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.
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 1
Romance Book Discussion Group: 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, Round Lake Area Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Discuss "Tribute" by Nora Roberts. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or visit rlalibrary.org.
April 2
Book and Author Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 2, Allgauer's on the Riverfront 2855 N. Milwaukee, Northbrook. Hadassah North Shore Chapter will host author Carol Felsenthal, who will speak about her recent and upcoming work. $40. For information and reservations, call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org.
An Evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, April 2, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. A one-act play performed by Max and Donna Daniels which takes place at the end of the Civil War as the Lincolns are preparing to leave for Ford's Theatre. Register at (847) 358-5881, ext. 167, or palatinelibrary.org.
April 3
Nonfiction Discussion Group: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, April 3, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Discuss "Lone Survivor" by Marcus Luttrell. Registration is required. Call (847) 438-3433, email infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Friday Mornings adult book discussion: 9:30-11 a.m. Friday, April 3, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. "Queen of Dreams" by Chitra Divakaruni will be discussed. Register at, (847) 358-5881 or palatinelibrary.org.
Inside Writing and Publishing Writer's Workshop: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Palatine Library, 700 N. North Court. Author Lisa Rosenthal presents, "Creating an Effective Writing Group." Register at, (847) 358-5881, ext. 132, or palatinelibrary.org.
April 4
Book group: "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" by Lisa See will be the subject of discussion of the book group "Reading is Believing" at North Northfield United Methodist Church at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at the church, Sanders and Dundee in Northbrook. (847) 272-2250 or visit www.northnorthfield.org
Capture Your Personal Stories workshop: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, April 4, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Hwy., Barrington. The Barrington Writers Workshop welcomes writer Carol LaChapelle to lead a memoir writing workshop. $10. Preregistration is requested, but not required. Call Bev, (847) 394-3129 or Janet, (847) 398-1087.
Writing for Children: 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Learn to write fiction and nonfiction for children. Part of the "Inside Writing and Publishing" series. For information, call (847) 438-3433.
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 6
Book signing: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, April 6, Sunset Foods, 1812 Green Bay Road, Highland Park. Author Carole Stern will be available to sign copies of her cookbook, "The Gluten-Free, Diary-Free Cookbook."
April 7
Buggy for Books Storytime: 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, April 7-28, Evergreen Interim Library, 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Stories and musical activities for ages 2-6; younger siblings and caregivers are welcome. To register, call (847) 362-2352, ext. 773, or visit webres.cooklib.org.
Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2 and May 7, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Writers, published or not, are encouraged to attend and share writing. Drop-off and pick up copies of writing at the Adult Reference Desk. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
The Green Machine Meets Global Warming: 7-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Discover the effects of global warming and learn different ways to "Go Green." For children and their caregivers. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Sketching: 10 a.m.-noon or 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays April 7-May 26, Palatine Park District, 250 E. Wood St. Learn the basics of drawing. Class includes discussion and application. $65-$98. (847) 991-0333 or palatineparks.org.
Discussion of New Atheism: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church, 1025 N. Smith Road, Palatine. Discussion about agnosticism, humanism and/or atheism. Kay, (847) 632-0660.
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 18
How to Pierce the Literary Firewall: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Author Catherine O'Connell will discuss the dos and don'ts of the publishing industry. Part of the "Inside Writing and Publishing" series. For information, call (847) 438-3433.
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.
May 2
Which Comes First, the Words or Pictures: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, May 2, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Learn how to use descriptive words and phrases to define particular characters and memorable settings in a picture book. Part of the "Inside Writing and Publishing" series. For information, call (847) 438-3433.
May 7
Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Writers, published or not, are encouraged to attend and share writing. Drop-off and pick up copies of writing at the Adult Reference Desk. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
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.
Garden Club scholarship: Through April 13. The Buffalo Grove Garden Club is accepting applications for college scholarships to be awarded to students of Horticulture, Ecology, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Studies, Botany, Agriculture or related fields for the 2009-10 academic year. The application is available online, at bgparkdistrict.org/in_gardenclub.htm. For information, e-mail bmeca@comcast.net.