Lake Co. 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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
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.
Safe Boating: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. Learn the basics of safe boating; seven-week course includes boat terminology, required equipment, regulations, marine communications, boat handling, aids to navigation, rules of the road, emergency conditions, trailering, charts, the magnetic compass, plotting and basic piloting techniques for use on open water. Register online at comed128.com. Registration fee is $15. A $30 fee will be collected at the first class for books and materials. For information, call (815) 575-0809 or e-mail wspsxo@gmail.com.
BookMarkers: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Discuss "With Malice Toward None: A Life of Abraham Lincoln" by Stephen Oates. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
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.
The Adoption Process Today: 7-9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, Vernon Hills High School, 145 N. Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Seminar will discuss the fundamentals of an adoption and the legal steps of the process. There is a fee of $29 er person. For information, call (847) 932-2176 or visit comed128.org/programs.htm.
The History of Mundelein: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Overview of the history of the village of Mundelein during its centennial celebration. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Advanced PowerPoint: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to add transitions, animation, sounds, and charts and graphs to PowerPoint presentations. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
U.S. Immigration Options and Process: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Topics include: the most common paths and/or obstacles to obtain a green card; nonimmigrant visa options allowing employment; approaching problematic situations; overstay, criminal convictions, grounds for inadmissibility, entry without inspection and waivers; and understanding visa quotas, waiting periods and priority date system. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A writer's group specifically for poets. Members share creative ideas, learn about publishing markets, engage in writing exercises and read poems aloud. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Regaining Influence in Your Child's Life: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, Whole Foods Market, 760 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. In "Parenting the Privileged Child: Regaining Influence in Your Child's Life," parents of children ages 7-19 will learn why their influence diminishes as their children get older and how to reconnect in order to regain influence in their children's lives. Free. Call (847) 444-1900.
Stories in a Nutshell: 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. "The Snow Walker" is the story of the blizzard of 1888 and a boy who lived through it. There will be a craft and a snack. For grades 1-3. To register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit webres.cooklib.org.
Feb. 26
Glass blowing lecture: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The Libertyville/Mundelein Community Associates of The Art Institute of Chicago will present glass blower James Wilbat, who will discuss his art and technique. The lecture is free. To participate, call (224) 475-0173 or (847) 367-6096.
Healing Through Literature: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. This Book Club Round-Up will focus on four books that follow women at emotional crossroads. To join, call (847) 362-2330 or pick up one of the books from the Fiction, Movies and Music desk at the library.
Where Do the Children Play?: 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 26, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. A PBS documentary that examines the importance of unstructured outdoor play and the growing concern that more and more children are growing up without it, followed by a panel discussion. Free. For information, call (847) 526-1372.
Eyewitness on Africa: 7-8 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Part of a series with World Traveler Bill Helmuth: "Soul of South Africa." For information or to register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
You're Not in Kansas Anymore: 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Discuss essential resources and strategies for urban-area genealogy research. Learn what records are available and where those records might be located. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
March 1
Meet local author: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1, Borders, 49 S. Waukegan Road, Deerfield; and 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, The Book Stall 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Author Laurie Richter will speak about her new book "Put Me In Coach, a Parents Guide to the Winning the Game of College Recruiting." There will be snacks and a gift card drawing. Call Borders at (847) 559-1999 or The Book Stall, at (847) 446-8880.
March 4
Eyewitness on Africa: 7-8 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Part of a series with World Traveler Bill Helmuth: Images of Africa's great game preserves. For information or to register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
March. 5
Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursday, 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.
March 11
Eyewitness on Africa: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Part of a series with World Traveler Bill Helmuth: "Soul of South Africa." For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
March 12
Adult Book Discussions: 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 12, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Discuss "Thousand Pieces of Gold" by Adeline Yen Mah. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Manage Your Career: 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.
March 14
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. Reservations are requested but drop-ins are welcome. Call (815) 344-1294.
March 16
Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Mondays, March 16 and April 20, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Check eapl.org for specific monthly topics. No registration for this program is required. For information, call librarian Carol Bartlett, at (847) 438-3433, ext. 215, or stop by the library's Information Desk.
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.
Soup's On: Noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday through the end of March, Whole Foods Market, 760 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Cook up a different soup to sample every week. Call (847) 444-1900.