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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 11 November 2024
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Adult Programming
Registration is required for all programs; please visit our website or call 630-368-7700.
Medicare Seminar: What You Need to Know About
the 2025 Annual Enrollment Period
Tuesday, November 12 @ 1:30 pm
Join us for a Medicare Seminar with Patrick Dulleck from First Choice Insurance Agency.
Light refreshments provided.
Urdu Literature Event
Wednesday, November 13 @ 7 pm
Join Dr. Ghazala Siddiqui in celebrating the Urdu language. We invite all patrons to share an Urdu poem,
a favored excerpt from a text, or something you have written.
Adult Craft with Librarian Theresa: Winter Luminary
Wednesday, November 20 @ 7 pm
Librarian Theresa will walk you through how to create your own luminary.
Perfect for winter decorating!
Illinois Watercolor Society Meeting & Demonstration
Featuring Artist Maria Delton
Saturday, November 30 @ 2 pm
The Illinois Watercolor Society meeting will feature a demonstration with artist Maria Delton. As an artist
Maria states "I paint what makes me stop & stare, usually while on my way to something else.
Unexpected, unplanned & often overlooked, the tension between a boring subject that is perfectly lit or
composed is irresistible to me & I paint to share the surprise with others.”
The Library will close Wednesday, November 27 at 5 pm &
will reopen Saturday, November 30 at 9:30 am
Recurring Programs
English Language Conversation Group
Tuesdays @ 6pm
Practice your speaking & listening skills with Librarian Hubbell & others.
Knit Pickers
Tuesdays @ 7 pm
Work on your projects in the company of other knitters.
Drop In Tech Help
Wednesdays @ 1 pm
Basic one on one help with computers & devices with a trained librarian.
Beacon Book Club
Thursday, November 14 @ 10 am
The Beacon Book Club will be reading the Pulitzer Prize winning memoir “Lost & Found” by Kathryn Schulz.
After a long illness, Schulz loses her father & manages to find love while grieving. Books are available at
the circulation desk. All are welcome!
Current Events
Fridays @ 9:30 am
Join the group for discussions of the latest news.
Storytimes
Registration is required for all programs; please visit our website or call 630-368-7733.
Toddling 2s & 3s with Miss Theresa
Tuesdays, November 12 & 26 @ 10:30 am
Join Miss Theresa as she reads books, sings songs, dances, & more! We will make a craft related to the theme
of the day. A caregiver must stay with each child during this program. Registration is required for each child.
Ages 2-3
Baby Storytime with Miss Irene
Wednesdays, November 6 & 20 @ 10:30 am
We’ll share stories & songs perfect for little ones. Registration for each baby is required.
Ages 6 - 18 months with a caregiver for each baby.
Bimonthly & Monthly Programs
Registration required
Crafternoons with Miss Brigitte
Thursdays, November 7 & 21 @ 4:45 pm
Join Miss Brigitte’s arts & crafts club! Every week we will do a new craft based on
an artist or sweet theme! Dress for mess! Ages 8-12
Lego Free-Build with Miss Dominique
Thursday, November 14 @ 4:30 pm
Join us for a Lego free-build & 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
Friday, November 15
Yummy Pumpkin Pie
Stop by to pick up a fun craft to make at home! Supplies limited on a first come,
first served basis.
Special Programs
Registration required
Cook the Book Club with Miss Dominique: Super Soups!
Saturday, November 9 @ 1 pm
Cook the Book Club is the perfect place to share tips & tricks, ideas & information. Pick a
recipe that fits the monthly theme, either from a book at the library or from your own
personal cookbook. Bring in a portion to feed 8-10 people. The library will provide the rest!
All ages welcome; families encouraged.
Andertoons Cartooning Workshop: Turkey Toons!
Saturday, November 23 @ 1 pm
Follow along local artist & cartoonist Mark Anderson as he walks you through making
some hilarious turkey toons. Ages 8 & up.
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 630-368-7733
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programs!