Books and enrichment

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 and enrichment" in the subject line.

Oct. 6

Teen Dating Violence Forum: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, Gurnee Community Church, 4555 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. A free forum titled "Teen Dating Violence: What Every Adult Should Know" will help participants recognize unhealthy relationships and stop them before they start. Warning signs, tips for adults and community resources will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required and space is limited. RSVP by Monday, Oct. 6, to Nila Grahl, at (847) 543.2315 or ngrahl@clcillinois.edu.

Oct. 7

University Center Night: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, University Center of Lake County, 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake. Education Fair to highlight the more than 90 programs available at the University Center of Lake County. Representatives from the University Center's 18 member institutions will be available to answer questions. For more information, see ucenter.org or call (847) 665-4000.

Dog training seminar: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Dog trainer Alex Brooks will present a free seminar, "Training To Be Top Dog: Guiding Your Pet To Good Behavior." Call the library at (847) 945-3311 to reserve seats or register online at: www.deerfieldlibrary.org

Kids Discover England: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Children in kindergarten through third grade 3 are invited to the library to learn more about the land of knights, castles, and Harry Potterat 4 p.m. Library staff will share fun facts, stories, games and a snack. Registration is required. Call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.

Oct. 8

Reflections of a Photojournalist: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, Ela Area Public Library, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Retired photojournalist Jerry Tomaselli will present a slide lecture of his photos from the late 1960s to 2002. The program is free; register at the Library, at eapl.org, or by e-mailing infodesk@eapl.org.

Oct. 9

Evening with Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln: 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Spend an hour with the Lincolns. To register, visit the library, call (847) 362-2330 or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Oct. 11

Ten Thousand Villages bazaar and presentation: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville, 219 W. Maple Ave. Libertyville. International handicrafts bazaar featuring goods from Ten Thousand Villages, a program that benefits artisans in developing countries. Sale items include Christmas ornaments and accessories, musical instruments, wood and stone carvings, toys, jewelry, textiles, baskets, coffee, candies and more. A presentation will be held at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. featuring volunteer Pamela Bridges, who recently returned from a learning tour in El Salvador and Guatemala. For information, call (847) 362-2174.

Used Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Cook Library Storage Facility at 204/206 Terrace Drive, Mundelein. Cook Library is downsizing its storage facility and needs to empty out the Friends of Library's used books. Patrons will be able to buy all the books they can fit into a level brown grocery bag for $5. For directions, visit friendsofcook.org or call (847) 362-2330.

Adult Book Discussion: 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave. Books are available at the Circulation Desk the month before the discussion. Discuss "A Thread of Grace: A Novel" by Doria Russell on Oct. 11. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit www.lvdl.org.

Oct. 13

Isn't it romantic: 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Meet romance authors Julia Quinn and Laura Lee Guhrke. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the free event. Reservations are requested. Register at wnpl.info or call (847) 244-5150 and press 7.

Oct. 14

ADHD presentation: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 at Warren Township Youth Services, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. The ADHD Roundtable OUNDTABLE will presents "Nutritional and Medical Issues Related to ADHD." This free presentation provides an overview of the affects of nutrition, allergens and medical issues related to ADHD. The presenter, Dr. Robert Boxer is a medical expert in the field allergy and immunology. Every round-table begins with a presentation, followed by a discussion and support from professionals and other parents. Call (847) 244-1101 ext. 401 to register.

Book Discussion Group: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Discuss "The Widow" by Carla Neggers. Copies are available for check out at the Circulation Desk. For more information, call (847) 546-7060.

Oct. 15

Anti-suffrage monologue: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Many women fought against getting the vote but none with more charm and less logic than the fictional speaker in "Someone Must Wash the Dishes: An Anti-Suffrage Monologue," a satirical monologue written in 1912. Actress Michele LaRue portrays the speaker. To register, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Writer's Support Group: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Writers, published or otherwise, can critique each other's work and share ideas and techniques. New members are welcome. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

Oct. 28

Afternoon Spanish: 4:30-5:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 28 to Dec. 2. Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Introduction to Spanish for ages 3 -6, with fun activities and entertainment. The fee is $64 for Lindnehurst Park District residents and $73 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 356-6011.

BookMarkers Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. "A Spot of Bother" by Mark Haddon will be discussed. Copies of the book are available at the library. For information, call (847) 918-3225.

Miscellaneous

A World of Stories: Paris Gibson of Zion, Nancy McConnell, formerly of Round Lake, and Mary Dunn of Libertyville are among writers whose stories are included in "A World of Stories," an anthology containing their illustrated children's story. Each story in the collection has as its theme a nondenominational international holiday. Half the revenues generated from sales of the anthology will be donated to Rotary District 5020 to support literacy projects around the world. Go to Amazon.com or visit Gumboot Books at worldofstoriesproject.com to purchase a copy.