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Library Beacon
600 Oak Brook Road - Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
630-368-7700 - www.oak-brook.org/library
Volume 22 - Issue 1 January 2024
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Library Hours
9:30 am - 9 pm Monday - Thursday
9:30 am - 5 pm Friday & Saturday
1 - 5 pm Sunday
Closed - January 1, 2024
Department Numbers
Circulation 630-368-7700
Reference 630-368-7725
Youth Services 630-368-7733
Look for us online
Adult Programming
Registration is required for all programs; please visit our website or call 630-368-7725.
Winter Reading Program
January 6 – February 24
Join us for our winter reading program! Stop by the Adult
Reference Desk beginning January 6 and pick up your
reading log. Just read or listen to 5 books checked out from the OBPL and write a brief
review to share with others. When you complete your log, come to the Adult Reference
Desk for your winter survival kit: gloves and a heavy-duty ice scraper!
Beacon Book Club
Thursday, January 25 @ 10 am
Join us for a lively discussion of The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz. Start
your new year with psychological suspense from the Beacon Book Club’s
January pick. Theft, deceit, books about books, what’s not to love?
Estate Planning Essentials
Wednesday, January 31 @ 7 pm
Jim Flanagan of Bentron Financial Group will explain the
difference between a will and a trust and will give attendees an
understanding of issues such as Probate, Power of Attorney
and Guardianship Appointments. This workshop will cover the most common estate
planning techniques and the documents used in the estate planning process.
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, Jan. 8 @ 1 pm
Book Club:
The Next Chapter
Movie Matinee
Monday, Jan. 15 @ 1 pm
Mrs. Doubtfire
Community Meeting
Wednesday, January 17 @ 7 pm
The Oak Brook Public Library is
planning for the future!
Please join us as we discuss the
Library’s role in the community and
possible renovations that support it.
The meeting will be led by ARCON
Associates Inc, a firm specializing in
comprehensive,
inspired and
adaptable
educational
architecture.
Holiday Lights Recycling
through January 19
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!
Winter Reading Program 2024
Snow Better Time to Read!
Saturday, January 6 – Saturday, February 24
This winter, the Youth Services Department invites all
readers, birth – 12th grade, to participate in our Winter
Reading Program Snow Better Time to Read! Readers
will complete reading logs based on their age/grade level.
Anyone who completes a reading
log will win a bag of prizes and will
be entered into a grand prize
drawing for a chance to win one of
our exciting grand prizes!
Completing more logs means more
chances to win a grand prize! We
hope to have all of Oak Brook
reading this winter!
Storytimes
Registration required
Toddling 2s & 3s Storytime with Miss Theresa
Tuesdays, January 9 & 23 @ 10:30 - 11 am
This is the perfect program to introduce little
ones to the library. We'll enjoy some good
books, sing songs, dance, do fingerplays &
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
Saturday Morning Chess Club
January 6, 13 & 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.
Grades K-8. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Biweekly Programs
Registration required
Lego Free-Build with Miss Dominique
Tuesdays, January 9 & 23 @ 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Come join us for a Lego free build where
you can let your imagination run wild!
Finished projects will be displayed in the
display case until the next session! Legos
are provided. All Ages
Crafternoons with Miss Brigitte
Thursdays, January 11 & 25 @ 4:45 - 5:45 pm
Explore art with Miss Brigitte! Each week
we will create something based on an
artist, a book, a winter theme, or
suggestions from the class. There is a
strict age requirement for this program as
crafts require advanced fine motor skills.
Registration required. Dress for mess! Ages 8-12
Monthly Programs
Registration required
Adventures in Writing:
Community Service Tales
Saturday, January 6 @ 12:30 - 2:30pm
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)
Graphic Novel Book Club with
Miss Dominique
Saturday, January 27 @ 1 - 2 pm
Whether you love graphic novels, or have
never picked one up before, all are
welcome here! Join Miss Dominique's
Graphic Novel Book Club for great graphic
novels, discussions & snacks! Copies of
each book will be available at the
Circulation Desk. All Ages
Special Programs
Registration required
Winter Reading Bingo with Miss Theresa
& Special Guest
Friday, January 5 @ 2 - 3 pm
Back by popular demand, join Miss Theresa & a special
guest as we play this classic game. Grades K & Up
Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles
Saturday, January 20 @ 1 pm
Join Dave DiNaso as he gives us an
up close, live & extremely hands on
experience. You will learn about amazing
reptiles & amphibians from around the
world. All Ages. Sponsored by the
Friends of the Library
Youth Pickup Craft
Stop by and pick up a fun craft to make at
home! Supplies limited on a first come, first
served basis.
Friday, January 12 - Snowman