Northwest suburban 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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Feb. 24
Open storytimes: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24; 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25; and 10 a.m. Friday Feb. 27, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. For ages under 3. Register at (847) 253-5675.
Feb. 25
Edvard Munch- The Frieze of Life: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Art historian Dr. Michelle Paluch-Mishur discusses Munch's intriguing artistic vision through a study of painting and prints. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 or phpl.info.
Evening Book Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discuss "The Measure of a Man" by Sidney Poitier. Register at (847) 459-4100 visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Feb. 25
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. Register at (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. (847) 459-4100 or www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Career Compass: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 and Monday, March 16, Harper College Student Center, Palatine campus. Free career interest workshops geared toward those who are out of work or who are dissatisfied with their current job. Free, open to all. Register at (847) 925-6220. harpercollege.edu.
Feb. 26
History discussion: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Jim Kenney, activist for social justice and co-founder of Common Ground, will discuss his experience in South Africa during the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Register at dppl.org or call (847) 376-2787.
Book discussion: The Chai Center for Enrichment & Renewal is hosting a Book Discussion on The Diet Survivor's Handbook - 60 Lessons in Eating, Acceptance & Self-Care with Judith Matz, LCSW, nationally renowned author, from 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at Temple Chai, 1670 Checker Road, Long Grove. You can pre-purchase the book through The Chai Center for $5. E-mail thechaicenter@templechai.org to order your book. For information, fees, or to RSVP contact the Chai Center at (847) 537-1771 or thechaicenter@templechai.org.
Read Across America activity: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Horizon Elementary School, 1701 Greenbrook, Blvd., Hanover Park. Featuring author Nickola Lisa. Come in pj's, cookies and milk served.
Feb. 28
Free Yoga for Fertility workshop: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Pulling Down the Moon & Fertility Center of Illinois, 2010 S. Arlington Heights Road, suite 300 B, Arlington Heights. To register, call (312) 32109994 or fcionline.com
Inside writing and publishing: 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Literary agent Jennifer Flannery discusses the role of an agent in writing and publishing. No registration required. (630) 837-2855.
Living like Abe: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 28, Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. Tour the museum's log cabin and live like Abe did 200 years ago. Ages 6-9. $16-$20. (847) 506-7141.
Just Write: 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Interactive workshop includes writing exercises, reading of participants work, gentle critiquing. Three sessions, $49. (847) 718-7700 or ce214.org.
March 1
Authentic Italian Home cooking: 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, Prospect High School. Dora Travaglio shares her recipes and techniques. Topic: Pasta alla Pugliese II. $59. (847) 718-7700 or ce214.org.
Register for April computer classes: Registration begins Sunday, March 1, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Learn the basics of using a computer, how to create spreadsheets with excel, do work processing with Microsoft Word, and use the Internet. To register, (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.
"Spoon River Anthology": 1 p.m. Sunday, March 1, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. The Spoon River Players bring to life Edgar Masters' "Spoon River Anthology," a collection of poetic epitaphs that take a humorous and honest look at small town life. To register, (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.
March 2
Read to a Dog: 4-5 p.m. Mondays, March 2, 9 and 16, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Children read aloud to a dog certified by Therapy Dogs International. Participants must hold a Schaumburg library card. To register, (847) 923-3439.
Water damage and flood insurance: 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 2, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. State Farm Insurance agent Thomas B. Henderson explains the different typed of eater damage and flood insurance provided by homeowner's insurance. Register at (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.
Meditation for improving the quality of listening: 7:15-8:45 p.m. Monday, March 2, Elk Grove Village Park District Rainbow Falls Community Center. Free. (847) 228-3539.
March 5
Authentic Italian Home cooking: 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, Prospect High School. Dora Travaglio shares her recipes and techniques. Topic: Sunday Ragu' with Meatballs and Baraciole. $59. (847) 718-7700 or ce214.org.
The Music of Words: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, March 5, John Hersey High School, Arlington Heights. Poetry writing class. Visit ce214.org or call (847) 718-7700
March 6
Friday mornings adult book discussion: 9:30-11 a.m. Friday, March 6, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. "Shadow Divers" by Robert Kurson will be discussed. Register at (847) 358-5881 or palatinelibrary.org.
March 7
Poetry Writing Group: Meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March, 7, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. New writing group for ages 18 and up. Register at (847) 392-0100 or online at ahml.info
Bridge of Hope for Russian Children program: Noon-3 p.m. Saturday, March 7, St. Simon's Church Parish Hall, 717 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. Information meeting for the 2009 program, which provides an opportunity for Russian orphans ages 7-12 to experience a summer in the United States. Call (888) St-Marys to register or e-mail msloan@stmaryservices.com.
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, (847) 756-3200. lyricopera.org.
Eyewitness on Africa: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Part three of a three-part 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 "The Welsh Girl" by Peter Ho Davies on Feb. 12. Discuss "Thousand Pieces of Gold" by Adeline Yen Mah on March 12. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Non fiction-adult book discussion: 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. "An Unquiet Mind," by Kay Redfield Jamison will be discussed. To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 166 or 106. palatinelibrary.org.
March 17
Writers Group: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Author Lisa Rosenthal leads the library's Writers Group, where writers of all genres are welcome to discuss their works and other creative minds. Call (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org.
Great Books, adult book discussion: 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. The group is currently reading "The Seven Deadly Sins Sampler" from Great Books. Topic: gluttony. A discussion of "Fat" by Raymond Carver and "Famine" by Xu Xi will take place. (847) 358-5881, ext. 166 or palatinelibrary.org.
March 21
Job seekers workshop: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Oscar Adler, author of "Sell Yourself in Any Interview," presents an interactive workshop on successful interviewing skills. Register at (847) 259-3500 ext. 35 or phpl.info.
March 29
Organizing Your Genealogy Records: Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will present Organizing Your Genealogy Records by Trudy Barch at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. The JGSI meeting facilities at Temple Beth Israel will open at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate members/guests who want to use library materials, get help with genealogy Web sites on the Internet, or ask genealogical related questions before the main program begins at 2 p.m. jewishgen.org/jgsi or (312) 666-0100.
April 2
Authentic Italian Home cooking: 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, Prospect High School. Dora Travaglio shares her recipes and techniques. Topic: Easter alla Italiana. $59. (847) 718-7700 or ce214.org.
April 4
Poetry Writing Group: Meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April, 4, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Writing group for ages 18 and up. Register at (847) 392-0100 or online at ahml.info
April 8
Authentic Italian Home cooking: 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, Prospect High School. Dora Travaglio shares her recipes and techniques. Topic: Italian Cookies and Desserts. $59. (847) 718-7700 or ce214.org.
April 9
District 214's Community Education's cooking class: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, John Hersey High School, Arlington Heights. Topic: Heat!. Chef Jonathan Bean demonstrates the cooking process. (847) 718-7700 or ce214.org.
April 16
Authentic Italian Home cooking: 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, Prospect High School. Dora Travaglio shares her recipes and techniques. Topic: Simple Pasta Dishes. $59. (847) 718-7700 or ce214.org.
May 2
Poetry Writing Group: Meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May, 2, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Writing group for ages 18 and up. Register at (847) 392-0100 or online at ahml.info
Ongoing
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 longgroveartschool.com.