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Home My WebLink About2018-01 Library Beacon 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 16, Issue 1 January 2018 J A N U A R Y Adult Programs Registration is required for all programs; please call 630-368-7725. Tai Chi for Beginners Wednesday, January 17 @ 10 am Tai Chi incorporates slow, deliberate movements, meditation and breathing exercises to help your circulation, balance and alignment while restoring energy. This is a low-impact martial art with amazing benefits. Sponsored by Body & Brain in Westmont. Giuseppe Verdi: His Life and Opera Sunday, January 21 @ 2 pm Join opera enthusiast Young Kim for an entertaining and informative look at the preeminent composer, his life and his work. Whether you’re a regular opera goer or an opera novice, you’re sure to learn something new. 6 Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Planning for Retirement Wednesday, January 24 @ 7 pm Most people spend the majority of their working careers saving money so they can retire when and how they want, but there is a big difference between saving for retirement and actually planning for it. These 6 critical mistakes can have a detrimental impact on the outcome of your retirement, but are avoidable with proper planning. You will learn some unique and effective strategies to improve your retirement outcome. Embrace the New Year with Meditation Saturday, January 27 @ 2 pm In this busy, fast-paced world, peace seems like an elusive commodity. Join long-time meditator Renate Lanotte, MS LCSW for this engaging workshop offering effective techniques that can reduce stress, enhance relaxation and promote inner growth. Begin the New Year with meditation and join Renate as she takes you on this journey to greater physical, mental and spiritual health. 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 January 1 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 16 July 17 March 20 September 18 May 15 November 20 Follow us online www.oak-brook.org/library twitter @oakbrooklibrary Facebook Pinterest youth services blog: oakbrookpubliclibraryblog.blogspot.com 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., Jan. 13 @ 10 am A unique method based on an experience called Self Realization. Meets monthly. Movie Matinees Wed., Jan. 3 @ 1 pm Gigi (1958) Wed., Jan. 31 @ 1 pm Victoria and Abdul Need Computer Help? Call the Reference Desk at 630-368-7725 to schedule a one-on-one computer session. Winter Reading Program: Season’s Readings January 2 - March 3 Come to the Reference Desk to pick up a Winter Reading log! Read 5 books (only 4 books if one is an e-book) from OBPL’s collection this Winter for a chance to win the grand prize. Just for signing up, you will receive a certificate good for one free DVD checkout. Happy Reading! Thank you! Thank you to everyone who came out for the Library’s Barnes & Noble Bookfair Fundraiser. We appreciate your support. Miss Theresa presents storytime at B&N. 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. Holiday Lights Recycling through 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. Sampling of New and Upcoming Materials You can place a 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 Ahnhem, Stefan The Ninth Grave Brady, Eileen Chained Burns, V. M. The Plot Is Murder Early, Hank Heaven’s Crooked Finger Gerber, Daryl Wood A Deadly Eclair Green, Layton Written in Blood Guild, Nicholas The Macedonian Harper, Molly Sweet Tea and Sympathy Hayes-McCoy, Felicity The Library at the Edge of the World Hines, Jim C. Terminal Alliance Klassen, Julie The Ladies of Ivy Cottage Koreto, R. J. Death at the Emerald Lee, Fonda Jade City Leigh, Lora Nauti Angel Lloyd, Catherine Death Comes to the School Nonfiction Branson, Richard Finding My Virginity Davis, Todd Get Better Douglas, Kirk Kirk and Anne Eatwell, Piu Marie Black Dahlia, Red Rose Ellsberg, Daniel The Doomsday Machine Fraser, Rebecca The Mayflower Hantke, Laura Sophie Kitchen Lithography: Hand Printing at Home Jeremiah, David, Dr. A Life Beyond Amazing Katie, Byron A Mind at Home with Itself Lancaster, Bridget Cooking at Home with Bridget & Julia Metaxas, Eric Martin Luther Morstein, Mona, Dr. Master Your Diabetes Scalia, Antonin Scalia Speaks Thorpe, Helen The Newcomers Wilson, A. N. Charles Darwin DVDs American Made Battle of the Sexes Blade Runner 2049 Downton Abbey: The Weddings Happy Death Day It Loving Vincent Nature’s Miniature Miracles So B. It Victoria and Abdul Music Andre Rieu Shall We Dance Beck Colors Liam Gallagher As You Were Nicole Atkins Goodnight Rhonda Lee Seth McFarlane In Full Swing Books & Bites Book Discussion Thursday, January 25 @ 4:30 pm The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd 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 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! Winter Break Bingo Fridays, 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. Free ACT Practice Test by C2 Education Saturday, January 20 @ 10 am - 1:30 pm Take a free practice exam sponsored by C2 Education. 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. Maker Madness - Sand Art Fun Saturday, January 20 @ 2 pm 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 beautiful colored sand designs. Fill small containers in various shapes with multicolored sand. Registration required. Grades 2 & up. January Storytimes Registration is required for all storytimes Toddling 2s & 3s Wednesdays, Jan. 10, 17, 24 & 31 @ 10:30 am Thursdays, Jan. 11, 18 & 25 @ 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! Parents must accompany their child in this program. Grades K-2 Storytime/Art Tuesdays, Jan. 9, 16, 23 & 30 @ 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. Chess Club Saturdays, Jan. 6, 13, 20 & 27 @ 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 Thursday, Jan. 18 @ 6:30 - 7:30 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 in January and February. Call Youth Services for registration and for questions about each program or event. Registration required. Grades 6 & up. Date Time Assisting with... Tues. 1/9 4-6 pm Storytime Art Tues. 1/16 4-6 pm Storytime Art Tues. 1/23 4-6 pm Storytime Art Tues. 1/30 4-6 pm Storytime Art Sat. 1/20 1:30-3:30 pm Sand Art Fun Winter Reading Program Ready for an escape from the winter blahs? Earn prizes for reading! Our theme is Book Your Winter Getaway! The program begins on Tuesday, January 2 and runs through Saturday, March 3. Stop by the Youth Services Desk to sign up and get your reading log! SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs ☺Children’s  Young Adults All ages in black 1 LIBRARY CLOSED 2 Winter Reading Begins! ☺ Life Size Candyland 1 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 3 Movie Matinee: Gigi 1 pm ☺ Movie with a Craft 2 pm 4 ☺ Winter Board Games 11 am 5 Current Events 9:30 am ☺ Winter Break Bingo 3 pm 6 ☺ Chess Club 12 pm 7 8 9 ☺ Grades K-2 Storytime 4:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 10 ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am 11 ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm 12 Current Events 9:30 am 13 Sahaja Meditation 10 am ☺ Chess Club 12 pm 14 15 16 ☺ Grades K-2 Storytime 4:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm Library Commission Meeting 7 pm 17 Tai Chi for Beginners 10 am ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am 18 ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Lego League 6:30 pm 19 Current Events 9:30 am 20  ACT Practice Test 10 am  ☺ Chess Club 12 pm ☺ Maker Madness: Sand Art Fun 2 pm 21 Giuseppe Verdi: His Life and Opera 2 pm 22 23 ☺ Grades K-2 Storytime 4:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 24 ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am 6 Critical Retirement Mistakes 7 pm 25 ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Books & Bites 4:30 pm 26 Current Events 9:30 am 27 ☺ Chess Club 12 pm Embrace the New Year with Meditation 2 pm 28 29  30 ☺ Grades K-2 Storytime 4:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 31 ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am Movie Matinee: Victoria and Abdul 1 pm