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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-12 Library Beacon 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 19 - Issue 12 December 2021 D E C 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 Adult Programming Adult DIY Craft: Beanie Hat Garland Wednesday, December 1 Stop by and pick up a DIY craft kit and have some winter fun as Adult Services Librarian Jean walks you through the easy steps via the Library’s YouTube channel! Holiday Lights Recycling Now Through January 15 You can again recycle your broken or unwanted lights at the Library through our partnership with Elgin Recycling! Look for the bin in the staff parking lot (across from the book returns). Since the box is outside, you can drop off any time that is convenient for you. Only holiday lights are accepted. Please do not include other holiday decorations! Recurring Programs English Language Conversation Group 2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 6 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. Celebration of Crafting Drawing for Target Gift Card We would love to see the Oak Brook Public Library crafts you have made this year! Send us a photo of your favorite craft(s) and you will be entered in a drawing for a $25 Target gift card! To enter, visit our website to submit a photo. Forms will also be available in the Library and we would be happy to take a picture of your craft for you! Enter as many crafts as you want. Winners for both Adult/Teen Services and Youth Services will be drawn in January 2022. Submissions will be accepted through December 31. Good luck! Library Closings Friday, December 24 Saturday, December 25 Sunday, December 26 Friday, December 31 Saturday, January 1 Sunday, January 2 NEW TIME! English Language Conversation Group Adult English language learners are invited to join our conversation group at its new time - 6 pm on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month. Practice your speaking and listening skills through the art of conversation. No registration required. Children’s Programs Sweater Weather Virtual Storytime & Craft with Miss Brigitte December 6 Ages 4+ Join Miss Brigitte as she gets cozy during sweater weather. She will read a few books & do a craft all about sweaters! A Take & Make craft will be available to pick up the day the program airs on the Library’s YouTube channel on a first come, first served basis. Winter Wonderland Virtual Storytime & Craft with Miss Margaux December 13 Ages 3+ Snuggle up inside for this chilly storytime with Miss Margaux. She’ll read books, sing songs & do a special winter art project that you can follow along with at home. A Take & Make craft will be available to pick up the day the program airs on the Library’s YouTube channel on a first come, first served basis. Young Artists Virtual Family Workshop: Zentangled Animals with Terri Murphy Monday, December 20 Ages 8+ Join professional artist Terri Murphy as she guides you in making an animal "fancy" by drawing & inking it with swirly, curly and geometric zentangles! Patterns, animal samples and a special two-sided marker will be supplied in special kits available to pick up the same day the video premieres on a first come, first served basis. Pick-Up Crafts December 15 - Snow Globe Scene December 27 - New Year’s Confetti Popper Ages 2+ Need a fun activity at home? Stop by the Library for one of our fun crafts! They will be available on a first come, first served basis. Supplies will be limited so don’t wait! Looking for the Library’s YouTube page? Scan this QR code with your smartphone. New This Year! Festive Gift Baskets An array of baskets for both adults and children will be available for purchase starting December 1. Prices vary and selection is limited. Great for the holidays! All proceeds benefit the Library. Coming soon: Winter Reading! Adventures in Reading - January 3 – March 5 Brrr! It’s cold outside! What better time is there to read? Our Winter Reading Program for both children and adults begins on Monday, January 3. Reading logs will be available to print online or pick up, so everyone can get started! Everyone who completes the program will receive a finishing prize and be entered into a drawing for a grand prize. We hope to see everyone in Oak Brook reading!