Books and enrichment
Events related to books and events that enrich your mind, such as book signings, book club events, book sales, writers' group events, lectures, speakers, classes, forums and discussions. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
January Computer Programs: Online registration for the Mount Prospect Public Library's January computer programs begins Monday, Dec. 1. January's slate of computer programs will help patrons learn the basics of using a computer, sharpen their Internet skills, take their e-mail skills to the next level, and create presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint. Space is limited for each program. Visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
1950s House: Open 1-4 p.m. Sundays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, April through December; Rolling Meadows Historical Museum, 3100 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. For details, and to schedule tour groups, call (847) 577-7346.
Long Grove Art School: Spoerlein Commons S.C. Suite 209, Arlington Heights and McHenry roads, Buffalo Grove. Class instructions are in oil paint, acrylics, watercolor, and drawing one 2-hour workshop/class for adults in oil on Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. Four weekly classes are forming with a maximum of six students. Private instruction and open studio time. Four week classes for kids ages 7-12. (847) 634-2920 www.longgroveartschool.com.
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.
Nov. 18
Intermediate Internet Searching: 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18 and 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. Tips and tricks for smarter searching and a some useful Web sites. Register at dppl.org or call (847) 376-2787.
Drop-In e-mail and Internet assistance: 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18 or 8:05 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. Learn how to get e-mail, search on the Internet and navigate Web sites. No registration required.
Journey to Antarctica: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18; Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm. Photographic journey to the Antarctic Peninsula. To register, call (847) 259-3500 ext. 35, or visit phpl.info
Experiences of War: 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Hear firsthand accounts of the ravages of war from a panel of veterans from Mount Prospect. To register, visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Scholastic Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 18 and 19; 10 West Special Functions Dining Room of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster, Park Ridge. Call (847) 723-6105.
"The Chicago and Northwestern Railroad": 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18; Forest View Educational Center, Room 100, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Hosted by the Northwest Suburban Council of Genealogists. Discussion of records from the Chicago and Northwestern Historical Society and information on how to find records from other railroad historical societies.
Nov. 19
Coffee, Books & More: 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19 Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Discussion of "Big Stone Gap," by Adriana Trigiani. Town pharmacist and local spinster Ave Maria keeps the secrets of Stone Gap until a skeleton is tumbles from her own family closet. No registration required. Call (847) 253-5675.
Building Wealth Through Debt Elimination: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Harper College, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Presented by Sherry Ridge, author, personal finance adviser and financial independence consultant. Free, registration required. (847) 925-6558.
James Bond author: 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. In-depth, audiovisual exploration of "007," and the character's creator, Ian Fleming. To register, visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Introduction to the Internet: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn basic Internet terminology, how to navigate through a browser, and how to conduct and bookmark general searches. For information and registration, call (847) 459 -4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Searching with Yahoo! and Google: 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Learn basic search skills and how to interpret results from these two search giants. Participants should have Internet experience. Space is limited to 10. To register, visit mppl.org/events, or call (847) 253-5675.
Eckhart Tolle Silent Meetup Group: 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19; Expanding Wellness Chiropractic Center, 2780 S. River Road, Des Plaines. Silent group format; begins with 10 to 20 minutes of silence, followed by audio or visual recording, ending with silent meditation. Admission is free. R.S.V.P. at (847) 824-0222.
Nov. 20
Career discovery workshop: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Two-hour workshop for individuals seeking assistance with career planning. Free. To register, call (847) 214-7399.
Family reading night: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Includes strolling musician and balloon artist, John Measner. (847) 358-5881.
Career Counseling: 9 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 20; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. Learn interviewing skills, resume writing, networking, and other issues in the job search process. Sign up at the registration desk. Call (847) 376-2787.
Teen Book Discussion Club: 4-5:30 p. m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens can discuss "Memoirs of the Teenage Amnesiac," by Gabrielle Zevin. The book will be provided at time of registration. For information and registration, call (847) 459 -4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Car Care Clinic: 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Bob Boho, owner of Dundee & Wolf Automotive Services of Wheeling, will give a free clinic to share tips for keeping cars running and handling potential problems, and to educate the public on the importance of routine maintenance. He will also raffle off BP gift cards among other prizes. For information and registration, call (847) 459 -4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Hail to the Screen - Presidential Movies: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Film discussion with Dann Gire and Raymond Benson. To register, visit ahml.info or call (847) 392-0100.
Create a Fresh Fall Centerpiece: 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20; Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. Create a fresh centerpiece using mums, carnations, lilies, fall leaves, a candle and a container. Bring garden pruner. Cost: $15, due at registration. Register in person at the Information Desk.
