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Home My WebLink About2018-03 Library Beacon 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 16, Issue 3 March 2018 M A R C H 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 16 July 17 March 20 September 18 May 15 November 20 Follow us online www.oak-brook.org/library twitter @oakbrooklibrary Facebook Instagram @oakbrooklibrary youth services blog: oakbrookpubliclibraryblog.blogspot.com staff picks blog: oakbrooklibrarypicks.wordpress.com Adult Programs Registration is required for all programs; please call 630-368-7725. French Battlefields: The Defense of Bastogne Saturday, March 3 @ 2 pm The Battle of the Bulge has entered legendary status in military history. Less recognized was the resistance by infantry at key road junctions in Belgium and Luxembourg. Without their sacrifice, the defense of Bastogne would have never happened. Join battlefield expert Robert Mueller in reviewing the exciting defeat of Hitler’s 1944 Winter Offense. Women of World War II: On the Front Lines and On the Home Front Sunday, March 4 @ 2 pm During World War II, American women took on many new roles. One option was the American Red Cross Clubmobile program, which was a mobile club at the front lines, providing doughnuts, coffee and good old American girl-next-door friendliness. Join local author Barb Warner Deane to learn more about this fascinating chapter in history. Take Control of Your Medical Decisions Wednesday, March 7 @ 7 pm When 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. Shamrock Ragsters Sunday, March 11 @ 2 pm Come and hear the pub-shaking music of the Shamrock Ragsters! Listen as they play the hits of Dixieland, Bluegrass, Irish and Celtic tunes with traditional folk instruments. Finding Care and Housing for You or Your Loved One Tuesday, March 13 @ 7 pm The many housing and care options available for today’s seniors can be confusing. Rick Graffagna, owner of Senior Solutions, will discuss housing for seniors in transition. The Early Settlers of Oak Brook Saturday, March 24 @ 2 pm Join miller and historian Jim Nibeck from the Graue Mill and Museum to learn about the history of Oak Brook and its earliest settlers. 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., Mar. 10 @ 10 am A unique method based on an experience called Self Realization. Meets monthly. Movie Matinees Wed., Mar. 7 @ 1 pm The Hustler Wed., Mar. 28 @ 1 pm Darkest Hour Need Computer Help? Call the Reference Desk at 630-368-7725 to schedule a one-on-one computer session. Instagram We’ve joined Instagram! Follow us @oakbrooklibrary to join the fun! We’ll post pictures from around the Library, behind the scenes and from cool programs. We’re Joining SWAN! Our library community is growing! On May 1 we will be joining the SWAN library consortium (https://www.swanlibraries.net/). While we are busy working to make this transition as seamless as possible for you, it is important to share a few mile markers you will see on this road trip. Slight Detour: April 18-May 1, 2018 – Partial Catalog Freeze During this period, the Library cannot add new material to the library catalog. This means you will see a delay in adding the latest best sellers on the shelf. Other than availability of brand new materials for you to check out, this freeze should have minimal impact on you. Construction Ahead: April 28-May 1, 2018 – “Checkout- Only” Period During this time, you can check out material, but that activity will not be reflected immediately in My Account in the online catalog. Other services will be limited during this period. The Silver Lining For the week of April 8, National Library Week, the Library will be home to a giant inflatable swan! He will be available for photos and hugs! 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 Aliu, Xhenet Brass Berenson, Alex The Deceivers Brody, Frances Death in the Stars Darznik, Jasmin Song of a Captive Bird Fluke, Joanne Raspberry Danish Murder Gardner, Lisa Look for Me Hart, John The Hush James, Miranda Claws for Concern Lescroart, John T. Poison Matthews, Jason The Kremlin’s Candidate Meissner, Susan As Bright as Heaven Oliveira, Robin Winter Sisters Patterson, James Fifty Fifty Rivers, Francine The Masterpiece Ryan, Jennifer True to You Nonfiction Berman, Lea Treating People Well Bui, Thi The Best We Could Do Coll, Steve Directorate S Fishman, Stephen Deduct It! Junor, Penny The Duchess Kamenetz, Anya The Art of Screen Time Morton, Andrew Wallis in Love Pink, Daniel When Randolph, Mary The Executor’s Guide Shapiro, Laurie Gwen The Stowaway Siegel, Daniel J., M.D. The Yes Brain Smart, Elizabeth Where There’s Hope Thompson, Laura Agatha