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Home My WebLink About2019-10 Library Beacon 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 17, Issue 10 October 2019 O C T O B E R Library Hours 9:30 am - 9 pm Monday-Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm Friday-Saturday 1 pm - 5 pm 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. Illinois Watercolor Society Meeting & Demonstration Saturday, October 5 @ 10 am Join local artist Steve Puttrich as he demonstrates oil painting techniques that quickly establish a strong and compelling design. The Beatles' Abbey Road: 50th Anniversary Sunday, October 6 @ 2 pm Join Gary Wenstrup as he uses audio visual content to review the stories behind the album's best-known songs and celebrate The Beatles’ final gift to music lovers all over the world. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Medicare 101 Wednesday, October 9 @ 7 pm David Wylly, of the Medicare Solutions Network, will detail what Medicare covers, what it doesn't, and your options for additional coverage. He will also discuss Medicare Supplements, Part D Drug Prescription coverage and Advantage Plans. Eight Books To Inspire, Intrigue, Entertain, & Maybe Even Change You! Saturday, October 12 @ 2 pm Jenny Riddle returns for a fast-paced, motivational, giant book review as she dramatizes and distills fascinating stories and advice from Lesley Stahl’s Becoming Grandma, Sheryl Sandberg’s Option B, Alan Alda’s If I Understood You, Would I have This Look on My Face? and more! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library French Art Nouveau Jewelry: Nature Re-Imagined Tuesday, October 22 @ 7 pm Dorothy Mikuska, president of West Suburban Art Society, will share the story of the Art Nouveau movement, which led to a new kind of art including jewelry based on nature. Strategies for Business Owners to Reduce College Costs Wednesday, October 23 @ 7 pm Business owners with college-bound children won’t want to miss this workshop presented by My College Planning Team to learn the many strategies available to reduce your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) that are only available to families who own a business. 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 Wed, Oct 2 @ 1 pm Calamity Jane (1953) Wed, Oct 30 @ 1 pm Forever My Girl Need Computer Help? Schedule a private session. 630-368-7725 Friends’ Evergreen Concert Black Oak Ensemble Sunday, October 20 @ 3 pm The Black Oak Ensemble will perform “Silenced Voices” a deeply personal program dedicated to mid -20th Century Jewish composers, most of whom lost their lives during the Holocaust. This program is mainly being performed in Europe and the Library is pleased to have one of the only U.S. performances this year. Seating begins at 2:30 pm and fills up fast. Registration not needed. Refreshments served after the concert. 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 Anshaw, Carol Right After the Weather Bardugo, Leigh Ninth House Boyle, Gregory Barking to the Choir Chbosky, Stephen Imaginary Friend Denfeld, Rene The Butterfly Girl Khoury, Raymond Empire of Lies McKevett, Christopher Murder in the Corn Maze Morris, Heather Cilka’s Journey O’Connor, Carlene Christmas Cocoa Murder Shalvis, Jill Wrapped Up in You Nonfiction Andrews, Julie Home Work (Memoir) Bryson, Bill The Body (Anatomy & Physiology, Humor) Chodron, Pema Welcoming the Unwelcome (Buddhism, Personal Guidance) Davis, Julie Hirschfeld Border Wars (Emigration and Immigration) Foner, Eric The Second Founding (Civil War Period, Constitution) Lucado, Max How Happiness Happens (Christianity, Personal Guidance) Sinclair, David Lifespan (Genetics, Longevity) Spiegel, Renia Renia’s Diary (Memoir, Holocaust) DVDs Anna Buddy Chernobyl Crawl Maiden Midsommar Olive, Again The Quiet One Red Joan Shaft The Wedding Guest Music Christophe Rousset Salieri: Tarare Jamila Woods Legacy! Legacy! Taylor Swift Lover Vince Gill Okie Vladimir Jurowski & London Philharmonic Orchestra Mahler: Symphony No. 4 Looking for some recommendations? Check out the OBPL staff picks blog at oakbrooklibrarypicks.wordpress.com Database Highlight Downloadable Books You can use your Oak Brook Public Library card to check out physical books from almost any public library in Illinois, but the same is not true of electronic items. Providers such as OverDrive, Recorded Books and Axis360 charge libraries based on their population, so libraries have to restrict electronic access to only their own patrons. OBPL is part of a consortium for OverDrive’s eMediaLibrary, so our patrons have access to many more