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Library Beacon
600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library
Volume 16, Issue 7 July 2018
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Library Hours
9:30 am - 9 pm Monday-Thursday
9:30 am - 5 pm Friday-Saturday
1:00 pm - 5 pm Sunday
Department Numbers
Circulation 630-368-7700
Reference 630-368-7725
Youth Services 630-368-7733
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Adult Programs
Registration is required for all programs; please call 630-368-7725.
Your Financial Longevity
Saturday, July 7 @ 10 am
Anne Morgan, Oak Brook resident and advisor, concludes her workshop
series with a business owners’ guide to asset growth, succession
planning, retaining key employees and getting retirement right.
Jackie, Janet & Lee: The Secret Lives of Janet Auchincloss
and Her Daughters, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee
Radziwill - Saturday, July 14 @ 2 pm
Get ready for this fast-paced, motivational, giant book review as Jenny
Riddle dramatizes and distills fascinating details from Randy Taraborelli’s
New York Times best-selling biography of the Bouvier women.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Meditation: Garden of Peace
Thursday, July 19 @ 7 pm
In this workshop participants will learn how to approach meditation and then experience
an actual sitting. Join Sara Schiffer, who has been meditating for over 20 years for this
inspiring workshop. Sara is a CPA as well as a Certified Professional Coach.
Broadway Hits with Robyn Vitson
Saturday, July 21 @ 2 pm
Robyn Vitson returns to “tickle the ivories” while performing the most
popular Broadway show tunes on the piano. You will enjoy singing or
humming along to these beautiful classic melodies!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
LGBTQ: Past and Present
Monday, July 23 @ 7 pm
Join College of Dupage instructor, Frank Serafino, as he discusses recent advances in
civil rights for the LGBTQ community related to the law, media, and popular culture, as
well as the many significant issues that remain. Join us as we discover the LGBTQ
community – for our children, our parents, our co-workers, our neighbors, and ourselves.
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., July 14 @ 10 am
A unique method based on
an experience called Self
Realization. Meets monthly.
Movie Matinees
Wed., July 11
@ 1 pm
Best in Show
(2000)
Wed., July 25
@ 1 pm
Tomb Raider
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private session.
630-368-7725
Dog Days of Summer
July 9 - 13
See inside for
details
Summer Reading -
Reading Takes You Everywhere
You are invited to participate in our 2018
Summer Reading Program. Reading Takes
You Everywhere begins June 4 and runs
through August 4 and is open to adults and
young adults ages 14 and older. Upon
completion of the reading log, you will be
entered into a raffle drawing by the Friends of the Library.
Library
Laughs
*All content
“borrowed”
from the
internet
Place a hold today!
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
Abbott, Meghan Give Me Your Hand
Atkins, Ace The Sinners
Dybek, Nick The Verdun Affair
Gortner, C. W. The Romanov Empress
Johansen, Iris Double Blind
Kamal, Sheena It All Falls Down
Keller, Julia Bone on Bone
Loren, Roni The One You Can’t Forget
Lustbader, Eric Four Dominions
Miller, Louise The Late Bloomer’s Club
Orange, Tommy There There
Regan, Katy Little Big Love
Scottoline, Lisa Feared
Steele, Danielle The Good Fight
Nonfiction
Brill, Steven Tailspin
de Vise, Daniel The Comeback
Fisher, Adam Valley of Genius
Fleischman, Adam Flavor Bombs
Funk, Kristi, Dr. Breasts: The Owner’s Manual
Gino, Francesca Rebel Talent
Harden, Marcia Gay The Seasons of My Mother
Hilburn, Robert Paul Simon
Itzkoff, Dave Robin
Katz, Emily Modern Macrame
Kessler, Sarah Gigged
Khakpour, Porochista Sick
Lawler, Andrew The Secret Token
Stern, Amanda Little Panic
Wohlleben, Peter The Weather Detective
DVDs
Dark Crimes
I Feel Pretty
Maze Runner – Death Cure
Ready Player One
Music
Ashley Monroe Sparrow
Bill Frisell Music Is
Dierks Bentley The Mountain
Vote for Most-Loved Novel!
The Library is hosting its own version of
The Great American Read. This national
program sponsored by PBS, features an
8-part series and offers the opportunity to
vote for America’s most-loved novel from a
list of 100 titles. (Checkout a title from that
list of 100 to enter on your summer reading
log!) Your vote will help us determine
OBPL’s most-loved novel. In October,
the library will announce the winning title
and all voters will be entered into a drawing
for a prize; one for adults and one for ages under 18!
Dog Days of Summer
July 9-13
Pet Food for Fines
$1 in fines will be forgiven for every can of dog/cat food.
Payment for lost or damaged items are not included. All cans
will be donated to Dupage County Animal Services. Even if you
don't have fines, donations are appreciated.
K-9 Becks Demonstration -
Monday, July 9 @ 10 am
Join Oak Brook Police Officer Andrew Franczak and K-9 Becks
for a demonstration of his skills, including drug detection, basic
obedience and bite training.
Choosing the Right Dog for Your Family -
Thursday, July 12 @ 1 pm
Andy Salis from DuPage County Animal Services will help you
choose the dog who will thrive in your household.
Doggy Ice Cream Social -
Friday, July 13 @ 2 pm
Bring your dog to the Library for an ice cream social. Frosty
Paws provided for dogs, ice cream cups for the humans. Stop
by and meet adoptable pups from DuPage County Animal
Services.
Dog Beauty Contest
Submit a photo of your pup by July 3 to
obpldogdays@gmail.com. Stop by during Dog Days to vote.
Winner will be announced at the Ice
Cream Social.
