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Library Beacon
600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library
Volume 15, Issue 9 September 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
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Adult Programs
Registration is required for all programs; please call 630-368-7725.
Finding Fulfillment in Retirement
Thursday, September 7 @ 7 pm
Certified Retirement Coach Susan Ackley of Compass Point LLC will give tips
and advice on achieving your retirement dreams and living this phase of your
life to the fullest.
Medicare Made Clear
Tuesday, September 12 @ 7 pm
Moving from group health coverage to Medicare can be a task. Learn about your choices,
estimated costs and timelines to enroll in Medicare Supplements, Part D Drug Plans and
Medicare Advantage Plans. Educational program by Insurance Broker Donna Spigolon.
Take Control of Your Medical Decisions
Wednesday, September 13 @ 7 pm
When you are faced with a medical crisis or long-term illness, knowing which
decisions are the right ones to make can be difficult and confusing. Join Robert
McNutt, M.D. in this interactive session designed to empower you to make
informed medical decisions that are best for you. Dr. McNutt is the author of
Your Health, Your Decisions.
Classical Concert: Anatoliy Torchinskiy
Sunday, September 17 @ 2 pm
Pianist Anatoliy Torchinskiy returns to the Library to showcase his magnificent
talent.
How to Become a Socially Responsible Investor
Wednesday, September 27 @ 7 pm
This seminar focuses on what "socially responsible investing" really means
and what people need to understand before they invest their hard-earned
money. Presented by Principal and Wealth Manager Tim Obendorf of
Steward Advisors.
Classical Concert: Hariman & Hagen
Saturday, September 30 @ 2 pm
Violinist and Oak Brook resident Robert Hariman and Pianist Nancy Hagen
return to the Library for an exciting classical music program.
Recurring Programs
Knit Pickers -
Tuesdays @ 7 pm
Gather to work on projects.
All levels welcome.
Double Pinochle -
Thursdays @ 1 pm
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., Sept. 9 @ 10 am
A unique method based on
an experience called Self
Realization. Meets monthly.
Movie Matinees
Wed., Sept. 6
@ 1 pm
American in
Paris (1951)
Wed., Sept. 27
@ 1 pm
Megan Leavey
Solar Eclipse @ the Library!
The Library hosted a viewing party and even though the
weather did not cooperate, we had a great time!
Paintings for Sale
Oak Brook resident and artist Lyn Tietz
has graciously offered to sell a number of
her paintings and give all proceeds to the
Library. Please stop by and see Lyn’s
beautiful works hanging in the Reference
area.
Need Computer Help?
Call the Reference Desk, 630-368-7726, to schedule a
one-on-one computer session.
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
Abraham, Robert Bradley Magicians Impossible
Bolton, Sharon Dead Woman Walking
Brandman, Michael Missing Persons
Goldberg, Tod Gangster Nation
Iskandrian, Kristen Motherest
Jordan, Nicole My Fair Lover
Mallery, Susan You Say It First
Mathews, Brendan The World of Tomorrow
McCrumb, Sharyn The Unquiet Grave
Meyer, Deon Fever
Mullen, Thomas Lightning Men
Murphy, Devin The Boat Runner
Rademacher, Cay Murderous Mistral
Spindler, Erica The Other Girl
Woods, Eva Something Like Happy
Nonfiction
Allen, Daniel Cuz
America’s Test Kitchen The Perfect Cookie
Caribe, Roman Confidential Source Ninety-Six
Carlson, Erin I’ll Have What She’s Having
Clinton, Hillary Rodham What Happened
Fitzmaurice, Simon It’s Not Yet Dark
Garcia, Hector Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and
Happy Life
Greenwood, Elizabeth Playing Dead
Hatmaker, Jen Of Mess and Moxie
Headlee, Celeste We Need to Talk: How to Have
Conversations That Matter
Henriques, Diana B. A First-Class Catastrophe
Jaffe, Jay The Cooperstown Casebook
Quinn, Zoe Crash Override
Vanover, Sarah Taylor Finding Quality Early Childcare
Zomorodi, Manoush Bored and Brilliant
DVDs
Beatriz at Dinner
Buster’s Mal Heart
Certain Women
Coal House Series 1
The Hero
Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Veep Season 6
The Walking Dead Season 7
The White Princess
Zoo: The Second Season
Music
Aimee Mann Mental Illness
alt-J Relaxer
Cage the Elephant Unpeeled
Christoph Willibald Gluck Orphée et Eurydice
Molly Burch Please Be Mine
Novelist Plus
Looking for your next great read? Check out Novelist Plus, the
Library’s database which lets you find just the book you’re in
the mood for. With specific genre categories like Men in Kilts,
Canadian Crime Fiction, and Biblical Fiction, there’s sure to
be something for everyone. Or, if
you’re just dying for your favorite
author to write a new book already,
try browsing through readalikes of
their books to find something almost
as good as the real thing.
