Northwest suburban books and enrichment
Events related to books and events 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.
Bring the Kids Book Club: Begins in June at the Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Moms and dads may bring their children ages 5 and under to play while parents discuss the monthly book selection. Call (847) 490-7020 or visit parkfun.com for information.
Beyond Words Book Club: Begins in June at the Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Lively book discussion and refreshments for parents. The nursery will be available for children up to 6 years old during discussion. Call (847) 490-7020 or visit parkfun.com for information.
Start your job search at AHML: Business librarians Jason Kuhl and Barb Vlk man the Jobs Desk at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., weekdays from 1-4 p.m. to help residents start their job search at the library. Register for free weekday job programs like networking and resume review at ahml.info or stop by the Answer Center on the library's first floor. (847) 392-0100
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
Putting audiobooks on MP3 player: 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, or 3 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Hands-on training session shows how to download books, use Overdrive Media Console and transfer the recording from your computer to your MP3 player. Bring your MP3 player and library card. Register atg mppl.org/events or (847) 253-5675.
Movie discussion: 6:30 p.m. screening, Wednesday, May 13, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Screening and discussion of "Choose Me," (1984, rated R, 106 minutes), an intriguing tale of romantic entanglements set in hedonistic, mid-1980s Los Angeles. Register at mppl.org/events or (847) 253-5675.
Introduction To E-mail: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13; or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to set up a Yahoo! e-mail account and compose an e-mail with attachments. Bring the e-mail address of a friend to whom to send e-mails. Register at (847) 459-4100 or www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Stories and More: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Stories and activities for grades K-two. Registration required, (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
Mother Goose and Her Friends: 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Fast-paced literature program for young children up to first grade. Features nursery rhymes and puppetry. (630)-837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
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.
Memories: 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Christian author Patti Lacy presents "Your Life: A Kaleidoscope of Memories," an interactive seminar. To register, (847) 923-3347.
May 14
Movies at the library: 1 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Mount Prospct Public Lirbary, 10 S. Emerson St. "Doubt," (2008, PG-13, 104 minutes), an Academy Award-nominated film with performances by Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams and Viola Davis. Register at mppl.or g/events or (847) 253-5675.
Read To Rover: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 1-5 can sign up to read to Calvin and Gracie, two certified therapy dogs. For information, (847) 459-4100 or www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Red to Starr: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Schedule a 15 minute appointment to read with a certified therapy dog. Register at (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us
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.
Seasonal Savories & Sweets: Noon-2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, Olive Tap Gourmet Market, 201 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. Free drop-in culinary demonstration of ideas for appetizers and desserts for bridal showers, weddings, graduation parties and early summer entertaining. Recipes available. (847) 478-8741.
Spielberg movies: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton. Daily Herald film critic Dann Gire and novelist Raymond Benson highlight films of the award-winning director Steven Spielberg. To register, ahml.info or (847) 392-0100.
Getting the Most from Your Cruise Vacation": 4 p.m. Thursday, May 14, MB Financial Bank, 15 E. Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect, AAA travel seminar.
May 15
Pajama story time and craft: 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 13 W. Rand Road, Arlingotn Heights. Featured book, "Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy" by David Soman & Jacky Davis (847) 259-5704.
Free monthly movie: 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 15; 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows. True story of the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. Rated PG; 119 minutes. (847)259-6050; rmlib.org.
Coffee and Conversation: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. The library's monthly current events discussion group, provides an open, nonpartisan forum to share views. Register at mppl.org/events or (847) 253-5675.
May 17
Spiritual Literacy, Greek Orthodoxy: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Information on the Greek Orthodox faith will be shared. Greek refreshments will be served. (630)-837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
May 18
Book discussion: 7 p.m. Monday, May 18, at Caribou Coffee, 90 E. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson will be discussed. Register at mppl.org/events or (847) 253-5675.
Evening Book Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 18, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read "Look Me In the Eye" by Elder Robinson and discuss it over coffee. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Discoveries: 1 p.m. Monday, May 18, Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St. Discover Georgia, including Savannah, Atlanta, the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and Reed Bingham State Park. Register at phpl.info or (847) 259-3500, ext. 35.
