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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 8 August 2024
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Library Hours
9:30 am - 9 pm Monday - Thursday
9:30 am - 5 pm Friday & Saturday
Closed 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.
Illinois Watercolor Society Demonstration: Tom Francesconi
Saturday, August 3 @ 2 pm
Tom Francesconi's paintings have become nationally recognized
for their unique, interpretive style, flavored with a richness of color
and decisive brushwork.
Detox Your Mind through Meditation with Umesh Bhatia
Thursday, August 8 @ 6:30 pm
The world is a stressful place and there are many factors that can have
a negative impact on our daily lives. Join Umesh Bhatia to learn how to
implement a simple yet very powerful meditation technique that can be
life changing.
Urdu Literature Event
Wednesday, August 21 @ 7 pm
Join Dr. Ghazala Siddiqui in celebrating the Urdu language. You’re
invited to share an Urdu poem, a favored excerpt from a text, or
something you have written. The allocated time will be 5 minutes for
each presentation.
Beacon Book Club
Thursday, August 22 @ 10 am
We are reading Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver this month.
This Pulitzer Prize-winning book is about surviving poverty in the
American South. If you’ve read it, come chat with us!
Adult Craft: Book Folding
Thursday, August 22 @ 7 pm
Join us as we make 3D art by book folding. Learn the art of book
folding by making a book birdhouse and upcycling a used book.
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, Aug. 5 @ 1 pm
My Big Fat Greek
Wedding 3
Summer Reading
August 3 is the last day!
Be sure to turn in your reading logs!
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 6 @ 5 - 8 pm
Come visit the OBPL booth at National Night Out at
the Oak Brook Park District Ginger Creek Pavilion!
Storytimes
Registration required
Urdu Language Storytime
Monday, August 26 @ 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Join Dr. Ghazala Siddiqui as she shares her love
of the Urdu language! She will begin with a story
in Urdu followed by an introduction to learning
the language. Ages 4-10
Bimonthly & Monthly Programs
Registration required
Crafternoons with Miss Brigitte
Thursdays, August 8 & 22 @ 4:45 - 5:45 pm
Each Crafternoon session will focus on a
different artist, artistic concept or summer theme!
We will be focusing on art with recyclable
materials. There is a STRICT age limit for this
program. Ages 8-12
Lego Free-Build with Miss Dominique
Tuesdays, August 13 & 27 @ 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Join us for a Lego free-build and let your imagination run wild!
Finished projects will be displayed in the
display case until the next session! Legos
are provided. All Ages
Culinary Explorers Academy
with Miss Brigitte
Monday, August 19 @ 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Join us as we roll up our sleeves and dive into the
wonderful world of cooking. From mixing and
measuring to chopping and tasting, we will learn
basic but essential kitchen skills in a safe and
supervised environment. Remember: Dress for
mess, tie up long hair and bring your appetite for
adventure! Inform us of any food allergies
before the program for a safe and enjoyable
experience for all! Ages 4-7
Special Programs
Registration required
Read to a Dog R.E.A.D
(Reading Education Assistance Dogs)
Wednesday, August 7 @ 2-3 pm
Wednesday, August 14 @ 7-8 pm
Limit one READ session per reader.
The Hinsdale Humane Society’s
READ program bring us teams of
trained owners and their Pet Partners
– registered dogs to work with
children to improve reading skills.
This is an opportunity for children to
practice their reading skills with the
best nonjudgmental listener of all!
(Please note that we encourage parents & siblings to leave
the room while the child is reading to the dog.)
Entering Grades K-3
Brookfield Academy for Mini Musicians
Monday, August 12
10:00 - 10:45 am for ages 19 months - 4 years
11:00 - 11:45 am for ages 0 - 18 months
Join Ms. Nina from the Brookfield
Academy for Mini Musicians for a
morning of songs & rhymes
celebrating all things summer! With
shaker eggs, jingle bells, dancing
scarves & more, our classes are
designed to captivate your little one
& inspire creativity that extends far beyond the classroom.
But don't let all the fun fool you! Our "secret" goal is
education, & each song & rhyme has been specifically written
or selected to laser target both musical & non-musical skills.
Spots are extremely limited, so be sure to sign up today!
Sponsored by Friends of the Library
Breakfast with Brook Forest
Thursday, August 15 @ 10:30 - 11:15 am
Join Brook Forest Principal Dr. Andrea Prola,
and Library Media Specialist Ms. Emma
Underwood as they congratulate children for
reading this summer with a story or two!
Snacks will be provided.
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, August 16
Recycled Creepy-Crawly Bug