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Home My WebLink About2020-01 Library Beacon 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 18, Issue 1 January 2020 J A N U A R Y 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. Start the New Year with Meditation Saturday, January 11 @ 10 am Zelma Chamberlain, a long-time meditator, will show you how to master this very simple technique, which provides many benefits. There will be a brief meditation sitting at the end. Join Zelma to begin the New Year with joy, peace and relaxation. Kym Frankovelgia Concert Saturday, January 18 @ 2 pm Join Kym Frankovelgia for a wonderful afternoon of music. She will start out with a terrific selection of some favorites and will accept requests for songs. Her repertoire includes Broadway hits, funny selections and romantic or touching music. Really, the show is all about you and what you would like to hear. Sponsored by Friends of the Library Investing 101: Stocks & Bonds Wednesday, January 22 @ 7 pm Tim Lambert returns with his popular 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 hour will also include a question and answer session. Envision Your Story: Read, Write, Watch! Have you signed up for the Adult Winter Reading Program? You will receive a prize for signing up and also for completing the program by February 29, 2020! Read 5 books and write a brief review to share with other patrons. The books must be checked out from the Library, but can include audiobooks and eBooks. The adult program is open to participants ages 14 and older. 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, Jan. 8 @ 1 pm Funny Girl (1968) Wed, Jan. 29 @ 1 pm Peanut Butter Falcon Need Computer Help? Schedule a private session. 630-368-7725 Library Holiday Closings Tuesday, December 31 Wednesday, January 1 Library Laughs *All content “borrowed” from the internet Sampling of New and Upcoming Books 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. Fiction Alexander, Tasha In the Shadow of Vesuvius Allende, Isabel A Long Petal of the Sea Benedict, Marie Lady Clementine Black, Benjamin The Secret Guests Carr, Robyn The Country Guesthouse Finder, Joseph House on Fire Steel, Danielle Moral Compass Nonfiction Banerjee, Abhijit V. Good Economics for Hard Times Junger, Alejandro Clean 7 Kristof, Nicholas D. Tightrope Levitin, Daniel J. Successful Aging Raza, Azra The First Cell Siegel, Daniel J. The Power of Showing Up DVD Game of Thrones: Season 8 Hustlers It: Chapter Two Database Highlight Value Line Research Center Another investment / company database offered by the library is Value Line Research Center. Just like Morningstar Investment Research Center, Value Line offers educational tools, articles and videos, to make you a smarter investor. These are highly recommended, even for the “seasoned” investor. Not only can you find company information (financial and news), but Value Line provides you the ability to access, store, manage and manipulate data to set up customized stock screens and graphs. The service includes the Mutual Fund Survey, Daily Options Survey, Convertibles Survey and the Special Situations Service. For more information on Value Line Research Center, stop by the Reference Desk. Holiday Lights Recycling Through January 10 Are you taking down lights that no longer work? As you go through those strings of lights, you are bound to find some that don't work anymore. You can again recycle those lights at the Library! Look for the bin in the staff parking lot (across from the book returns). Any holiday lights will be accepted by Elgin Recycling (www.elginrecycling.com). And since the box is outside, you can donate at any time that is convenient for you. Community Organization of the Month SCARCE SCARCE is a not-for-profit environmental education and resource rescue organization. We provide environmental education to kids and community members as well as projects to help people take action. The resources rescued (books, musical instruments, school and art supplies) are chosen by teachers and others serving people in need. 7.5 million books have been chosen by teachers and not-for- profit organizations since 1991! We want everyone to have the tools they need to reach their potential in a healthy world. Oddest items to come to SCARCE - a camel saddle, preserved sheep eyes (for dissection) and a brand new $5,000 microscope - Doctors Without Borders picked it up right away! What Can You Do to Get Involved? Volunteers are needed to help organize book collections, arrange and check educational materials and resources, make Super Crayons, assist teachers who come to SCARCE for much needed supplies, help at Recycling Extravaganzas and lots more! Visit scarce.org to find out how you can get involved! Have Questions? Stop by the Library on Monday, January 20 from 10-11 am to speak with a SCARCE representative or check out the “Where Is