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)ffRose Parade gets Lincoln becomes sculptors' passion
ieMain Street theme Sculptor Rebecca Childers open book on his lap;Tad stands
"Main Street America"is the Caleel readily admits she hadn't beside the chair.
".. theme of this year's Rose Pa- given Abraham Lincoln much Caleel asaid she modeled the
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,i�Y We selected this theme to cel- missioned her to create larger famed Civil War-era photogra
1# . -',''',',--1ebrate the opening of our new than-life bronze statues of Hon- pher Mathew Brady At the time,
Town Center," part of a long est Abe and Stephen A.Douglas Lincoln was 54 years old and
ii awaited downtown redevelop- to commemorate the 1858 Lin- Tad was nearly 11.
' ment project,said Gale Croson, coln-Douglas debates. The sculpture,about 18 inches
executive director of the Cham- "I admired Lincoln, but I tall and weighing .about 150
''-'.a.-,:::1-,;., ber of Commerce. didn't know that much about pounds,will be presented to the
i The parade,which begins at 2 him until I started doing re library at 11 a.m.Tuesday.
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•A, . p.m. June 6,will include about search for that first statue,"said "It's a visually persuasive
k '� • 100 floats, including the Rose Caleel, who works out of a stu piece," said Library Director
Y " :w• Queen and her court. dio in Westmont. "Now, he has Meg Klinkower. "It shows that
'' Rose Fest starts Wednesday sort of taken over my life." great people read books, and I
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*� a;� - � with carnival rides and food in Since-2002,when the Lincoln- hope it will inspire people to
the train commuter lot near Irv- Douglas statues were dedicated, read tola child or just read for
ing Park Road. Caleel has produced a half doz themselves."
� � i - -- en more Lincoln sculptures.All The sculpture's size is a far
WEST M ON T are in private collections except cry from the 11 foot tall statue of
for one—a small bronze at the Lincoln that Caleel created for
Oak Brook Public Library. Ottawa, but the sculptor holds
Swi•m at own risk Commissioned by the Oak out hope of doing a larger-than-
Brook Women's Club,the sculp life version of father and son.
is OK for ducks ture depicts the 16th president "I would love to see this sculp-
reading to his youngest son, ture done on a monumental
From the May 19 Westmont Tad. Lincoln sits in a chair, an scale,"she said.
t Police blotter:
"At 8 p.m. an officer was dis gKd
patched to handle a complaint -:-' % s
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nothing to see here.
Tribune photo by Terry Harris
)lay on a ground ball during
all team at Fenwick High School.
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sense of how lucky we are to
have so much here,"she said. DARE FUN DAY $-
Blesoff said he hopes the team 9 a.m.Saturday,Addison Tribune photo by Terry Harris
can return next February with
even more donations. The 12th annual DARE Fun Sculptor Rebecca Childers Caleel installs her work in the Oak
He cited one memory of a Cu- Day,Pet Parade and Bike Safety Brook Public Library.It depicts Abraham Lincoln and his son.
ban girl wearing a red softball Rally begins at 9 a.m. Saturday
helmet with the Windmills logo in Community Park,120 E.Oak HOW T O CONTACT U S
on it—evidence of a prior dona- St.,Addison.
• tion through the Hemingway A 5K walk/run and pet parade
Foundation, "an amazing do- will kick off the event,followed Comments,questions and suggestions about articles
i sure of the circle." by an 11 a.m. bicycle rally and in this section are welcome.Write:
TerryBrown,bureau chief
I "I saw how it affected the safety information event.