Christie Wolff, Michael Fire and Fury Wright, N. T. Paul DVDs Charlie and the Curious Otters Daddy’s Home 2 Designing Dogs The Disaster Artist The Handmaid’s Tale I, Tonya Justice League Only the Brave Pitch Perfect 3 Real Ghost Stories Slavery and the Making of America Music Blake Shelton Texoma Shore Ella Fitzgerald Ella at Zardi’s First Aid Kit Ruins Luke Bryan What Makes You Country The Library turned into a winter wonderland! Books & Bites Book Discussion Thursday, March 22 @ 4:30 pm Rules by Cynthia Lord 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. Meet Madeline! Friday, March 23 @ 11 am Join us for Madeline stories, craft and pictures with Madeline herself! Ages 2 & up. Registration required. Ben’s Bubble Show: Art, Science and a Touch of Magic Saturday, March 10 @ 1-2 pm Using his bare hands and a few simple tools Ben Jimenez creates beautiful, humorous, and mind boggling soap bubble sculptures, does bubble magic, makes giant bubbles, shoots bubble blizzards at people, and much more. Humor and audience interaction are part of every show he does. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library March Storytimes Registration is required for all storytimes Toddling 2s & 3s Wednesdays, Mar. 7, 14 & 21 @ 10:30 am Thursdays, Mar. 8, 15 & 22 @ 10:30 am Toddle on down to this fun and interactive story time that includes marvelous books, flannel boards, music and a craft! A great way to introduce your little one to the library! Parents must accompany their child in this program. Grades K-2 Storytime/Art Tuesdays, Mar. 6, 13 & 20 @ 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, March 3, 17 & 24 @ 12 - 1:30 pm This club is open to players who already have an understanding of the game. This is a club, not a team so players are welcome to join us to improve their game & play! Registration Required. *Please note: there will be no Chess Club on March 10. Lego® League Monday, March 12 @ 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join us once per month where we will let our creativity run wild and incorporate STEM skills into our builds. There will be Lego building books available to help spark ideas. Registration required. Ages 4 & 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... Mon. 3/26 2:30 - 4:30 Bingo Tues. 3/27 12:30 - 2:30 Toothpick Tower Thurs. 3/29 1:30 - 3:30 Spring Crafts Wed. 3/28 10:30 - 12:30 Board Games 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! School of Rock Tuesday, March 20 @ 10:30 am Join the band! Come and try an introduction to School of Rock’s Little Wing Program, the most innovative music class for your preschooler! They use great rock and roll from every decade to teach young children the basic concepts of music through interactive learning games and activities. Little Wing teaches children to understand, create, share and love music and is one ROCKIN good time! Ages 3-5. Space is very limited! Registration is required. Spring Break Programs Spring Break Bingo Monday, March 26 @ 3-4 pm Toothpick Tower Challenge Tuesday, March 27 @ 1-2 pm Spring Board Games Wednesday, March 28 @ 11 am - 12 pm Spring Crafts Thursday, March 29 @ 2-3 pm Registration is required for all except bingo. SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs ☺Children’s  Young Adults All ages in black 1 Double Pinochle 1 pm 2 Current Events 9:30 am 3 ☺ Chess Club 12 pm French Battlefields 2 pm 4 Women of World War II 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: The Hustler 1 pm Take Control of Med. Decisions 7 pm 8 ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm 9 Current Events 9:30 am 10 Sahaja Meditation 10 am ☺ Ben’s Bubble Show 1 pm 11 Shamrock Ragsters 2 pm 12 ☺ Lego League 6:30 pm 13 ☺ Grades K-2 Storytime 4:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm Finding Care and Housing 7 pm 14 ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am 15 ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm 16 Current Events 9:30 am 17 ☺ Chess Club 12 pm 18 19 20 ☺ School of Rock 10:30 am ☺ Grades K-2 Storytime 4:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm Library Commission Meeting 7 pm 21 ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am 22 ☺ Toddling 2s and 3s 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Books & Bites 4:30 pm 23 Current Events 9:30 am ☺ Meet Madeline! 11 am 24 ☺ Chess Club 12 pm Early Settlers of Oak Brook 2 pm 25 26 ☺ Spring Break Bingo 3 pm  27 ☺ Toothpick Tower Challenge 1 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 28 ☺ Spring Board Games 11 am Movie Matinee: Darkest Hour 1 pm 29 Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Spring Crafts 2 pm 30 31 ☺ Chess Club 12 pm