Banned Books Week 2014

Celebrate your freedom to read by checking out a banned book at the Oak Brook Public Library!

Have questions about Banned Books Week? 

Check out our displays and ask a librarian today!

Pictures by Julia.  Display by MD.

What's a pirates favorite letter? ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

Ahoy, mateys! Today in our "Terrific 3s and 4s" storytime, we had a great time reading stories, participating in activities, and talking about pirates!

International Talk Like a Pirate Day is coming up this Friday on September 19th, so be sure to learn some pirate lingo.

Enjoy some pictures from our storytime, below!

Balloon Making Workshop, 2014

Yesterday, we had (yet another) program that I think will be a yearly thing: The Balloon-Making workshop. 

Here's some pictures of students at the workshop, and their creations:

Then, I twisted for a bit, and made some requests. 

^Above: Don't know why I look so solemn here. Must be the serious art form.

And probably my favorite, people who learn they are secret pros:

Stay tune for our other fall programs, and check the link to the right with Fall Programming Brochures. 

Best, 

LibMD

Fall 2014 Youth Service Programs

Click HERE for the pdf of our new, 2014 Fall lineup.

We've got some great (all free!) fall programs ahead. Here's a quick preview:

Storytimes

Toddling Twos and Threes
Thursdays at 10:30 A.M.
September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16

Terrific 3s and 4s
Wednesdays at 4:30 P.M.
September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, and 15

Grades K-3 Storytime Art
Mondays at 4:30 P.M.
September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, and 13

Bedtime Stories
Thursdays at 7 P.M.
September 11, 18, 25, October 2, and 9
(Ages 3-8)

Special Events 

Balloon-Making Workshop

Saturday, September 13 

2-3 P.M.

Learn the oh-so-serious art of balloon sculpture. Class taught by a real clown vet.

Fall Window Painting 

Saturday, September 27

11A.M.

(Grades 4 and Up)

Help us--yes you!--decorate our library windows. A special mix of acrylic paints will be used to paint the back windows by the library, in youth services. We can't wait to see the art you add to our department. 

Pumpkin Decorating

Saturday, October 11

Grades K-4 @ Noon

Grades 5 and up @1;30 P.M.

We will provide the pumpkins, paint, and other materials. Bring a friend, and have a great time at this Halloween tradition.

Book Club

Come for an engaging book discussion. Snacks also provided!
The Giver, by Louis Lowry

Thursday, September 25

@4 P.M.

Prisoner B-3087, by Alan Gratz

Thursday, October 23

@4P.M.

Cram Crew 

September-October 6-8:30

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Nights 

School stressing you out? Come for moral encouragement, in the company of friends, and study at the Oak Brook Library. And as always, Youth Service librarians are always willing to help you!

Teen Read Week

October 12-18

As always, call to sign up at our Youth Service Line: 1-(630)-368-7733