Lake Co. books and enrichment calendar
Events related to books and those that enrich your mind, such as book signings, book club events, book sales, writers' group events, lectures, speakers, classes, forums and discussions. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Nov. 11
Lincoln-Douglas Debates exhibit: On display Nov. 11 to Dec. 31, Indian Trails Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. "Confronting Democracy's Boundaries - The Lincoln Douglas Debates" will highlight the 1858 series of seven debates. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Tuesday evening fiction group: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. The group will discuss "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info. Book It: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Round Lake Area Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Group will discuss "Betrayal In Death" by J.D. Robb. Light refreshments will be served. For information, call (847) 546-7060.
Write an ABC Book: 1:30-2:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Laura Crawford, author of "The Pilgrims' Thanksgiving from A to Z" will read from her holiday book and guide students in the creation of their own ABC book. For children ages 5 and up The program is free, but registration is required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
LCNS book fair: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Barnes & Noble, 720 Hawthorne Center, Vernon Hills. Barnes & Noble will contribute a percentage of every sale to Libertyville Cooperative Nursery School when patron's mention the school at point of purchase. Special event voucher can be obtained at libertyvilleco-op.com. Special events will be held, including a book reading/signing by author Laura Crawford at 10 a.m., story times, a book reading/signing at 2 p.m. by author Lorijo Metz, and crafts and games. For information, contact Brei Whisenand at bwhisenand2@yahoo.com or (847) 968-5388.
Veterans Day: 11 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Nov. 11, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn the history of Veterans Day. A member of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will appear. The library will be presented a congratulatory certificate and a flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol Building. The Color Guard will also be on hand. For information, call (847) 459-4100.
Nov. 12
Grayslake Historical Society: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, Charlie's Place, 255 Center St., Grayslake. Learn the history of the early George Thayer building built in 1889. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For information, call (847) 223-7663.
Cruise Travel Program: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Representatives from Lake Zurich Travel will discuss the many different types of cruise trips available. To register for this free program, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Nov. 13
Eliminating Arguments, Increasing Responsibility: 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, Warren Township Center Youth Services, 17801 W. Washington St. in Gurnee. Beth A. Dostal, LCSW and Certified Child and Family Therapist, will share strategies aimed at eliminating arguments and increasing responsibility in children. For information, call (847) 599-3756.
Nov. 15
Saturday fiction group: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. The group will discuss "Suite Francaise" by Irene Nemirovsky. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.
Teen Book Group: 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Round Lake Area Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Group will discuss "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson. Light refreshments will be served. For information, call (847) 546-7060.
Nov. 17
Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For anyone with an interest in genealogy. Check eapl.org for specific monthly topics. No registration is required for this free program. For information, call librarian Carol Bartlett at (847) 438-3433, ext. 215, or stop by the Library's Information Desk.
Writer's Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane. Connect with other writers at our monthly information and critique meetings. 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.
Nov. 18
Thanksgiving Holiday: 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane. A discussion on the Thanksgiving holiday. Share memories and traditions and learn some tidbits about the original Thanksgiving celebration. For information, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Writers Group: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, Antioch Public Library District, 757 N. Main St., Antioch. Meet with both beginning and more advanced writers to receive feedback and support and offer the same to others, while discussing various topics relating to writing. No registration required. For information, call (847) 395-0874 or visit the Web site antiochdistrictlibrary.org.
Nov. 19
Reading and Talking: 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 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.
Through Nov. 20
Family Reading Club: Through Thursday, Nov. 20, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Fremont Public Library patrons are invited to sign up at the Youth Services desk; families may choose a bag of books suitable for preschool through second grade or a bag of books suitable for grades 3-8 to check out. Each bag will also contain hot chocolate and popcorn packets the family can keep. For more information, call (847) 918-3218.
Nov. 25
Weird Science: 7-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. A series of short, easy and sometimes weird demonstrations on chemical and physical phenomena. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Dec. 4
Reading Group for Boys: 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Boys in fourth and fifth grade are invited to participate in a monthly reading club to discuss action and adventure stories. Registration is required. Sign up at eapl.org, online at e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or call (847) 438-3840.
Meal Planning: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. A hands-on evening of meal planning to help plan family dinners and meeting a family's individual needs. Cost is $15 for Grayslake Park District residents ($10 per person if you get a friend to register too), $20 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.
Ongoing
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. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit www.lvdl.org.