1000 Books Before Kindergarten Sign up your newborn, infant, or toddler for our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! This ongoing program will help build your child's vocabulary, print awareness, & early literacy skills as you read 1000 books before they start their first day of Kindergarten. Your child will receive prizes along the way to celebrate as you read. Stop by the Youth Services desk to sign up today!
Winter Reading Program BOOK Your Winter Getaway Sign up begins January 2!
READING MAKES YOU BRIGHT YOUTH SERVICES OAK BROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017
Oak Brook Public Library 600 Oak Brook Road Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 368-7700
STORYTIMES
Storytime Crafts: Grades K-2
Tuedays at 4:30 November 7, 14, 21, 28 & December 5 Are you nuts about books & art? Join us for this creative storytime! We will read a story, & then do a craft inspired by the book.
Space is limited.
TEEN COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Grades 6 & up, Registration Required
Looking for volunteer hours? Sign up to assist with programs & take part in events. Please provide 24 hours notice if you can no longer volunteer. Dress appropriately to be able to bend & move. Call Youth Services for registration, & for questions
Registration is required.
about each program.
Second Day & Time Added!
Toddling 2s & 3s Wednesdays 10:30, November 8, 15, 22, 29 & December 6 with Miss Lisa Thursdays 10:30 November 9, 16, 30 & December 7 with Miss Theresa Toddle on down to this fun & interactive storytime
Date Tuesday 11/7 Tuesday 11/14 Tuesday 11/21 Tuesday 11/28
Time 4-6pm 4-6pm 4-6pm 4-6pm
Program Storytime Crafts Storytime Crafts Storytime Crafts Storytime Crafts
Tuesday 12/5 Saturday 11/18 Saturday 12/9
4-6pm 10:30 -12 pm 12:30-2:30 pm
Storytime Crafts Corn on the Cob Ornament
Tuesday 12/26 Tuesday 1/2/18 Wednesday 1/3/18 Thursday 1/4/18
12:30-2:30 pm
Perler Beads
12:30-2:30 pm 1:30-3:30 11 am- 12 pm
Candyland Movie Craft Board Games
that includes marvelous books, flannel boards, music & a craft! A great way to introduce your little one to the library! Parents accompany children in this program.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Any individual who is in need of reasonable accommodations due to a disability should contact the library at least 24 hours in advance of the program. Photographs and/or videos may be taken at our programs for possible use in library promotions, including the Library Beacon Newsletter & the Oak Brook Public Library website and Youth Services Blog. Please notify staff if you do not wish to be photographed.
MONTHLY PROGRAMS Life Size Candyland Tuesday, January 2, 1-2 pm Youth Program Room Back by popular demand, we are creating our own life-sized game of Candyland! Players themselves will be the ones moving throughout the game board, hopping to King Candy first! But don't be fooled, those who get stuck throughout the game
Space is limited. Registration is required.
may get some rewards of their own.
Lego League Mondays: November 13 & December 18 6-7 pm Ages 5 & Up Youth Program Room Join us for a creative hour of building, teamwork, & STEM skills. Legos provided.
Registration
required.
Books & Bites Monthly Book Discussions Masterminds by Gordon Korman - Thursday, November 30, 4:30 pm Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea - Thursday, December 21, 4:30 pm Do you enjoy discussing a good book with friends
Movie with a Craft Wednesday, January 3, 2 pm Youth Program Room Join us as we watch Despicable Me 3 & create a craft based on the movie!
Space is limited. Registration is required.
while indulging in a tasty snack? We meet once per month to discuss a good book while discovering fun facts about it, as well as the author! Snacks provided! See the Circulation Desk for a copy of the book a few weeks before each session.
Recommended for grades 4 & up
MAKER PROGRAMS
December Chess Tournament December 27 10 am - 2 pm Grades 1-8 Youth Program Room Come test your chess skills at this one-day free tournament run by Mr. Tom! Winners may receive a
Button Corn On The Cob Craft
trophy or medal!
Saturday, November 18, 11 am
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Youth Program Room Join us in making this cute as a button craft, just in
Space is limited. Registration is required. time for Thanksgiving!
Perler Beads Create an Ornament Saturday, December 9, 1-2pm Youth Program Room Join us as we create our own hanging ornament!
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Tuesday, December 26, 1-2 pm Grades 2 & Up Youth Program Room Join us in using small beads to create a whatever
Space is limited. Registration is required.
winter shapes your icy heart desires!
Winter Break Bingo Friday, December 29, 3-4 pm Friday, January 5, 3-4 pm Friends Meeting Room Looking for something to do? Join us for afternoon bingo! Bring a friend or two and have an enjoyable time that offers fun and a wide assortment of prizes!
All ages of children welcome. No registration required.
Button Design Thursday, December 28, 1-2pm Youth Program Room Back by popular demand, come create & take home your own original art! We have the button
Space is limited. Registration is required. maker, you have your imagination!
Winter Board Games
Thursday, January 4, 11 am -12 pm
Chess Club
Youth Program Room Come beat the winter blues with our wide variety of board games! Warm up with some Scrabble or, if letters aren't your thing have a sweet time playing Candyland! Maybe you want to be a real estate mogul in Monopoly. The choice is
Space is limited. Registration is required. yours!
Saturdays, November 11- December 30, 12-1:30 pm Youth Program Room This is a club, not a team so players are welcome to join us to improve their game and play! (No meeting December 9 or December 23)
Registration is required.
CHECK THIS OUT!
Snow Globe Art Contest
Create your very own snow globe scene! All entries will be displayed at Barnes & Noble, where all will be welcome to
SPECIAL PROGRAMS Jason Kollum: "See The Show! Become The Pro!" Saturday, November 4 1-2 pm All Ages Sponsored by Friends of OBPL It’s the super hit, total-participation, interactive program where kids of ALL ages become the “Rock-Star” jugglers & balancers just like Pro Juggler Jason Kollum! The show will WOW kids of all ages as objects will be sent flying through the air! Then, it’s the total-participation, hands-
vote! All ages welcome to participate.
on workshop where everyone gets to try out skills they got Paper Snow Globe Pick-up: Begins
Entries due:
Saturday, November 18
to see in the show!
Registration is required.
Friday, December 1
Voting at Barnes & Noble:
Saturday, December 9
during
the fundraiser. Winner announced at 7 pm!
YOUR DESIGN HERE
Young Artists Workshop: Winter Birdhouse Scene
Saturday, December 16 10:30 - 12pm Ages 8-12 Sponsored by Friends of OBPL Professional artist, Terri Murphy, will instruct the children in making a community of birds come alive once they have used a bit of watercolor, markers, fun, and creative housing options.
Registration is required.
