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Home My WebLink About2016-02 Library Beacon 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 14, Issue 2 February 2016 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 Closed on February 15 Department Numbers Circulation 630-368-7702 Reference 630-368-7725 Youth Services 630-368-7733 Library Commission Roberta Petz, Chairperson Anthony DiCanio Susan Epstein Jeffry Franklin Andrea Holt Veena Mendiratta Hope Sabbagha Commission Meetings Tuesdays @ 7 pm January 19 July 19 March 15 September 20 May 17 November 15 Follow us online www.oak-brook.org/library twitter @oakbrooklibrary Facebook youth services blog: oakbrookpubliclibraryblog.blogspot.com staff picks blog: oakbrooklibrarypicks.wordpress.com F E B R U A R Y Adult Programs Registration is required for all programs. Please call 630-368-7725. Exploring Extended Care Thursday, February 4 @ 2 pm What is extended care? Who pays for it? How does it work? Phillip Boggess from the Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA) will be discussing the details about nursing homes and more. Please bring your questions! Make & Take Spa Thursday, February 11 @ 7 pm An expert on reflexology and aromatherapy, Dawn Duffy will host an evening of relaxation that includes learning about soothing breathing techniques and oils, hand massages, and more. You will get to make either a bath salt or a body scrub to take home. Space is limited! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. All About Love Saturday, February 13 @ 2 pm Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Kym Frankovelgia is returning to the library to put on a show all about love. Her unique blend of warmth and humor, along with her large catalog of music in her repertoire will give you an afternoon you won’t easily forget. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The Music and Influence of Hank Williams Sunday, February 28 @ 2 pm Relive the legacy of the late great Hank Williams as you hear his music again through the thoughtful and engaging Steve Justman. See (and hear!) the lasting impact of Williams on music! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Recurring Programs Knit Pickers - Tuesdays @ 7 pm The Knit Pickers gather and work on their projects together. All levels of knitters are welcome. Current Events - Fridays @ 9:30 am Join our Current Events Group for lively discussions of all things newsworthy. Sahaja Yoga Meditation - Saturday, Feb. 13 @ 10 am Sahaja is a unique method of meditation based on an experience called Self Realization. Meets monthly. Movie Matinee Wed., February 24 @ 1 pm Suffragette A working-class laundress (Carey Mulligan) in 19th century London becomes radicalized when she meets a brave cadre of women organizing to obtain the vote. PG-13 106 mins 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 Cross, Mason The Samaritan Faulks, Sebastian Where My Heart Used to Beat Goodman, Carol River Road Gowda, Shilpi Somaya The Golden Son Hill, Lawrence The Illegal James, Eloisa My American Duchess Kellerman, Jonathan Breakdown Khan, Ausma Zehanat The Language of Secrets Moore, Jonathan Poison Artist Neggers, Carla The Spring at Moss Hill Oates, Joyce Carol The Man Without a Shadow Patterson, James NYPD Red 4 Robb, J.D. Brotherhood in Death Steele, Danielle Blue Woods, Stuart Scandalous Behavior Nonfiction Albers, Susan 50 More Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food Black, Michael Ian Navel Gazing Carson, Candy A Doctor in the House Dear, Tony The Story of Golf in Fifty Holes Esmonde-White, Miranda Aging Backwards Gates, Robert A Passion for Leadership Greenberg, David Republic of Spin Hazzard, Kevin A Thousand Naked Strangers Kerten, Alex Goodbye Parkinson’s, Hello Life Kotb, Hoda Where We Belong Pansino, Rosanna The Nerdy Nummies Cookbook Prendergast, Stephanie Pelvic Pain Explained Szostak, Phil The Art of Star Wars Wariner, Ruth The Sound of Gravel Willis, David The Cinematic Legacy of Frank Sinatra DVDs Downton Abbey Season 6 Everest Frankenstein Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce - Season 1 Infinitely Polar Bear Freeheld The Intern Mercy Street Spectre Portlandia - Seasons 1-4 Mr. Robot - Season 1 The Walk Music Blackalicious Imani Vol. 1 Bob Dylan The Best of the Cutting Edge 1965-1966: The Bootleg Series Vol. 12 Empress Of Me Julia Holter Have You in My Wilderness Tony Bennett & Bill Charlap The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern Gift Books Donated to Oak Brook Library in the month of January Lois Miller donated The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine in memory of former employee Melissa Kennedy. Looking for: NEWS • TECH • SPORTS • TRAVEL • ENTERTAINMENT Visit our Library’s website to check out a magazine via ZINIO!  Read complete digital editions of popular magazines  Enjoy interactive elements such as audio and video  Available for PC, Mac or mobile devices  Keep magazines as long as you want Computer Classes Registration and Internet Privileges Required Monday, February 8 @ 11am - 1pm - Computer Help A one-on-one, 30 minute computer session is being offered to answer basic computer-related questions from searching the Web to posting a resume online. Call to schedule your session. Thursday, February 18 @ 3 - 5 pm - Computer Help A one-on-one, 30 minute computer session is being offered to answer basic computer-related questions from searching the Web to posting a resume online. Call to schedule your session. Monday, February 22 @ 11 am - Database Searching Want help planning a trip or finding a “Consumer Report” recommendation? Perhaps you want to get the most up-to-date financial information on a mutual fund or stock. Learn to search more effectively to find the information you need. Adult