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. 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. 1

Art Institute Art Insight program: 10-11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, Wheeling Park District, 333 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Free slide presentation highlighting artists' home countries and the neighborhoods that were formed when people from those regions settled in Chicago. Hosted by the Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute and the Wheeling Park District. To register, (847) 925-6300.

Basic Computer skills: 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 1; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Basic mouse and typing skills needed to use simple computer programs and perform tasks online. Registration required at www.dppl.org or (847) 376-2787.

Dec. 2

Computer Practice and Playtime: 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2, and 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. No registration is required. Just drop by and join the fun.

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.

The immigrant experience: 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Arlington Heights. Free seminar by Jeff Libman, author of "An Immigrant Class," examines the human complexity of today's immigration. Hosted by the Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute and Our Saviours Lutheran Church. To register, (847) 925-6300.

Swedish Genealogy: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Swedish ancestry research using the Genlines Swedish Church records database, containing 300 years of scanned images of birth, marriage, death, and census records. Register at ahml.info, or (847) 392-0100.

Introduction To The Internet: 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. Teaches essential Internet skills. Registration required at dppl.org or (847) 376-2787.

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. 5

Economic Crisis round-table: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, University of Phoenix Chicago, 1500 McConnor Parkway, suite 700, Schaumburg. First Friday Faculty Roundtable community discussion of "America at the Brink of a Financial Meltdown," hosted by University of Phoenix faculty member Rod Klein. Register in advance to jeffrey.schrimple@phoenix.edu.

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. 8

"Sweet Home Chicago": Monday, Dec. 8, Wheeling Park District, 333 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Dr. Leslie Goddard, describes the history of the candy capital of the world. For most it its history, Chicago has produced about one-third of the nation's candy. Hosted by the Harper College Lifelong Institute of Learning and the Wheeling Park District. $10. To register, (847) 925-6300.

Dec. 10

Book signing event: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, G. Whiz, 724 W. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Co-author of "The Elf on the Shelf" Carol Aebersold will be on hand to sign copies of her book.

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.