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Home My WebLink About2023-05 Library Beacon 600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library Volume 21 - Issue 5 May 2023 M A Y Library Hours 9:30 am - 9 pm Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm Friday & Saturday 1 pm - 5 pm Sunday Closed May 28 & 29 Department Numbers Circulation 630-368-7700 Reference 630-368-7725 Youth Services 630-368-7733 Look for us online Adult Programming Registration required! Jazz Concert with Petra Van Nuis Saturday, May 20 @ 2 pm Jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and her husband, guitarist Andy Brown, return to Oak Brook Public Library to debut their latest jazz CD recording of "A Lonely Girl.” Country Estates of Gentlemen Farmers in DuPage County Sunday, May 21 @ 2 pm Linda Neff, docent and researcher at Mayslake Peabody Estate, will give a presentation about the country estates of gentlemen farmers in DuPage County in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Learn more about the estates of Paul Butler, Joy Morton and Dan and Ada Rice which featured beautiful showcase homes designed by prominent architects of the time. DIY Monogrammed Tote Bag Wednesday, May 24 @ 7 pm Join us as we create a personalized DIY monogrammed tote bag, just in time for summer! This is a paint project, so please dress for potential mess. All supplies will be provided. Beacon Book Club - NEW TIME! Thursday, May 25 @ 7 pm Join us for a lively discussion on The Stars Are Fire by Anita Shreve, based on the true story of the largest fire in Maine's history. In October 1947, after a summer long drought, fires break out all along the Maine coast from Bar Harbor to Kittery and are soon racing out of control from town to village. Five months pregnant, Grace Holland is left alone to protect her two toddlers and ultimately has to rebuild her entire life. This book is a page turner full of emotion, as we follow Grace though her journey to start over. 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, May 1 @ 1 pm Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris Storytimes Registration required Afterschool Storytime with Miss Theresa Wednesdays, May 3 & 10 @ 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 Tales for 2s & 3s Storytime with Miss Irene Tuesdays, May 2 & 9 @ 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 Crafternoons with Miss Brigitte Thursdays, May 4 & 11 @ 4:30 pm Join Miss Brigitte’s craft club! Every week we will do a new craft based on an artist or theme! There is a strict age requirement as some crafts require advanced fine motor skills. Ages 8-12 Saturday Morning Chess Club Saturdays, May 6, 13, 20 & 27 @ 10 am-12 pm This club is open to players who already have an understanding of the game. It is a club, not a team, so players are welcome to join us to improve their game and play. Grades K-8. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Special Programs Registration required Young Artists Workshop: Jungle Cats Collage Saturday, May 13 @ 1 - 2:30 pm Join Terri Murphy as she guides young patrons in creating a cool piece of art using a paint & collage technique. The kids will cut out a lion, tiger, or leopard face & paint it with bright colors. Then they will choose patterned stamps that will be inked & pressed onto the art. They will finish with cut leaf shapes to create a jungle. Space is limited! Ages 8-13 Youth Pickup Crafts Stop by and pick up a fun craft to make at home! Supplies limited - first come, first served. Friday, May 12 - Mother’s Day Card Teen Volunteer Program The Library offers volunteer opportunities to current or incoming 8th - 12th graders. Volunteer duties include assisting library staff with pulling patron hold requests, sorting and shelving materials, and helping librarians with in-person children’s programming like story times and summer reading events. How & When to Apply Volunteer Session Application Window June through August Apr. 15 - May 15 (Summer Session) September through January Aug. 15 - Sept.15 (Winter Session) February through April Dec. 15 - Jan. 15 (Spring Session) Applications for the 2023 summer volunteer session are available online and in the Library. Oak Brook Park District at the Library A representative of the Oak Brook Park District will be at the Library every first Monday of the month in 2023 from 3 pm through 4 pm to answer questions. Stop by to learn about upcoming events, programs, memberships and more!