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.

Jan. 27

BookMarkers: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. "Tales of a Shaman's Apprentice" by Mark Plotkin will be discussed. This discussion will be led by professors from the College of Lake County and McHenry County College as a prelude to a visit by the author at CLC on March 10. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Irving Berlin series: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Multimedia presentations explore the 101-year life of Irving Berlin. The series concludes with "The writing of 'Annie Get Your Gun' and the birth of a recluse." Registration is required. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Jan. 28

Evening Book Discussion Group: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. A former climber builds schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan in Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin's "Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations - One School at a Time." The Evening Book Discussion Group will discuss the nonfiction novel. For information or to register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.

Natural Parenting: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, Whole Foods Market, 760 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Psychologist Dr. Adam Levin will discuss takin a child's nature into account while parenting, and explain how to respond tantrum. For parents of children 19 and under. Free. For reservations, call (847) 444-1900.

Chinese Cooking: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Ying Stoller will demonstrate and share recipes of her favorite Chinese appetizers. Registration is required, and there is a $3 tasting fee. Sign up at the Information Desk or eapl.org. online at For information, call (847) 438-3433.

Basic First Aid: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, Feb. 25 or March 25, Grayslake Fire Station, 160 Hawley St. Grayslake. For ages 16 and up. Learn techniques to safely administer first aid and cover a variety of injuries. Cost is $32 for Grayslake residents, $42 for nonresidents. For information, call the Grayslake Park District, at (847) 223-7529.

Jan. 29

Cooking Moroccan: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Chef David Esau will cook up a Moroccan meal. Recipes and tasting are included. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

The New Year for Trees: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, Whole Foods Market, 760 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Fruit-tasting class celebrating Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish holiday in honor of the New Year for Trees. Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell will discuss the connection between Judaism and Environmentalism. $10 per person. For reservations, call (847) 444-1900.

Financial Peace University Classes: 7-8:30 p.m., Jan. 29 to April 30, Immanuel Church, 2300 Dilleys Road, Gurnee. A program intended to teach participants to make the right decisions with their money. The fee of $100 includes all materials for a family to attend.For information or to register, call (847) 336-4800.

Jan. 31

Saturday Morning Book Group: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Discuss "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger. For information. call (847) 546-7060.

Feb. 1

A Modern-Day Soldier: 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 1, Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Road, Wauconda. Sgt. First Class Leo A. Levesque III will draw upon his personal experiences to help illustrate what life is like for today's soldiers. Cost is $6 for adults and $2.50 for youth ages four to 17. Price includes museum admission. Registration is required. Register online at LCFPD.org or call (847) 968-3321.

Feb. 3

Author visit: 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Robert Renteria, author of "From the Barrio to the Boardroom," will share secrets to success, his own personal struggles growing up and his commitment to inspire youth to avoid the pitfalls and make better choices to lead a productive life. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Feb. 4

eBay Basics: 6:45-8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. eBay University Instructor Jack Waddick will discuss the keys to successful eBay selling. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Romance Book Group: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Discuss "Crazy For You" by Jennifer Crusie. For information. call (847) 546-7060.

Feb. 6

Overview of Project Management: 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, Feb. 6, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. "Overview of Project Management: Why Does It Matter?" is designed to help participants understand what project management is and how it can benefit an organization. The cost is $79 per person, which includes course materials and a continental breakfast. To register, call (847) 543-2615.

Feb. 10

Book It: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Discuss The Darkest Evening of the Year by Dean Koontz. For information. call (847) 546-7060.

Feb. 11

Coaching for Performance: 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, College of Lake County Southlake Campus, 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. Participants will learn how to improve employee performance through coaching. The is $30 per person, which includes participant guide, lunch and beverage. To register, call (847) 543-2615.

Writer's Support Group: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. The group offer writers, published or not, an opportunity to critique each others' work and share ideas and techniques. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Feb. 13

Senior Connections: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. "1776" by David McCullough will be discussed.

Feb. 14

Manage Your Career: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14; or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12. Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. The course is intended to help participants develop insight into which career direction to pursue and develop a -formulated career plan. For adults ages 16 and up. Cost is $26 for Grayslake residents, $33 for nonresidents. For information and to register, call (847) 223-7529.

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 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.

Feb. 17

ADHD Roundtable: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Warren Township Youth and Family Services, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. Monthly group for parents of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The Feb. 17 presentation, "An Introduction to Cogmed Working Memory Training program," will introduce parents to an interactive computer program designed to enhance a child's attention. To reserve a space or for information, visit warrentownship.net or call (847) 244-1101, ext. 401.

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.

Feb. 24

Sign Language: 8:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays Feb. 24 to April 7 (no class March 31), Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Participants will learn vocabulary and Signed English sentence structure through games, stories and more. For teens and adults ages 12 and up. Cost is $53 for Grayslake Park District residents, $66 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 lvdl.org.

Relax and Read to Rover: 5-6:30 p.m., Mondays through March 2, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children in grades 1-6 are invited to bring their favorite books and read to a certified therapy dog. Each session will last 20 minutes. Registration is required. For more information, call the Children's Services at (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.

Junior Woman's Club Scholarship: The Libertyville Junior Woman's Club is accepting applications for the 2009 Outstanding Female Student Award valued at $1,500. Applications are available at Cook Memorial Library, Libertyville High School, Vernon Hills High School and Carmel High School. The award will be presented to a female high school senior attending one of those schools, to be applied toward tuition, books or other educational expenses. Applications must be returned by Jan. 30. For information, call Debbie Springgate, at (847) 337-2029. For information about the Libertyville Junior Woman's Club, call Sue Behringer, at (847) 736-8665.

Working Mom Scholarship: The Libertyville Junior Woman's Club is accepting applications for the 2009 Outstanding Working Mom Scholarship. This $1500 award will be presented to a mother who resides in Lake County, is currently employed, and is enrolled in a 2- or 4- year college program, to be applied toward tuition, books or other educational expenses. Applications are available at The College of Lake County, Robert Morris College, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and Cook Memorial Library in Libertyville. Applications must be returned by Jan. 30. For information, call Debbie Springgate, at (847) 337-2029. For information about the Libertyville Junior Woman's Club, call Sue Behringer, at (847) 736-8665.