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.
July 7
Writer's Workshop: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Writers can share and critique each other's work. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Book Club for Girls: 10-10:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Girls in grades 5 and 6 can discuss "Paint the Wind" by Pam Munoz Ryan. This is a free program, but registration is required. Call (847) 438-3840, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.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.
The Chicago "L": 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Rd, Mundelein. Greg Borzo, author of "The Chicago 'L,'" will tell the stories behind Chicago's famous mass transit system. To register call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Hadassah book discussion: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, at a member's home in Riverwoods. The Chai Group of Hadassah North Shore will have book reviewer Judith Levin of Riverwoods leading a discussion on the book "Dear American Airlines" by Jonathan Miles. For information, call (847) 205-1900.
Mother Daughter Book Club: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Girls in grades 4-6 and their mothers are invited to enjoy a discussion of the book "A Crooked Kind of Perfect" by Linda Urban. Each mother-daughter pair will receive a free copy of the book with registration. To register, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212, or visit wauclib.org.
Book discussion: 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, St. Joseph's Formation Center, 112 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Discuss"The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak. To register, visit the library, call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.
July 9
Never Put Ketchup on a Hot Dog: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, July 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Bob Schwartz, author of "Never Put Ketchup on a Hot Dog," will give an insider's view of a love of hot dogs. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
"In the Days of Mr. Roosevelt" discussion: 1 p.m. Thursday, July 9, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Discuss Saul Bellow's essay on growing up in Chicago during the Great Depression, published in the work "It All Adds Up," which will be available at the Circulation Desk. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
July 10
Senior Connections: 10:30 a.m. Friday. July 10, Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. The book "Alias Grace" by Margaret Atwood will be discussed in this senior book discussion. Copies of the book are available at the Fremont Public Library. To register, call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.
July 11
Of Bogs and Books: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 11, Volo Bog State Natural Area Visitor Center Library, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Discuss "Henry Chandler Cowles: Pioneer Ecologist," by Victor M. Cassidy. Participants are encouraged to have read at least part of the book (although this is not required). Reservations are requested at dnr.volobog@illinois.gov or (815) 344-1294.
Adult Book Discussion: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 11, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Discuss "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
July 12
Fireside Chat with FDR: 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Dramatization of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's fireside chats. All are welcome to attend. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
July 14
All About Google: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 and 21, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Learn about all the services that Google can provide. To register, call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
July 15
Sweet Home Chicago: 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Libertyville Civic Center Room C, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Learn of the history behind some of the candies made or invented in Chicago and explore what made the city such a powerful location for candy makers. For information or to register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.
Novel Thoughts: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Students in grades 4-6 can discuss "Whales on Stilts" by M.T. Anderson. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
July 16
"My Life and Hard Times" discussion: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. An informal discussion of James Thurber's "My Life and Hard Times," LVDL's 2009 One Book, One Community selection. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Chicago's Other Great Fair: 1 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Forty years after the Columbian Exposition, the city put on another extravaganza. See images of the great buildings, rides and villages. To register, 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.
July 21
All About Google: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Learn about all the services that Google can provide. To register, call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
July 22
Book discussion: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 22, St. Joseph's Formation Center, 112 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Discuss"The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears" by Dinaw Mengestu. To register, visit the library, call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.
July 28
BookMarkers Book Discussion: 7 p.m. July 28, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Discuss "The Thirteenth Tale" by Diane Setterfield. To register, call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.
Aug. 121
Book discussion: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, St. Joseph's Formation Center, 112 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Discuss"White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga. To register, visit the library, call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.
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.
Aug. 26
Book discussion: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, St. Joseph's Formation Center, 112 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Discuss"These is My Words" by Nancy Turner. To register, visit the library, call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.
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.
Computer Help: 11 a.m. on Wednesdays through 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.