Lake Co. books and enrichment notes
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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
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.
The Truth about Income Taxes: 7-8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Discuss taxes on different types of income and what records to keep and for how long. To sign up for this free lecture, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.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. 5
Kindergarten Information Night: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, Washington School, 122 S. Garfield Ave., Mundelein. For all incoming District 75 kindergartners. Kindergarten packets will be handed out. For information, call (847) 949-2700.
Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 and March 5, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. All writers, published or not, are invited, and may bring writing to share. Drop off and pick up copies of writing at the Adult Reference Desk. For information or to register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Food Talk French: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Learn French words and phrases while cooking and tasting a French dish. There is no charge but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
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. 7
Super-Couponing: 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Learn to maximize grocery savings and get groceries for a fraction of the cost. There is no charge but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
Feb. 9
Mr. Lincoln's Springfield: 2-3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Explore the Springfield Abraham Lincoln knew as well as other locations significant to him. Registration is required. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Parenting presentation: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, Buffalo Grove High School, 1100 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. "Growing Out of Adolescence: Successfully Launching Your Teen" will offer information and parenting strategies to help teens and their parents to navigate the late stages of adolescence. For information, e-mail lyfe-wyr@comcast.net.
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.
101 Things You Should Know About Africa: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Chris Medjo Me Zengue from Cameroon will provide an entertaining and educational look at Africa, including many misconceptions. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Feb. 12
Teen Writing Workshop: 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens can get creative writing ideas and brush up on writing skills. Reservations required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
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.
Feb. 25
Basic First Aid: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, 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.
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.