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Library Beacon
600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library
Volume 14, Issue 5 May 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
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
Veena Mendiratta Hope Sabbagha
Commission Meetings
Tuesdays @ 7 pm
January 19 July 19
March 15 September 20
May 17 November 15
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Adult Programs
Registration is required for all programs. Please call 630-368-7725.
Cuba: Vistas y Sonidos / Sights and Sounds
Wednesday, May 4 @ 2 pm
Mary Ann Nuñez, a Friends of the Library Board Member, will discuss her
recent travels to Cuba. She will take all attendees on a tour of the cultural
institutions and share her interpersonal meetings with Cubans in all levels of
society.
Medicare 101 - Thursday, May 5 @ 7 pm
Medicare can be confusing. David Wylly of the Medicare Solutions Network
will be presenting this educational seminar to get you up to speed on what
Medicare covers, what it doesn’t, and your potential out of pocket exposure.
He will discuss Supplements, Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription Coverage
and cost saving strategies for the years ahead.
Chicago’s Sweet Candy History - Sunday, May 15 @ 2 pm
The city has called itself the Candy Capital of America since the turn of the
Century. Learn some of the history behind these tasty treats and explore what
made Chicago such a powerful location for candy makers.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library.
Sentimental Journey Concert - Sunday, May 22 @ 2 pm
Sentimental Journey features the vocals of Nora Drysch performing standards
ranging from the 30s to the early 60s. This one-hour musical excursion to the
past includes more than a dozen vocal numbers interspersed with musically-
related trivia questions as well as a free door prize raffle.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library.
American Doughboys in the First World War - Sat., May
28 @ 2 pm
Robert Mueller will be addressing America’s participation in "the war to
end all wars." Take a trip across the battlefields of Northern France to learn
of the events, people and places that contributed to the defeat of the
German Kaiser. Famous engagements such as Belleau Wood, Cantigny,
Saint-Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne are reviewed with images of what the
battlefields look like today. Sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Brook Public 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, May 14 @ 10 am
Sahaja is a unique method
of meditation based on an
experience called Self
Realization. Meets monthly.
Movie Matinee
Wed., May 25 @ 1 pm
Spectre
A cryptic message from Bond's
past sends him on a trail to
uncover a sinister organization.
Bond peels back
the layers of
deceit to reveal
the terrible truth
behind
SPECTRE.
PG-13 148 mins
Computer Classes
Registration and Internet Privileges Required
Thursday, May 5 @ 3 pm - 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.
Monday, May 9 @ 10 am - 1 pm - Computer Help
A one-on-one, 30 minute computer session, is being offered to
patrons for answering basic computer-related questions from
searching the Web to downloading books. Registration is required.
Thursday, May 19 @ 3 pm - 6 pm - Computer Help
A one-on-one, 30 minute computer session, is being offered to
patrons for answering basic computer-related questions from
searching the Web to downloading books. Registration is required.
Thursday, May 26 @ 3 pm - Intro to MS Word 2010
Participants will learn to use basic commands, change the “look” or
format of the document, edit text, use spell check, insert and print.
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
Armstrong, Kelley City of the Lost
Barnes, Julian The Noise of Time
Brock, Amber A Fine Imitation
Casey, Jane After the Fire
Church, Elizabeth The Atomic Weight of Love
Clark, Marcia Blood Defense
Haddon, Mark The Pier Falls
John, Elnathan Born on a Tuesday
Martin-Iugand, Agnes Happy People Read and Drink Coffee
Morgan, C.E. The Sport of Kings
Perri, Camille The Assistants
Tata, A.J. Three Minutes to Midnight
Vatsal, Radha A Front Page Affair
Van Booy, Simon Father’s Day
Wood, Benjamin The Ecliptic
Nonfiction
Coss, Stephen The Fever of 1721
Dimbleby, Jonathan The Battle of the Atlantic
Friedman, Jack P., Ph.D. Barron’s Real Estate Licensing Exams
Futterman, Matthew Players
Grayling, A.C. The Age of Genius
Hammer, Joshua The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu
Kurlansky, Mark Paper
Mukherjee, Siddhartha The Gene
Paris, Wendy Splitopia
Quillen, Dan Use Social Media to Find Your Dream Job!
Randall, David K. The King and Queen of Malibu
Starrett, Kelly Becoming a Supple Leopard
Strathern, Paul The Medici
Wheelan, Charles Naked Money
Zwonitzer, Mark The Statesman and the Storyteller
DVDs
Brokenwood Mysteries: Series 2
Concussion
Daddy's Home
The Danish Girl
Forsaken
The Hateful Eight
House of Lies: Fourth Season
Iceman Reborn
Macbeth
The Making of Trump
A Place to Call Home: Season 3
Sisters
Spotlight
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
Music
Bette Midler A Gift of Love
David Bowie Blackstar
Elliott Smith Heaven Adores You
Spring Evergreen Concert
Sunday, May 1 @ 3 pm
A quintet from Bella Voce, Chicago’s
premier professional chamber choir,
will perform a diverse repertoire of
classic choral chamber music.