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girls," Blesoff added. "They'll The cost is $2 and includes a 2000 York Road,Suite 115 Oak Brook368 ,4266 IL 60523
I have that trip for the rest of T shirt,goody bag,and automat Call:630-368 4269 Fax:630
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Club donates Lincoln statue to Oak Brook libraryIN
BY HENRY STUTTLEY 1864. The "It showcases reading, and cult to sculpt because of his
Daily Herald Staff Writer same sculpture n you 90 we're very lucky to have it,"she unique expressions and height. . ',.. 1 -',.„
is also at the said. "It's very warm and "She is one of the best in the ! ''
It took 100 days for Rebecca Abraham Lin- What"Lincoln and Son" friendly." world,"Temple said."She does
Childers Caleel to"put a soul" . t Coln presentation Wayne Temple, deputy chief Lincoln better than anybody." 4 ,
into an art piece. Presidential When:11 a.m. director of the Illinois State =t
- today In July 2000,she was the solo At
From the ground up,she cre- Library and Archives, has been Caleel's —
Where:Oak Brook Public Library, artist selected to exhibit her
ated the "Lincoln and Son" Museum in research consultant for three
600 Oak Brook Road,between sculpture of Egyptian themes
sculpture in clay.That sculpture Rebecca Springfield. years. Since 1949,he has con-
York and Route 83for the Chicago Opera Theater.
was cast in bronze, a process Childers Caleel 'I've always ducted research on Lincoln. 6
that can take upto eight loved this ho Call:(630)990 2222 She makes sculptures for J +
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months. tograph of Lincoln reading to his coin and I have been designers of airports,churches, . , ,
It depicts Lincoln reading to son,' the Oak Brook resident "Lincoln and Son"will sit in connected at the hip," said hospitals and many private
his 11-year old son Tad. It is said."It says library." the center of the rotunda in the Caleel,whose husband is Oak and corporate commissions.
"moving to see Lincoln passing Her detailed piece"Lincoln library.Meg Klinkow,director of Brook trustee George Caleel."I In September 2002, shecouRTESY of REBECCA CALEEL
his wisdom to his youngest son," and Son"is being presented to Oak Brook Public Library,calls think my husband's sick of made two larger-than-life "Lincoln and Son"has been
she said. the Oak Brook Library today by the piece lively.The seated figure him." sculptures of Abraham Lincoln donated to the Oak Brook
The sculpture of Lincoln was the Oak Brook Women's Club. of President Lincoln is heavily Temple, an internationally and Stephen A. Douglas and Public Library by the Oak Brook
modeled after a photograph Last year,Caleel sold the piece involved in the reading process known authority on Abraham their debate in Ottawa, Ill., in Women's Club.It depicts
taken by Matthew Brady Feb.9, to the women's club. with his son. Lincoln, said Lincbln is diffi- 1958. Lincoln reading to his son Tad.
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14 690 ' Cr More than 8,700 people call Oak and the Oak Brook Polo Grounds and the
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The Uncommon GO?c-Home Store 100,000.As a result of so many com- facilities.
Cr 16 East Hinsdale Avenue, Hinsdale, Illinois 0 menial offerings. the village enjoys Over the years,residents have gone to
Cc 630-321-9870cen about$11 million from sales tax revenue the Sports Core to enjoy,among other
t_ for a fiscal year.For the 2005 fiscal year, things,golf,polo,foxhunting,field and
G = the village will operate roughly a$36 mil- target archery and miles of bridle trails.
V , y i-- _ - n lion budget. Currently, residents find such recre-
"1■�`:''tI , -• • "That incredible shopping and com- ational activities as swimming,tennis,
O _ taw ■ •t ' , . . • • rr merce area is the financial engine that fu- ice skating and cross-country skiing.
O . • ` 0 els the village,"Quinlan said."Without Since taking office in 2003,Quinlan
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2 `_, t •s a -.xr�, t Pt?e c) tax but we don't foresee the need,and study the future and create a plan to
"' t` t¢Er, - n 've're financially sound enough to go at meet long-term needs.A five-member
O s a - - least another 15 years without it." commission, which includes two
_ _ "; . - O Village officials are proud of the many trustees,who oversee planning and zon-
p - '< services Oak Brook offers its residents. ing boards,the village manager and corn-
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CC Scents i^i ,also orange s a 0 the Oak Brook Public Library. Quinlan,began its work this summer and
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Cranberry • i Halloween ttreWiM O The library has operated in a new build- anticipates the plan will take two years
Decanter ing since the spring of 2002,when a to assemble,Quinlan said.