May 19
The Truth about Trash and Recycling: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, Mount Prospcet Public LIbrary, 10 S. Emerson St. Take a look at the solid waste technologies used in garbage disposal and recycling and learn how you can make a difference. Register at mppl.org/events or (847) 253-5675.
Morning Book Discussion: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read "The Tenth Circle" by Jodi Picoult and discuss it over coffee. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
May 21
Profit from Investing in Real Estate: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21. Investors learn how to profit from real estate without having to rehab and renovate distressed properties.
To register contact the Streamwood Park District at (630) 372-7275.
Wedding Fiesta workshop: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 21, Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. two hour seminar teaches Latin and Ballroom dance, the Waltz, Cha Cha and contemporary dance steps. $32-$42. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Coming of Age in Arlington Heights: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton. Former Hersey High School teacher Michael Bellito discusses his fictionalized memoir of a young man growing up in Arlington Heights in the 60s. Book signing after the program. To register, (847) 392-0100.
May 22
Pajama story time and craft: 7 p.m. Friday, May 22, Barnes & Noble Booksellers 13 W. Rand Road, Arlingotn Heights. Featured book, "Watch Me Throw the Ball!" (Elephant and Piggie series) by Mo Willems.(847) 259-5704.
May 23
American Girl Scrapbook Tea Party: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 13 W. Rand Road, Arlingotn Heights. Invite your friends and dolls for treats, activities. Bring photos of you and your American Girl or enjoy fun materials supplied. R.S.V.P. to (847) 259-5704.
Operation Safety: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Encourage safe driving practices to teenage drivers. There will be activities for the entire family including a kiddie train, simulators demonstrating the dangers of irresponsible driving, food and giveaways. Illinois State and Wheeling Police will be on hand for demonstrations, driving seminars and questions. Wheeling Fire Department will give a "Jaws of Life" demonstration. Food and beverages will be provided. Park in the Our Saviour Evangelical Free Church parking lot across the street. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
May 29
Summer Reading Launch Party: 7 p.m. May 29, Barnes & Noble Booksellers 13 W. Rand Road, Arlingotn Heights. Celebrate summer reading with Percy Jackson and The Olympians. Enjoy activities and find out how to earn a free book for grades one-six. (847) 259-5704.
May book discussion: 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. "Sin in the Second City" by Karen Abbott will be discussed. (630)-837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
Friday afternoon movie: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St. "Frost/Nixon," nominated for five Oscars, is a dramatic retelling of the post-Watergate television interviews between British talk-show host David Frost and former president Richard Nixon. Rated R for language. To register, (847) 259-3500, ext 35 of phpl.info.
May 31
Beginning genealogy: Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will host a Beginner's Workshop led by Judy Frazin at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie. This program is designed to help answer the question, "How do I get started researching my family?" jewishgen.org/jgsi or (312) 666-0100.
June 14
Genealogy: Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois proudly welcomes national lecturer and author Beau Sharbrough, who will be presenting "Jewish Research on Footnote.com" and "Automated Search Tools" at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. The lecture is free to JGSI Members; the charge for nonmembers is $10 (which can be applied to JGSI membership when you join by July 1, 2009). For more information and to reserve your seat, phone (312) 666-0100 or e-mail rsvp@jgsi.org
Ongoing
1950s House: Open 1-4 p.m. Sundays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, April through December; Rolling Meadows Historical Museum, 3100 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. For details, and to schedule tour groups, call (847) 577-7346.
Long Grove Art School: Spoerlein Commons S.C. Suite 209, Arlington Heights and McHenry roads, Buffalo Grove. Class instructions are in oil paint, acrylics, watercolor, and drawing one 2-hour workshop/class for adults in oil on Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. Four weekly classes are forming with a maximum of six students. Private instruction and open studio time. Four week classes for kids ages 7-12. (847) 634-2920 longgroveartschool.com.