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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 12 December 2017
Adult Programs
Registration is required for all programs; please call 630-368-7725.
Meditation for a Stress-free Holiday and Beyond
Saturday, December 2 @ 2 pm
Join long-time meditator Michael Ribet as he discusses
meditation’s extraordinary ability to reduce stress-related
responses, improve concentration and enhance clarity of
thought. He will also present a simple yet powerful
meditation technique that can enrich one’s life personally,
professionally and spiritually.
The Essential Christmas Carol
Sunday, December 17 @ 2 pm
In this storytelling program, William Pack will perform a
reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol enhanced
with a modern recreation of a magic lantern slide show
popular during Dickens’ lifetime.
Take the Library with you when you travel!
Going away for the holidays? Bring along books, audiobooks, and magazines
on your trip without weighing down your luggage using OverDrive, Axis360,
and RBdigital Magazines. You can download content to your phone or tablet
and enjoy on the go wherever you are. Call us at 630-368-7725 or drop in
at the Reference Desk for help getting started or dive right in yourself by
following the guides on the Library’s website. You’ll need your Oak Brook
Library card number and PIN (often the last 4 digits of the card number or of
your phone number) to get started.
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 December 23, 24, 25 & 31
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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youth services blog:
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staff picks blog:
oakbrooklibrarypicks.wordpress.com
Recurring Programs
Knit Pickers -
Tuesdays @ 7 pm
Gather to work on projects.
All levels welcome.
Double Pinochle -
Thursdays @ 1 pm
Learn to play. Beginners
welcome.
Current Events -
Fridays @ 9:30 am
Join the group for lively
discussions of all things
newsworthy.
Sahaja Yoga Meditation -
Sat., Dec. 9 @ 10 am
A unique method based on
an experience called Self
Realization. Meets monthly.
Movie Matinees
Wed., Dec. 6
@ 1 pm
Funny Girl
Wed., Dec.
27 @ 1 pm
Out of Africa
Barnes & Noble Book Fair Fundraiser
December 9, 2017
Join us for a day of fun and fundraising at Barnes & Noble at Oakbrook Center.
Library staff will be on hand all day to answer questions, provide gift wrapping
and present a storytime at 11 am. Use this voucher or mention the Library at
checkout and we will receive a percentage of your purchase.
Hey Kids! Stop by the Library starting December 1 and
get a voucher for a free goodie bag to be picked up at
Barnes & Noble on December 9. Quantities limited.
Snow Globe Art Contest
Create your very own snow globe scene. All entries
will be displayed at Barnes and Noble during the
Library’s Book Fair Fundraiser. All ages welcome
to participate.
Paper snow globes pick up at Library: begins
Saturday, November 18
Entries due at Library: Friday,
December 1
Voting at Barnes & Noble:
Saturday, December 9
during the fundraiser.
Winner announced at 7 pm!
Need Computer Help?
Call the Reference Desk at 630-368-7725 to schedule a
one-on-one computer session.
Oak Brook Art League
The Oak Brook Art League is
excited to present an ongoing
exhibit of paintings done by
member artists. The paintings
are in the Library’s Meeting
Room and will be rotated to
provide ongoing enjoyment.
The Art League will be hosting
a reception on December 5
at 7 pm to unveil the works.
Please join the artists, admire
their work, and enjoy light
refreshments.
Friends’ Silent Book Auction
through December 9
Early holiday shopping alert! The 2017
Holiday Silent Book Auction will commence
on October 30 and run through December 9.
Available items will be on display in the
Library’s lobby. There is an interesting variety
for sale: art books, CDs, DVDs, Great
Courses, cookbooks and a lot more. Check out the display
cases next time you are in the Library, make a selection and
place a bid! Help your Library and find a meaningful gift for
someone on your list or yourself. Your purchases help fund
Library programs.
New App! Libby, by OverDrive
Explore a new way to access e-books and
e-audiobooks with Libby, the future mobile
experience from OverDrive. The app is now
available for iOS, Android and MS Windows 10.
Storytime with
Miss Theresa
Join Miss Theresa at
Barnes & Noble for a 30
minute storytime at 11 am.
Be entertained by stories
of snow! Drift on over, no
registration required.
Holiday Lights Recycling
November 27 - January 15
Have you started decorating for the
holidays?
As you go through those strings of lights,
you are bound to find some that don't work
anymore. You can again recycle those lights
at the Library! Look for the bin in the staff parking lot (across
from the book returns). Any holiday lights will be accepted by
Elgin Recycling (www.elginrecycling.com). And since the box
is outside, you can donate at any time that is convenient for
you.
