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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-09 Library Beacon 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 19 - Issue 9 September 2021 S E P T E M 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 Study Room Reservations OBPL cardholders can now reserve a study room on the Library’s website. Cardholders may make one 2-hour reservation once every 7 days up to 14 days in advance. Patrons without an OBPL card can still use the study rooms on a first come, first served basis. Adult Programming I’m Turning 65, Now What? Medicare Seminar Thursday, September 23 @ 6 pm 2021 and plan year 2022 have different designs for Medicare parts A, B, C and D. Most importantly is when a person who is turning 65 should make their elections. Join Dee Thom as she returns to OBPL with another helpful Medicare workshop. English Language Conversation Group Tuesdays, September 14 & September 28 @ 1:30 pm Adult English language learners are invited to join our conversation group. Practice your speaking and listening skills through the art of conversation. No registration required. NEW - Drop-In Tech Help Visit the Library on Wednesdays between 1 and 2 pm for basic one-on-one help with your computer, eReader or other device. Learn to use eBooks, create social media accounts, or organize your files, photos and music. Recurring Programs Knit Pickers Tuesdays @ 7 pm Work on your projects in the company of other knitters. Drop-In Tech Help Wednesdays @ 1-2 pm Basic one-on-one help with computers and mobile devices. 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 Matinee Monday, September 27 @ 1 pm Judy September Is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Don’t have a library card? Come in to the Library and sign up for one in September and receive a prize. Current cardholders can complete a special Library Bingo card to earn a prize. Pick up your bingo card at the Circulation Desk starting September 1! Prizes available while supplies last. Library Closed: September 5 & 6 - Labor Day September 24 - Staff In-Service Day Congratulations to Cindy Groh, winner of the Adult Summer Reading Program grand prize! Children’s Programs Virtual Storytime & Craft with Miss Theresa It’s Apple Picking Time! Tuesday, September 7 Recommended for ages 2 - 4 Miss Theresa will be talking about apples! Who doesn’t like apples: apple sauce, apple cider or apple pie? She will read some stories, sing a song, share some flannel board activities and present a craft. The Take & Make craft will be available the day the program airs on the Library’s YouTube channel on a first come, first served basis. Supplies will be limited. Apple Weave Craft! Youth Pickup Craft Wednesday, September 8 Need a fun activity at home? Stop by the Library for one of our fun crafts! Supplies are limited so don’t wait! Whooooo Likes to Read? Virtual Storytime & Craft with Miss Theresa Monday, September 13 Ages 2 & Up We like to read, because reading is certainly a hoot! Join Miss Theresa as she shares stories, rhymes, flannel board activities, songs and a craft about one of her favorite nocturnal creatures. The Take & Make craft will be available the day the program airs on the Library’s YouTube channel on a first come, first served basis. Hedgehogs! Virtual Storytime & Craft with Miss Brigitte Monday, September 20 Ages 2 & Up Hibernate this fall with Miss Brigitte as she reads some books starring her favorite fall animal, the hedgehog. The Take & Make craft will be available the day the program airs on the Library’s YouTube channel on a first come, first-served basis. Festive Fall Wreath Youth Pickup Craft Wednesday, September 22 Need a fun activity at home? Stop by the Library for one of our fun crafts! Supplies are limited so don’t wait! Chris Fascione: Juggling Funny Stories Virtual Program September 25 - October 25 You’ll be laughing out loud as nationally known family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life. With his unique combination of acting, storytelling, comedy and juggling, Chris brings out the kid in everyone. Adults and children alike will enjoy the show! Check the Library’s website under Virtual Programming for the link. School? I Got This! Virtual Storytime & Craft with Miss Margaux Monday, September 27 Ages 4 & Up Miss Margaux thinks you’ve got the hang of school by now. See how some of her favorite storytime characters are not quite there yet and then complete a hair-raising craft with this virtual program. The Take & Make craft will be available the day the program airs on the Library’s YouTube channel on a first come, first-served basis. Looking for the Library’s YouTube page? Scan this QR code with your smartphone.