The Evergreen Concert is free to
the public and no reservations are
required. Following the performance
refreshments will be served for all to enjoy.
Fullersburg Historic Foundation invites you to attend
Illinois and Michigan Canal and Its People
presented by Jim Carr of the Canalers on
Saturday, May 14 at 1:30 pm.
Mr. Carr will explain the importance of the
Illinois and Michigan Canal. The canal’s first
boat passage of settlers was in 1848, but the
canal was not completed until 1860. A DVD of first person nar-
ratives will be shown. Mr. Carr will be dressed in canal garb.
Adults and children are welcome to this free presentation.
Refreshments will be served.
Thank you to the wonderful
volunteers who make the
Friends’ Used Book Sale
happen!
Left: Book Sale Coordinator Mary Ann
Nuñez, Janet Baar and Marilyn Darnall
Right: Donna Franklin and Kay Antonio
The adult summer reading program Read for the Win!
begins June 1. Get ready to visit the Reference Desk to
grab an official reading log and get the scoop on prizes.
Books & Bites!
Book Discussion
Thursday, May 26 @ 4:30 pm
Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life
By Wendy Mass
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:
Window Painting
Saturday, May 14 @ 1 pm
Grades 4 & up
Help us decorate the Library and prepare
for Summer Reading by painting the windows with the
Read for the Win theme. Bring your creativity and dress
for mess! Registration is required.
Lego® League Jr.
Thursday, May 12 @ 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.
Lego® League
Thursday, May 26 @ 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.
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!
Summer Reading
It’s almost here! Summer Reading
kicks off June 1! This year,
summer programs are Reading for
the Win! as we build up momentum
to Let the Games Begin!
In anticipation for the approaching 2016 Summer Olympics
in Rio we are focusing on games of all sorts, all summer long.
Sign-up for Summer Reading begins June 1. Those who
participate in Summer Reading will earn prizes along the way
for their time reading and take part in building our own Olympic
Rings in the Youth Services area.
Along with Summer Reading, Youth Services will have a
variety of programs throughout the summer, including
storytimes, Lego League, Read to a Cat & a Dog, Summer
Bingo and much more. When Summer Reading hits the finish
line August 5, Youth Services will host an after-hours,
Let the Games Begin, end of Summer Reading party!
Get your warm-ups on, the clock is counting down!
Design a Bookmark! Contest
Theme: Read for the Win!
May 1 - 21
Let your creativity flow and help us kick off
summer reading!
Pick up a form from the Youth Services Desk
throughout the month of May or download it off
the Youth Services blog:
www.oakbrookpubliclibraryblog.blogspot.com
The winning designs will be made into
bookmarks and distributed all summer long at
OBPL.
Read for the
Win!
Meet Pete the Cat!
Thursday May 5 @ 4:30 pm
Join us for Pete the Cat stories, crafts and
pictures with Pete himself!
Registration is required.
Internships! Disney College Program
Tuesday May 10 @ 6 pm
Youth Services Librarian, Stephanie, will
share her experience completing the Disney
College Program, insight on applying
and getting accepted, and the benefits of
internships on resumes. This informational
session is great for parents and teens alike.
Registration is required.
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 Evergreen Concert: Bella Voce 3 pm 2 3 Knit Pickers 7 pm 4 Cuba: Vistas y Sonidos 2 pm 5 Computer Class: Database Search 3 pm ☺ Meet Pete the Cat! 4:30 pm Medicare 101 7 pm 6 Current Events 9:30 am 7 8 9 Computer Class: Computer Help 10 - 1 10 Internships! Disney College Program 6 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 11 12 ☺ Lego League Jr. 6 pm 13 Current Events 9:30 am 14 Sahaja Meditation 10 am ☺ Maker Madness: Window Painting 1 pm 15 Chicago’s Sweet Candy History 2 pm 16 17 Library Commission 7 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 18 19 Computer Class: Computer Help 3-6 pm 20 Current Events 9:30 am 21 22 Sentimental Journey Concert 2 pm 23 24 Knit Pickers 7 pm 25 Movie Matinee: Spectre 1 pm 26 Books and Bites 4:30 pm Computer Class: Intro to WS Word 3 pm Lego League 6 pm 27 Current Events 9:30 am 28 American Doughboys in the First World War 2 pm 29 LIBRARY CLOSED 30 LIBRARY CLOSED 31 Knit Pickers 7 pm Adult programs ☺Children’s Young Adults All ages in black