electronic books than we could purchase on our own. The consortium purchases books for all the member libraries and the OBPL purchases titles for only our card holders. We purchase titles based on several criteria, the amount of holds our patrons have placed, the cost, the position our patron is on the hold queue and recommendations that are made at the Library’s Reference Desk. Electronic titles cost more than their print version and not all are available for libraries to purchase. For more information or for help downloading a book, please stop by the Reference Desk. Books & Bites Book Discussion Wednesday, October 30 @ 4:30 pm Small Spaces by Katherine Arden 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. Halloween Party Saturday, October 26 @ 1 pm Join us just before Halloween for a scary good time! Come dressed up in your best costume and get ready for spooky crafts, games, treats and fun! Watch out for ghouls and ghosts as you enjoy some trick-or-treating around the Library! All ages. Registration is required. Lego® League Monday, October 28 @ 6 pm Join us for a creative hour of building, teamwork and STEM skills. Legos are provided. Ages 5 & up. Registration is required. Teen Community Service Opportunities Looking for volunteer hours? Sign up to assist with programs this fall. Call Youth Services for registration or questions. Registration required. Grades 6 & up. Date Time Assisting with... Tues. 10/1 4 - 6 pm Storytime Art Thurs. 10/3 4 - 6 pm Storytime 3s, 4s, & 5s Tues. 10/8 4 - 6 pm Storytime Art Thurs. 10/10 4 - 6 pm Storytime 3s, 4s, & 5s Sat. 10/12 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Maker Madness Tues. 10/15 4 - 6 pm Storytime Art Thurs. 10/17 4 - 6 pm Storytime 3s, 4s, & 5s Sat. 10/26 12:30 - 3 pm Halloween Party Harry Potter Book Club Wednesday, October 23 @ 4:30 pm Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Each month we will focus on a different book in the series, and enjoy some good (sometimes book-themed) snacks! See the Circulation Desk for a copy of the book a few weeks before each session. Recommended for any patrons who enjoy reading Harry Potter! Registration required. October Storytimes Registration is required for all storytimes. Grades K-2 Storytime/Art Tuesdays, Oct 1, 8 & 15 @ 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., Oct 2, 9 & 16 @ 10:30 am All ages are welcome to wiggle and giggle while they interact with books, activities, music and crafts. Toddling 2s & 3s Thursdays, Oct 3, 10 & 17 @ 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, Oct 3, 10 & 17 @ 4:30 pm Preschoolers attend this program independently. They will wiggle and giggle while they interact with books, activities, games, music and crafts. Maker Madness: Halloween Luminary Jars Saturday, October 12 @ 11 am We’ll be using mason jars, tissue, Mod Podge and your imagination! Grades 3 & up. Registration is required. Space is limited. 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! DIY Initial for Teens Saturday, October 19 @ 11 am Calling all teens….no jazz hands required. Come make this cool and cozy yarn initial for your room! Registration is required. Ages 6 & up SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 ☺ Storytime Art Grades K-2 4:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 2 ☺ Family Storytime 10:30 am Movie Matinee: Calamity Jane 1 pm 3 ☺ Toddling 2s & 3s Storytime 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Terrific 3s, 4s & 5s Storytime 4:30 pm 4 Current Events 9:30 am 5 Illinois Watercolor 10 am 6 The Beatles’ Abbey Road 2 pm 7 8 ☺ Storytime Art Grades K-2 4:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 9 ☺ Family Storytime 10:30 am Medicare 101 7 pm 10 ☺ Toddling 2s & 3s Storytime 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Terrific 3s, 4s & 5s Storytime 4:30 pm 11 Current Events 9:30 am 12 ☺ Monthly Maker Madness 11 am Jenny Riddle 2 pm 13 14 15 ☺ Storytime Art Grades K-2 4:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 16 ☺ Family Storytime 10:30 am 17 ☺ Toddling 2s & 3s Storytime 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Terrific 3s, 4s & 5s Storytime 4:30 pm 18 Current Events 9:30 am 19  DIY Yarn Initial 11 am 20 Evergreen Concert 3 pm 21 22 Knit Pickers 7 pm French Art Nouveau Jewelry 7 pm 23 ☺ Harry Potter Book Club 4:30 pm Reduce College Costs 7 pm 24 Double Pinochle 1 pm 25 Current Events 9:30 am 26 ☺ Halloween Party 1 pm 27 28 ☺ Lego League 6 pm 29 30 Movie Matinee: Forever My Girl 1 pm ☺ Books & Bites Book Discussion 4:30 pm 31 Double Pinochle 1 pm Adult programs ☺Children’s  Young Adults All ages in black