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Home My WebLink About2017-07 Library Beacon 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 15, Issue 7 July 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 L Y Adult Programs Registration is required for all programs; please call 630-368-7725. Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research Tuesday, July 11 @ 7 pm Join the Alzheimer’s Association to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Chicago Turns 180: From Frontier Outpost to World-Class City Saturday, July 15 @ 2 pm The year 2017 is Chicago’s 180th birthday as a city. Notable in all those years is how many times Chicago has had to literally take 180-degree turns and change its direction. Dave Clark takes us on a tour of the many changes the city has gone through and the challenges that it faces now and in the future Kym Frankovelgia – By Request Saturday, July 22 @ 2 pm Kym Frankovelgia will begin with a terrific selection of fan favorites. Then, the audience can request songs they would like her to sing. The show is all about you and what you would like to hear. Join us for what promises to be a wonderful afternoon of music. Sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Gear up for Reading by Design Stop in at the Library 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 Oak Brook Library. The Library will close at 1 pm on Monday, July 3. Enjoy the Taste of Oak Brook. The Library will reopen on Wednesday, July 5. Recurring Programs Knit Pickers - Tuesdays @ 7 pm Gather to work on projects. All levels welcome. Double Pinochle - Thursdays @ 1:30 Learn to play. All levels welcome. Current Events - Fridays @ 9:30 am Join the group for lively discussions of all things newsworthy. Sahaja Yoga Meditation - Sat., July 8 @ 10 am A unique method based on an experience called Self Realization. Meets monthly. Movie Matinees Wed., July 5 @ 1 pm Singin’ in the Rain (1952) Wed., July 26 @ 1 pm The Zookeeper’s Wife Get the Beacon delivered straight to your inbox! Sign up at the Circulation Desk to receive an email version of the Library Beacon and be the first to know about all the great programs and other happenings! While you are there, you can also sign up to receive email notification for your Library account, including overdue notices and hold requests. Stop by the Circulation Desk to sign up! 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, July 13 @ 5-8 pm Computer Help Tuesday, July 18 @ 2-4 pm Computer Help Thursday, July 27 @ 5-8 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 Abbott, Jeff Blame Alexander, Ellie A Crime of Passionfruit Dave, Laura Hello, Sunshine Dionne, Karen The Marsh King’s Daughter Foster, Lori Don’t Tempt Me Gabaldon, Diana Seven Stones to Stand or Fall Hollis, Lee Death of a Lobster Lover Holt, Anne Odd Numbers Hyzy, Julie Grace to the Finish Mathews, Francine Death on Nantucket Pataki, Alison Where the Light Falls Quinn, Kate The Alice Network Richardson, Sara Comeback Cowboy Robotham, Michael The Secrets She Keeps Walker, Martin The Templar’s Last Secret Nonfiction Hornaday, Ann Talking Pictures Latson, Jennifer The Boy Who Loved Too Much Lineberry, Cate Be Free or Die Lourie, Richard Putin McMeekin, Sean The Russian Revolution Moghul, Haroon How to Be a Muslim Owen, Adrian Into the Gray Zone Pearlman, Wendy We Crossed a Bridge and It Trembled Robbins, Jim The Wonder of Birds Romolini, Jennifer Weird in a World That’s Not Rushin, Steve Sting-Ray Afternoons Scott, Marvin As I Saw It Short, Timothy Raspberry Pi 3 Waite, Jen A Beautiful, Terrible Thing Waters, Lea The Strength Switch DVDs Before I Fall Big Little Lies - Season 1 The Case for Christ Fifty Shades Darker Frontline: Iraq Uncovered Holocaust Escape Tunnel Seed: The Untold Story Victorian Slum House Wild Alaska’s National Parks The Zookeeper’s Wife Music Blondie Greatest Hits Deluxe Redux / Ghosts of Download The Magnetic Fields 50 Song Memoir Moiré No Future Putamayo Cuba! Cuba! Reba McEntire Sing It Now As part of the Youth Services new “Make It Your Own” program, A.J. Smith is our inaugural participant! He wanted to share his love of the Geronimo Stilton series with fellow patrons of