09 II 'NowaO `',4 LLE'IDN Pulied I£I£ xog aal p lsod - • OlYd a6elsod'S'fl . .6431!load-uoN • •