Please rsvp for all programs
at 630-368-7708 or
obpldogdays@gmail.com
Books & Bites Book Discussion
Thursday, July 26 @ 4 pm
Refugee by Alan Gratz
We meet each 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.
Once Upon a Time - Fairytale Party!
Friday, July 13 @ 11 am
This fairytale party will feature two of your favorite fairytale
friends! Tinkerbell and Rapunzel will be visiting
us and hope to meet all of you, take pictures,
and share some of their favorite stories. Come
dressed as your favorite character: princess,
prince, villain, etc. We’ll play some games and
make a cool fairytale craft! Ages 2-8.
Registration is required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Benihana Teen Sushi-Rolling Demo
Wednesday, July 11 @ 3 pm
Benihana will be here to guide teens in
how to make their own sushi roll! If you
like sushi, this is the program for
you! Grades 6 & up. Registration required. Space is limited!
July Storytimes
Toddling 2s-3s
Thursdays, July 5, 12, 19 & 26 @ 10:30 am
This is a perfect program to introduce little ones
to the library. We’ll enjoy some good books,
sing songs, dance, do fingerplays, and more!
We’ll also make crafts which are related to the
theme of the day. A parent or caregiver must
stay with children during the program. *No
sessions on June 14, and 21.
Registration required.
Grades K-2 Storytime/Art
Mondays, July 9, 16 & 23 @ 4 pm
Join us for some summertime stories that will
awaken our creative juices. A story-inspired art
project will follow. Please dress for mess!
Registration required.
On My Own: Preschool Storytime Ages 3-5
Wednesdays, July 11, 18 & 25 @ 10:30 am
Preschoolers attend this program independently.
They will wiggle and giggle while they interact
with books, activities, games, music, and crafts.
Registration required.
Chess Club
Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24 & 31 @ 6:30 - 8 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.
True Balance Karate Class
Wednesday, July 25 @ 1 pm
This is an introductory class to karate. Martial
arts will not only teach yourself-defense, but
focus, respect, concentration and more.
Ages 6 & up. Registration required.
Other Programs
Lego League - July 12 @ 6:30 pm
Books and Beads - July 17 @ 3 pm
Wild Kratts Shark-Tastic! - July 24 @ 3 pm
Youth Bingo Fridays - July 27 @ 3 pm
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Scales and Tales
Friday, July 20 @ 2 pm
Always a hit with kids and parents alike,
Beth Wagner and her animal crew make
even the most timid person comfortable
enough to encounter her menagerie.
Everyone is encouraged to touch, pet, and ask questions
about any of these tame, handleable animals — like sloths, pot
-belly pigs, chinchillas, and more! Registration required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Cha Cha Cha: Latin American Dance & Music
Wednesday, July 18 @ 7 pm
Join Nelson and Paola Sosa as they take the
audience on a trip through Central and South
America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. This show
not only features the artistry and energy of
Nelson and Paola, but also makes the audience
a part of it all! They will have participants learning
how to play instruments for Latin Rhythms as well as learning
how to dance basic steps of Cumbia, Merengue, Cha Cha
Cha, Bachata, and Polka. All ages. Registration is required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Summer Reading Club
Now - August 4, ages 3 and up
We provide children with the opportunity to
earn prizes for reading during the summer.
This year’s theme reminds us that books can
take us anywhere! Be sure to sign up, pick
up your reading log, and get started!
Meet Biscuit the Dog!
Friday, July 27 @ 11 am
Join us for Biscuit stories, a craft and pictures with
Biscuit himself! Ages 2 & up. Registration required.
SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT1 LIBRARY CLOSED 2 3 LIBRARY CLOSES @ 2 PM 4 LIBRARY CLOSED 5 ☺Toddling 2s & 3s10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm 6 Current Events 9:30 am 7 Your Financial Longevity 10 am 8 LIBRARY CLOSED 9K-9 Demo with Becks 10 am ☺K-2 Storytime4 pm 10 ☺Chess Club 6:30 pmKnit Pickers 7 pm 11 ☺Preschool Storytime10:30 am Movie Matinee: Best in Show 1 pm Sushi-Rolling 3 pm 12 ☺Toddling 2s & 3s10:30 am Choosing the Right Dog 1 pm Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺Lego League 6:30 pm13 ☺Fairytale Party!11 am Doggy Ice Cream Social 2 pm 14 Sahaja Meditation 10 am Jackie, Janet & Lee 2 pm 15 LIBRARY CLOSED 16 ☺K-2 Storytime4 pm 17 ☺Books and Beads3 pm ☺Chess Club 6:30 pmKnit Pickers 7 pm Commission Mtg 7 pm 18 ☺Preschool Storytime10:30 am ☺Cha Cha Cha7 pm 19 ☺Toddling 2s & 3s10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm Meditation: Garden of Peace 7 pm 20 Current Events 9:30 am ☺Scales and Tales2 pm 21 Broadway Hits with Robyn Vitson 2 pm 22 LIBRARY CLOSED 23 ☺K-2 Storytime4 pm LGBTQ: Past and Present 7 pm 24 ☺Wild KrattsShark-Tastic! 3 pm ☺Chess Club 6:30 pmKnit Pickers 7 pm 25 ☺Preschool Storytime10:30 am Movie Matinee: Tomb Raider 1 pm ☺Karate Class 1 pm26 ☺Toddling 2s & 3s10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺Books & Bites4 pm 27 Current Events 9:30 am ☺ Meet Biscuit the Dog! 11 am ☺Youth Bingo 3 pm28 ☺Flip-Flop Wreath:Attacked by Sharks!11 am 29 LIBRARY CLOSED 30 ☺Read to a Dog7 pm 31 ☺Chess Club 6:30 pmKnit Pickers 7 pm Adult programs ☺Children’s Young Adults All ages in black