U Hand Palmed Glazed : $5.2 million facility opened at 600 Oak "We want to create an environment
Vi Ceramic 2 Brook Road.The village paid the majority where developers want to invest their
aHalloween Treats Bowl of the cost and no tax levy supported the money here,"Quinlan said.Oak Brook
CC Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic 2 styles y construction of the state-of-the-art build- still has great access to Chicago,as well
Fa„ 33 ing. as the surrounding suburbs,airports,ex
W Mon.,Tues.,Wed.,Fri.10:00 to 5:30;Thurs. 10:00 to 7:00; 2 In 2004,there were 5,923 different cellent shopping and restaurants,real es
Sat. 10:00 to 5:00;Sun. 11:00 to 3:00 7,c users of the library,said Meg Klinkow, tate, and amenities for residents, he
Q"""0IHO'""S/7OMliN3ACIV—RON31:11"OIHO7"SflOMt)1N3AOd""AONad1 head librarian.Overall usage increased in concluded.■
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Hinsdale therapist Nancee Biank(second from right)visits with cancer survivor Cindy Welker(from left), Elementary School in Oak Brook,where the principal
her husband,Steve,and their children Stephanie and Cameron at the Wellness House in Hinsdale. has called her'the heart and soul of our school.'
• Businesses,families,schools,libraries—these
Change brings
and they're in constant flux.Longtime businesses
close,families cope with serious illness,schools
revamp their facilities,libraries build new homes.
In this section we look at how the people and
challenges institutions in Oak Brook and Hinsdale are
handling the challenges that come with change.
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replaced with a mixed-use development. The 2-Year
Oak Brook Public Library still settling foto its home whkh covers 25,000 square feet.
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computers in their area, and librarians
often find children sitting on the floor. Tribune photo by Jonn Dziekan
What was once a conference room is Barbara DeLongis of the Hinsdale Public Library prepares for a storytime session in a room also used for storage.Library officials
used for staff work space, and the chit have approached the Village Board about the possibility of a library expansion.
dren's prograni area is partly filled with
storage. sible when the library is closed,she said. collections we can offer,"Bukovac said. Bukovac and Library Board members
The library needs more than one small The current community room can be "Within the children's area we are pretty approached the Village Board in Septem
group work space, said Jamie Bukovac, reached only by going into the library landlocked. Particularly in the chil- ber about renovating and possibly add-
executive director. It also needs a corn- "We are starting to see where the lack dren's area, we have computer space
munity meeting space that can be acces- of space is affecting services and the needs." PLEASE SEE LIBRARIES, PAGE 44
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ing to the library, which is inside the �� u � �. f '�`-x, � �' �'..set� �� � )� �'" ��� �t•Yy( r.',.,:;,,'";.;,- 7-�.
t insdale Memorial Building.The build •4''''" •' ' �£ • � • "••,•'''''q:/,'"''''- - ^ • M
ing also houses Village Hall. ,
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on the topic; the next one is scheduled "
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for 7 p.m. Tuesday. The board also is F " ,,
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considering putting the expansion ques t : : b r' ) t , % k�� z �a
tion to a vote by residents in the April kx '`
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Oak Brook addressed many of those is _ B` i x 4 +,'� '3, lfi t 4,a
sues when it built its new library at 600 7 Mfr ID. /, . 1„ f; /a ,, "w t k' r
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quired,Klinkow said. Two children and their baby-sitter read a book in the children's area of Hinsdale Public Library.
The Friends of the Oak Brook Library,
a group that provides support for the li- "There is no center to Oak Brook,"said for health,travel and financial informa- cific information,they come to us."
brary, recently donated $20,000 to pay Niki Chibucos, a library volunteer and tion,Klinkow said. The library also hopes to act as a busi-
for 268 new library shelves for that col- Oak Brook resident for 34 years. "We "What has changed is that they are no ness center,Klinkow said.
lection. want a place like this where people can longer all starting with us,"she said. "Many businesspeople come here to
The library is trying to position itself come together. "They go to the Internet,which is not gather and to get information,"she said.
as a community center, even as the In- "The library is a warm, inviting,edu- policed and sometimes makes it difficult Recently a group of visiting Japanese
ternet fills some of the roles libraries cating,entertaining place to be." to find specific information. When they businessmen used the library as a meet-
used to play. People have always come to the library are frustrated or in need of more spe- ing place.