OBPL! Come & check out his display & to see how YOU can Make It Your Own at the Youth Services desk! Friends Membership Drive The Friends of the Library sent out membership renewal letters in June. Please support your Library by joining or renewing your membership. Thank you! Books & Bites Book Discussion Thursday, July 27 @ 4 pm - Magyk 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. STEM: Build It! Friday, July 14 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Create a design of your own with a variety of different creative building toys. There will be Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, and K’nex available to build with. Registration Required. Ages 4 and up. Cat in the Hat Storytime Friday, July 28 @ 11 am Meet Cat in the Hat himself as we read Dr. Seuss books and complete a Dr. Seuss inspired craft! Registration required. Ages 2 and up. Free SAT Practice Test Wednesday, July 12 @ 10 am -1:30 pm Take a free practice exam sponsored by C2Education. C2 practice tests offer a valuable real-world test environment, allowing students to better understand the testing process while accurately measuring performance before taking the real test. Registration required. Monday Evening Chess Club July 5*, 10, 17, 24 and 31 @ 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. *Wednesday evening- change due to early closing on July 3 for holiday. R.E.A.D. to a Cat Thursday, July 27 @ 7 pm The Hinsdale Humane Society’s READ program bring us teams of trained owners and their Delta-registered cats to work with children to improve reading skills. This is an opportunity for children to practice their reading skills with the best, nonjudgmental listener of all. Registration required. Only one READ session per reader. Entering Grades K-3. True Balance Karate Class Tuesday, July 11 @ 11:30 am Join us for this introductory class to karate. Martial arts will not only teach yourself-defense, but focus, respect, concentration and more. Registration required. Ages 6 and up. Summer Reading Program You still have time! The Summer Reading Program runs through August 5. Be sure to sign up and pick up your reading log! Lego® League Thursday, July 13 @ 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, July 29 @ 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. DuPage Children’s Museum: Play-to-Learn Thursday, July 20 @ 10 - 11 am or 11 am -12 pm Play is important for everyone! We’re bringing this interactive Chil- dren’s Museum to you. Join us for an hour of fun, play, learning, and discovery. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Registration required. Ages 0-5. June Storytimes Registration is required for all storytimes Toddling 2s & 3s Thursdays, July 6 & 13 @ 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 Tuesday, July 11 @ 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, July 28 @ 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 2 LIBRARY CLOSED 3 LIBRARY CLOSES @ 1 PM 4 LIBRARY CLOSED 5 Movie Matinee: Singin’ in the Rain 1 pm ☺ Chess Club 6:30 pm 6 ☺ Toddling 2&3 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1:30 pm 7 Current Events 9:30 am 8 Sahaja Meditation 10 am 9 LIBRARY CLOSED 10 ☺ Chess Club 6:30 pm 11 ☺ Truce Balance Karate 11:30 am ☺ Grades K-2 Art 4 pm Healthy Living 7 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 12  SAT Practice Test 10 am 13 ☺ Toddling 2&3 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1:30 pm Computer Help 5-8 pm ☺ Lego League 6:30 pm 14 Current Events 9:30 am ☺ STEM: Builtd It! 10:30 apm 15 Chicago Turns 180 2 pm 16 LIBRARY CLOSED 17 ☺ Chess Club 6:30 pm 18 Computer Help 2-4 pm College of DuPage 5 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm Library Commission Meeting 7 pm 19 20 ☺ DuPage Children’s Museum: Play-to-Learn 10 am or 11 am Double Pinochle 1:30 pm 21 Current Events 9:30 am 22 Kym Frankovelgia - By Request 2 pm 23/30 LIBRARY CLOSED 24/31 ☺ Chess Club 6:30 pm 25 Knit Pickers 7 pm 26 Movie Matinee: The Zookeeper’s Wife 1 pm 27 Double Pinochle 1:30 pm ☺ Books and Bites 4 pm Computer Help 5-8 pm ☺ Read to a Cat 7 pm 28 Current Events 9:30 am ☺ Cat in the Hat Storytime 11 am ☺ Youth Bingo 3 pm 29 ☺ Saturday Stars 11 am