Nov. 21
Friends of the Palatine Library holiday sale: Library hours Tuesday, Nov. 21-Thursday, Nov. 23, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Books suitable for gift giving will be available along with a like-new collection of adult and children's books and miscellaneous gift items. (847) 358-4396.
Coffee & Conversation: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Discussion of "Evolving Values in American Society." To register, visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Nov. 22
Buffalo Grove Montessori book fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22; Barnes and Noble, 13 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Stories; scavenger hunts and a "Think Fun" game. Purchases help earn credit to buy books for the school. Visit bgmsweb.com
How to Write Comic Books: 2-3:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Russell Lissau, writer for DC Comics' "The Batman Strikes!" and "Hope: New Orleans," leads a hands-on workshop on the craft of comic book writing. Open to grades 6 - 12. To register, visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Holiday Catering Preview: Noon-2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22; Rob Roy Golf Course Clubhouse, 505 E. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights. Sample selections from the Rob Roy Catering menu. Orders placed at the preview will receive a $5 discount. Cost: $5.
Nov. 23
Abraham Lincoln In Song: 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 23; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. Using period music and Lincoln's stories, folk singer and songwriter Chris Vallillo brings Abraham Lincoln to life from his birth in Kentucky in 1809 through his tragic death in 1865. Register at dppl.org or call (847) 376-2787.
Nov. 24
Principals at the Library: 7-7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Diane Murphy, principal of Hunting Ridge School reads her favorite story. (847) 358-5881.
Computer practice and playtime: 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 24; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. Learn computer games and get practice in computer skills. No registration required.
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.
Thanksgiving storytime: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Drop in for a preschool Thanksgiving storytime. (847) 358-5881.
Private guitar lessons: 30-minute classes, 3-9 p.m., Tuesdays or Wednesdays, Nov. 25 through Dec. 17; Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St. Offered by the Des Plaines Park District. Open to ages 8 and older. Residents $79, nonresidents $100. Call (847) 391-5700 or visit desplainesparks.org.
'Hidden' Star Wars Movie Moments: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 25; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Examination of scenes from all six Star Wars films that contain hidden ideas or double meanings. To register, visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Nov. 26
Pajama party at the library: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Children of all ages - grab a pillow, war your coolest pajamas and slippers and join the library for a special storytime. Mile and cookies served. (847) 358-5881.
Dec. 3
Lyric Opera of Chicago Education Corps lecture: 3:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Barrington Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago's Outreach Community Education program presents "Madam Butterfly" with lecturer Sheila Amend. Free and open to the public. New and seasoned opera lovers are welcome. To reserve a seat call Jill Lund at (847) 756-3200. lyricopera.org.
Dec. 4
Read to Starr: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Kids in grades one-three can schedule a 15 minute appointment to read with a certified therapy dog. Registration required, call (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
Dec. 6
Battle of the Bulge Living History: 1-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7; Arlington Heights Historical Museum, Euclid and Vail St. Visitors will experience the front line of the surrounded town of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. World War II uniform and equipment displays. Call (847) 255-1225 or ahmuseum.org.
Dec. 13
Drop-In Toddler Time: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Story program for 2-year-olds and their caregivers. Please no older brothers or sisters. No registration required. For information, call (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
Dec. 14
Jewish United Fund Book Buddies: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, Barnes & Noble, 590 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Learn about Hanukkah through art projects, storytime, and songs. For families with children under age 5. Reservations to Abby, (312) 444-2844.
Jan. 27
Divorce and Finance: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, Harper College, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Presented by Adra Campbell, past president of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association. Free, registration required. (847) 925-6558.
Jan. 28
Lyric Opera of Chicago Education Corps lecture: 3:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Barrington Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago's Outreach Community Education program presents "Tristan Und Isolde" with lecturer John Piepgras. Free and open to the public. New and seasoned opera lovers are welcome. To reserve a seat call Jill Lund at (847) 756-3200. .lyricopera.org.
Feb. 6
Lyric Opera of Chicago Education Corps lecture: 1 p.m. Feb. 6, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Barrington Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago's Outreach Community Education program presents "Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci" with lecturer Denny Hayes. Free and open to the public. New and seasoned opera lovers are welcome. To reserve a seat call Jill Lund at (847) 756-3200. lyricopera.org.
March 11
Lyric Opera of Chicago Education Corps lecture: 3:30 p.m. March 11, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Barrington Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago's Outreach Community Education program presents "Abduction From the Seraglio" with lecturer Gary Pett. Free and open to the public. New and seasoned opera lovers are welcome. To reserve a seat call Jill Lund at (847) 756-3200. lyricopera.org.