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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 5 May 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
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.
Classical Concert
Saturday, May 4 @ 2 pm
The Aionios Trio will perform pieces by Rachmaninoff, Piazzolla and more.
Enjoy the music of Grace Ko on violin, Cecilia Ham on cello and Christine
Lim on piano.
Entering the Blue Zones: How to Increase Your Chances
of Living VIBRANTLY Into Your 90s & Beyond
Thursday, May 16 @ 7 pm
This program developed by Joan Davis, RN, MS, introduces the latest
evidence-based research on nutrition and longevity. Practical tips for
incorporating health-promoting longevity strategies will be reviewed with
many references to helpful resources, including books, websites and
links to interactive programs.
Fullersburg History from 1832-1862
Sunday, May 19 @ 2 pm
Fullersburg Historic Foundation and the Oak Brook Historical Society
present a joint lecture about the largest Native American village in
DuPage County, which was a hub for business and transportation.
Learn about what caused such rapid change during this 30-year period
and the ways in which Fullersburg progressed during its early
settlement years.
Beacon Book Club -
They Called Us Exceptional by Prachi Gupta
Thursday, May 23 @ 10 am
For May, we are reading They Called Us Exceptional by Prachi Gupta.
Her family lived the stereotype of hard-working and high-achieving
immigrants. Gupta’s memoir explores the turbulent and toxic path to her
family’s American dream.
Coil Rope Basket for Beginners
Thursday, May 30 @ 7 pm
Join us as we make a coil rope basket using macrame cord!
Coil rope baskets make a great gift and are so easy to make
and customize once you learn the basic techniques.
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 6 @ 1 pm
Barbie
Closed
Sunday, May 26 &
Monday, May 27
in honor of
Memorial Day
Closed on Sundays
during the summer
beginning on June 2.
Storytimes
Registration required
Toddling 2s & 3s Storytime with Miss Theresa
Tuesday, May 7 @ 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
May 4, 11 & 18 @ 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
Monthly Programs
Registration required
Crafternoons with Miss Brigitte
Thursday, May 2 @ 4:45 - 5:45 pm
Join Miss Brigitte’s craft club! Every session
we create a craft based on an artist, artistic
concept or spring theme! There is a strict age
requirement as some crafts require advanced
fine motor skills. Ages 8-11
Lego Free-Build with Miss Dominique
Tuesday, May 7 @ 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
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, May 10 - Spring Wreath
Bookmark Contest Winners
Check out the National Library Week bookmark
contest winners! Participants were to use the
theme: “Books Make Good Friends!” Each
winner received 24 bookmarks of their own
design and a gift card to Michaels Crafts.
Congratulations to our young budding artists!
Katerina P.
Age 6
Kiera C.
Age 9
MacKenzie D.
Age 10
Zahyah H.
Age 10
Sara N.
Age 9 Sydney D.
Age 8