Briefs: Meetings may change

Cook Memorial Public Library District officials are considering eliminating one of their semi-monthly board meetings. The board now meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month, but officials may eliminate the first meeting. If the plan progresses, the panel would continue meeting on the third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., board President Aaron Lawlor said. The location would alternate between the main library in Libertyville and the Laschen Center in Vernon Hills. Additionally, the board's committees would meet on the first Tuesday of each month, under the plan. The board could approve the proposal Jan. 15.

Man accused of perjury

Heriberto Hernandez, 18, of 3428 Crescent Ave., Gurnee, was charged with felony perjury after he was issued a traffic citation, Gurnee police announced Friday. Authorities said Hernandez was ticketed for failure to yield or reduce speed when approaching an emergency vehicle about 2:52 a.m. Dec. 2 on Route 41 at Washington Street. After receiving the citation, Hernandez visited Gurnee police headquarters and complained the ticketing officer used derogatory language and threatened him during the traffic stop. Police said Hernandez's complaint included a sworn affidavit attesting to the truth of his statement. However, Deputy Police Chief Kevin Woodside said the entire exchange was captured on audio and video from a camera mounted inside of the officer's squad car. He said the audio and video showed Hernandez's accusations to be false. Hernandez is free on a $25,000 recognizance bond.

Absentee ballot available

College students who have enrolled for the winter term can receive an absentee ballot for the presidential primary. Students who are registered to vote in Lake County and attend school elsewhere are eligible. The Temporary Absent Student Program requires the voter to complete an enrollment card with their college mailing address. The enrollment is effective for two years. Forms are available by calling (847) 377-2406 or by e-mail at absentee@co.lake.il.us /cntyclk. They also are available at local municipal and township offices. Students who are not registered t o vote must do so by Tuesday.

Read to Feed program

Children 3 years old though sixth grade can read for charity during Lake Villa Public Library's winter reading program. Read to Feed runs through Jan. 31 at the library, 1001 E. Grand Ave. Participants should tally reading time on reading logs available at the youth services desk and the library will donate up to $5 per child to Heifer International. For 60 years, this organization has provided a living loan of an animal, along with training to care for it to impoverished families around the world. For more information, call the library at (847) 356-7711.

Voter education tour bus

Project Vote Smart will make a stop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday in Gurnee with its voter education tour bus. The bus will be at Jewel-Osco, 6509 Grand Ave. Project Vote Smart is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States. The bus hosts presentations every 30 minutes and has material related to voting and candidates available to those who are interested.

Play games at library

Grownups can play games, too -- and the Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire is offering just such a program. Games such as chess, Ticket to Ride and Settlers of Catan will be available for play from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the library, 300 Olde Half Day Road. The activity is open to adults and high school-age teens. Registration isn't required.