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Volume 18 - December 2020
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Temporary Library Hours
9:30 am - 5 pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
9:30 am - 9 pm Wednesday
9:30 am - 1 pm Saturday
Closed Sunday
Department Numbers
Circulation 630-368-7700
Reference 630-368-7725
Youth Services 630-368-7733
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What’s Happening At Your Library
Library Fast Facts For December:
The building is closed to the public.
Curbside pickup is available.
Virtual programs are scheduled. Craft
supplies can be picked up curbside.
Assistance via phone and email are
still available.
Book donations not accepted at this
time.
Visit the Library’s website for a description
of the changes due to COVID-19.
Adult Virtual Take & Make Crafts
Holiday Tree with Camille
Pick up a pre-bagged kit with all the materials you need to make your own recycled
book tree for the holidays. Kits will be available for pick-up beginning December 10
at 11 am. Supplies are limited.
Vision Board with Nancy
Pick up a pre-bagged kit with all the materials you need to make your own vision
board! Vision boards are a fun way to think about your goals for the next year.
Kits will be available for pick-up beginning December 17 at 11 am. Supplies are
limited.
Virtual programming tutorials can be accessed on the Library’s Facebook page and YouTube
channel. Links can be found on the Library’s website at oak-brook.org/library.
Library Holiday Closings:
Thursday, December 24
Friday, December 25
Saturday December 26
Thursday, December 31
Friday, January 1
Things can change quickly due to the COVID-19
pandemic. You can find the most current updates and
restrictions on the Library’s website or sign up for our
email list to receive notification of major changes.
Winter Reading Program
Reading Is Out Of This World!
Escape the realities of this world and enter into the
world of a good book. Win prizes! Both the adult and
children’s programs begin Saturday, December 19
and run through Saturday, February 27. Be sure to
pick up a reading log on or any
time after the start date! Reading
logs will also be available to print
from our website.
Community Organization
of the Month
Paused Until Further Notice
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Library is pausing
the Community Organization of the Month program.
Looking for a way to help this holiday season? Previous
and future featured organizations are listed on the
Library’s website.
Get Wrapped Up in a Good Book!
We might not have any crafts for you to do at the library this
holiday season, but we do have crafts for you to do at home! Each
Take & Make kit is created with a specific age group in mind. We
will only have a limited quantity of each kit. They will be available
on a first come, first served basis along with their accompanying
storytime/activity video on the date that is stated. There is no
reserving a kit. Once they are gone, we will post a notification on
the Library’s Event Calendar. No reservations necessary.
Supplies for a Take & Make craft will be available for Curbside
Pickup on the day the program premieres. Get yours ASAP!
Supplies are limited.
Virtual Storytime & Craft with Miss Kristyn
What Are the Northern Lights?
Monday, December 7
Recommended for ages 4 & up
Join Miss Kristyn as she reads books about
Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern
Lights. Get ready to learn about what the
Northern Lights are, where they can be seen and why they are
so special. Miss Kristyn will also demonstrate a Northern Lights
craft. Limited supplies for the Take & Make craft will be available
on the same day the program premieres on our YouTube
channel, December 7 @ 11 am.
Virtual DIY Crafts with Miss Brigitte
Take & Make Ornament Workshop
Monday, December 14
Recommended for ages 4 & up
Miss Brigitte is bringing one of the most popular
winter programs to you in a new way. Pick up your bag of
materials & follow along at home as she shows you step by step
how to make a few winter ornaments. Limited supplies for these
ornaments will be available on the same day the program
premieres on our YouTube channel, December 14 @ 11 am.
Virtual Storytime & Craft with Miss Margaux
Cozy Treats!
Monday, December 21
Recommended for ages 2 - 4
It’s baking day at the Library! Join Miss Margaux for
a baking-themed storytime. We will read stories,
sing songs, and then do a baking craft together.
Limited supplies for a Take & Make craft will be available on the
same day the program premieres on our YouTube channel,
December 21 @ 11 am.
Virtual DIY Craft with Miss Theresa
Take & Make: Sock Snowman
Tuesday, December 22
Recommended for ages 4 & up
Miss Theresa will guide you in making this adorable
craft. Pick up your bag of materials at the library. Follow along
at home as she shows you step by step how to put it together
and make it your own! Limited supplies for a Take & Make
craft will be available on the same day the program premieres
on our YouTube channel, December 22 @ 11 am.
Virtual Storytime & Craft with Miss Brigitte
Yeti!
December 28
Recommended for ages 4-8
Miss Brigitte will read some stories about her
favorite mythical monster & show you a cool winter yeti craft in
this storytime. Rawr! Limited supplies for a Take & Make yeti
craft will be available on the same day the program premieres
on our YouTube channel, December 28 @ 11 am.
Changes Coming in January!
Library is Launching into Fine Free!
Beginning January 1 the Library will permanently go
fine free!
No overdue fines on materials checked out at OBPL.
Existing overdue fines are waived.
All items are 2 week check-outs with
5 auto-renewals.
Account is blocked if an item is 14
days overdue until returned (21 days
during COVID quarantine).
Items overdue for 42 days are
considered lost and billed at cost.