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.

March 3

Shade Gardening: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, University of Illinois Extension office, 100 S. Highway 45, Grayslake. Learn to evaluate the amount of shade available and chose plants that work in a shade garden in "Shade Gardening; It's Not Just Hostas." Class fee is $7. Advanced registration is required; call (847) 223-8627 or visit lake.extension.uiuc.edu.

Evening Writer's Workshop: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Writers can share and critique each other's work in a supportive atmosphere. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Advanced eBay Selling: 6:45-8:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Learn advanced eBay seller tools, techniques and strategies used by some of eBay's most successful sellers. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

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.

Behavior-based Interviewing for Employers: Noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Learn the benefits of behavior-based interviewing techniques. Free lunch will be served. To register, call (847) 438-3433, visit eapl.org or e-mail infodesk@eapl.org.

Web site Quality Assessment: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. This class will help sort out what's good and bad when searching the Internet for information. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Teen Info Literacy: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. In "Intro to Research," teens can learn skills pertaining to research methodology. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Let's Go Digital: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, or Tuesday, April 21, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Learn how to download digital, manage, edit and organize digital images. Cost is $9 for Grayslake Park District residents, $12 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Cheese Tasting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Sample a variety of domestic and imported cheeses. Beverages and prizes will be included. Registration is required. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Book Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. College of Lake County history professor David Groeninger will discuss "Tales of a Shaman's Apprentice" by Mark J. Plotkin. To sign up, call (847) 438-3433, visit eapl.org, or e-mail infodesk@eapl.org.

Romance Group: 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, Round Lake Area Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Discuss "Everlasting" by Kathleen Woodiwiss. Light refreshments will be served. For information. call (847) 546-7060.

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.

The Merchant of Power: 2-4 p.m. Thursday, March 5, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Author John Wasik will discuss his book "The Merchant of Power: Sam Insull, Thomas Edison, and the Creation of the Modern Metropolis." For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. All writers, published or not, can share their work. Drop off and pick up copies of writing at the Adult Reference Desk. To register, call (847) -356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Reading Group for Boys: 4:30-5:15 p.m. Thursdays, March 5 and May 7, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. School-age boys are welcome to join Mr. Barry's Books for Boys. To sign up, call (847) 438-38430, visit eapl.org, or e-mail infodesk@eapl.org.

March 7

Spring Design workshops: 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturday, March 7 and 14; Wednesday, March 11; Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13, Long Grove Cafe, 235 Robert Parker Coffin Road. Mangels of Long Gove hosts annual series of workshops led by executive designer Doug Clark. (847) 634-9287.

Adult CPR and Basic First Aid: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Learn basic first aid skills and how to recognize and respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults. For ages 14 and up. The cost is $80 for Lindenhurst Park District residents, $88 for nonresidents. Bring a lunch. Call (847) 356-6011.

Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Explore the rings, ice moons and planetary environment of Saturn, and descend to the surface of Titan. To register, call (847) -356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Author visit: 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Young adult author Stephanie Kuehnert will discuss and sign her first novel, "I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone." The program is geared for ages 16 to adult. Call (847) 438-3433, visit eapl.org, or e-mail infodesk@eapl.org.

Super-Couponing 2: 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Learn to save more money using coupons building on the ideas presented in Super-Couponing 1. There is no charge, but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225, or visit wauclib.org.

March 9

Depression and Love: 7-8 p.m. Monday, March 9, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Local author and psychologist Katherine Kreher will present a personal and clinical perspective on coping with the depression of a loved one. Copies of her book, "A House Divided: A Story of Survival" will be available for purchase. To register, call (847) 438-3433, visit eapl.org, or e-mail infodesk@eapl.org.

March 10

"Go Green" Cooking Class: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, Whole Foods Market, 760 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. A tasting and beginner's skill building class with asparagus and pea soup, early spring salad and farro and other green foods to prepare for St. Patrick's Day. $10 per person. Call (847) 444-1900.

Evening Book Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Discuss "The Geography of Bliss" by Eric Weiner. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Book It Club: 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, Round Lake Area Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Discuss "The Body in the Transept" by Jeanne M. Dams. Light refreshments will be served. For information, call (847) 546-7060.

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.

Teen Bytes & Bites: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can learn about all the nitty-gritty parts of a computer.  Pizza will be provided. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Mysteries of Autism: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Hear up-to-date research on autism and find out about strategies parents and schools use to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and the various agencies that offer help. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Burnham's Chicago: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Daniel H. Burnham, portrayed by actor Terry Lynch, will introduces the people and events that shaped the "Windy City." Registration is required. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A lesson on basic Internet searching. To register, call (847) -356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

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.

Read to Rover: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 1-5 can read to certified therapy dogs. Sign up in person at the "Ask Here" desk on the first floor, for a 15-minute, one-on-one reading with a dog. No parents or siblings allowed in the room during the session. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

March 13

How to Write a Resume: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discuss how to write the perfect resume, or have a resume critiqued. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

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.

Mad Science: 7-8 p.m. Monday, March 16, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 4-6 can examine chemistry and the science of molecules and matter, then make some colorful super bouncy balls. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

March 17

Morning Book Discussion: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discuss "The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted," by Elizabeth Berg over coffee. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

March 23

Evening Book Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discuss "The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted," by Elizabeth Berg over coffee. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

March 25

Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A writer's group specifically for poets. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Basic First Aid: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, 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.

March 27

Exploring The Plains Indians: 1-2 p.m. Friday, March 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discuss the geography and tribes of the plains with artifacts, a model tepee, to set up and provide information about the life of Sacagawea. Each child attending will make a dreamcatcher to take home. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

April 21

Let's Go Digital: 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Learn how to download digital, manage, edit and organize digital images. Cost is $9 for Grayslake Park District residents, $12 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.

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.