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.
Dec. 16
Special Kids, Special Families: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, Protected Tomorrows, 103 Schelter Road, Lincolnshire. The meeting will feature a presentation by Dr. Jeanane Ferre titled "Enhancing Auditory Processing from Cradle to College." There is no charge to attend. Special Kids, Special Families is a support group for parents of children with special needs. For information or to RSVP, call Chris Eng, at (847) 913-1812, or Marilyn Green-Rebnord, at (847) 821-7740.
Book Discussion: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Second and third graders can join in for a craft and discussion of "The Get Rich Quick Club" by Dan Gutman. Register in advance. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Dec. 17
Super-Soups: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, Whole Foods Market, 760 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. The Gluten-Free Gathering group will show how to create quick three-step homemade soups. $20 per person. Space is limited. For reservations, call (847) 444-1900.
New Year's Eve Celebration with Le Titi De Paris: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Michael Maddox of Le Titi De Paris will share meal and accompaniment ideas for New Year's Eve. Recipes and tasting are included. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Novel Thoughts: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Fourth- through sixth-graders can discuss "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park. Registration is required. Call begins November 19. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Dec. 18
Teen Book Discussion Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Join other teens and discuss the book "Twilight," by Stephenie Meyer. The book will be provided at time of registration. Registration is required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.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.
The Write Stuff: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. The nest in a series of creative writing workshops for third- through sixth-graders. In "It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's . . ." participants will create a superhero for an epic tale. For information or to register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Dec. 22
Benjamin Franklin: 1-2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Kindergartners through fifth-graders can listen to "Benjamin Franklin" share what life was like for him and how his inventions came about. Registration is required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Jan. 8
Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursday, 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.
Jan. 10
Of Bogs and Books: 10-11:30 a.m., the second Saturday of each month, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Adults share morning coffee and snacks over a discussion of nature, science and environmental readings. On Jan. 10, discuss "Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution - and How It Can Renew America" by Thomas L. Friedman and choose spring selections. On Feb. 14, discuss "Where the Wild Things Were: Life, Death, and Ecological Wreckage in a Land of Vanishing Predators" by William Stolzenburg. Reservations are requested but drop-ins are welcome. Call (815) 344-1294.
Jan. 14
Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave. An instructive lesson on basic Internet searching. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Writer's Support Group: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 14 and Feb. 11, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. An opportunity for writers - published or not - to critique each other's work and share ideas and techniques. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
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
Lincoln-Douglas Debates exhibit: On display through 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.
Keep 'Em Flying: Through Jan. 4, Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Drive, Wauconda. "Keep 'Em Flying: How the Homefront Helped the Frontlines," an exhibition of postcards, photographs, uniforms, Civil Defense booklets and wedding dresses from the World War II era, illustrating America's role in the war. (847) 968-3400 or lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org.
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.