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Library Beacon
600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library
Volume 17, Issue 8 August 2019
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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.
Experience the Transformative Power of Meditation
Thursday, August 1 @ 7 pm
Meditation can be used as a tool to benefit our body, mind and inner being. It helps to slow
down the inane chatter of our minds and invigorates a positive energy in our bodies which
has a direct effect on our well-being. Join Zelma Chamberlain, M.Ed. longtime meditator for
this powerful program. There will be a short meditation sitting.
Illinois Watercolor Society Meeting & Demonstration
Saturday, August 3 @ 10 am
Featured artist: Fatima Figueiredo
From the moment Fatima saw her first watercolor, this form of art has
been an obsession. Finding her inspiration in nature, Fatima takes
photos, draw sketches and does whatever else is necessary for a
great composition.
Fred & Ginger: Forever Dancing
Saturday, August 10 @ 10 am
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers are easily considered to be the most iconic
dancing duo in cinematic history. Astaire and Rogers danced their way through
many beloved films while pioneering aspects of dance in cinema. Join film
historian Annette Bochenek for a presentation about Astaire and Rogers's early
years, their Hollywood careers and legacy. Sponsored by the Friends of OBPL
Jazz Piano Concert
Saturday, August 17 @ 2 pm
Yvonne Faddis Stroud returns to perform her favorite jazz piano arrangements for everyone
to enjoy.
John T. McCutcheon: Dean of American Cartoonists
Wednesday, August 21 @ 1 pm
From 1903-1946, McCutcheon's editorial cartoons graced the pages
of The Chicago Tribune, winning the Pulitzer Prize in 1932 (the 1st
cartoonist to win the Pulitzer). College of DuPage instructor, Frank
Serafino, presents the life and art of McCutcheon, sharing with us 12
original drawings from his personal collection.
The Power of Human: How Our Shared Humanity Can Help Us
Create a Better World
Saturday, August 24 @ 2 pm
Join local psychologist, Adam Waytz, as he discusses the ideas contained in his
book. An urgent yet hopeful analysis of the surge in dehumanization and how we
can reverse it. He reveals how, by humanizing intimacy and conflict, we can
strengthen relationships with both our friends and enemies.
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
Wednesday,
Aug 7
@ 1 pm
Top Hat
(1935)
Wednesday,
Aug 28
@ 1 pm
A Dog’s
Way Home
Need Computer Help?
Schedule a
private session.
630-368-7725
New Library App
Have you ever wished that you could check your Library
account, renew items, search and place holds all from your
phone or tablet? Now you can! Download the new Swan
Libraries app, log in with your library card and pin and you
can have access to all this and more! Search “Swan
Libraries” in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store
and download the free app today!
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
Coonts, Stephen The Russia Account
Dailey, Janet Texas Forever
Hamel, Kristin The Winemaker’s Wife
Hart, Rob The Warehouse
Jio, Sarah All the Flowers in Paris
Lutz, Lisa The Swallows
Meier, Leslie Haunted House Murder
Preston, Douglas Old Bones
Tokarczuk, Olga Drive Your Plow Over the Bones
of the Dead
Ward, J. R. Blood Truth
Nonfiction
Band, Zvi Success Is in Your Sphere
(Career Development)
Epstein, David Range
(Expertise, Ability)
Heyman, Darian Rodriguez Nonprofit Management 101
(Business Admin & Management)
Houlahan, Peter Norco ‘80
(True Crime, Bank Robberies)
Kendi, Ibram X. How to Be an Antiracist
(Race Relations)
Pastiloff, Jennifer On Being Human
(Quality of Life, Personal Growth)
Russell, Helen The Atlas of Happiness
(Happiness, Cross-cultural)
Taddeo, Lisa Three Women
(Social History, Human Sexuality)
DVDs
All Is True
Amazing Grace
A Dog’s Journey
Jamestown Season 3
Long Shot
Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame
Mr. Mercedes Season 2
Poms
Tomorrow Man
True Detective Season 3
Music
Elton John & Taron Egerton Rocketman (Music from the
Motion Picture)
Jonas Brothers Happiness Begins
Maren Morris Girl
The Raconteurs Help Us Stranger
Sara Bareiles Amidst the Chaos
Looking for some recommendations?
