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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10 Library Beacon 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 19 - Issue 10 October 2021 O C T O 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 Document Shredding Saturday, October 23 @ 10 am - 12 pm Re/Max Enterprises and the LN Group are hosting a free paper shredding event in the Library’s North lot. Adult Programming Coin Appraisals Thursday, October 14 @ 6 pm What are your old coins and gold or silver jewelry worth? Dave Ekstrom, a lifelong coin collector, member of the American Numismatic Association and retired school teacher will offer a presentation on coin and currency values as well as gold jewelry and silver values. You will also have an opportunity to have a few of your coins and gold or silver items appraised for free after the presentation. Registration required. Kiddieland Remembered Tuesday, October 26 @ 6 pm Cheryl Brown, historian and Oakton College professor, will discuss the history of the park including the family drama that led to its sale. Exclusive video and memorabilia will be displayed. Registration required. Check Out IPO The Library has partnered with the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra to offer our patrons passes to the 2021-2022 season. Each pass is good for up to 2 tickets and must be presented at the box office window. There is a limit of one pass per person, per season. Pick up your pass at the Circulation Desk today! Recurring Programs English Language Conversation Group 2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 1:30 pm Practice your speaking and listening skills. 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 devices. Double Pinochle - Thursdays @ 1 pm Learn to play. Beginners welcome. Current Events - Fridays @ 9:30 am Join the group for discussions of all things newsworthy. Movie Matinee Monday, October 25 @ 1 pm Knives Out Friends of the Library Used Book Sale Thursday, October 21 @ 9:30 am - 8 pm Friday, October 22 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Saturday, October 23 @ 9:30 am - 3 pm The Friends’ 25th Annual Used Book Sale has finally arrived! They have an amazing selection of books in excellent condition as well as DVDs, CDs, puzzles and more. Admission will be limited to the first 40 patrons at 9:30 am on Thursday for a $5 fee. After 10:30 am until the end of the sale, admission is free. Children’s Programs Scarecrows! Virtual Storytime & Craft with Miss Theresa Monday, October 4 Ages 2 & Up Miss Theresa welcomes you as she reads a few stories from the corn fields. She will also share some finger-plays, flannel board activities, songs & 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. Elephant & Piggie! Virtual Storytime & Craft with Miss Jessica Monday, October 11 Ages 2 & Up Miss Jessica will be sharing some hilarious stories with two of our favorite characters! Who can resist the silliness of Elephant & Piggie? She will read some stories, share a flannel board activity, & present a craft. A cool Take & Make craft will become available to pick up the day the program airs on a first come, first served basis. Get yours ASAP! Supplies will be limited. Balancing Robot Youth Pickup Craft Wednesday, October 13 Ages 4 & Up Need a fun activity at home? 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! Oh, So Creepy! Virtual Storytime & Craft with Miss Brigitte Monday, October 18 All Ages Miss Brigitte loves to be scared! She will read a few books & do a frightening craft during this spooky storytime. An eerie Take & Make craft will be available the day the program airs on a first come, first served basis. Ghoulish Ghost Youth Pickup Craft Wednesday, October 20 Ages 9& Up Need a fun activity at home? 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! Happy Halloween Virtual Storytime & Craft Monday, October 25 All Ages The Youth Services gang’s all here! Celebrate Halloween virtually this year with OBPL. We will read a book or two, sing a song & maybe even show off our face painting skills! A spoooooooky Halloween Take & Make craft will become available to pick up the day the program airs on a first come, first served basis. Get yours ASAP! Supplies will be limited. Halloween Trick or Treat Trail Oak Brook Park District Saturday, October 16, 2021 @ 3:30 pm Stop by our table/booth at this awesome event! Looking for the Library’s YouTube page? Scan this QR code with your smartphone. Butterflies @ the Library The Library partnered with the Rotary Club of Hinsdale to bring you Operation Pollination, an inclusive partnership project to engage pollinator habitat and restoration. We have been helping to raise monarch butterflies from eggs to caterpillars and releasing the newly hatched butterflies into our wildflower garden. When the final few butterflies complete their transformation, we will have released 11 butterflies and have learned amazing things about the entire process along the way!