There's a Ton of Crafting Going On! See the Fun You Can Have At Our Open Crafts Program Through March 29th!

There's still plenty of time to come and "get crafty with it" at the library! The following are a few photos of some very crafty kids making fluttering butterflies, beaded bracelets and necklaces, plastic cup frogs, creeping caterpillars, colorful egg collages and so much more!

Come on down to the library today, tomorrow, and Thursday from 11 to 2 pm to make these magical crafts on your spring break.

There Will Be No Storytimes Next Week, But Plenty of Crafts and Activities! Stop on By for Our Open Crafts Program March 26-29 from 11-2 PM and Spring Break Bingo March 27 at 3:30 PM!

We're taking a break from storytime programs during Spring Break week, but that doesn't mean that there aren't plenty of interesting things to do at the library!

You'll be able to make many different crafts during our Open Crafts Program running from March 26th to 29th from 11-2 pm.

The Program Room will be arranged in craft stations which allow many children to work on a variety of projects including a superhero pig and fluffy cotton-tail bunny.

Make sure to bring all your friends down to this no registration required crafting extravaganza that will make Spring Break really rock!

Be sure to also come to our family-friendly Spring Break Bingo program on Tuesday, March 27th at 3:30 pm to win totally terrific prizes. No registration is required for this program too!


Both of these programs are perfect for children of all ages.

You're So Crafty! Join Us for Our Open Crafts Program March 26th to March 29th From 11-2 PM

Head on down to the library March 26th to March 29th to make your very own spectacular works of art!

The Program Room will be stocked full of really cool crafts kids can decorate between the hours of 11-2 on the previously stated days.

Each of the crafts we have designed are perfect for all ages (from the littlest hands to more experienced crafters.)

This is a drop-in program so there is no need to pre-register.

Make sure to stop on by and enjoy your Spring Break by getting crafty at the Oak Brook Public Library!

Toddling Twos April 2nd and Terrific Threes and Fours April 4th Storytime Topic: Cute and Cuddly Springtime Animals

Hop on down to Miss Jennifer's April 2nd Toddling Twos and April 4th Terrific Threes and Fours Storytime when our storytime topic is all about cute and cuddly springtime animals. We'll move and groove to a very egg-citing movement activity, learn about animals which hatch from eggs during our Just Hatched Peek-a-Boo Game, read fun and furry tales, and make a little yellow chick hatching from an egg craft.

Hooray for Superheroes! A Special Thanks to Steven Frenzel and the Friends of the Library for Helping Us Make Greatest Superhero Moments in the Movies Possible!

I'd like to thank Steven Frenzel for developing the sensational superhero-themed film presentation Greatest Superhero Moments in the Movies.

The film clips were action-packed with heroic caped crusaders and dastardly villains that kept audience members on the edge of their seats during every minute of the adrenaline-pumping presentation.

His speaking style was casual, educational, and energetic as he effortlessly entwined little known cinematic facts and special effects knowledge into this 90-minute program.

Mr. Frenzel's idea of giving out DVDs to those who have exceptional superhero knowledge is sheer genius! Audience members enjoyed examining the DVDs they had won for knowing these little known facts.

Steven Frenzel and his staff at Marquee Movie Presentations should be applauded for their professionalism, impressive editing techniques, and beautiful presentation!

I would also like to thank the Friends of the Library for helping make this program possible. Your generosity and kindness are greatly appreciated.

I Love Crafts! March is National Craft Month

Do you enjoy creating digital picture collages or scrap booking masterpieces? If so, the library is the perfect place to find a great selection of craft and hobby books. Whatever your crafting passions may be from knitting to calligraphy the Oak Brook Public Library can help you find what you need in order to release your creativity and imagination through arts and crafts.


Some of the following books will help you get your craft on! The call numbers have been put in bold font. All of these crafts books can be found in the March is National Craft Month display in the picture book section of Youth Services.