Books & Bites Book Discussion
Thursday, December 21 @ 4:30 pm
Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea
We 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.
Winter Break Activities
Perler Beads
December 26 @ 1 pm
Join us in using small beads to create whatever
winter shapes your icy heart desires! Registration
required. Grades 2 & up.
December Chess Tournament
December 27 @ 10 am - 2 pm
Come test your chess skills at this one-day free
tournament run by Mr. Tom! Winners may
receive a trophy or medal! Registration
required. Grades 1-8.
Button Design
December 28 @ 1 pm
Back by popular demand! Create and take home
your own original art! We bring the button maker;
you bring your imagination! Registration
required.
Winter Break Bingo
Fridays, December 29 & January 5 @ 3-4 pm
Looking for something to do? Join us for afternoon
bingo! Bring a friend or two and have an enjoyable
time that offers fun and a wide assortment of prizes.
All ages of children welcome.
Life Size Candyland
Tuesday, January 2 @ 1-2 pm
Back by popular demand, we are creating our own life-sized
game of Candyland! Players themselves will be the ones
moving throughout the game board, hopping
to HOME SWEET HOME first! But don’t be
fooled, those who get stuck throughout the
game may get some rewards of their own.
Space is limited. Registration required.
Movie with a Craft
Despicable Me 3
Wednesday, January 3 @ 2 pm
Join us as we watch Despicable Me 3 and create a craft based
on the movie! Space is limited. Registration required.
Winter Board Games
Thursday, January 4
11am - 12pm
Come beat the winter blues with our wide
variety of board games!
Young Artists Workshop:
Winter Birdhouse Scene
December 16 @ 10:30 am
Professional artist Terri Murphy will
instruct the children in making a
community of birds come alive once
they have used a bit of watercolor,
markers, fun, & creative housing
options. Registration Required. Ages
8-12. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Maker Madness - Create an Ornament
Saturday, December 9 @ 1 pm
Join us as we create our own hanging
masterpieces! Registration required.
December Storytimes
Registration is required for all storytimes
Toddling 2s & 3s
Wednesday, Dec. 6 @ 10:30 am
Thursday, Dec. 7 @ 10:30 am
Toddle on down to this fun & interactive
story time that includes marvelous books, flannel boards,
music & a craft! A great way to introduce your little one to the
Library. Parents accompany child in this program.
Grades K-2 Storytime/Art
Tuesday, Dec. 5 @ 4:30 pm
Are you nuts about books and art? Then join us for this crea-
tive story time. We will read a story and then do an art project
inspired by the book.
Chess Club
Saturdays, Dec. 2, 16 & 30 @ 12 - 1:30 pm
This is a club, not a team so players are
welcome to join us to improve their game
& play! Registration Required.
Lego® League
Monday, Dec. 18 @ 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
Sign up to assist with programs. Call Youth Services to
Register.
Date Time Assisting with...
Saturday, 12/9 12:30-2:30 pm Ornament Making
Tuesday, 12/26 12:30-2:30 pm Perler Bead Program
Tuesday, 1/2/18 12:30-2:30 pm Life Size Candyland
Wednesday, 1/3/18 1:30-3:30 pm Movie with a Craft
Thursday, 1/4/18 11 am – 12 pm Winter Board Games
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs ☺Children’s Young Adults All ages in black 1 Current Events 9:30 am 2 ☺ Chess Club 12 pm Meditation for a Stress-free Holiday and Beyond 2 pm 3 4 5 ☺ Grades K-2 Storytime 4:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm OB Art League Exhibition 7 pm 6 ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am Movie Matinee: Funny Girl 1 pm 7 ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm 8 Current Events 9:30 am 9 Sahaja Meditation 10 am ☺ Maker Madness: Create an Ornament 1 pm 10 11 12 Knit Pickers 7 pm 13 14 Double Pinochle 1 pm 15 Current Events 9:30 am 16 ☺ Young Artists Workshop: Winter Birdhouse Scene 10:30 am ☺ Chess Club 12 pm 17 The Essential Christmas Carol 2 pm 18 ☺ Lego League 6 pm 19 Knit Pickers 7 pm 20 21 Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Books & Bites 4:30 pm 22 Current Events 9:30 am 23 LIBRARY CLOSED 24/31 LIBRARY CLOSED 25 LIBRARY CLOSED 26 ☺ Perler Beads 1 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 27 ☺ Chess Tournament 10 am Movie Matinee: Out of Africa 1 pm 28 ☺ Button Design 1 pm Double Pinochle 1 pm 29 Current Events 9:30 am ☺ Winter Break Bingo 3 pm 30 ☺ Chess Club 12 pm