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The library recently began offering , . The concert will be a performance at 4
coffee and snacks,Klinkow said. 1' 4''3"' ` ''' p.m.Oct.17 by jazz pianist-vocalist Judy Library details
Both libraries have wireless capabili- �� �Jy
1 Roberts and saxophonist Greg Fishman
ties,which allow patrons to use laptops �, ¢� '� in the library meeting room, which has
,„;- • t' a Steinway grand piano that was donated OAK BROOK
in the building. ,s o t,z :' by the Friends. PUBLIC LIBRARY
Both offer numerous online databases R .>,, ,1 ‘ ,
that can be accessed from patrons'home ,, The head librarians in both towns Address:600 Oak Brook Rd.,Oak Brook,
computers. 4 i * :Al. ' expect the demand for CDs and DVDs to IL 60523.
• �, s/ increase. Phone:630-990-2222,
The Hinsdale Library's newest feature z s
is MyWebLibrarian. zr f i M \,...„° '" �` " The Hinsdale Theater Foundation re- Fax 630-990-4509.
It allows patrons on the library's Web ;: . �u r Ycently donated $20,000 to the Hinsdale Web site:www.oak brook.lib.ii us.
site to type in a reference question and " ,, , ,n� Public Library Foundation to buy 600 to Administration:Meg Klinkow,director.
get a live answer online from an Illinois ,, y i' a 700 more DVDs and to develop a CD Staff: Nine full-time and 12 part-time -6
librarian. Numerous libraries share re- 71 ,0,4„,-, ''t` f ,u, soundtracks collection. employees.
sponsibility for staffing the site. 5r" ' Y '' The library's audiovisual collection is Size:25,000 square feet.
The new service is available from 9 '1"0''''S''''7,1, 4 ' , small compared with other towns of Collection:61,163 print items and 9,021
a.m,to midnight on weekdays and 1 p.m. '', " ;„ NI ,`mow Hinsdale's size,Bukovac said. audiovisual items.
to midnight on weekends,
Bukovac said. . 1,:,';,, Both libraries get support from indi- Computers for public use:21.
f � �:
Hinsdale also offers a homework as- ler ' �x ` vidual volunteers and groups. Cardholders:6,254.
� � �
sistance program called After School <' „( , '-',',,';';',;77S',,,. ft) The Hinsdale Public Library Founda- Circulation: 92,066 for calendar year
Advantage. N , '” .', °* tion sponsors some library programs 2003.
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The program was started with a federal ;�` ," 5 r and recently raised $19,000 to buy corn-
grant last year and will be funded by then 4 sy puters with educational software. HINSDALE
Friends of the Hinsdale Library this year, . ' ' The Hinsdale Friends of the Library PUBLIC LIBRARY
said Tiffany Auxier, head of youth and 'Ar,",,/,%,4, ri t 4*°`, group is underwriting the homework Address: 20 E. Maple St., Hinsdale, IL
z', e- 4 ,, helpprogram,MyWebLibrarian and au- 60521.
young adult services at the library. 1'° p y
In the program, a teacher from local , •¢y;�, }ii, 1� " a fi dio books on MP3 players, and it is do- Phone:630-986-1976.
schools is available to help students from �1\4 Fi''".,, ,-,v,,14.,'-' `, ., nating$21,000 for reference materials. Fax:630-986-9720.
4 to 6:30 p.m.Monday through Thursday. Tribune photo by John Dziekan Bukovac is eager for Hinsdale resi- Web site:www.hinsdale.lib.il.us.
The original grant money enabled the A woman helps her child in the chil- dents to seriously consider the library's Administration:Jamie Bukovac,execu-
library to buy materials and copies of dren's computer area at the Hinsdale future. The community has to decide tive director.
textbooks used at the local schools. library. whether to do a small or large expansion, Staff:29 full time,22 part time.
About 300 students used the program she said."Obviously the community has Size:31,800 square feet.
last year,Auxier said. a craft lesson from a particular period; to say that it's OK to spend some dollars. Collection: 123,577 print items and
Both libraries offer programs for all chess lessons;and drop-in chess sessions, "Some people want more books.Some 8,318 audiovisual items.
ages, and the library directors expect Klinkow said. want more computers. Some want to Computers for public use:22.
participation to continue growing. The library also is hosting an event for- keep it just as it is. Cardholders:8,800.
