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Home My WebLink About2016-03 Library Beacon 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 14, Issue 3 March 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 630-368-7700 Reference 630-368-7725 Youth Services 630-368-7733 Library Commission Roberta Petz, Chairperson Anthony DiCanio Susan Epstein 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 M A R C H Adult Programs Registration is required for all programs. Please call 630-368-7725. Broadway Swings Saturday, March 5 @ 2 pm Join jazz vocalist Petra Van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown as they perform like nothing you have seen before. This performance features classics from the Musical Theatre stage in a jazz setting. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Shamrock Ragsters Sunday, March 6 @ 2 pm Come and hear the pub-shaking music of the Shamrock Ragsters! Listen as the play the hits of Dixieland, Bluegrass, Irish and Celtic tunes. You don’t want to miss this rip-roaring performance. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Giving Up the Ghost: Workshop & Book Signing Saturday, March 19 @ 1 pm Where do our loved ones go after death? What happens to them? Karen Schultz, a licensed clinical social worker, medium, and author, will be discussing these topics from her popular book, Giving Up the Ghost. DIY Paper Flowers Sunday, March 20 @ 2 pm Celebrate the first day of spring by creating your own bouquet of flowers! The best part is they will never wilt. All supplies and instruction provided. Limited space, so sign up now! 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, Mar. 12 @ 10 am Sahaja is a unique method of meditation based on an experience called Self Realization. Meets monthly. Movie Matinee Wed., March 30 @ 1 pm The Martian During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead and left behind by his crew. He must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to find a way to signal that he is alive. PG-13 144 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 Binchy, Maeve A Few of the Girls Brett, Simon The Killing in the Café Chevalier, Tracy At the Edge of the Orchard Childs, Laura Devonshire Scream Crais, Robert The Promise Flanders, Judith A Bed of Scorpions Freeman, Brian Goodbye to the Dead Harris, C.S. When Falcons Fall Higginbotham, Susan Hanging Mary Jackson, Lisa After She’s Gone Lutz, Lisa The Passenger Parker, T. Jefferson Crazy Blood Patterson, James Private Paris Steele, Danielle Property of a Noble Woman Yun, Jung Shelter Nonfiction Anderson, William The Selected Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder Arney, Kat Herding Hemingway’s Cats Ebaldi, Shirin Until We Are Free Egan, Timothy The Immortal Irishman Francis, Pope The Name of God Is Mercy Hagerty, Barbara Bradley Life Reimagined Harrison, Craig The Longest Kill Olson, Steve Eruption Petroski, Henry The Road Taken Raeburn, Daniel Vessels Rovelli, Carlo Seven Brief Lessons on Physics Sadik-Khan, Janette Streetfight Traister, Rebecca All the Single Ladies Viertel, Jack The Secret Life of the American Musical Wilhide, Elizabeth Scandinavian Home DVDs Black Mass The Blacklist - Seasons 1 & 2 Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Seasons 1 & 2 Chicago Fire - Season 3 Crimson Peak Game of Thrones - Season 5 Legend Luther - Seasons 1-4 Our Brand Is Crisis Secret In Their Eyes Straight Outta Compton Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - Season 1 40 Love The Americans - Season 3 Music FKA Twigs LP1 Prince Hit n Run Phase One Puccini (Bocelli & Wilson) Turnadot Seal 7 Titus Andronicus The Most Lamentable Tragedy In Memory… The Library wishes to extend its sympathy to the family of Jeffry Franklin. Jeff served as a Library Commissioner from 2011-2016 and championed the Library in all its endeavors. Jeff teaching a photography class in 2009 Computer Classes Registration and Internet Privileges Required Thursday, March 3 @ 4 - 6 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, March 7 @ 10 am - 12 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. Thurs., March 17 @ 1 pm - Internet & 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. Thursday, March 24 @ 1 - 3 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. Not Sure what to Read, Watch or Listen to? Take a look at the Staff Picks Blog on the Library’s website. Each month members of the staff review items from