Away” exhibit in the lobby starting January 2. Congrats to Mary! After countless book requests, reference questions and patron interactions, Mary Williamson is retiring. The Library thanks Mary for her 17 years of professional and courteous service as the Head of Reference. Stop by the Reference Desk to wish her well on her new chapter. Books & Bites Book Discussion Wednesday, January 22 @ 4:30 pm The Boundless by Kenneth Oppel 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. Bumble Bee Yoga Mondays, January 6, 13 & 27 @ 11:30 am This fun introduction to yoga will teach basic poses. Stories and games will be included to enhance the experience. Children will also learn calming techniques and increase their strength and flexibility! Yoga mats will be provided. Parents will need to sign a waiver at the start of the class. Ages 3-5. Registration is required. Space is limited! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Lego® League Monday, January 20 @ 2 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. Call Youth Services for registration or questions. Registration required. Grades 6 & up. Date Time Assisting with... Tues. 1/14 4-6 pm Storytime Art Thurs. 1/16 4-6 pm Storytime 3s, 4s & 5s Sat. 1/18 10:30 am-12:30 pm Maker Program: Slime Mon. 1/20 1:30-3:30 pm Lego League Tues. 1/21 4-6 pm Storytime Art Thurs. 1/23 4-6 pm Storytime 3s, 4s & 5s Tues. 1/28 4-6 pm Storytime Art Thurs. 1/30 4-6 pm Storytime 3s, 4s & 5s Harry Potter Book Club Monday, January 27 @ 4:30 pm Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 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. January Storytimes Registration is required for all storytimes. Grades K-2 Storytime/Art Tuesdays, January 14, 21 & 28 @ 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., January 15, 22 & 29 @ 10:30 am All ages are welcome to wiggle and giggle while they interact with books, activities, music and crafts. Toddling 2s & 3s Thursdays, January 16, 23 & 30 @ 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, January 16, 23 & 30 @ 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: Olaf Snow Slime Saturday, January 18 @ 11 am Chase away the winter blahs by making some cool Olaf slime! Grades K & up. Registration is required. Space is limited. Think Like A College Admissions Officer Monday, January 13 @ 7 pm C2 Education will present this workshop for high school students and parents. Have you ever wondered what goes on in the minds of college admissions officers when they are going through thousands of student applications? What makes them select one student over the other? What elements are crucial to make you stand apart from the rest? Come join C2 Education for 1 hour long workshop to understand what elements are needed to make a college application strong! At the end of the presentation, we will open the floor for questions. We will also be giving away one $1000 C2 scholarship and some free tutoring sessions! Registration is required. Winter Reading Program We’re Hooked on Books!….Ready for an escape from the winter blahs? The program begins on December 20 and runs through February 29.  Stop by Youth Services to sign up and get your reading log.  Fill in your log every time you read.  As you complete each of five levels, come in for a special prize!  Those who complete their entire log by February 29 will be entered into a drawing for more prizes! Special School Holiday Time! SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Adult programs ☺Children’s  Young Adults All ages in black 2 Double Pinochle 1 pm 3 Current Events 9:30 am 4 5 6 ☺ Bumble Bee Yoga 11:30 am 7 Knit Pickers 7 pm 8 Movie Matinee: Funny Girl 1 pm 9 Double Pinochle 1 pm 10 Current Events 9:30 am 11 Start the New Year with Meditation 10 am 12 13 ☺ Bumble Bee Yoga 11:30 am  Think Like a College Admissions Officer 7 pm 14 ☺ Storytime Art Grades K-2 4:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 15 ☺ Family Storytime 10:30 am 16 ☺ Toddling 2s & 3s Storytime 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Terrific 3s, 4s & 5s Storytime 4:30 pm 17 Current Events 9:30 am 18 ☺ Monthly Maker Madness 11 am Kym Frankovelgia Concert 2 pm 19 20 Visit SCARCE 10 am ☺ Lego League 2 pm 21 ☺ Storytime Art Grades K-2 4:30 pm Library Commission Meeting 7 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 22 ☺ Family Storytime 10:30 am ☺ Books & Bites Book Discussion 4:30 pm Investing 101 7 pm 23 ☺ Toddling 2s & 3s Storytime 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Terrific 3s, 4s & 5s Storytime 4:30 pm 24 Current Events 9:30 am 25 26 27 ☺ Bumble Bee Yoga 11:30 am ☺ Harry Potter Book Club 4:30 pm 28 ☺ Storytime Art Grades K-2 4:30 pm Knit Pickers 7 pm 29 ☺ Family Storytime 10:30 am Movie Matinee: Peanut Butter Falcon 1 pm 30 ☺ Toddling 2s & 3s Storytime 10:30 am Double Pinochle 1 pm ☺ Terrific 3s, 4s & 5s Storytime 4:30 pm 31 Current Events 9:30 am 1 Library Closed