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Home My WebLink About2018-11 Library Beacon 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 16, Issue 11 November 2018 N O V E M B E R Library Hours 9:30 am - 9 pm Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm Friday-Saturday 1:00 pm - 5 pm Sunday Check calendar for Thanksgiving hours. Department Numbers Circulation 630-368-7700 Reference 630-368-7725 Youth Services 630-368-7733 Look for us online Adult Programs Registration is required for all programs; please visit our website or call 630-368-7725. Radio Goes to War Sunday, November 4 @ 2 pm Steve Darnall examines how radio rose to the challenge of life during wartime, with sound clips from news broadcasts, presidential speeches, entertainment shows & programs designed to boost morale. Medicare Changes for 2018-2019 Tuesday, November 6 @ 7 pm Medicare can be confusing. David Wylly of the Medicare Solutions Network will get you up to speed on what Medicare covers, what it doesn’t and your potential out-of-pocket exposure. He’ll discuss Supplements, Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription Coverage and cost-saving strategies for the years ahead. Anatoliy Torchinskiy Classical Piano Concert Sunday, November 11 @ 2 pm Mr. Torchinskiy was born in Kiev, Ukraine and began his piano studies almost forty years ago. He returns to the Library to perform beloved piano pieces from Ravel, Mozart and Chopin. Staying Relaxed this Holiday Season Through Meditation Thursday, November 15 @ 7 pm Zelma Chamberlain, M.Ed. will present a simple yet powerful meditation technique that can reduce stress-related responses, improve concentration, enhance clarity of thought and mental equilibrium. This can help enrich one’s life personally, professionally and spiritually and help with seasonal stress. The Final Roadmap Tuesday, November 20 @ 10 am Steve Byrne will discuss the benefits of end-of-life planning using an electronic system that allows you to document your last wishes, and convey your financial and legal information to loved ones. See how a few hours of preparation can help leave memories, not problems. 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., Nov. 10 @ 10 am A unique method based on an experience called Self Realization. Meets monthly. Movie Matinees Wed., Nov. 7 @ 1 pm Charade (1963) Wed., Nov. 28 @ 1 pm Ocean’s Eight Need Computer Help? Schedule a private session. 630-368-7725 Friends of the Library Author Event An Evening with Laura Caldwell and Sara Paretsky Sunday evening, November 4 @ 7 – 9 pm Caldwell and Paretsky will discuss their new book Anatomy of Innocence followed by a book signing. Registration is required, please call 630-368-7700 to reserve your seat. This event is only open to members of the Friends of the Library. Not a Friend? Join today to be eligible to attend. 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 Austin, Lynn Legacy of Mercy Bloom, Carly Big Bad Cowboy Brackston, Paula The Little Shop of Found Things Callaghan, Carrie A Light of Her Own Griffiths, Elly The Vanishing Box Guillory, Jasmine The Proposal Harvey, John Body & Soul Hyzy, Julie Virtual Sabotage L’Amour, Louis No Traveler Returns Lethem, Jonathan The Feral Detective March, Emily The Christmas Wishing Tree Mawer, Simon Prague Spring Osborn, John Jay Listen to the Marriage Penny, Louise The Best American Mystery Stories 2018 Ross, JoAnn Snowfall on Lighthouse Lane Nonfiction Andres, Jose We Fed an Island Blum, Deborah The Poison Squad Brettschneider, Corey The Oath and the Office Chung, Nicole All You Can Ever Know Gittleman, Ann Louise, Pd.D. Radical Metabolism Hastings, Max Vietnam Hawking, Stephen Brief Answers to the Big Questions Launius, Roger D. The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration Lewis, Michael The Fifth Risk McPhee, John The Patch Pagels, Elaine Why Religion? Redzepi, René The Noma Guide to Fermentation Santas, Dana Practical Solutions for Back Pain Relief Souza, Pete Shade Traister, Rebecca Good and Mad DVDs The 12 Breath The Children Act Dark Money The Darkest Minds The Good Fight, Season 1 Pope Francis: A Man of his Word Slender Man Music Aretha Franklin The Atlantic Singles