Lake Co. books & authors
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Nonfiction group: 1:30 p.m. Aug. 12, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. The Tuesday nonfiction group will discuss "Ghost Map" by Steven Johnson. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at www.wnpl.info.
Writer's Support Group: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Aug. 13, Sept. 10 and Oct. 15, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Writers critique each other's work and share ideas and techniques. Registration is not required. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
Used Book Sale: Preview night for members 4-8 p.m. Aug. 14, open to public 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 16, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Friends of the Lake Villa District Library Annual Used Book Sale. $1 per bag sale from 2-3 Aug. 16. For more information, call (847) 356-8527, ext. 400.