DuPage Co. library calendar
Submit events at least two weeks in advance to Melynda Findlay via e-mail to mfindlay@dailyherald.com or by fax, (630) 955-0895.
Today
• A book discussion group meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St. This month's book is "A Thread of Grace" by Mary Doria Russell, a historical fiction tome about the World War II era. New members are welcome. For details, call (630) 529-1641 ext. 211.
• Is Tai Chi For You? will be presented at 7 p.m. today at the Itasca Community Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road. Joe Prignano will explain tai chi principles and teach participants some basic exercises. Registration is required. For details, call (630) 773-1699.
Wednesday
• Author and publisher Alexa Ganakos will give a behind-the-scenes peek at magazine publishing at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road. Ganakos' presentation is part of the countywide library series "Inside Writing and Publishing." For details, call (630) 368-7725. To see a full series schedule, visit www.addisonlibrary.org/pdf/writingprogram08.pdf.
• The Oak Brook Public Library's book group will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the library, 600 Oak Brook Road. Participants will discuss "To Say Nothing of the Dog" by award-winning author Connie Willis. For details, call (630) 368-7700 or visit www.oak-brook.lib.il.us.
• "Wikipedia: Pros and Cons" will be offered from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday in College of DuPage library room SRC 3017, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. The Internet and research workshop is part of the college's Smart Online Searcher lecture series. For details, call (630) 942-3364 or visit www.cod.edu.
• The Bloomingdale Garden Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way. The meeting will include a presentation titled "Introducing Native Plants to a Traditional Garden of Perennials and Annuals." The program is free and guests are welcome. For details, call (630) 980-6585.
• Kim Tice of Kim's Confections will present a hands-on chocolate workshop at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the West Chicago Public Library, 118 W. Washington St. Tice will discuss different types of chocolate and teach students how to dip and mold. Participants also will sample a variety of different chocolates. Registration is required. For details, call (630) 231-1552, ext. 4.
• Local author, journalist and radio host Rick Kogan will sign and discuss his book "Sidewalks: Portraits of Chicago" at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Carol Stream Municipal Center, 500 N. Gary Ave. The event is free.
• A representative of H&R Block will offer advice and help with income tax preparation at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Glenside Public Library, 25 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. The program is free. For details, call (630) 260-1550 or visit www.glensidepld.org.
Thursday
• Author and journalist Pope Brock will introduce his new book "Charlatan" at 7 p.m. Thursday at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. The book explores the medical quacks who promoted snake oils and miracle cures during the early 20th century. For details, call (630) 355-2665 or visit www.andersonsbookshop.com.
• The Oak Brook Public Library and the Hinsdale Library Foundation Film Society will show the Academy Award-winning Italian movie "Cinema Paradiso" at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Oak Brook library, 600 Oak Brook Road. A brief discussion will follow the screening. For details, call (630) 368-7725.
• See the Bollywood movie "Bride and Prejudice" at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Bensenville Community Public Library, 200 S. Church Road. The Indian film is based on Jane Austen's classic "Pride and Prejudice." For details, call (630) 766-4642.
• Free career counseling is available from 9 a.m. to noon the third Thursday of each month at the Helen M. Plum Memorial Library, 110 W. Maple St., Lombard. A counselor from Lombard's Jewish Vocational Service will tailor a 30-minute session to each participant's needs. Possible topics include organizing job searches, developing resumes and cover letters, practicing interviews and more. Appointments are required. For details, call Adult Services at (630) 627-0316.
Friday
• Free tickets will be available to the public starting Friday for a performance by Kathleen Gibson at 7 p.m. Feb. 29 at the Helen M. Plum Memorial Library, 110 W. Maple St., Lombard. The musical program is geared to families with children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For details, call (630) 627-0316 or visit www.plum.lib.il.us.
Saturday
• Get your tickets now for a book signing by New York Times best-selling author Jodi Picoult at 7 p.m. March 11 at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. The cost is $35, which includes a copy of her newest release, "Change of Heart." Tickets are available at both Anderson's Bookshop locations: 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, and 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. For details, call (630) 963-2665 or visit www.andersonsbookshop.com.
Sunday
• Belinda Potoma will discuss the Lyric Opera of Chicago's production of "Eugene Onegin" at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road. Potoma's presentation is an installment in the Lyric Opera Lecture Series. For details, call (630) 368-7725.
Monday
• Villa Park Recreation's Readers Theatre Group meets from 3 to 4 p.m. Mondays at Community Recreation Building, 320 E. Wildwood Ave. The program, led by local resident Joe Schrantz, offers an opportunity to perform without memorizing scripts. Participation is free. For details, call (630) 834-8970 or visit www.vprd.org.
• A program about artist Edward Hopper will be offered at 7 p.m. Monday at the Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive. A special exhibit of Hopper's work, including his best-known painting "Nighthawks," runs through May 10 at the Art Institute of Chicago. For details or to register, call the library at (630) 653-0755.
• Alex Flinn, author of the One Book, One Glenbard selection "Breathing Underwater" will speak at 7 p.m. Monday at Glenbard West High School, 670 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn. For details, call (630) 469-9100.