Check out the OBPL staff picks blog at
oakbrooklibrarypicks.wordpress.com
Database Highlight
Morningstar Investment Research Center
Looking for ways to increase your
investment knowledge? Give
Morningstar a try.
Morningstar offers a variety of
services such as online classes and live
webinars in their Help and Education
section. There is even a College
Savings Calculator and a Retirement
Cost Calculator!
While Morningstar investment Research Center is known
for its coverage of mutual funds, a comprehensive stock
database that includes financial data on companies traded
on the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ and the
American Stock Exchange and in-depth research reports
on companies is available.
To learn more, go to:
http://library.morningstar.com/tutorials/introduction.
Books & Bites Book Discussion
Wednesday, August 14 @ 4:30 pm
Holes by Louis Sachar
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!
Summer Reading ends on August 3.
Be sure to turn in your reading logs to
collect your well-earned prizes!
Lego® League
Monday, August 5 @ 6:30-7:30 pm
Join us for a creative hour of
building, teamwork and STEM skills.
Legos are provided. Ages 5 & up.
Registration is required.
Filled Programs
Registration for these programs is filled, but you can
sign up for the waitlist on our website.
Read to a Dog
Wednesday, August 7 @ 2-3 pm
Thursday, August 15 @ 7-8 pm
Llama Llama Storytime!
Friday, August 23 @ 11 am
Monthly Maker Madness
Saturday, August 24 @ 1 pm
End of Summer Reading Celebration
Saturday, August 3 @ 1-3 pm
DIY “IT’s Showtime!” Mug
Wednesday, August 7 @ 7 pm
True Balance Karate Class
Thursday, August 1 @ 11 am
This is an introductory class to karate.
Martial arts will not only teach
you self-defense, but focus,
respect, concentration, and
more. Ages 6 & up.
Registration is required
Youth Bingo Fridays with Police Officer Yager
Friday, August 9 @ 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.
It’s Showtime
at the Oak Brook
Public Library!
Chess Club is on hiatus for August!
Mr. Tom needs a vacation! Saturday
Morning Chess will resume in September.
Check out the fall Youth Services brochure
for all the details. Keep practicing and see
you in September!
Thank you to the Oak Brook Women’s Club
for generously donating a new lighted display
case for Youth Services.
July Program Fun!
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs ☺Children’s Young Adults All ages in black 1 ☺ True Balance Karate Class 11 am Double Pinochle 1 pm Power of Meditation 7 pm 2 Current Events 9:30 am 3 Summer Reading Ends Today! IL Watercolor 10 am ☺ End of Summer Reading Celebration 1 pm 4 CLOSED 5 ☺ Lego League 6:30 pm 6 Knit Pickers 7 pm 7 Movie Matinee: Top Hat 1 pm ☺ Read to a Dog 2 pm DIY “It’s Showtime!” Mug 7 pm 8 Double Pinochle 1 pm 9 Current Events 9:30 am ☺ Youth Bingo with Police Officer Yager 3 pm 10 Fred & Ginger: Forever Dancing 10 am 11 CLOSED 12 13 Knit Pickers 7 pm 14 ☺ Books & Bites Book Discussion 4:30 pm 15 Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Read to a Dog 7 pm 16 Current Events 9:30 am 17 Jazz Piano Concert 2 pm 18 CLOSED 19 20 Knit Pickers 7 pm 21 John T. McCutcheon: Dean of American Cartoonists 1 pm 22 Double Pinochle 1 pm 23 Current Events 9:30 am ☺ Llama Llama Storytime! 11 am 24 ☺ Monthly Maker Madness 1 pm The Power of Human: Author Event 2 pm 25 CLOSED 26 27 Knit Pickers 7 pm 28 Movie Matinee: A Dog’s Way Home 1 pm 29 Double Pinochle 1 pm 30 Current Events 9:30 am 31