the collection. A link to the blog is available on the Library’s website or you can access it directly at https://oakbrooklibrarypicks.wordpress.com/. A display of the items can be found across from the Circulation Desk. Enjoy! Silent Auction The Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Silent Auction runs from March 14 to April 23. Featured items include a brand new DVD set of Harry Potter films, beautiful art and photography books, PBS Series companion volumes and much more. Auction items will be on display in the Library lobby and listed on the Friends page of the Library’s website (www.oak.brook.org/ library). Bids must be made in person at the Library. The website will be updated weekly with current bids. Youth Book Discussion Thursday, March 24 @ 4:30 pm The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau Do you like reading a good book and then sharing it with others? Not only will we talk about the story and characters, but we will also discover fun facts about the book as well as the author. 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. Maker Madness: Duct Tape Crafts Saturday, March 12 @ 1 pm Grades 3 & up Have you ever wanted to make something out of duct tape? Learn how to make a variety of crafts with our wacky duct tape in crazy patterns and colors! Registration re- Lego® League Thursday, March 17 @ 6 - 7 pm Ages 11 & up Join us for a creative hour of building, teamwork, and STEM skills. Lego’s are provided. Registration is required. Lego® League Jr. Thursday, March 31 @ 6 - 7 pm Ages 4-10 Join us for a creative hour of building, teamwork, and STEM skills. Lego’s are provided. 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! Lego® Robotics Workshop by Sylvan Thursday, March 31 @ 4 - 6 pm Grades 2 & up This program involves building and programming robots - all while developing new skills and having a blast with STEM. Registration is required. Free ACT Practice Test by Sylvan March 12 @ 1 - 4 pm or March 26 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Take a free practice ACT exam to help prepare for the upcoming test sponsored by Sylvan Learning Center. Participants will have the option to schedule a free results conference to discuss their scores. Registration Required. March Storytimes Registration is required for all storytimes Toddling 2s & 3s Thursdays @ 10:30 am - March 17 and 24 Toddle on down to this fun and interactive storytime that includes marvelous books, flannel boards, music, and a simple craft! A great way to introduce your little one to the Library! Fantastic 4s & 5s Tuesday @ 4:30 pm - March 22 Preschoolers will wiggle and giggle while they interact with books, activities, games, music, and crafts. Storytime Art - Grades K-2 Wednesdays @ 4:30 pm - March 16 & 23 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. There will be no storytimes the week of March 28 - April 1. Read Across America Day Wednesday, March 2 In Honor of Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Drop in all day to for a read-a-thon! Participants will get a Dr. Seuss prize. Spring Break Open Crafts March 28, 29, & 30 @ 11 am - 2 pm Drop in and make crafts to take home. All ages welcome. SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs ☺Children’s  Young Adults All ages in black 1 Knit Pickers 7 pm 2 ☺ Read Across America Day 3 Computer Class: Computer Help 4 - 6 pm 4 Current Events 9:30 am 5 Broadway Swings 2 pm 6 Shamrock Ragsters 2 pm 7 Computer Class: Computer Help 10 am - 12 pm 8 Knit Pickers 7 pm 9 10 11 Current Events 9:30 am 12 Sahaja Meditation 10 am ☺ ACT Practice Test 1 pm ☺ Maker Madness 1 pm 13 14 15 Knit Pickers 7 pm 16 ☺ Grades K-2 Storytime Art 4:30 pm 17 ☺ Toddling 2s & 3s Storytime 10:30 am Computer Class: Internet & Database Searching 1 pm ☺ Lego League 6 pm 18 Current Events 9:30 am 19 Giving Up the Ghost 1 pm 20 DIY Paper Flowers 2 pm 21 22 ☺ Fantastic 4s & 5s Storytime 4:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 23 ☺ Grades K-2 Storytime Art 4:30 pm 24 ☺ Toddling 2s & 3s Storytime 10:30 am Computer Class: Computer Help 1 - 3 pm  YS Book Disc The City of Ember 4:30 pm 25 Current Events 9:30 am 26 ☺ ACT Practice Test 9:30 am 27 28 ☺ Spring Break Open Crafts 11 am - 2 pm 29 ☺ Spring Break Open Crafts 11 am - 2 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 30 ☺ Spring Break Open Crafts 11 am - 2 pm Movie Matinee: The Martian 1 pm 31 ☺ Lego Robotics Workshop 4 pm ☺ Lego League Jr 6 pm