Books and enrichment

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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Through Dec. 31

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. 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.

Nov. 29

Great Books: 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee will be discussed. The Great Books discussion group, which meets at the library the last Saturday of each month, is a forum for adults to read and discuss significant works. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Dec. 2

Evening Writer's Workshop: 7-8:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Writers can share and critique each other's work in a supportive atmosphere. Registration is required. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Free Immigration Consultations: Noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. An immigration specialist will be available to answer questions. Consultations are available the first Tuesday of each month. Call for an appointment at (773) 867-7378. Walk-ins accepted as time allows.

Dec. 3

Mother Daughter Book Club: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Girls in grades 4-6 and their mothers are invited to discuss "Penny From Heaven" by Jennifer L. Holm. Each mother-daughter pair will receive a free copy of the book with registration. To register or for information, visit wauclib.org or call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.

Romance Discussion Group: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Discuss "Christmas Letters" by Debbie Macomber. For details, call (847) 546-7060 or (847) 546-7064 (TDD), or visit rlalibrary.org.

From the Drawing Board to the Border: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. Learn how to develop a "shopping list" and timeline when creating a garden and receive tips on budgeting, purchasing plants and working with landscape professionals. Cost is $37 ($29 for Chicago Botanic Garden members). For information or to register, call (847) 835-8261 or visit chicagobotanic.org/school.

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.

Holiday Table Decorations: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Make unique decorations for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. A kit fee of $10 is due at time of registration. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Introduction to Microsoft Windows: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3, and 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to understand Microsoft Windows. Registration is required. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Benefits of Meditation: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Discuss the mental, physical, and spiritual benefits of daily meditation. Free. Registration is required. For information, call (847) 526-6225, or visit wauclib.org.

Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 4 and Jan. 8, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. All writers, published or not, are encouraged to attend, and even bring writing to share. Drop off and pick up copies of writing at the Adult Reference Desk. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Dec. 5

Digital Photo Workshop: 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 5, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Parents can learn to capture family moments and make memories of baby's first holiday season. Registration required. Parents of any age children are welcome to attend, but bring no children over the age of 12 months. Register at fremontlibrary.org, by calling (847) 918-3218 or at the library.

Holiday Trees, Plants and Wreaths: 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Learn how to keep holiday plants and fresh wreaths and trees looking good through the holiday season, and create a wreath to take home. Free. For information, call (847) 526-6225, or visit wauclib.org.

Dec. 6

Guys Read: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Boys in grades 4-6 can check out and read books from the recommended list. December's theme will be graphic novels. At the meeting, participants will briefly talk about the books they have read and then enjoy activities and refreshments. Register in person, at wauclib.org or by calling (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.

Record and Preserve Family History: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Join Genealogist Jeff Bockman for a session on how to preserve family history. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Dec. 9

Book It: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Discuss "A Christmas Beginning" by Anne Perry. For details, call (847) 546-7060 or (847) 546-7064 (TDD), or visit rlalibrary.org.

Dec. 20

Teen Group: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Discus "Twisted" by Laurie Halse Anderson. For details, call (847) 546-7060 or (847) 546-7064 (TDD), or visit rlalibrary.org.

Jan. 16

Astronomy Nights: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 16 and Feb. 20, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. The Lake County Astronomical Society meets the third Friday of each month except December. 7:30 p.m. business meeting is followed by an indoor presentation at 8:30 p.m. and viewing if skies are clear about 9:30 p.m. For information, call (815) 344-1294.

Feb. 20

Astronomy Nights: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. The Lake County Astronomical Society meets the third Friday of each month except December. 7:30 p.m. business meeting is followed by an indoor presentation at 8:30 p.m. and viewing if skies are clear about 9:30 p.m. For information, call (815) 344-1294.

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 lvdl.org.