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.
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.
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.
Writer's Workshop: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Writers can share and critique each other's work in a supportive atmosphere. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
One Community, One Book: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7; 2 p.m. Thursday, April 16; or 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Librarian Debbie Hoffman will lead several talks on Stephen Oates' "Abraham Lincoln: The Man behind the Myths." Reservations are requested. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.
April 8
Place Names in Lake County: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Diana Dretske of the Lake County discuss her research on early names of places in Lake County. Free, refreshments will be served. For information, call Joanne, at (847) 223-0250.
Introduction to Microsoft Word: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to create, format, edit, save, and print a document in Microsoft Word. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Interview Survival: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, Career Resource Center Inc., Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Learn to recognize and understand the range of interview techniques employed by companies. Free for first time attendees. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or visit careerresourcecenter.org.
Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 and May 13, 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.
Mouse 101: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, and 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 10, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Learn to hold a mouse, single click, double click and more. To register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit webres.cooklib.org.
Morning Book Discussion: 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Discuss "Double Bind" by Chris Bohjalian. To register, visit the library, call (847) 362-2330, or go to webres.cooklib.org.
April 9
Read to Rover: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Students in grades 1-5 can sign up in person at the "Ask Here" desk for a 15-minute one-on-one session reading to a certified therapy dog. No parents or siblings allowed in the room during the session. Registration required. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
April 11
Of Bogs and Books: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 11, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Discuss "On the Wild Edge - In Search of a Wild Life" by David Petersen. Reservations are requested but drop-ins are welcome. For information, call (815) 344-1294.
Adult Book Discussion: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Discuss "Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking" by Malcolm Gladwell. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
April 13
Resume and Interview Skills: 6-10 p.m. Monday, April 13 or 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18, Lakefront Park, 66 Thillen Drive, Fox Lake. "Resume and Interview Skills for Rehire" will discuss creating eye-catching resumes, interviewing skills and techniques, preparing for a job search and securing job interviews. For information, visit www.foxlake.org, or call (847) 587-3944.
Authors Galore: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Authors panel: meet Dennis and Judith Fradin, known for their nonfiction books for children; award winning author Laurie Lawlor, creator of the "Addie" series; and illustrator Larry Day, recipient of the Golden Kite Award. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Chaverot Hadassah Group: 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, Lakeside Lodge, 3560 Melody St., Mundelein. Review and discussion of the book "The Invisible Wall" by Harry Bernstein. For information, call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org.
Pizza and Pages Teen Book Discussion: 6-7 p.m. Monday, April 13, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. The library provides pizza on discussion night. Teens can discuss "Perfect Chemistry" by Simone Elkeles. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
April 16
One Community, One Book: 2 p.m. Thursday, April 16; or 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Librarian Debbie Hoffman will lead several talks on Stephen Oates' "Abraham Lincoln: The Man behind the Myths." Reservations are requested. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.
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.
Resume and Interview Skills: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18, Lakefront Park, 66 Thillen Drive, Fox Lake. "Resume and Interview Skills for Rehire" will discuss creating eye-catching resumes, interviewing skills and techniques, preparing for a job search and securing job interviews. For information, visit www.foxlake.org, or call (847) 587-3944.
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.
April 22
Crossing Hoffa: 7-8:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Author Steven J. Harper will discuss his book "Crossing Hoffa," the story of Harper's father, a trucker who took on Jimmy Hoffa in 1959. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Israeli technology sector: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, Congregation Beth Or, 2075 Deerfield Road, Deerfield. In honor of Israel Independence Day, "Why the Israeli Tech Sector is Critical to Israel's Critical Strength." Refreshments will be served. Call (847) 945-0477 or visit bethor.com.
Children in Uganda: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, St. Mary of Vernon Parish Center 236 U.S. Highway 45, Indian Creek. Children's Outreach and Vocational Education member Jerry Nora recently visited Uganda and brought back stories, pictures and information about the progress being made in medical and vocational resources.
April 27
Evening Book Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discuss "Three Cups of Tea" by author Greg Mortenson. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
April 28
One Community, One Book: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Librarian Debbie Hoffman will lead several talks on Stephen Oates' "Abraham Lincoln: The Man behind the Myths." Reservations are requested. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.
April 29
Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A writer's group specifically for poets. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
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.
May 9
Of Bogs and Books: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 9, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Discuss "Living on the Wind: Across the Hemisphere With Migratory Birds" by Scott Weidensaul. Reservations are requested but drop-ins are welcome. For information, call (815) 344-1294.
Ongoing
Garden Club scholarship: Through Monday, 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.