Button Girl: More Than 20 Cute-as-a-Button Projects by Mikyla Bruder (J 745.5 BRU)

Copier Creations: Using Copy Machines to Make Decals, Silhouettes, Flip Books, Films and Much More! by Paul Fleischman (J 760 FLE)

Creative Greeting Cards by Sandi Genovese (J 745.594 GEN)

Hands On Crafts for Kids: 20-Minute Crafts published by Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. (J 745.5 HAN)

I Love to Fingerpaint!: My Very Favorite Art Book by Jennifer Lipsey (J 751.4 LIP)

In.jean.uity: Dull Denims + Your inJEANuity= Some Pretty COOL Stuff! by Ellen Warwick (J 746.92 WAR)

The Kids' Knitting Notebook by Cindy Craig (J 746.43 CRA)

Papercrafts Around the World by Phyllis Fiarotta and Noel Fiarotta (J 745.54 FIA)

Recycled Crafts Box: Sock Puppets, Cardboard Castles, Bottle Bugs & 37 More Earth-Friendly Projects & Activities You Can Create by Laura C. Martin (J 745.5 MAR)  

Stencil It: Over 100 Step-by-Step Projects by Sally and Stewart Walton (J 745.7 WAL)

Ask the Youth Services librarian for more exciting craft books to suit your particular crafting interests or hobby!

Make sure to mark your calendars for our Open Crafts Program March 26-29 from 11-2 pm. Kids get to make an array of easy and cute crafts in this open craft event. Perfect for all ages. No registration is required.

Sheep! Sheep! Sheep! Toddling Twos March 19th and Terrific Threes and Fours March 21st Storytime Topic: Sheep

Sheep are everywhere during our Toddling Twos March 19th and Terrific Threes and Fours March 21st Storytimes when our storytime topic is sheep. We'll read a baa-unch of sheep stories, visit Mary and her "colorful" sheep in a perky flannel board story, and make a fluffy and cute-as-can-be sheep craft!

Crafting Like No Tomorrow! Upcoming Crafts for March-May Toddling Twos and Terrific Threes and Fours Storytimes

Nothing says fabulous like glue sticks, paper shapes, and good old imagination. Check out these whimsical and adorable crafts that Miss Jennifer's Toddling Twos and Terrific Threes and Fours will be making during their upcoming storytimes.



Full of Hot Air: Hot Air Balloon Craft




I'm Feeling a Little Sheepish: Sheep Craft



Just Hatched: Baby Chick Craft

Saving a Pretty Penny: Piggy Bank Craft

There's Quite a Cast of Superheroes We Will Be Seeing in Steven Frenzel's Superhero Moments in the Movies!

I just received an e-mail from Steven Frenzel announcing some of the characters audience members will be viewing during his presentation of Superhero Moments in the Movies on March 14 th at 6:30 pm.

Please take a sneak peek at the description he has provided to learn even more about this spine-tingling and energetic program!

Superheroes!

Get ready for a summer of action as we marvel at the greatest superheroes-and the most sensational villains-in movie history with this exciting new presentation. From such legendary warriors as Superman, Batman, and Spider-man (and more!); to the thrilling groups of The Avengers, The Fantastic Four, and The X-Men (and more!); we'll see the most exciting superhero scenes ever! Watch these American icons save the day while battling the most unforgettable evildoers, and learn fascinating behind-the-scenes trivia about some of the most popular movies of all time!

Mr. Frenzel will also tell us about superhero mega stars such as The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America.

Vintage Superman lovers will rejoice that Mr. Frenzel will begin his jam-packed film presentation with 1978's Superman!

This is not your everyday lecture about movies! This is a film clip treasure trove of cinematic gems with detailed behind-the-scenes tips and info that encourage movie-goers to become even more enthralled over these matinee masterpieces.

Several audience members will receive free DVDs!

Registration is required for this program. Please call the Y.S. Reference desk to register for this family-friendly program at 630-368-7734.

Crash, Pow, Bam! Superhero Invasion at the Oak Brook Public Library! Dress Up Like Your Favorite Superhero During Steven Frenzel's Greatest Superhero Moments in the Movies!

