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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 8 August 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.
Illinois Watercolor Society Demonstration featuring Artist Ken Call
Saturday, August 4, 2018 @ 10 am
Ken has created over 500 illustrations for books, magazines, art
publishers, advertising agencies and corporations. Recently, he has
made the transition to fine art .
The Music and Influence of Johnny Cash
Saturday, August 4, 2018 @ 2 pm
Welcome back Steve Justman as he showcases the music of one-of-a-kind
American legend Johnny Cash. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Navigating the College Planning Process
Thursday, August 9 @ 7 pm
Learn new strategies available to families that can save you thousands of dollars while
finding the best-fit college for your child. Both parents and students are encouraged to
attend this seminar presented by My College Planning Team.
RTA Mobility Outreach
Monday, August 13 @ 7 pm
Accessible Metra, Pace and CTA buses and trains are easy to use and
the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) would love to show you how!
There will be time for questions and signing up for a Reduced Fare card to
get half off on Metra, Pace and CTA, if eligible. Hand-outs and maps will be provided.
“EBY” Master of the Moment
Thursday, August 16 @ 7 pm
Local author Burt Herman, Oak Brook resident and business owner, shares
his story of surviving a near midair collision of two commercial airplanes and
then reconnecting with the heroic pilot, Guy Eby, and other passengers 42
years later. Copies of Mr. Herman’s book will be available for purchase.
Hearing Loss Seminar
Saturday, August 18 @ 2 pm
Do people seem to mumble? Have you been avoiding social events because it’s too hard
to follow conversations? Do you experience difficulty when talking on the telephone?
Hearing loss may increase the risk of falling, cognitive decline and developing dementia.
Join Dr. Alejandra Ullauri, Board Certified Audiologist, as she speaks about the basics of
hearing loss.
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., Aug 11 @ 10 am
A unique method based on
an experience called Self
Realization. Meets monthly.
Movie Matinees
Wed., Aug 1
@ 1 pm
Funny Face
(1957)
Wed., Aug 29
@ 1 pm
All the Money
in the World
Need Computer Help?
Schedule a
private session.
630-368-7725
Gift Books Recently Donated to
Oak Brook Library
Judy Simpson donated The Fallen, The Sixth Day,
The Cutting Edge, Why Kill the Innocent, Shattered Mirror,
The 17th Suspect, Twenty-One Days, The Kremlin
Conspiracy, Twisted Prey, After Anna, and Shoot First
in memory of Jeff Franklin.
The Krohn Family has donated Italian Party in memory of
Katie Krohn and 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Chicago and
Basic Fermentation in honor of Mike Krohn’s birthday.
The Borer Family has donated Tinker to Evers to Chance
and Beachcomber’s Companion in memory of Frederick
Cappetta III.
Library
Laughs
*All content
“borrowed”
from the
internet
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
Adebayo, Ayobami Stay with Me
Brennan, Allison Abandoned
Davis, Fiona The Masterpiece
De Bernieres, Louis So Much Life Left Over
Frear, Caz Sweet Little Lies
Hamilton, Laurel K. Serpentine
Harrod-Eagles, Cynthia Till the Boys Come Home
Hart, Elsa City of Ink
Healey, Emma Whistle in the Dark
Markley, Stephen Ohio
Montefiore, Santa The Secret of the Irish Castle
Morghan, Sarah How to Keep a Secret
Morrison, Mary Head Games
Walters, Minette The Last Hours
Nonfiction
Abrams, Brian Obama
Black, George On the Ganges
Brooks, Kim Small Animals
Brooks, Mike Tech Generation
Crabtree, James The Billionaire Raj
Diangelo, Robin White Fragility
Dorey-Stein, Rebecca From the Corner of the Oval
Ellis, Blake A Deal with the Devil
Lal, Ruby Empress
Peerless, Veronica How Not to Kill Your Houseplant
Quammen, David The Tangled Tree
Royko, Mike The Best of Mike Royko
Stewart, Marcia Every Landlords Legal Guide
Tooze, Adam Crashed
DVDs
Andover
Apostasy
Assassin’s Code
Bad Samaritan
Breaking In
How to Talk to Girls at Parties
Life of the Party
Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War
Revenge
Submission
Truth or Dare
Won’t You Be My Neighbor
Music
Devin Dawson Dark Horse
Goldmund Occasus
Jason Aldean Rearview Town
Renée Fleming The Art of Renée Fleming
Various Artists The Thousand Incarnations of the
Rose
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!
Congratulations to Milo -
winner of the Dog Beauty
Contest!
Thank you to our sponsor -
Wet Nose of Oak Brook!
Summer Reading ends on Saturday,
August 4. Don’t forget to turn in your
reading logs and collect your prize!
Books & Bites Book Discussion
Thursday, August 9 @ 4 pm
The Fourth Stall by Chris Rylander
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.
Books and Beads
Tuesday, August 14 @ 3 pm
Cool off as your favorite picture
books come alive with audiovisual
adaptations. We will provide
materials to make a bracelet or
necklace while you relax!
No registration needed.
Chess Club
Tuesdays, August 7 & 14 @ 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.
Lego® League
Thursday, August 9 @ 6:30 pm
Join us for a creative hour of building,
teamwork, and STEM skills. Legos are
provided. Ages 5 & up.
Registration required.
Thank you
to the
Oak Brook
Women’s
Club for the
generous
donation of
a new play
cube in
Youth
Services!
Taking a road trip?
Check some of our new audiobooks!
The Year of Billy Miller - Kevin Henkes
Me and Marvin Gardens - A.S. King
Wishtree - Katherine Applegate
One of Us Is Lying - Karen M. McManus
The Thing About Luck - Cynthia Kadohata
Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures - Jeff Brown
Ballpark Mysteries Books 6-10 - David A. Kelly
Hello Universe - Erin Entrada Kelly
Presenting Buffalo Bill - Candace Fleming
Word of Mouse - James Patterson
Football Champ - Tim Green
Alexander Hamilton: The Outsider - Jean Fritz
Youth Bingo Friday
Friday, August 10 @ 3 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.
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!
Summer Fun
@ the Library!
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs ☺Children’s Young Adults All ages in black 1 Movie Matinee: Funny Face 1 pm 2 Double Pinochle 1 pm 3 Current Events 9:30 am 4 Illinois Watercolor Society Demo 10 am Music of Johnny Cash 2 pm Summer Reading Ends! 5 LIBRARY CLOSED 6 7 ☺ Chess Club 6:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 8 ☺ Read to a Dog 2 pm 9 Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Books & Bites 4 pm ☺ Lego League 6:30 pm College Planning 7 pm 10 Current Events 9:30 am ☺ Youth Bingo 3 pm 11 Sahaja Meditation 10 am ☺ End of Summer Reading Celebration 1 pm 12 LIBRARY CLOSED 13 ☺ Maker Madness: Wind Chimes 3 pm RTA Mobility Outreach 7 pm 14 ☺ Books and Beads 3 pm ☺ Chess Club 6:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 15 16 Double Pinochle 1 pm “EBY” Master of the Moment 7 pm ☺ Read to a Dog 7 pm 17 Current Events 9:30 am 18 Hearing Loss Seminar 2 pm 19 LIBRARY CLOSED 20 21 Knit Pickers 7 pm 22 23 Double Pinochle 1 pm 24 Current Events 9:30 am 25 26 LIBRARY CLOSED 27 28 Knit Pickers 7 pm 29 Movie Matinee: All the Money in the World 1 pm 30 Double Pinochle 1 pm 31 Current Events 9:30 am