DuPage Co. library calendar
Submit events at least two weeks in advance via e-mail to dupageneighbor@dailyherald.com or by fax, (630) 955-0895.
June 24
The Itasca Community Library will show a double feature of teen sports movies from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 24 at the library, 500 W. Irving Park Road. Films will include "Bend It Like Beckham" and "Remember the Titans." Snacks and drinks will be provided, but participants also may bring a sack dinner. The program also will include a raffle for door prizes. Registration is required. For details, call the library at (630) 773-1699 or visit www.itascalibrary.org.
Chess expert Jim Egerton will lead an instructional program for all skill levels at 7 p.m. June 24 at the Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road. Additional dates will be offered in July and August. The program will cover strategy and tactics, and will include games between participants. Registration is not required. For details, call the Reference Desk at (630) 368-7725.
AC Rock will perform an outdoor concert at 7 p.m. June 24 at the Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St. Guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets. Admission is free. For details, call (630) 868-7520.
The Mystery Mavens will present "The Devil's in the Details" at 7 p.m. June 24 at the Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Drive. The authors will discuss researching to avoid errors. Admission is free. For details, call (630) 653-0755.
Intro to e-mail, a hands-on workshop, will be offered at 7 p.m. June 24 at the Warrenville Public Library, 28W751 Stafford Place. Registration is required. For details, call (630) 393-1171.
Local author Ron Solberg will introduce his new book "The Whizbangs of Oohs and Aahs" at 7 p.m. June 24 at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. The book celebrates American salesmen with anecdotes, quotes and biographies. For details, call (630) 963-2665 or visit www.andersonsbookshop.com.
June 25
Henna hand painting will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. June 25 at the Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park. Students entering grades seven through 12 will learn how henna is used and be able to create their own designs. Registration and a signed permission slip are required. For information, call teen librarian Ann Kutulas at (630) 529-1641 ext. 211.
The Literacy DuPage English Conversation Groups for ESL students and their tutors meet from 10 a.m. to noon the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Naper Boulevard Library in the lower-level meeting room, 2035 S. Naper Blvd., Naperville. The program is free. For details, call Mary Bannon at (630) 961-4100, ext. 2231.
June 26
Readers can get a sneak peek at what's new in fiction for the summer at 7 p.m. June 26 at the Bensenville Community Public Library, 200 S. Church Road. For details, call (630) 766-4642.
Helen M. Plum Memorial Library cardholders may enter by June 26 to win two tickets to the Cirque de Soleil KOOZA performance July 2 at the United Center. Entrants must submit an original essay of 80 to 100 words on the topic "How the Library Has Made a Difference in My Life." Entries may be returned at the library, 110 W. Maple St., Lombard, or by e-mail, plumlines@plum.lib.il.us. E-mail entries must include "Kooza" in the subject line, as well as the entrant's name, age and phone number. For details, call the library's marketing department at (630) 627-0316.
Journalist and author Jack Fuller will discuss his book "Abbeville" at 7 p.m. June 26 at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For details, call (630) 355-2665 or visit www.andersonsbookshop.com.
June 27
The next installment of the Naperville Writers Group's Literary Series will be from 7 to 9 p.m. June 27 at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Poet and fiction writer Rich LeCropane will discuss his work and club members will read their own works. There also will be open mic time for members of the public. Admission is free. For details, visit www.napervillewritersgroup.org.
June 28
The Schaumburg Township District Library shows free movies at 2 p.m. Saturdays at the central library, 130 S. Roselle Road. For information, visit www.stdl.org or call (847) 923-3347.
June 29
Author Colt Foutz will discuss his book "Building the Green Machine" at 1 p.m. June 29 at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. The book chronicles the history of The Cavaliers, a renowned drum and bugle corps based in Rosemont. For details, call (630) 355-2665 or visit www.andersonsbookshop.com.
June 30
Villa Park Recreation's Readers' Theatre Group meets from 3 to 4 p.m. Mondays at the 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.