Among the popular programs at the merly held in the Oak Brook Bath&Ten- "Individuals tend to see their own indi- Circulation:228,733 for fiscal year that
Oak Brook Library are History Teas, nis Club:a free concert sponsored by the vidual needs,but we have to look at the ended April 30.
which include a history discussion and Friends of the Oak Brook Library whole picture."
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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 6,2004
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Special to the Tribune "I think they'll have a lot of new ideas -,coming from her,and 1 think they'll enjoy z, , ,. : ,
When Barbara Benezra went to the that she's always up on what's new in � r � �
Oak Brook Public Library in May to wel the field,"Kenamore said."I think she'll . a s "1 (�
come the new library director on her be able to expand library usage."
first day at work,she didn't expect to stay The library staff had been thinking for , , `rw , �, �{;
long. a while about how to reconfigure the 777
So Benezra, who is resident of the shelves,which had a wagon wheel shape 12 r '� jj7
Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library, with lines of shelves jutting out from a r°t
was pleasantly surprised when the visit main hub, said Mary Williamson, refer- c, >` m '' ` FC r y
turned into a two-hour discussion with ence and user services librarian.'
new director Meg Klinkow. The layout made it difficult for patrons "`� 5 p '*
"I just went in to welcome her,but she to see the children's or reference areas �F< ` , , ,
was very delighted to meet anyone who from the circulation desk. r , 'M" r; ,,
came in,"Benezra said. "It was wonder- "Now, as they walk in, they'll be able ' 4 ; „ '
wonder-
ful.It looks like good things are going to to see over to, the reference area," Wil ! `�"' �" • a *� '� r;4
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happening at the library." liamson said."It's going to be a real bene Tribune photo by John Dziekan
When Klinkow was hired,she was iv- fit to users.We'd been toying with a way Oak Brook Public Library director Meg Klinkow(right) leads a staff that includes Ver-
en a mandate to make the library more to change it, and Meg came up with a nette Richmond (from left),Pat Klimes,Bob Blackwell and Gloria Jackson.
user friendly and turn it into a communi- wonderful plan to get it done.
ty center that would be welcoming to pa- "She's also implementing a cafe,which patrons in here." braries in Philadelphia, starting an ar
trons, she said. She wasted no time get- is something we all wanted,but we didn't The cafe opened recently. chives consulting company with Kena
ting started,as evidenced by her lengthy have the capability. We didn't have a Klinkow brings a varied background to more, and directing the Frank Lloyd
meeting with Benezra that first day wet bar or anything like that in the foyer. her new position.Previous jobs have in- Wright research center in Oak Park.
In her first few months, Klinkow has She came up with a workable idea.We're cluded starting a library at a private
made several significant changes, in trying to make it much friendlier for school in Chicago, working at public li- PLEASE SEE KLINKOW, PAGE 48
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across frotu the train station) is, just west of Logos Bookstore) 4
tory from Smith College, master's degree : ,; >r"• where I live now."
Since 1960 Since 197,E in library science from Southern Connecti- " ,;•
Hobbies: Cook-
cut State University, master's degree in ,',4f1779,!'"),„' , ing, biking, walk-
art history from the University of Illinois "",'A' ''° ing.
at Chicago,certification as an archivist from Meg Klinkow A challenge of
e are your neighborhood toy store! the Academy of Certified Archivists, an her job: "The
independent, non-profit organization Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library are
C"- r based in Albany,N.Y. giving us money for projects, but when
Ifike(4441 CltrigliiiitA,; , tekti3 . Last book she read: "The Secret Life of that dries up,it's a question of how do we
Bees," a novel by Sue Monk Kidd. "It find funds. But I'm enough of a develop-
struck me as rather a young adult book. ment person to not have a problem with
It was well written.It was a little too sweet, that.The more people like our institution,
' „...5,IKnock-Knock Blocks but that's OK." the more they're willing to give."
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Designed with early development s` windows and doors! reader. So when Philadelphia offered an
in mind,1Q Baby T4 arca soft toys 7 < K L I N KO Y t► exam for library assistants, she took it,
that bulk exploration.encourq,e CONTINUED FROM PAGE 47 did well,and worked as a library assist-
diKomr),and raw with your 6k0f0 ant in Philadelphia for two years in the
baby as they learn to think
•� „ our "I kept changing because life demand- mid-1970s.
