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Home My WebLink About2019-07 Library Beacon 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 17, Issue 7 July 2019 J U L Y Library Hours 9:30 am - 9 pm Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm Friday-Saturday Closed Sunday 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. Legends of Sun Records Music Tuesday, July 9 @ 7 pm Join musician Randy Walker as he performs the hit music of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis & Carl Perkins on acoustic guitar. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Creating Eco-Friendly Yards with The Conservation Foundation Thursday, July 11 @ 7 pm Jim Kleinwachter will discuss a variety of techniques for transforming your yard including the use of rain barrels, rain gardens and the selecting native plants to solve yard problems while attracting dozens of species of beneficial wildlife such as butterflies and songbirds. Participants will receive a butterfly attraction and identification pamphlet and native plant guide. Stock & Bond Investing for Beginners Monday, July 22 @ 7 pm Tim Lambert returns to present his one-hour course in the basics of stocks and bonds, with an emphasis on stocks, for the student who wants to self direct their investments. No previous investing experience is required and all ages of students are encouraged to attend. The program will include a question and answer session. Citizens Utility Board: Home Energy Savings Workshop Wednesday, July 24 @ 7 pm Learn about free programs designed to save you energy and money; how to decode your gas and electric bill, spot errors, and avoid scams; the latest Illinois energy policies and how they will impact your energy choices; and the future of renewable energy in the area. Consumers are not required to bring their utility bills for this presentation. Adult Summer Reading Program Stop by the Adult Services Reference Desk to sign up and receive your reading log and a kick-off prize! Open to participants ages 14 and older. Read or listen to five books checked out from the Library. Upon completion, participants will be entered into a drawing sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 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. Movie Matinees The classic movie matinee will return the first Wednesday in August! Wednesday, July 31 @ 1 pm Mary Poppins Returns Need Computer Help? Schedule a private session. 630-368-7725 Happy 4th of July! Library will be closed on July 4 and will close at 1 pm on July 3 for the Taste of Oak Brook . Databases Highlight Lynda.com Are you looking to improve your computer or social media skills? Or, perhaps you want more information on Photography, Drawing or Time Management? All of these topics and more are available through Lynda.com. Oak Brook Public Library card holders have access to the Lynda.com video library of engaging courses taught by recognized industry experts. The beauty of this system is that you can go through a full course or just view the specific sections you need. Captions and full transcripts are available to those who prefer to read along. Lynda.com, a LinkedIn Company, is a leading online learning company that helps anyone learn business, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. 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 Alger, Cristina Girls Like Us Bailey, Tessa Fix Her Up Baker, Chandler Whisper Network Bourland, Barbara Fake Like Me Chase, Bethany One Night at the Lake Klosterman, Chuck Raised in Captivity McKinty, Adrian The Chain Moriarty, Jaclyn Gravity Is the Thing Patterson, Jorge Zepeda The Black Jersey Rozan, S. J. Paper Son Nonfiction America’s Test Kitchen Spiced (Cooking) Burns, Catherine The Moth Presents Occasional Magic (Storytelling) Churchland, Patricia S. Conscience (Ethics & Moral Philosophy) Fishman, Charles One Giant Leap (Aeronautics & Astronautics) Michel, Arthur Holland Eyes in the Sky (Electronic Surveillance) O’mara, Margaret The Code (Technology & Engineering) Phaidon Press Limited Interiors (Interior Design) Wambach, Abby Wolfpack (Feminist theory) DVDs Bancroft London Kills Series 1 Manhunt Season 1 Public Figure Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook The River and the Wall Under the Silver Lake Unforgotten: A Hero’s Story of War Vidago Palace Series 1 Music Daniel Barenboim Mozart Piano Quartets Josh Groban Bridges Live Plain White T’s Parallel Universe Punch Brothers All Ashore Sarah Brightman Hymn Looking for some recommendations? Check out the OBPL staff picks blog at oakbrooklibrarypicks.wordpress.com Friends of the Library 2019-2020 Membership Drive Join the Friends in sponsoring many of the Library’s programs and concerts and helping to cover the cost of library resources and improvements. The Friends is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. Membership envelopes are available at the Library or contributions can be mailed to: Friends of the Library PO Box 3131 Oak Brook, IL 60522-3131 Contributions can also be made on the Friends page of the Library’s website. Books & Bites Book Discussion Wednesday, July 24 @ 4:30 pm City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau Hang out, talk about books and enjoy some good snacks! See the Circulation Desk for a copy of the book a few weeks before each session. Recommended for grades 4 & up. Summer Reading Club It’s Showtime at the Library!  