Thank You!
Thank you to the Oak Brook Women’s Club
for their generous donation of a new TV
and DVD player for the Children’s Activity
Room. We appreciate your continued
support.
Shredding Event
The LN Group and RE/MAX Enterprises
are hosting a shredding event at the
Library on Saturday, September 30 @
10 am - 12 pm in the Library’s parking
lot.
Books & Bites Book Discussion
Thursday, September 28 @ 4:30 pm
Slob by Ellen Potter
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.
Free SAT Practice Test
Saturday, September 23 @ 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.
Tuesday Evening Chess Club
September 5 - October 30 @ 6 - 7:30 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.
Improv Playhouse - Stone Soup
Saturday, September 16 @ 11 am
Stone Soup is an old folk story in which a
hungry trickster convinces the people of a
town to each share a small amount of their
food in order to make a meal that everyone
enjoys. Improv Playhouse’s version of
Stone Soup will be very similar to Charlie
Chaplin’s, where the traveler is silent
through the whole show. Its going to give children a chance
to see the joy of miming!
Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Registration is
required. All Ages Welcome!
Maker Madness - Perler® Bead Emojis
Saturday, September 30 @ 1 pm
Join us in using these small beads to create
a variety of emojis or whatever your heart
desires! Participants will be able to make key
chains or magnets for their lockers!
Registration is required. Grades 2 & up.
Miss Julia’s Infant Lapsit Storytime
Tuesdays, September 12 & 26 @ 10:30 am
Ages 0-24 months
Join Miss Julia as she guides parents of those
little ones not yet walking through songs,
finger-plays, and more! Sponsored by Friends
of the Library. Registration is required.
September Storytimes
Registration is required for all storytimes
Toddling 2s & 3s
Thursdays, Sept. 14, 21 & 28 @ 10:30 am
Your two or three-year-old will surely enjoy this interactive
story time that includes marvelous books, flannel boards,
music and a simple craft. Children must be
age 2 by September 1, 2017. Parents
accompany child in this program.
Grades K-2 Storytime/Art
Mondays, Sept. 11, 18 & 25 @
4:30 pm
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.
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!
Saturday Morning DVD Stories
Saturdays, September 9 & 23 @ 11 am
Watch classic stories on our new Youth Program Room
DVD player. No registration required.
Lego® League
Thursday, Sept. 14 @ 6 - 7 pm
Join us for a creative hour of building, teamwork
and STEM skills. Legos are provided.
Registration required. Ages 5 & up.
Teen Community Service Opportunities
Looking for volunteer hours for applications? Sign up to assist with
programs and take part in events. Please provide 24 hours notice
if you can no longer volunteer. Dress appropriately to be able to
bend and move. Call Youth Services for registration, and for
questions about each program or event. Registration Required.
Grades 6 & up.
Date Time Assisting with...
Monday 9/11 4-6 pm Storytime Crafts
Monday 9/18 4-6 pm Storytime Crafts
Monday 9/25 4-6 pm Storytime Crafts
Saturday 9/30 12:30-2:30 Perler Bead Program
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs ☺Children’s Young Adults All ages in black 1 Current Events 9:30 am 2 3 LIBRARY CLOSED 4 LIBRARY CLOSED 5 ☺ Chess Club 6 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 6 Movie Matinee: American in Paris 1 pm 7 Double Pinochle 1 pm Finding Fulfillment in Retirement 7 pm 8 Current Events 9:30 am 9 Sahaja Meditation 10 am ☺ Saturday Morning DVD Stories 11 am 10 11 ☺ Grades K-2 Storytime 4:30 pm 12 ☺ Miss Julia’s Infant Lapsit 10:30 am ☺ Chess Club 6 pm Medicare Made Clear 7 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 13 Medical Decisions 7 pm 14 ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Lego League 6:30 pm 15 Current Events 9:30 am 16 ☺ Improv Playhouse - Stone Soup 11 am 17 Classical Concert: Anatoliy Torchinskiy 2 pm 18 ☺ Grades K-2 Storytime 4:30 pm 19 ☺ Chess Club 6 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm Library Commission Meeting 7 pm 20 21 ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm 22 Current Events 9:30 am 23 SAT Practice Test 10 am ☺ Saturday Morning DVD Stories 11 am 24 25 ☺ Grades K-2 Storytime 4:30 pm 26 ☺ Miss Julia’s Infant Lapsit 10:30 am ☺ Chess Club 6 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 27 Movie Matinee: Megan Leavey 1 pm Socially Responsible Investor 7 pm 28 ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Books and Bites 4:30 pm 29 Current Events 9:30 am 30 ☺ Maker Madness Perler Bead Emojis 1 pm Classical Concert: Hariman & Hagen 2 pm