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 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.
Morning Book Discussion: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discuss "Three Cups of Tea," by author Greg Mortenson. Registration required. Call call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Saving and Investing in Turbulent Times: Noon to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, University of Illinois Extention, 100 S. U.S. Highway 45, Grayslake. A teleconference with campus-based professors and extension educators to help answer questions. Discussion focuses on sound investment and risk management strategies. To register, call (847) 223-8627 or visit lake.extension.uiuc.edu.
Holocaust survivor to speak: 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Beth Judea's Youth Group USY will welcome Holocaust survivor Joseph Koek to speak about his experiences. Free for members, $10 donation to Tikun Olam for Jewish nonmembers. For information, call Aaron Polonsky, at (847) 634-0777, ext. 114 or e-mail YouthDirector@BethJudea.org.
Improve Communication Skills: Two-part series, from 8 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, College of Lake County Southlake Campus, 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. The first session, "Effective Listening and Feedback Skills" will teach the secrets of being a better listener. The afternoon session, "Building a Business Network," will teaches participants to build a business network from the ground up. The workshops are $129 each or $199 for both. For information, call (847) 543-2615 or visit wpdi.clcillinois.edu/professional.
A Fireside Chat with FDR: 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Historical dramatist R.J. Lindsey will tell stories and read Depression-era letters from citizens as Franklin Roosevelt. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Meet Simone Elkeles: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Simone Elkeles, local teen author, 2008 Illinois Author of the Year and "Artist in Residence" at Stevenson High School, will discuss her latest novel, "Perfect Chemistry," and writing books for contemporary teens. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
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.
Shakespeare's Birthday: Noon to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. A costumed re-enactor will answer questions about the Elizabethan era and present portions of Shakespeare's plays. Members of the community, students and professionals will read or act individually and in groups. Call (847) 543-2300.
April 23
Teen Writing: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Hands-on creative writing workshop for teens. 7-8:30 p.m. on April 23. Learn about the writing process, writer's block and the development of characters, and if you are working on a special piece of writing, please bring it to the workshop for critique. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
April 25
Online Safety Class: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 25, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Discover simple steps to ensure a PC remains protected while surfing the Web. Registration is required for this free program. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Pizza and Pages: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Grades 3-5 are invited to read their choice of historical fiction and come to the library to talk about it, eat pizza, and enjoy an activity. Registration is required. Call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.
Friends book sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. The Friends of the Warren-Newport Public Library will hold a one-day special book sale featuring an overstock of DVDs and books. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Visit wnpl.info.
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.
American Girl Book Club: 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 27, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Girls in grades 1-3 can read the selected book, talk and make a craft. American Girl fans in grades 4-6 can sign up at the Youth Services Desk to be a program helper. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
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.
What Does "Time" Mean to Children?: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, University of Illinois Extension, 100 South U.S. Highway 45, Grayslake. Learn ways to build on children's understanding of time. For information, call (847) 223-8627 or (847) 662-4247. Program fee is $7. Registration is required; call (847) 662-4247, ext. 145, or 146, or 147.
The Courts System: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Laschen Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Learn about some of the inner workings of the criminal courts. Free program. Bring questions and talk with Lake County's own Judge Daniel B. Shanes of the 19th Judicial Circuit Court. For adults, 16 years and older. Call (847) 996-6933 or visit vhparkdistrict.org.
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.
Inside Writing and Publishing: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, May 2, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. In "Which Comes First, the Words or Pictures?" Children's book author Lisa Cinelli will discuss how to use descriptive words and phrases to define elements in a picture book. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org
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.
May 13
Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, 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.
May 14
Adult Book Discussion: 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 14, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Discuss "Old Filth" by Jane Gardam. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
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.