____._.._ .;r" c WO Opiti* e ed it ,"said Klinkow,52."It keeps you in- She began attending night classes at
� � {eslerios.aow terested in what you're doing.Doing the Drexel University in Philadelphia for a
Mi ti
P. same old thing all the time can be pretty master's degree in library science.After
� =-y � deadly." getting married in 1978, she moved with
tt As a child, Klinkow lived in several her husband to Connecticut and finished
:' f t t states on the East Coast before her family the degree at Southern Connecticut State
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settled in Philadelphia. After getting a University in 1979.
�_': , ;,"'.1,;,:f;;" �..,. < bachelor's degree in art history from She worked as an adult services librar-
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Klinkow wasn't sure what career path specializing in young adult services,un-
bt Gift Wrapping•Local Delivery•Layaway•Gift Registry• UPS Shipping she wanted to follow til 1981,when her husband's job transfer
She didn't want to teach, but she had
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 48 advanced archiving at Dominican Uni-
,-v, � � 'N'''.‘7-.: versit in River Forest.
{ �.-� brought them to Chicago. (She and her _"W take the.materials that have been,.
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val Nilo- - � j''''''''''---*-''',-*A''':'. ? ��" '". fine arts division of the Chicago Public on the business,she is no longer working
� a
L4.7_5;0.- , t Library in 1981 and 1982 while living in in the company.Instead she has returned
1 t , -. 4; the Dearborn Park neighborhood. She to the place where she started her career:
'` then moved to Oak Park,where the Kim- a public library.
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.-;,' � ,- said of the house, known as the Mrs, doing museum-type of things, research,
Thomas Gale House. "We got a grant and dealing with a narrower, scholarly
'` .; and did a lot of work on it." clientele,"she said."I enjoyed that,but I
Restoring the house rekindled Klin- started with public libraries,where you
pro ra ms at NIU
kow's interest in Wright, which had be- can be asked anything at any moment.
gun in college.She became director of the "I like the public atmosphere,the curi-
research center at the Frank Lloyd osity of the public,being able to respond
-- - Wright Home and Studio Foundation and do good immediately, like seeing a
t to meetyour professional needs (now the Frank Lloyd Wright Preserva- child has learned how to use a computer
p tion Trust)in 1987 and worked there until and explore a whole new world and
ttions at three NIU campuses— 1995. In that position she managed the knowing you helped with that, or an
library, supervised the cataloging and adult who comes in and asks about a dis-
es, Naperville, and Rockford processing of materials, and worked ease and you've offered them the security
e and well-rounded curriculum with donors to increase the collections. of looking something up without having
She also became an advocate for his- anyone else know about it. We create
ed through AACSB International toric preservation, helping draft ordi- an educated public."
nances for historic preservation in Oak Looking for variety
Park and Riverside and serving from 9 y
wd - 1985 to 1990 on the Oak Park Historic Klinkow also was attracted to her new
't Yo V B e H e re Preservation Commission. job by the diversity of Oak Brook.Her di-
Looking for a new challenge in 1995, verse career was one thing that made her
Klinkow became library director at attractive to those who hired her.
Providence-St. Mel School, a private "We felt she would be a good match for
gned for the workin professional school for grades 1 to 12 in Chicago. She our community," said Madeline Bell, li-
g p created a library for the elementary brary commissioner."She's a very engag-
school and rebuilt the existing library ing person and very diversified. She
One-Year Professional for the upper grades. started her service in public libraries
"They had an old library that no one but then did other things as well."
M.B.A. had taken care of for many
• StartingJanuary2005 Y years," said Klinkow met with each of the library's
Klinkow,who has a son and a daughter, 20 employees after she was hired and
ational •Meets 2 nights per week both in college. She also is the guardian asked about their career goals and
-ategic • Elective course options of another girl who is in college. thoughts on the library. She instituted
•International experience "I did a huge amount of weeding and a monthly staff meetings and has been
P huge amount of acquisitions," Klinkow spending time doing other people's jobs
.states, •NIU Hoffman Estates said. "I also taught all the time. Teach- so she can better see how the library
ford ers would bring the kids into the library works.She prides herself on being a good
\����'1`!Iii� and I'd teach them how to use the library listener.
and how to find specific information." "My methodology for management is
Executive M.B.A. =� ,(' basically to hold hands,"she said.
