Cook Co. books and authors calendar
To have an event listed in this calendar, e-mail the details at least two weeks in advance of the event or registration deadline to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com. Please put "Books" in the subject line.
Alzheimer's group: 1-3 p.m. July 17, Eastlake dining room at The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Lynda Markut and Anatole Crane will discuss their book, "Dementia Caregivers Share Their Stories; A Support Group in a Book." An open forum to address questions will follow the presentation. Registration required, call the Barrington Area Council on Aging at (847) 381-5030.
Book launch: July 19, TT Patton, 123 E. Station St., Barrington. TT Patton of Barrington will host Ellyn Spragins, New York best-selling author for the launch of her new book, "If I'd Known Then- Women in Their 20s and 30s Write Letters to Their Younger Selves." Spragins will conduct a writing workshop for high school girls at 1 p.m. To registration required. At 6 p.m. a cocktail reception will be held with guest entertainment by Blue Note recording artist Elisabeth Withers. Tickets $30. Call (847) 277-0073.
"Our Life on the Run - A Story of Running 50 Marathons in 50 States - A Family Quest": 10:30 a.m. July 21, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Autor and speaker Marlin Keesler tell his family's story about ending dissension and turmoil and the unique steps taken to bring his family together. Free, open to the public. Reservations required, call (630) 213-0100.
Book signing and motivational talk: 6 p.m. book signing; 7 p.m. talk, by author and running enthusiast John Bingham, July 21, Dick Pond Athletics, Schaumburg. Reservations suggested, call (847) 985-9720.
Used book sale: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 19 and noon-4:30 p.m. July 20; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Adult and children's books, hardcovers, paperbacks, CDs, records, videos. Member only sale 6:30-9:30 p.m. July 18. Membership is $5 for individuals. (847) 253-5675.
Indian Trails used book sale: Members-only preview sale, 5-9 p.m. July 18, public sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 19 and noon to 3 p.m. July 20, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. The Friends of the Indian Trails Public Library District will begin their used book sale. Membership dues for 2008 are $3 for an individual and $6 for a family membership. A children's used book sale will also take place at the same times. Children's books are mostly 25 cents. Adults' pocket paperbacks are 50 cents; all others are $1, except for "better books," which are priced higher. On July 20, most books will be sold $3 per grocery bag. For information, call (847) 459-4100, ext. 250.
Summer Book Sale: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. July 25; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 26 and 1-4 p.m. July 27. Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Pre-sale is for best selection is 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 24; entry fee for pre-sale only is $5. Books, music CDs, records, audio books and videos Children's books and paperbacks are 50 cents, hard covers and CDs are $1; videos are $3. (847) 259-6050