Prospect Heights Public Library notes

For more information, call the Prospect Heights Public Library at (847) 259-3500.

Guiding Your Pet to Good Behavior: Chicago animal training expert Alex Brooks of the Midwest Canine Center will show how to read and understand a dog's body language, how to calm your dog's mind and control his energy level at 7 p.m. today. Other topics include how to select a new puppy, which breeds tend to make the best pets, and how to adopt a shelter dog. Registration required.

Photo exhibit: The Arlington Camera Club's photos are currently on exhibit. There will be an artist reception from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Planet Earth -- "Jungles" and "Fresh Water": Two more episodes of Discovery Channel's "Planet Earth" will be shown from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday. In "Jungles" we examine an environment that occupies only three percent of the planet and yet is home to more than half the world's species. The episode on "Fresh Water" follow rivers as they course from mountain to the sea, and visit the world's deepest lake inhabited by the only species of freshwater seal. Registration required.

Edward Hopper and the American Scene: Dr. Michelle Paluch-Mishur of Art Excursions brings us a slide lecture of the works of Edward Hopper at 7 p.m. April 15. Hopper was associated with American scene painting. A special exhibit of Edward Hopper's work runs through May 10 at the Art Institute and is the first American comprehensive survey of his work outside of New York in over 25 years. Please register.

High tech TV: On Feb. 17, 2009, broadcasters must broadcast only digital television signals, and all traditional analog broadcasting will cease. Expert Rob Schultz, president of Inspired Electronics, will discuss the Digital TV transition and what it means to you from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 16. Registration is required.