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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11Oak BrookPublicLibrary VOL. 22 ISSUE 11 NEWSLETTERNOVEMBER OBPL IS CLOSED NOVEMBER 27 & 28OBPL IS CLOSED NOVEMBER 27 & 28 RECURRING PROGRAMS WEDNESDAYS 1:00 PM Drop-In Tech HelpBasic one-on-one help with computersand devices with a trained librarian. 2 AND 4 TUESDAYS ND TH 6:30 PM Mahjong Experienced players are encouraged tomeet in the lobby of the Library forgameplay and conversation. Playersmust bring their own tiles and mahjongcard. English Language Conversation GroupPractice your speaking and listeningskills with Librarians Hubbell, Nancy,and others. TUESDAYS 6:00 PM FRIDAYS 10:00 AM Current EventsJoin us for group discussions of thelatest news. TUESDAYS 7:00 PM Tuesday Night Knitting ClubLearn to knit or just enjoy the companyof other knitters as you work onexisting projects. Resident knittingexperts lead the group and allmembers help each other learn newstitches and techniques. URDU LITERATURE AND POETRY SHARING Wednesday, November 5 at 7 pm Join Dr. Ghazala Siddiqui in celebrating the Urdu language. We invite all patrons to sharean Urdu poem, a favorite passage from a text, or something you have written. DEATH CAFE WITH LIBRARIAN ERINSaturday, November 15 at 2 pm The Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives orthemes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.Please Join Librarian Erin and Alejandro Salinas of the Chicago Death Doula Collective aswe gather to safely and positively explore death via conversation and community. **light refreshments to be provided** ADULT CRAFT NIGHT WITH LIBRARIAN THERESA: WOODLAND HOLIDAY HANGER SETWednesday, November 19 at 7 pm Attendees will receive three wooden circles to create a set of festive hangers/ornamentsfor the upcoming holidays or winter season. Paint, ribbon, glitter, and other decorative supplies will be provided. BEACON BOOK CLUB WITH LIBRARIAN MELISSA: A THREE DOG LIFE BY ABIGAIL THOMAS Thursday, November 20 at 11 am*Registration is not requiredCopies of the book available at the Circulation Desk When Abigail Thomas’s husband, Rich, was hit by a car, his brain shattered. Subject torages, terrors, & hallucinations, he must live the rest of his life in an institu tion. He hasno memory of what he did the hour, the day, the year before. This tragedy is the ground on which Abigail had to build a new life. HOLIDAY LIGHTS RECYCLING Monday, November 10 - Saturday, January 10 Recycle 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! ADULT PROGRAMS *REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR PROGRAMS. REGISTER BY CALLING (630) 368-7700 OR BY USING THE QR CODE. EMPOWERMENT DOLLS WITH LOCALARTIST VICTORIA REEVES Saturday, November 8 at 1 pm Ages 7 and upWorking with local artist and educator Victoria Reeves, you will createyour own hand-sewn empowerment doll. Registration is required foreach child attending. There is a strict age limit to this program. You MUST be at least 7 to attend. *Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Saturday, November 1 at 1 pmAges 6 and up with an adult Create your own woodland hanging decoration with your family! Pleaseregister anyone who is participating in creating this craft. *Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. CHILDREN & FAMILY CRAFTERNOON WITHMISS BRIGITTE: WOODLAND HANGER SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OF OBPLSaturdays at 10 am November 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29Ages 6 and upThis club is open to players who already have an understanding of thegame; players are welcome to join us to improve their skills. SATURDAY MORNING CHESS CLUB REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FORPROGRAMS. REGISTER BY CALLING (630) 368-7700 OR BY USING THE QR CODE. YOUTH PROGRAMS STUFF A PLUSH SPONSORED BY THE COMMUNITYENGAGEMENT COMMITTEEWednesday, November 12 at 4:45 pmAll ages with an adultChildren are invited to visit the library and build their very own plushfriend to take home. Each new Oak Brook friend will come with a fun,customizable shirt, allowing kids to add a personal touch to theircreation. *Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Tuesdays at 10:30 amNovember 11 and 25Ages 2-3 with caregiver This is the perfect program to introduce little ones to the Library. We will readbooks, sing songs, dance, and complete a craft! Please register each child whois attending. A caregiver must stay with each child for the entire program. TODDLING 2s AND 3s STORYTIMEWITH MISS THERESA LEGO FREE BUILDWITH MISS DOMINIQUEThursday, November 13 at 4:45 pm All ages Let's Build! Let your imagination run wild with Miss Dominique as youand your friends create anything you can think of out of LEGO. Finishedprojects will be displayed in the display case in the youth section of theLibrary until the following session. Legos are provided. Thursday, November 6 at 4:45 pmAges 8 and up Craft with Miss Brigitte! Each session we will create something based on afall theme, a specific artist, or a patron request! Dress for mess! CRAFTERNOONS WITH MISS BRIGITTE THANKSGIVING TURKEYFriday, November 7All agesStop by the Youth Desk to grab the latest pickup craft while supplies last. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FORPROGRAMS. REGISTER BY CALLING (630) 368-7700 OR BY USING THE QR CODE. YOUTH PROGRAMS PICKUP CRAFT Do you: Need community service hours for your school, church, or scout group?Want to help your community?Feel passionate about the Library?Need job experience? Become a teen volunteer! The Library offers volunteer opportunities to students entering 8 through 12grades. Volunteer duties include assisting library staff with patron holdrequests, sorting and shelving materials, and helping librarians with in-personchildren’s programming like story times and other special projects. th th Applications are available online and in the Library. Each applicant mustcomplete an application and a short alphabetization quiz to participate.Volunteers receive a confirmation letter of their hours at the end of the sessionfor any extracurricular service hour obligations. TEEN VOLUNTEERING GRADES 8 AND UP Next Meeting: Saturday, November 15 at 3 pm Do you have a passion for your community? Do you have ideas on ways tomake the Library better for teens?? Join the Teen Advisory Board! You can hostyour own teen-centered programs, help design displays, host storytimes, workthe fall book sale, and more! To join, register with the QR code above. TEEN ADVISORY BOARDGRADES 9 AND UP D e c e m b e r 19, 2025 C O M I N G SOON W IN T E R READING YOU COULD WIN:M OVIE TICKETS!GIFT CARDS!GIFT BASKETS! Facebook: @oakbrookpubliclibrary YouTube: oakbrooklibrary Instagram: @oakbrookpubliclibrary FollowOBPL 600 OAK BROOK ROAD OAK BROOK, IL 60523 (630) 368-7700 OAK BROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARY HOURS MONDAY - THURSDAY 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM SUNDAY 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Photographs and/or videos may be taken at our programs for possible use in library promotions, including the Library Beacon newsletter, social media, and the OBPL website. Please notify staff if you do not wish to be photographed.