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Library Beacon
600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library
Volume 20 - Issue 12 December 2022
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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
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Adult Programming
Holiday Piano Concert with Robyn Vitson
Thursday, December 8 @ 7 pm
Take a break from the holiday madness, and join us for a lovely
evening of holiday piano music with Robyn Vitson.
Beacon Book Club
Special December Dates
Wednesday, December 14 @ 7 pm OR Thursday, December 15 @ 10 am
Skipping Christmas By John Grisham
Skipping Christmas offers a hilarious look at the chaos and frenzy that
has become part of our holiday tradition. If you enjoyed the book,
check out the movie Christmas with the Kranks. Copies of the book
and movie are available at the circulation desk.
Mark Your Calendars - Thursday, January 26th @ 10am
Beacon Book Club Special Addition: Trading Titles
Love books? Love to talk about or hear about books? Then this is the book club
session for you! This month we encourage you to read whatever you want, then join
us to share your thoughts about it. Feel free to bring one or many of your most
recent and favorite reads, the more the merrier!
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.
Current Events
Fridays @ 9:30 am
Join the group for
discussions of the news.
Movie Matinee
Monday, Dec. 5 @ 1 pm
Cyrano
Holiday Hours
Closed
December
24, 25 & 31
January 1, 2023
Holiday Lights Recycling
through January 13
You can 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!
Looking for the
Perfect Gift?
Buy a gift and support the
Library at the same time!
Stop by and browse the
Lladró collection. All sales
benefit the Library.
For more
information
please direct
inquiries to
Jacob Post,
Head
Librarian.
Storytimes
Registration required and masks encouraged.
Baby Storytime with Miss Margaux
Wednesdays, December 7 & 14 @ 10:30 am
Read stories & sing songs with Miss Margaux in this early
literacy storytime. Classic rhymes, fingerplays, songs &
stories will be used in class. One caregiver for each child
is encouraged for this class. Ages 6 months - 2 years
Afterschool Storytime with Miss Theresa
Wednesdays, December 7 & 14 @ 4:30 pm
Children 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, December 8 & 15 @
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
Weekly Programs
Registration required and masks encouraged.
Crafternoons with Miss Brigitte
Thursdays, Dec. 1, 8 & 15 @ 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, December 3, 10 & 17 @
10-11:30 am
This drop-in club is open to players who
already have an understanding of the game.
Ages 6 & up
Special Programs
Registration required and masks encouraged.
Ornament-Making Workshop
Saturday, December 10 @ 1 pm
Join us as we create a variety of our own hanging
ornaments! Space is limited. Grades K & up
Bendable Pipe Cleaner Pals
Tuesday, December 27 @ 1 pm
Make a wacky bendable character to
pose into all kinds of silly positions!
Grades K & up
Looking for the Library’s
YouTube page? Scan this QR
code with your smartphone.
Winter Break Bingo
Friday, December 30 @ 2-3:30 pm
Looking for something to do? Join us
for afternoon bingo! Bring a friend or
two, have an enjoyable time, & win a
wide assortment of prizes! Children of
all ages welcome!
Youth Pickup Crafts
Stop by and pick up a fun craft to make at home!
Friday, December 2 - DIY Winter Wreath
Friday, December 16 - Melted Snowman Shape Craft
The Gratitude Jar
There is still time to share what you are thankful for this
year. Stop by the Library, grab a festive paper shape
and add it to the gratitude jar!