Get a reading log to track time spent reading.  Fun incentives and sponsored prizes along the way to encourage success.  Everyone welcome; little ones who enjoy a good picture book, emerging readers and those who are proficient readers.  Sign up NOW to take part in the celebration of reading! Stay and Play Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 @ 10:30 am Drop in, play and make new friends! This is a perfect way to work on social skills! Ages 2-5 with caregiver. Space is limited. Registration is required. Filled Programs Registration for these programs is filled, but you can sign up for the waitlist on our website. Young Artist Workshop: Wildlife Prints Friday, July 19 @ 2 pm Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo Friday, July 12 @ 1 pm Read to a Dog Thursday, July 18 @ 7 pm Wednesday, July 24 @ 2 pm Dinosaur vs. Unicorn Showdown Saturday, July 27 @ 11 am Lego League Monday, July 15 @ 6:30 pm Tuesday Evening Chess Club Tuesdays in July @ 6 pm Benihana Teen Sushi Rolling Demo Wednesday, July 10 @ 3 pm DIY Rock Cactus Garden Saturday, July 13 @ 1 pm July Storytimes Registration is required for all storytimes. Grades K-2 Storytime/Art Mondays, July 8, 15 & 22 @ 4:30 pm Are you nuts about books and art? Then join us for this wonderful storytime. We will read a story and then do an art project inspired by the book. Family Storytime Weds., July 10 & 24 @ 10:30 am All ages are welcome to wiggle and giggle while they interact with books, activities, music and crafts. Toddling 2s & 3s Thursdays, July 11, 18 & 25 @ 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 Thursdays, July 11, 18 & 25 @ 4:30 pm Preschoolers attend this program independently. They will wiggle and giggle while they interact with books, activities, games, music and crafts. Youth Bingo Fridays with Police Officer Yager Friday, July 26 @ 3 - 4 pm Join us for afternoon bingo with one of Oak Brook’s finest! Bring a friend and have an enjoyable time that offers fun and a wide assortment of prizes. All ages of children welcome. Teen Community Service Opportunities Looking for volunteer hours for applications? Sign up to assist with programs this summer. Call Youth Services for registration or questions. Registration required. Grades 6 & up. Date Time Assisting with... Mon. 7/8 4 - 6 pm Storytime Art Thus. 7/11 4 - 6 pm Storytime 3s, 4s, & 5s Mon. 7/15 4 - 6 pm Storytime Art Thurs. 7/18 4 - 6 pm Storytime 3s, 4s, & 5s Mon. 7/22 4 - 6 pm Storytime Art Thurs. 7/25 4 - 6 pm Storytime 3s, 4s, & 5s Sat. 7/27 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Maker Madness / Rock Painting It’s Showtime at the Oak Brook Public Library! SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs ☺Children’s  Young Adults All ages in black 1 2 ☺ Beginning Chess 6 ☺ Chess Club 6:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 3 CLOSE @ 1 PM 4 CLOSED 5 Current Events 9:30 am 6 7 CLOSED 8 ☺ Storytime Art Grades K-2 4:30 pm 9 ☺ Stay & Play Ages 2-5 10:30 am ☺ Beginning Chess 6 ☺ Chess Club 6:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm Legends Concert 7 pm 10 ☺ Family Storytime 10:30 am  Benihana Teen Sushi Rolling Demo 3 pm 11 ☺ Toddling 2s-3s 10:30 Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Terrific 3s, 4s, 5s 4:30 pm Creating Eco-Friendly Yards 7 pm 12 Current Events 9:30 am ☺ Scales and Tales 1 pm 13  DIY Rock Cactus Garden 1 pm 14 CLOSED 15 ☺ Storytime Art Grades K-2 4:30 pm ☺ Lego League 6:30 pm 16 ☺ Stay & Play Ages 2-5 10:30 am ☺ Beginning Chess 6 ☺ Chess Club 6:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 17 ☺ Family Storytime 10:30 am 18 ☺ Toddling 2s-3s 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Terrific 3s, 4s, 5s 4:30 pm ☺ Read to a Dog 7 pm 19 Current Events 9:30 am ☺ Wildlife Prints 2 pm 20 21 CLOSED 22 ☺ Storytime Art Grades K-2 4:30 pm Stock & Bond Investing 7 pm 23 ☺ Stay & Play Ages 2-5 10:30 am ☺ Beginning Chess 6 ☺ Chess Club 6:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 24 ☺ Family Storytime 10:30 am ☺ Read to a Dog 2 ☺ Books & Bites Book Discussion 4:30 pm Home Energy Savings 7 pm 25 ☺ Toddling 2s-3s 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Terrific 3s, 4s, 5s 4:30 pm 26 Current Events 9:30 am ☺ Youth Bingo with Police Officer Yager 3 pm 27 ☺ Dinosaur vs. Unicorn Showdown 11 am 28 CLOSED 29 30 ☺ Stay & Play Ages 2-5 10:30 am ☺ Beginning Chess 6 ☺ Chess Club 6:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 31 Movie Matinee: Mary Poppins Returns 1 pm