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Home My WebLink About2018-02 Library Beacon 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 16, Issue 2 February 2018 F E B R U A R Y Adult Programs Registration is required for all programs; please call 630-368-7725. A New Birth of Freedom Sunday, February 4 @ 2 pm Join us for a “first-hand” account of Mr. Lincoln’s experiences of U.S. history through the end of the Civil War in 1865. Mr. Lincoln is portrayed by Kevin Wood, a professional Lincoln presenter who bears a remarkable resemblance to “the Great Emancipator” and who is extremely knowledgeable about his life and times. Cooking Demonstration: Indian Soups Sunday, February 11 @ 2 pm Keep out the chill this February with a bowl of warm, homemade soup full of in-season ingredients demonstrated by Indrani Hausner of monbool cooking school. Samples will be provided. Medicare 101 Tuesday, February 27 @ 7 pm David Wylly of the Medicare Solutions Network will detail what Medicare covers, what it doesn't, and your options for additional coverage. He will also discuss Medicare Supplements, Part D Drug Prescription coverage, and Advantage Plans. Social Security: More Than Meets the Eye Wednesday, February 28 @ 7 pm If you are going to collect Social Security benefits in the next 10 years, join Jim Flanagan of Bentron Financial Group for this lively and informative discussion. In this session, you will learn more about the benefits of taking Social Security, when to take it, how working impacts it, taxation on it, and spousal Social Security. 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 19 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., Feb. 10 @ 10 am A unique method based on an experience called Self Realization. Meets monthly. Movie Matinees Wed., Feb. 7 @ 1 pm Brigadoon Wed., Feb. 28 @ 1 pm Murder on the Orient Express 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! Lladrós Collectibles for Sale Are you looking to add to your own collection? Do you have a gift giving occasion coming up? Stop by the Library and browse the collection. Many of the Lladrós are for sale. For more information please direct inquiries to Jacob Post, Head Librarian. New for 2018! Oak Brook Public Library has just added new titles to its RB Digital Magazines collection. The collection now includes The Atlantic, Cooking Light Bookazines, The New Yorker, and modern home design periodical Dwell. RB Digital Magazines brings the full magazine experience to a digital setting by offering full-color digital magazines for anytime, anywhere reading on desktops, mobile devices, and tablets. The Library's collection of popular digital magazines includes both new and back issues with no holds, no checkout periods, and no limits. If you’re looking for thought provoking articles, a new light recipe, house or landscaping inspiration, or you just feel like flipping pages, you can access RB Digital Magazines on the eBooks, eAudiobooks & eMagazines page of the Oak Brook Public Library website or through the RB Digital app. 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. 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 Armstrong, Kelley This Fallen Prey Beaton, M.C. Death of an Honest Man Bloom, Amy White Houses Bowen, Rhys The Tuscan Child Fielding, Joy The Bad Daughter Greaney, Mark Agent in Place Haig, Matt How to Stop Time Hannah, Kristin The Great Alone Harper, Jane Force of Nature Kellerman, Jonathan Night Moves Khan, Ausma Zehanat A Dangerous Crossing Kinsella, Sophie Surprise Me Lippman, Laura Sunburn Oates, Joyce Carol Beautiful Days Todd, Charles The Gate Keeper Nonfiction Baatz, Simon The Girl on the Velvet Swing: Sex, Murder, and Madness at the Dawn of the Twentieth Century Barnes, Simon The Meaning of Birds Chua, Amy Political Tribes Davenport, Anthony Your Score: An Insider's Secrets to Understanding, Controlling, and Protecting Your Credit Score Epstein, Mark, M.D. Advice Not Given: A Guide to Getting Over Yourself Hulbert, Ann Off the Charts: The Hidden Lives and Lessons of American Child Prodigies Taraborrelli, J. Randy Jackie, Janet & Lee: The Secret Lives of Janet Auchincloss and Her Daughters, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee Radziwill DVDs The Foreigner Geostorm Goodbye Christopher Robin Jigsaw The Killing of a Sacred Deer Marshall Mother! The Mountain Between Us The Snowman Thank You For Your Service Victoria - Season 2 Music Barbra Streisand The Music -- The Mem’ries -- The Magic Charlotte Gainsbourg Rest Luke Bryan What Makes You Country N. Dessay and M. Legrand Between Yesterday and Tomorrow Talib Kweli Radio Silence Books & Bites Book Discussion Thursday, February 22 @ 4:30 pm A Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck 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. Traveling World of Reptiles Saturday, February 17 @ 2 pm Join us for an up-close, live, and extremely “hands-on” experience as you learn about reptiles and amphibians from around the world. An enjoyable experience for all ages! Registration Required! Free SAT Practice Test by C2 Education Saturday, February 17 @ 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. Valentine Craft Saturday, February 10 @ 11 am …”Roses are red, violets are blue” come and join Miss Lisa as we make not 1 but 2 crafts… pom-pom paper heart and/or Hershey Kiss “bling ring.” Registration required. Grades 2 & up. February Storytimes Registration is required for all storytimes Toddling 2s & 3s Wednesdays, Feb. 7 & 14 @ 10:30 am Thursdays, Feb. 1, 8 & 15 @ 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, Feb. 6 & 13 @ 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, Feb. 3, 10, 17 & 24 @ 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, Feb. 15 @ 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. 2/6 4-6 pm Storytime Art Tues. 2/13 4-6 pm Storytime Art Tues. 2/10 10:30-12 pm Valentine Craft 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! Winter Reading Program Ready for an escape from the winter blahs? Earn prizes for reading! Our theme is Book Your Winter Getaway! The program runs through Saturday, March 3. You still have plenty of time! Stop by the Youth Services Desk to sign up and get your reading log! Winter Break Bingo Thanks to Officer Church for calling the number! SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs ☺Children’s  Young Adults All ages in black 1 ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm 2 Current Events 9:30 am 3 ☺ Chess Club 12 pm 4 A New Birth of Freedom 2 pm 5 6 ☺ Grades K-2 Storytime 4:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 7 ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am Movie Matinee: Brigadoon1 pm 8 ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm 9 Current Events 9:30 am 10 Sahaja Meditation 10 am ☺ Valentine Craft 11 am ☺ Chess Club 12 pm 11 Cooking Demo: Indian Soups 2 pm 12 13 ☺ Grades K-2 Storytime 4:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 14 ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am 15 ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Lego League 6:30 pm 16 Current Events 9:30 am 17  SAT Practice Test 10 am  ☺ Chess Club 12 pm ☺ Traveling World of Reptiles 2 pm 18 19 LIBRARY CLOSED 20 Knit Pickers 7 pm 21 22 Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Books & Bites 4:30 pm 23 Current Events 9:30 am 24 ☺ Chess Club 12 pm Embrace the New Year with Meditation 2 pm 25 26  27 Medicare 101 7 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 28 Movie Matinee: Murder on the Orient Express 1 pm Social Security 7 pm