Lake Co. books & enrichment 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 and enrichment" in the subject line.
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 will present "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. To register, call (847) 244-1101 ext. 401.
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.
The Adoption Process Today: 7-9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. Attorney Sally Wildman will present fundamental of adoption and legal steps of the process and share resources on choosing adoption agencies and related professionals. There is a fee of $29 per person. for information and to register, call (847) 932-2171 or visit comed128.org/program.htm.
Lake County Sierra Club: 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, Vernon Area Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Linette George will present "Your Green Lifestyle." Free and open to the public. For more information, call Larry Marvet, at (847) 537-2083.
Talk About Substance Abuse: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Parents and school-age children are invited to a discussion about substance abuse. Children's educator Chris Buik will use stories and her menagerie of live animals to illustrate the topic. Registration is required. Call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.
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.
Reading and Talking: 10 a.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 15 and 29 and Nov. 5 and 19, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Read in English and practice English conversation skills. For information, call (847) 362-2330, or visit cooklib.org.
Novel Thoughts: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Grades 4-6 can discuss "The House With A Clock In It's Walls" by John Bellairs. Registration is required. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit www.lvdl.org.
Christopher Kennedy Lawford: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, James Lumber Center for Performing Arts, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. The Lake County Underage Drinking Prevention Task Force will sponsoring author, activist and actor Christopher Kennedy Lawford as he shares his experience with addiction and recovery. Experts from Caron Treatment Centers will also be available to answer questions. Tickets are $6 and can be purchased at the box office, by calling (847) 543-2300, or at jlcenter.clcillinois.edu/index.asp.
Oct. 16
Books with Bite: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Author and researcher Martin Riccardo will discuss vampire lore in this teen program. Free, but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225, or visit wauclib.org.
Family Reading Night: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Families with children in kindergarten and up will hear children's librarian Jane Friess "Read Outside the Box" and explore the wide spectrum of the collection, hear stories, and make family crafts. Registration is required. Call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.
Oct. 17
Ray Bradbury Storytelling Festival: 10 a.m. (Ghost Stories for all ages) and 7:30 p.m. (Literary Villains, for ages 12 and up), Friday, Oct. 17, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Storytellers, including Megan Wells, Judith Black and Jim May, will perform. Tickets are $5 for the 10 a.m. performance, $17 for 7:30 p.m. For information, call (847) 623-2041, or visit waukeganpl.org or bradburystorytellingfestival.org.
Green Design Seminar: RSVP by Friday, Oct. 17 for 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, Chelle Design Group, Ltd., 1013 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. Learn how to incorporate eco-friendly design into daily life. Includes continental breakfast. Free. Call (847) 816-6300 or visit chelledesign.com.
Going Lean: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Discover tips on how to improve customer satisfaction, increase revenue and decrease waste. A free lunch will be served. To register, call at (847) 438-3433, sign up online at www.eapl.org or e-mail infodesk@eapl.org.
Oct . 18
The Write Stuff: 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 East Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A series of creative writing workshops for third- through sixth-graders; explore writing with the goal of creating a literary magazine. The Oct. 18 program is "Tell Us What You Think" about expressing opinions in writing; the Nov. 15 program is "Tell a Mighty Tall Tale," at which participants create their own tall tales. Registration for the Nov. 15 program begins Oct. 18. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Introduction to the Episcopal faith: 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, St. Andrew Episcopal Church, 31 Park Ave., Grayslake. Free inquirer's class is open to all who are curious and would like to learn more. Registration is required. To attend, call the church, at (847) 223-2310.
Cozy Library Extravaganza: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Authors Libby Hellmann, Lauren Willig, Robert Dalby, Denise Swanson, Helen Osterman, Deb Baker, Charles Dickinson and Julie Hyzy will visit. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Reservations are requested. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.
Oct. 19
Poetic Justice: 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, room C003, the lower level C Wing Conference Center, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Poetry event includes a soul food dinner. The cost is $5 at the door. For information, call (847) 543-2954.
Oct. 20
Writer's Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Connect with other writers. Pick up copies of writings submitted for the next meeting at the Adult Reference Desk. No registration required. For information, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Oct. 21
Understanding real estate taxes: 7:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Fifth Third Bank, 3 Nelson C White Parkway, Mundelein. The program is offered by Green Oaks Libertyville Mundelein Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce Networking group. There is no fee, and the class is open to chamber members and nonmembers. Reserve a spot by contacting Florene Darr at fdarr1017@aol.com or call (847) 949-7100 ext. 61.
Oct. 26
Diwali Festival: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Yoga demonstration, drop-in craft and henna tattoos, and a tasting of traditional Indian food. Registration required. Visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org or call (847) 459-4100.
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.
Nov. 8
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.