Mask (check), cape (check), cool superhero gadgets (check). Now all you need to do is come on down to the library in your best superhero costume for Steven Frenzel's Greatest Superhero Moments in the Movies on Wednesday, March 14th at 6:30 pm.

While in character, you will enjoy watching movie scene after movie scene of the most thrilling, exhilarating, and heart stopping superhero moments in film history!

You will learn insider tips about these captivating crime fighter and villain scenes that will  make even the professionals green with envy.

If you are a trivia buff then this show will be right up your alley. Behind-the-scenes trivia is Steven Frenzel's specialty. He has delighted and entertained audiences in many programs including our recent Hidden Harry Potter program last year that left the entire audience clamoring to get their hands on any of the Harry Potter novels.

Mr. Frenzel is a gifted speaker who devises family-friendly entertainment with a cinematic flair. He has polished his skills over the years through being a former math teacher and presenting highly-anticipated shows using the best film clips the movies have to offer.

His exquisite eye for detail led him to develop the Greatest Superhero Moments in the Movies program for the Oak Brook Public Library! He has selected cream-of-the-crop film clips from popular DC and Marvel superhero movies and entwined them with fascinating and colorful facts.

This will be a great introduction into the spellbinding powers of superheros on pop culture. This year several movies including The Avengers (May), Batman: The Dark Knight Rises (July) and Amazing Spider-man will be coming to a silver screen near you!

Don't miss out on this magnificent program which is perfect for those from 2-102! Children will leave dreaming of being superheros and parents will enjoy all the cinematic history and special effects that are captured within this mind blowing program.

Here comes the really cool part! 5 lucky audience members will win a free DVD!

Spaces are still available for this program. Please call the Y.S. Reference Desk at 630-368-7733 to register.

Zoom, Boom, Vroom-Vroom! Toddling Twos March 5th and Terrific Threes and Fours March 7th Storytime Topic: Transportation

Vroom-vroom, choo-choo, ding-a-ling-a-ling! Children will be all revved up to go during our Toddling Twos March 5th and Terrific Threes and Fours March 7th storytimes when we will learn all about transportation and other things that go! We'll play a speedy game of Traffic Signals Red Light, Green Light, read some fast and furious transportation tales, zoom off during our Cars, Trains, and Airplanes Mega Matching Game, and make a beautiful hot air balloon craft as we listen to some wheel-ly great transportation tunes.

*Registration is closed for this storytime. Please call the Y.S. Reference Desk to learn about other fun and unique children's weekly and special programs at 630-368-7734. 

All Storytimes are Closed for Further Registration Except for Our Newly Added Terrific Threes and Fours Storytime on Thursdays with Miss Mandy

Our March - May  storytimes are bursting at the seams with children ready to listen to stories and create crafts!

All of the following storytimes are closed to further registration:

Toddling Twos with Miss Jennifer on Mondays at 10 am
Terrific Threes and Fours with Miss Jennifer on Wednesdays at 4:30 pm
Grades K-2 Storytime with Miss Theresa on Tuesdays at 4:30 pm

Spaces are still available for our newly added Terrific Threes and Fours with Miss Mandy on Thursdays at 4:30 pm.

Snap into Action: Join us for Greatest Superhero Moments in the Movies with Steven Frenzel on March 14th at 6:30 PM

We're calling all superheros and superheros-in-training on Wednesday, March 14th at 6:30 pm when the stupendous Steven Frenzel invites us into the world of superpowers, venomous villains, and iron-clad courage during his program, Greatest Superhero Moments in the Movies.


Participants will be blown away by power-packed movie action scenes and behind-the-scenes trivia in this hour and a half program which showcases a variety of awesome superheros from both the DC and Marvel comic books.


If you brush up on your superhero trivia, you may even be able to win one of  the five free DVDs Mr. Frenzel will be giving out during the family-friendly program!


This program is sure to be a hit with both adults and children alike!


Registration is required. Please call the Y.S. Reference Desk at 630-368-7733 to register.