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.
May 5
Nonfiction group: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Discuss "The Father of All Things" by Tom Bissell. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.
Pakistan: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. In honor of the 50th Anniversary and One Book Three Communities World traveler, Bill Helmuth will discuss Pakistan through pictures, culture and memorable impressions. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Writer's Workshop: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Writers share and critique each others' work. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
May 6
Introduction to Microsoft Excel: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Get started with Microsoft Excel. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Lily Pons: 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Musical historian Jack Diamond will discuss the greatest coloratura soprano of the 20th century. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.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.
Reading Group for Boys: 4:30-5:15 p.m. Thursday, May 7, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. School-age boys are welcome to join Mr. Barry's Books for Boys. Registration is required. Sign at eapl.org, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org, or call (847) 438-3840.
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.
Sell Yourself in Any Interview: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 9, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Oscar Adler will show how to apply simple sales techniques to the interview setting and land a job. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Adult Book Discussions: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 9 and June 13, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Discuss "Fugitive Pieces" by Anne Michaels on May 9, and "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen on June 13. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
May 12
Evening Book Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Read "The Commoner" by John Burnham Schwartz and discuss the book. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
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.
Writer's Support Group: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. An opportunity for published or unpublished authors to critique each other's work and share ideas and techniques. Registration is not required. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
May 14
Adult Book Discussions: Book Discussion: 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 14, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Read "Old Filth" by Jane Gardam and discuss the book. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
May 16
Boating Safety Education: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16, Fox Lake Community Center, 23 South St., Fox Lake. The Village of Fox Lake Parks and Recreation Department and the Coast Guard Auxiliary of the State of Illinois is offering Boating Safety Education Classes. The cost is $40 per person. Ages 12 and older can attend. For information, call (847) 587-3944 or visit www.foxlake.org.
June 13
Adult Book Discussions: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 9 and June 13, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Discuss "Fugitive Pieces" by Anne Michaels on May 9, and "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen on June 13. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.