1% 1 f On to consultingY
ogram 'i��frPrrie Once the libraries were upand run- but I want to I may not know what
s take it is.I'm very
y classes at NIU Naperville ning,Klinkow left the school. n 1997 she open to talking to the community"
ormat and Kenamore launched Kenamore & That's what Benezra discovered in
experience Klinkow, a consulting company that May.
helps schools,non-profits and corporate Since then, the Friends have paid for
clientsset up archives. more shelving so collections can expand
M:B.A. Open House "We were both archivists as well as and for a design for new landscaping.
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COB 4 NEWS Thursday,December 30,2004 THE DOINGS NEWSPAPERS
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22ND STREET BEAT INSIDE COVER
Library programs keep
NEWTS
pages turning all winter OBT fire staff makes do .=
eople typically speak of home craft related to the day's after failed referendum . , a
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up with a good book.We Kindergartners,first-and sec- -,4'."...T4‘:
talk about good summer ond-graders will gather for Winter oEiMO
reads and beach books.But the fact Wonders at 4:30 p.m.on Tuesdays ,;;.,
is,we probably have more time to beginning Jan.11.The program is New Year's resolutions
turn pages in winter,when the repeated at the same time
weather outside isn't quite as invit- Wednesdays. made for area towns �� Caitlin Bishop
ing as in June and July. Idita-read,intended for readers wishes everyone in
The winter reading club that's in third,fourth and fifth grades,will The Doings'cover-
about to begin at the Oak Brook meet at 4:30 p.m.on Thursdays. IMGES age area a happy
Public Library works very much Registration for winter story and healthy new
like the oh-so-popular times has begun and is Achieve resolutions 37 year.Caitlin was
summer version,com ,;:-,0,4::.4," " as easy as stopping by born Nov.13 and is
the library,600 Oak when you plan ahead
plete with prizes to be y
r� ��.,� the first child of
obtained for books that wt#t ' Brook Road.Each of Doings'receptionist,
are read. r the story times meets Amy,and her
Michelle Coduto, 14 •for six consecutive CHECKUP
assistant librarian,said ,bi�twr , ''' weeks and is free to husband,Jason.
readers 3 to 18 are4'" I'Ili, , Oak Brook library card- Ask questions to (Doings cover photo
invited to sign up for li ' holders.Getting a card find the right therap 1St 53 by Steve Johnston)
Snow is Falling,Books t ,,, 1-': is just as easy as sign-
are Calling,the title of •4" i •.."' ' "ing up.Just bring two
this year's winter read- Sandy Illian Bosch forms of identification �iVERSIONS
ing club.Beginning to prove Oak Brook
Sunday,Jan.2,and residency to get a card
continuing until Monday,Feb.28, for every member of the family. Concert series 7
readers will keep track of what With the help of a parent,even chil- 5
livens up arboretum 5
'hie., they've read. dren can get their own library card.
Snow Builders is for those who The card allows the holder to
still need a little help with their borrow books,Books on Tape, _...
reading.Independent readers can movies and music at no cost all year INDEX
join Snow Boarders,and junior long.The library also has computer
high and high school students will software and Internet-capable com-
join Snow Skiers.Each subgroup puters available for use by its card- Business 33 Getting There....20 ' Opinion 21
comes with its own set of incen- holders. Classified 93 Homes 72 i Police 15
tives,just in case the joy of reading For more information about any Closeup 9 Images 37 i•Political 31
alone is not enough. of the library's services,call(630)
As students return to class after 990-2222. Crossword 69 Kids Club 68 E Sports 110
a long winter's break,youngsters Diversions 57 Obituaries 17
are invited back to the library for Adults included ,,,______"_"_ • _ ___ --" _
another session of weekly story STAFF
times.While discovering the joy of Reading certainly isn't just for
reading this time of year,they also children,and the Oak Brook Public 'Published bySports editor Receptionist
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