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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02 Library Beacon 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 19 - Issue 2 February 2021 F E B R U A R Y 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 Look for us online Library Reopens on February 1!* *with restrictions, see below Library Fast Facts For February:  The building opens to the public on Feb. 1 for Grab & Go browsing only.  Public computers are not available.  Curbside pickup is available.  Virtual programs continue. Craft supplies can be picked up curbside.  Book donations not accepted at this time. Visit the Library’s website for a description of the changes due to COVID-19. Adult Virtual Programming Virtual Tutorial: Meet Libby! Downloading Ebooks and Audiobooks Thursday, February 4 on YouTube Want to learn how to check out electronic books and audiobooks to your phone or tablet using the Libby for Overdrive App? Join Adult Reference Librarian Jean as she provides an online tutorial to show you how to install the Libby app and download library eBooks and/or eAudiobooks to your device. This video will be available on the Library’s YouTube channel on Thursday, February 4. Virtual Book Talk: In Case You Missed It - Recent Non-Fiction Titles Thursday, February 18 on YouTube Join Reference Librarian Camille as she reviews several recently published non-fiction titles you may have overlooked. This video will be available on the Library’s YouTube channel on February 18. Virtual Craft: Take & Make Dog Toy Thursday, February 25 on YouTube Reference Assistant Nancy will provide an online tutorial for making this super easy braided dog toy using upcycled materials. Those without dog friends can bring their toys back to the Library to be donated to the Hinsdale Humane Society. Pick up a pre-bagged craft kit curbside. This program premieres on the Library’s YouTube channel on February 25 and materials are available through curbside to pick up the same day. Supplies are limited. The Library will be closed on Monday, February 15. 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. Library Laughs *All content “borrowed” from the internet Youth Virtual Programs Our storytimes and programs are available online through the Library's YouTube page. Craft supplies and materials are available through curbside pickup the day each program premieres online. Virtual Storytime & Craft with Miss Kristyn: Groundhog Day Monday, February 1 on YouTube No one loves Groundhog Day more than Miss Kristyn! Join her for a virtual storytime & craft all about her favorite hibernating critter. Take & Make craft supplies are limited & available curbside starting February 1. Get yours ASAP! Recommended for ages 3 & up. Virtual Storytime & Craft with Miss Kristyn: Valentine's Day Monday, February 8 on YouTube Valentine’s Day is a great time to craft! Join Miss Kristyn for some virtual fun with Valentine’s Day books & a craft that you’ll fall in love with. Take & Make craft supplies are limited & available curbside starting February 8. Recommended for ages 4 & up. Virtual Storytime & Craft with Miss Brigitte: Presidents Day Tuesday, February 16 on YouTube Do you have what it takes to be the next President of the United States? Join Miss Brigitte as she reads some books & does a craft all about Presidents Day. Take & Make craft supplies are limited & available curbside starting February 16. Recommended for ages 5 & up. Virtual Storytime & Craft with Miss Theresa: Penguin Party! Monday, February 22 on YouTube Who can resist a bunch of penguins waddling in a line or sliding on their bellies down a hill? Join Miss Theresa for this fun-filled storytime. She will read stories, sing songs & share a craft about these delightful creatures. Take & Make craft supplies are limited & available curbside starting February 22. Recommended for ages 2-5. Looking for the Library’s YouTube page? Scan this QR code with your smartphone. Library has Launched into Fine Free! Beginning January 1 the Library has gone permanently fine free!  No overdue fines on materials checked out at OBPL.  Existing overdue fines are waived.  All items 2 week check-outs, 5 auto-renewals if no holds.  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. Digital Magazines are Moving! RBdigital Magazines is joining Overdrive and the Libby app! On February 1, all content from the RBdigital Magazines platform (formerly Zinio) will migrate to Overdrive. All our digital magazines, as well as all eBooks and eAudiobooks, are available to anyone with a valid Oak Brook library card. New Catalog is Here! The Library is excited to test out a new online catalog on February 1. The new catalog will exist alongside the current catalog. It will contain tons of new features and yield better search results. We are excited to hear your feedback. Winter Reading Program: Reading Is Out Of This World! It’s not too late! Escape the realities of this world and enter into the world of a good book. Win prizes! Both the adult and children’s programs continue through Saturday, February 27. Be sure to pick up a reading log! Reading logs are also available to print from our website. Be sure to watch our Winter Reading promotional videos for details!