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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09 Library Beacon 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 20 - Issue 9 September 2022 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 Closed September 4 & 5 Department Numbers Circulation 630-368-7700 Reference 630-368-7725 Youth Services 630-368-7733 Look for us online Adult Programming Seedpod Collage Art Workshop Wednesday, September 7 at 7pm Join artist Terri Murphy from Young-At-Heart Artists Workshop and create a beautiful Seedpod Collage. This is an assembled design of fall plants made from a variety of papers including beautifully handmade papers. All materials will be provided and registration is limited. Sign up now! Investing 101: Stocks & Bonds Thursday, September 15 at 7pm Join instructor Tim Lambert as he returns to explain the basics of investing in stocks and bonds. Recurring Programs English Language Conversation Group 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. Movie Matinee will return in October Beacon Book Club Join us for a lively hour-long discussion on a variety of books that will meet every 4th Wednesday at 7 pm or the 4th Thursday at 10 am. Bring your cup of coffee and ideas, we can’t wait to see you! September 28 @ 7 pm OR September 29 @ 10 am This month’s book is What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Registration is required and can be made online or at the Circulation Desk. Save the Date! Friends of the Library Events Used Book Sale Thursday, October 13 - Saturday, October 15 Evergreen Concert Sunday, October 23 Document Shredding Saturday, October 1 @ 10 am - 12 pm Re/Max Enterprises and the LN Group are hosting a free paper shredding event in the Library’s north lot. Congratulations to Rita Yadava, winner of the Adult Summer Reading Program grand prize! Storytimes Registration required and masks encouraged. Baby Storytime with Miss Margaux Wednesdays, Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28 @ 10:30 am Read stories & sing songs with Miss Margaux in this early literacy storytime. One caregiver to one child is encouraged for this class. Ages 6 months - 2 years Afterschool Storytime with Miss Theresa Wednesdays, Sept. 7, 14, 21, & 28 @ 4:30 pm Children ages 4 - 7 attend this program independently. They will wiggle and giggle while they interact with books, songs and a craft. Ages 4 - 7 Toddling 2s & 3s Storytime with Miss Theresa Thursdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22 & 29 @ 10:30 am This is a perfect program to introduce little ones to the library. We'll enjoy some good books, sing songs, dance, do fingerplays, and more! We'll also make a craft related to the theme of the day. A caregiver must stay with each child during the program. Ages 2 - 3 Sign Language Storytime Tuesdays, September 6, 13, & 20 @ 10:30 am Join the Language Labs in celebrating International Day of Sign Languages with a unique storytime. An ASL (American Sign Language) Interpreter will sign as a story is read. Some simple vocabulary will be shared and the children will enjoy a craft that follows the story’s theme. Ages 2 & up. Weekly Programs Registration required and masks encouraged. Crafternoons with Miss Brigitte Thursdays, September 15, 22 & 29 @ 4:30 pm Join Miss Brigitte’s craft club! Every week we will do a new craft based on an artist or fall theme! There is a strict age requirement as some crafts require advanced fine motor skills. Ages 8 - 12 Saturday Morning Chess Club Saturdays, September 10, 17 & 24 @ 10-11:30 am This club is open to players who already have an understanding of the game. Ages 6 & up. Sponsored by Friends of the OBPL. Monthly Programs Registration required and masks encouraged. Percy Jackson Book Club Tuesday, September 20 @ 4:30 pm Miss Nikki leads this book club focusing on book 4 in the Percy Jackson series, Battle of the Labyrinth. Books are available at the Circulation Desk. Grades 4 & up LEGO Free-Build! Tuesday, September 27 @ 4:30 pm Join Miss Nikki for a LEGO free-build session. Let your imagination run wild! Registration required, masks encouraged. Ages 7+ Special Programs Registration required and masks encouraged. Adventure Tales Writing Workshop Saturday, September 10 @ 1 pm Adventure Tales is a short story writing series where kids explore writing and illustration skills with their parents. These group sessions are led by experienced short story writers and will teach the basics of how to write and illustrate your own short story. Ages 7-11 (with adult). Space is very limited! Registration by phone only. Call the Youth Services Desk 630-368-7733 Animals Around the World Saturday, September 17 @ 1 pm See bats and other cool creatures from around the world as Sharon Peterson takes us continent by continent for an educational show and tell. This exciting show will allow patrons to handle some of the animals and take photos. All Ages. Sponsored by Friends of the OBPL. Youth Pickup Crafts Stop by and pick up a fun craft to make at home! Friday, September 9 - Sunflower Friday, September 23 - Fall Tree Teen Volunteer Program The Library offers volunteer opportunities to students entering 8th - 12th grade. Volunteer duties include assisting library staff with material handling and sorting, helping librarians with in-person children’s programming and other special projects. How & When to Apply Volunteer Session Application Window October through January Aug. 15 – Sept. 15 February through April Dec. 15 – Jan. 15 Applications for the 2022 fall/winter volunteer session are available online and in the Library.