Winter Reading Club The Adult Services staff invites our patrons to take part in our Winter Reading Program: New Year, New Reads. When we welcome the new year, break the mold and challenge yourself to read not only more books, but different types of books. From fiction to nonfiction, romance to mystery, pick up an author, genre, or format that you've never read before from our collection. All who participate will receive a reading incentive and be entered into a drawing. Sponsored by the Friends. Automatic Renewals Are Here! Starting in January, checked out items eligible for renewal will be renewed automatically two days before they are due. This will allow you to enjoy your items longer and avoid costly late fees. If you have signed up for email notification, a courtesy notice will let you know what items were not renewed. Signing up for email notification is the best way to track your due dates. Remember it is still your responsibility to track your due dates and what items are eligible for renewal. For more information on Automatic Renewals or to sign up for email notification contact the Circulation Desk. February Storytimes Registration is required for all storytimes. Toddling 2s & 3s Thursdays @ 10:30 am - Feb. 4, 11 & 18 Your two- or three-year-old will surely enjoy this interactive storytime that includes marvelous books, flannel boards, music, and a simple craft. Children must be age 2 by January 1, 2016. Parents must accompany their child at this program. Fantastic 4s & 5s Tuesdays @ 4:30 pm - Feb. 2, 9 & 16 We will wiggle and giggle in this fun-filled storytime. Activities, crafts, music, and lively stories strengthen early reading skills. Children must be age 4 by January 1, 2016. Storytime Art - Grades K-2 Wednesdays @ 4:30 pm - Feb. 3, 10 & 17 Are you nuts about books and art? Then join us for this creative story time. We will read a story and then do an art project inspired by the book. Youth Book Discussion Thursday, February 25 @ 4:30 pm Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko Do you like reading a good book and then sharing it with others? Not only will we talk about the stories and characters, but we will also discover fun facts about each book as well as the authors. Snacks will be provided. See the Circulation Desk for a copy of the book a few weeks prior to each session. Recommended for grades 5 and up. Young Artists Workshop Saturday, February 20 @ 1pm Ages 8-13 After learning about the process of dyeing batik fabrics, artists will draw with wax crayon and apply watercolors. We'll learn wet-in-wet painting and texturizing techniques. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Lego® League Thursday, February 11 @ 6:30 - 7:30 pm Ages 4 & up Help us kick off our new Lego Building Club. Each month we will let our creativity run wild and incorporate STEM skills into our builds. There will be Lego building books available to help spark ideas. Groups of 1 - 4 people. Registration is required. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Sign up your newborn, infant, or toddler for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. This ongoing program will help build your child’s vocabulary, print awareness, early literacy skills and more as you read 1000 books before they start their first day of Kindergarten. Stop by the Youth Services desk today to sign up. Your child will get prizes along the way to celebrate as you read! Youth Winter Reading Club Watch out! The winter forecast is predicting A Blizzard of Books! The reading program runs through March 5. We have prizes available to little ones who enjoy a good picture book, as well as those who are proficient readers. Sign up to take part in our celebration of reading! Sponsored by the Friends. Sand Art Fun Saturday, February 13 @ 1 pm Grades 2 & up Would you like to be on a beach or escape to some place warm? Well, we cannot provide the beach or the sun, but we do have sand! Take a break from the cold and join us in making beauti- ful colored sand designs. Fill small containers in various shapes with multicolored sand. Registration is required. Stop in at the Library in February to check out our Blind Date With A Book display in Young Adult and Juvenile! Books will be wrapped up so you won’t know what you’re getting! Looking for Legos®! With the success of our new monthly program, Lego® League, we are working on expanding the participation and frequency. We need your help to do this! We are looking for donations of any and all Legos®, parts missing or complete, big or small, we’ll accept them all! Please bring your Lego® donations to the Youth Services desk. SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs ☺Children’s  Young Adults All ages in black 1 2 ☺ Fantastic 4s & 5s Storytime 4:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 3 ☺ Grades K-2 Storytime Art 4:30 pm 4 ☺ Toddling 2s & 3s Storytime 10:30 am Exploring Extended Care 2 pm 5 Current Events 9:30 am 6 7 8 Computer Class: Computer Help 11 am - 1 pm 9 ☺ Fantastic 4s & 5s Storytime 4:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 10 ☺ Grades K-2 Storytime Art 4:30 pm 11 ☺ Toddling 2s & 3s Storytime 10:30 am ☺ Lego League 6:30 pm Make and Take Spa 7 pm 12 Current Events 9:30 am 13 Sahaja Meditation 10 am ☺ Sand Art Fun 1 pm All About Love 2 pm 14 15 LIBRARY CLOSED 16 ☺ Fantastic 4s & 5s Storytime 4:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 17 ☺ Grades K-2 Storytime Art 4:30 pm 18 ☺ Toddling 2s & 3s Storytime 10:30 am Computer Class: Computer Help 3 –5 pm 19 Current Events 9:30 am 20 21 22 Computer Class: Database Searching 11 am 23 Knit Pickers 7 pm 24 Movie Matinee: Suffragette 1 pm 25  YS Book Disc Al Capone Does My Shirts 4:30 pm 26 Current Events 9:30 am 27 28 Music and Influence of Hank Williams 2 pm 29