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.
June 2
Famous Speeches of the 20th Century: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Historian Jim Bernard will discuss and play recordings of famous speeches of the 20th century, from figures like Roosevelt, Nixon, Churchill and Wilson. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Writer's Workshop: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 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.
June 3
Advanced PowerPoint: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to add transitions, animation, sounds, and charts and graphs in PowerPoint. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
8th Air Force Historical Society: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Members from the Illinois Chapter of the 8th Air Force Historical Society will share their experience of World War II and the European Air War. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Computer Help: 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, June 3 to Aug. 26, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Receive free, hands-on answers to questions about using computers. There is no charge, but registration is required. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
June 4
Successful Steps to Home Ownership: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. This program is designed to help first-time home buyers prepare for successful homeownership. Registration required. Call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 4 and July 2, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. All writers published or not are invited and may share their writing. Drop-off and pick up copies of writing at the Adult Reference Desk. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
June 7
Meet Arthur Phillips: 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. National best-selling author Arthur Phillips will discuss his newest novel, "The Song is You." Book sale and singing to follow. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Stephen Salny: 3 p.m. Sunday, June 7, David Adler Center, 1700 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Author Stephen Salny will discuss his latest book on the life and work of interior designer and inventor of the "California look" Michael Taylor. The lecture will be followed by a reception and book signing. Tickets for the lecture and reception are $45 per person. For information, call the Adler Center, at (847) 367-0707.
June 8
Getting the Most From Google: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, June 8, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discuss how to make the best use of Google, including Boolean operators, advanced search methods and Beyond Google applications. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
June 10
Nuts and Bolts of Home schooling: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A panel of local veteran home educators will talk about their experiences home schooling and answer questions. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
June 13
Adult Book Discussions: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 13, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Discuss "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
June 15
Writer's Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, June 15, July 20 and Aug. 17, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. No registration required. For information, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Digital Scrapbooking: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to create photo albums digitally using Picaboo's free software. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
June 17
Introduction to Microsoft Windows: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn how to better manage files in Microsoft Windows and gain printing, keyboard and mouse skills. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
June 20
Boating Safety Education Classes: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, Fox Lake Community Center, 23 South St., Fox Lake. The Village of Fox Lake Parks and Recreation and the Coast Guard Auxiliary of the State of Illinois is offering Boating Safety Education Classes, open to ages 12 and up. The cost is $40 per person. For information visit www.foxlake.org, or call (847) 587-3944.
June 22
Green Tips 101: 7-8:15 p.m. Monday, June 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Board Members of Go Green Wilmette will share information about easy, high impact changes to reduce one's carbon footprint and help the environment. Learn which changes have the highest payback. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
July 1
Railroad Tracks in Time: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A look back at the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
July 2
Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 2, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. All writers published or not, are invited. To share writing, drop off and pick up copies at the Adult Reference Desk. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
July 8
Teen Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Teens in seventh grade and up can discuss "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
July 20
Writer's Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, July 20 and Aug. 17, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. No registration required. For information, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Aug. 17
Writer's Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. No registration required. For information, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.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.