Lake Co. books & enrichment calendar
March 24
BookMarkers: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Discuss "Child 44" by Tom Rob Smith. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
What Color is Your Brain?: 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Discover your "brain color" with Sheila Glazov, author of "What Color is Your Brain?" to help build harmonious relationships and improve job performance. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Changing Attitudes - Saving Lives: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. An educational seminar to teach suicide awareness, prevention and intervention; taught by mental health professionals. Registration is required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Digital Camera Basics: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Learn how to operate the functions on a digital camera. Registration required. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Hybrids and Hypermiling: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Learn to improve gas mileage and discuss hybrid and nonhybrid cars. Reservations for the free program are requested. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.
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.
Memoir Writing: 7 p.m. March 25, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Author Katherine Kreher will talk about the challenges in writing a deeply personal memoir. She will also sign copies of her book, "A House Divided: A Story of Survival." To register, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Beginning Keyboarding: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Explore how to apply proper keyboarding techniques and operate a keyboard. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
March 26
Downloading Audio Books: 1-3pm on Thursday, March 26, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Learn to download best selling audio books from home for free. VAPLD cardholders only. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Try a Triathlon: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, Grayslake Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Free seminar covers what aspiring triathletes need to get started, including equipment, training, what to expect and more. For details, e-mail coachken@3-fitness.com.
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.
March 29
Tragedy to Triumph: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St. in Wauconda. A multimedia musical presentation inspired by the life of Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi. Free, but registration is required. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
March 31
Sodoku Solving Strategies: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn tips and tricks to solving Sudoku puzzles. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
April 5
Elizabeth Berg: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, April 5, Wheeling High School, 900 S. Elmhurst Road, Wheeling. Author Elizabeth Berg will do a "greatest hits" presentation featuring a mix passages from various books. She'll also talk about her new novel, take questions and sign books. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
April 11
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.
April 20
Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Mondays, 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.
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.
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.