Books and enrichment
Events related to books and those that enrich your mind, such as book signings and sales, book clubs and writers' groups, lectures, classes and discussions. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
ESL Conversation Partners: 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Aug. 9, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills with a volunteer. To sign up, call (847) 358-5881, ext. 167, or visit www.palatinelibrary.org.
Fab Four FAQ: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect. Author and Beatles historian Robert Rodriguez takes you through the Beatles Performing Years of 1957-1966. He traces the origins of the group, from their skiffle days as The Quarry Men through the decision to cease touring in 1966, and highlights the great controversies surrounding the group as they segued into becoming a studio act. Rodriguez will also screen a mini-documentary that includes rare photos, interviews, concert segments, and promos, as well as an audio recording made of the Quarry Men on the very day that John Lennon and Paul McCartney were introduced. Registration is required at www.mppl.org, the library, or (847) 253-5675.
Tech Talk - PHPL Computer Club: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. Join for the monthly discussion group about everything tech. This month, discuss internet and computer security. No registration needed. For information, visit www.phpl.info.
Books and Bagels book discussion group: 10:30-11:45 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month, Poplar Creek Public Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood. Copies of books are available at the Fiction Desk. For information, contact Linda, (630) 483-4949.
Dann and Raymond's Movie Club - 'Sweet Home Chicago': 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Daily Herald film critic Dann Gire and author Raymond Bensen return to Palatine Library to present movie clips and trivia about movies made in Chicago. To sign up, call (847) 358-5881, ext. 167, or visit www.palatinelibrary.org.
Coffee Talk: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines. The public is invited to the Coffee Talk "Chicago and the Memory of the Civil War." Chicago Civil War historian, author, and speaker Robert I. Girardi will explain how Chicago was a source of men, supplies, and transportation from 1861-1865. He has studied the war from various perspectives and will talk about how the conflict helped Chicago become a major city. A $3 donation is suggested. For information, call (847) 391-5399 or visit www.desplaineshistory.org.
Palatine Library Genealogy Group: 7-8:30 p.m. the second Thursday of the month, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Join others interested in genealogy for a session of sharing tips and learning about new research tools. To sign up, call (847) 358-5881, ext. 167, or visit www.palatinelibrary.org.
Conversational English: 10 a.m. the second and fourth Fridays of each month, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. English practice for ESL learners at all levels is offered in partnership with Literacy DuPage. No registration or preparation is necessary. All English as a Second Language learners are welcome and encouraged to participate. For information, visit www.bartlettlibrary.org.
NWCC Second Saturday Poetry Workshop: 9 a.m.-noon the second Saturday of the month, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Participants are encouraged to bring 15 copies of their own work to share with the group. All poets and writers are invited to attend. The cost is $15. RSVP to (847) 382-6922 or nwcc@northwestculturalcouncil.org.
Computer Help in English or Spanish: 1-8 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, at the Indian Trails Library Branch, 99 E. Palatine Road, Suite A, Prospect Heights. All ages. Call (847) 403-4114 to arrange for individual help with your computer. Free. For information, visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Finding Your Roots in Naturalization Records: 7-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Genealogy speaker and author Steve Szabados presents ways of finding your immigrant ancestors' naturalization papers and ways to see the beginning of your roots in America. To sign up, call (847) 358-5881, ext. 167, or visit www.palatinelibrary.org.