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Library Beacon
600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library
Volume 19 - Issue 6 June 2021
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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
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Library COVID Updates
Things can change quickly. 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.
Summer Reading Program 2021
Reading Colors Your World!
Friday, June 4 - Saturday, August 7
This summer, the Library invites all children and
adults to participate in our Summer Reading
Program: “Reading Colors Your World!” Fun prizes
will be awarded to everyone who completes a
reading log. All
completed logs will be
entered into additional
drawings with a
chance to win even
bigger prizes! We
hope to have all of
Oak Brook reading this
summer!
Looking for a good read?
Take a look at the Staff Picks blog on the Library’s
website. Each month members of the staff review
items from the collection.
A display of staff picks can
be found across from the
Circulation Desk.
Adult Programming
It's Growing Season!
DIY Seed Growing Kit
Thursday, June 10
It's summer and everything in the garden is growing and blooming!
Add some beautiful flowers to your garden with this seed growing kit.
Materials are available for same day pick-up. Supplies are limited.
Beginning Tuesday, June 1, the Library returns to normal hours.
Explore More Illinois
The Library is excited to offer Oak Brook
Library cardholders discounts to more local
attractions through Explore More Illinois.
Among the offerings is half-off admission to
Oak Brook’s own Lizzadro Museum. Passes
can be printed from home from the link on
the Library’s website. This new service is in
addition to the Museum Adventure Pass.
Children’s Programs
Colorful Sand Art Fun:
In-Person Outdoor Program
Saturday, June 5
10 – 10:45 am
11 – 11:45 am
12 – 12:45 pm
Friends Meeting Room Courtyard
Registration is required.
Young and old can enjoy layering beautiful colored sand
designs into uniquely shaped bottles/containers of your
choice! We will be holding this socially distanced program
in the courtyard outside the Friends Meeting Room with
three different sign-up times, weather pending. Rain date
to take place the following week, Saturday, June 12 at the
same times. Go to the Library’s website to register or call
630-368-7733. All ages
Dan Gogh’s Magical Color Zoo
Virtual Show (OBPL YouTube)
Monday, June 7
Dan Gogh’s Magical Color
Zoo has a collection of
animals that explode with
COLOR. There is only one
problem: somebody stole the
Primary Stones which give
the zoo its color power!
How will the color return to our animal friends? Join the
adventure as we rescue each stone and discover three
concepts of color: variety, harmony, and mood. This fun
show is complete with magic, comedy, and puppets and is
sure to entertain your family! Be sure to enjoy this show
which premieres June 7 on the Library’s YouTube
channel. All Ages
Lady Bug, Lady Bug! Youth Pick
Up Craft
Wednesday, June 9
Looking for something to do? Stop by the
Library for one of our fun crafts! They are
available on a first come, first served
basis. Supplies are limited, so don’t wait!
All Ages
Down in the Deep Blue Sea
Virtual Storytime & Craft with Miss Theresa
Monday, June 14
Miss Theresa will be taking you into the
depths of the ocean to meet many of
the creatures that live there. Be sure to
join her for stories, songs, finger-plays,
flannel board activities, and a cool craft.
A Take & Make craft will be available on
June 14 on a first come, first served basis.
Ages 2 & Up
Planting a Wildflower Garden with Miss
Kristyn: In-Person Outdoor Program
Tuesday, June 15
3, 3:30 or 4 pm
Registration is required.
Miss Kristyn is looking forward
to creating a library garden
to attract butterflies and
hummingbirds! Join her for an
outdoor program where you’ll
spread seeds that will bloom
into colorful wildflowers. Then
plant a flower in a pot to take home! This is a
family program- we encourage children of all ages to
participate but ask guardians to stay with kids 6 and
under. Registration required. Please sign up for only
one time slot per family. Go to the Library’s website to
register or call 630-368-7733. All ages
Famous Artist: Henri Matisse
Virtual Storytime & Craft
with Miss Brigitte
Monday, June 21
Join Miss Brigitte on our YouTube
channel as she learns all about
famous artist Henri Matisse. She
will read a few books about his life
& then do a craft based on some
of his most famous work. A Take &
Make craft will be available on June 21 on a first come,
first served basis. Supplies are limited so don't wait!
All Ages
Slow as a Sloth! Youth Pick Up Craft
Wednesday, June 23
Looking for something to do? Stop by
the Library for one of our fun crafts!
They are available on a first come, first
served basis. Supplies are limited, so
don’t wait! All Ages
Firework Art:
Virtual Craft with Miss Margaux
Monday, June 28
Nothing says Fourth of July like
Fireworks and Miss Margaux is here
to guide us through making a fun
firework-themed craft using cupcake
liners. Pick up your Take & Make craft
supplies beginning on June 28 on a
first come, first served basis.
Ages 3 & Up
Looking for the Library’s
YouTube page? Scan this QR
code with your smartphone.