Collection Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper A Star Is Born Lori McKenna The Tree Mumford & Sons Delta Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox The Essentials, Volume 2 Books & Bites Book Discussion Monday, November 26 @ 4:30 pm Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly 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. Salt Creek Ballet: Nutcracker Unwrapped! Saturday, November 17 @ 11 am Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on this holiday classic! Salt Creek Ballet will explain and decode some the more mystifying aspects of the Nutcracker story and its music, as well as provide a preview of its upcoming performances of The Nut Cracker. Audience participation will be a key part of the experience. All ages. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Saturday Morning Chess Club Saturdays, November 3, 10 & 17 @ 10 - 11:30 am It is a club, not a team, so players are welcome to join us to improve their game & play! Grades K-12. Registration required. Lego® League Monday, November 12 @ 6 pm Join us for a creative hour of building, teamwork and STEM skills. Legos are provided. Ages 5 & up. Registration required. Teen Community Service Opportunities Looking for volunteer hours for applications? Sign up to assist with programs in November. Call Youth Services for registration and for questions about each program or event. Registration required. Grades 6 & up. Date Time Assisting with... 11/6 4-6 pm Storytime Art 11/8 4-6 pm 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s Storytime 11/10 12:30-2:30 pm Perler Beading 11/13 4-6 pm Storytime Art 11/15 4-6 pm 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s Storytime 11/27 4-6 pm Storytime Art 11/29 4-6 pm 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s Storytime November Storytimes Registration is required for all storytimes Grades K-2 Storytime/Art Tuesdays, Nov. 6, 13 & 27 @ 4:30 pm Join us for some adventurous winter stories that will awaken our creative spirit. Miss Brigitte believes that good books inspire us; a story- inspired art project will follow. Family Storytime Weds., Nov. 7, 14 & 28 @ 10:30 am All ages are welcome to wiggle and giggle while they interact with books, activities, music and crafts. Toddling 2s & 3s Thursdays, Nov. 8, 15 & 29 @ 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. Terrific 3s, 4s & 5s Storytime Thursdays, Nov. 8, 15 & 29 @ 4:30 pm Preschoolers attend this program independently. They will wiggle and giggle while they interact with books, activities, games, music and crafts. Perler® Bead Fun Saturday, November 10 @ 1 pm We will be using these small beads to create a variety of fall-themed designs. If you have other ideas, we will try to make your Perler® bead dreams a reality with this one-of-a-kind maker’s workshop. Grades K & up. Registration required. 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! 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 10 am 4 Radio Goes to War 2 pm Author Event 7 pm Must be Friends member 5 6 ☺ K-2 Storytime 4:30 pm Medicare Changes for 2018-19 7 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 7 ☺ Family Storytime 10:30 am Movie Matinee: Charade 1 pm 8 ☺ Toddling Storytime 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Terrific Storytime 4:30 pm 9 Current Events 9:30 am 10 ☺ Chess Club 10 am Sahaja Meditation 10 am ☺ Perler Bead Fun 1 pm 11 Anatoliy Torchinskiy Piano Concert 2 pm 12 ☺ Lego League 6 pm 13 ☺ K-2 Storytime 4:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 14 ☺ Family Storytime 10:30 am 15 ☺ Toddling Storytime 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Terrific Storytime 4:30 Staying Relaxed this Holiday Season 7 pm 16 Current Events 9:30 am 17 ☺ Chess Club 10 am ☺ Salt Creek Ballet: Nutcracker Unwrapped! 11 am 18 19 20 The Final Roadmap 10 am Knit Pickers 7 pm 21 LIBRARY CLOSES @ 5 PM 22 LIBRARY CLOSED 23 LIBRARY CLOSED 24 25 26 ☺ Books & Bites 4:30 pm 27 ☺ K-2 Storytime 4:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 28 ☺ Family Storytime 10:30 am Movie Matinee: Ocean’s Eight 1 pm 29 ☺ Toddling Storytime 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Terrific Storytime 4:30 30 Current Events 9:30 am