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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
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
July 14
Job Search Strategies: 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Learn powerful strategies to improve your job search skills, along with tactics and techniques to find jobs in today's market. To register, mppl.org/events or (847) 253-5675.
Save the Earth Storytime: 7-7:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Children can wear super hero outfits to this storytime to listen to stories, watch a short film, make a crafts and eat a snack. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Choosing a Financial Professional: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Karen Chan, consumer and family economics educator will offer insights into choosing a financial professional that you can trust. To register, mppl.org or (847) 253-5675.
Open storytime: 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 and 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 17, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Open storytime for children ages 6 and under and their families. Features stories and songs. (847) 253-5675.
July 15
Prospect Heights Book Club: noon Wednesday, July 15 or 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. "The Long Goodbye" by Raymond Chandler will be discusses. Register and puck up a book by visiting the Circulation Desk. (847) 259-9159, ext. 36.
Introduction to the Internet: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn the basics of the Internet. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 15 and Thursday, July 16, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. Stories, finger plays and songs to encourage listening and motor skill development. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Coffee Books and More discussion: 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, Mount Prospect Public Library. Discussion of David Baldacci's "wish You Well." Books are available at the Fiction/AV/Teen Desk. (847) 253-5675.
Chicago's history in photographs: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Jerry Tomaselli, a newspaper photographer for over 35 years, shares memories and photographs of the most important people, places and events of the latter part of the 20th Century in "Hat and Coat: 35 Years of Chicago History in Photographs. " Register at barringtonarealibrary.org or call (847) 382-1300.
July 16
Hora del Cuento/Storytime in Spanish: 6:30-7 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. For children ages 5 and under, with their parents or caregiver. (847) 259-6055.
Mount Prospect stories: 7:30 p.m. July 16, Mount Prospect Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St. Mount Prospect Historical Society Executive Director Gregory Peerbolte presents a program about Camp Pine, a Des Plaines-based World War II prisoners of war camp.
Little House in the Library: 2-2:45 p.m. or 3:15-4 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. Life life like Laura Engalls. make a journal and learn to churn butter. Registration required. (847) 382-1300 or barringtonarealibrary.org.
Stories in the Park: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 16, Barrington Hills Village Hall, 112 Algonquin Road, Barrington Hills. Stories, songs and crafts led by a librarian from the Barrington Area Library.
July 17
From Bibs to Books: 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 17, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Children birth to 23 months interact with parents and caregivers through rhymes, stories and songs. (847) 253-5675.
Edible Fiction Book Club: 11 a.m. Friday, July 17, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. "Pastries" By Bharti Kirchner will be discussed. Register and puck up a book at the Circulation Desk. (847) 259-9150, 36.
Used book sale: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18 and noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 19, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Summer used book sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and includes books, audio books, records, CDs and videos. From 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, a member's only sale will take place. Memberships available at the door. For information, (847) 253-5675.
Indian Trails Used book sale: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 19, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. The Friends of the Indian Trails Public Library District will hold a used book sale, beginning with a members-only preview sale 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 17; membership dues are $3 for an individual or $6 for a family. A separate children's used book sale will be held at the same time. Admission is free. On Sunday, most books will be sold $3 per grocery bag. For details, call (847) 459-4100, ext. 250.
July 18
Read to Rover: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 11, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. Young readers gain confidence while reading aloud to canine volunteers and their handlers from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy. Sign up for a 15-minute session in Young People's Services.
(847) 382-1300 or barringtonarealibrary.org.
Friends Book Sale: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday July 18 and noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 19, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Funds raised will support library programs, events and services. A Friends member's only sale will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, July 17.
July 19
Brilliant Sky Books: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 19, 21540 W. Field Parkway, Deer Park. Award-winning children's author Suzanne Slade of Libertyville will read her latest picture book, "What's New at the Zoo," and sign copies of her book after the presentation. For information, call Patty, (847) 438-8300.
Celebrating the Burnham Plan Centennial: 2 p.m. Sunday, July 19, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Art historian Jeff Mishur presents, "City Beautiful-Celebrating the Burnham Plan Centennial." Free. Register at ahml.info or (847) 392-0100.
July 20
Netiquette: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, July 20, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn about etiquette for behaving properly in e-mails and other online interactions. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Preschool Drop- in Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday or Tuesday, July 20 or 21, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For ages 3 to prekindergarten 5 can enjoy a half-hour of fun with a short film and stories. No parents or siblings in story room. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
July 21
Write it Now: 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Creative writing support group for anyone who loves to compose and share works. (847) 259-6050.
Pizza, Poetry and Prelutsky: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane. Poems and pizza. (847) 259-6055.
July 22
More Microsoft Word: 11 a.m. to 12:30 or 1-2:30 or 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn new features of Microsoft Word and acquire skills needed for desktop publishing. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Can't Afford a Divorce?: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 301 Riverwalk Place, Buffalo Grove. Hear and learn how mediation saves time and money from divorce mediators, licensed clinical counselors, attorneys and financial advisors. R.S.V.P. (847) 778-2896 or info@robertbrass.com.
True Crime, Chicago Style: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. Chicago author Rich Lindbergt discusses a murder mystery from 1955, involving the "Horse Mafia" and a variety of other local characters. Register at barringtonarealibrary.org or (847) 382-1300.
July 23
Hora del Cuento/Storytime in Spanish: 6:30-7 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. For children ages 5 and under, with their parents or caregiver. (847) 259-6055.
Where are your Ancestors?: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 23, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Open forum to learn how to delve into your genealogy and find your ancestors. Basic research strategies will be presented and learn how and where to find records and documents. Register at ahml.info or (847) 392-0100.
City Green: Chicago's Environment: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Historians Diane Dillon and Ann Durkin Keating and environmental activist Joyce O'Keefe discuss the aesthetic ideas of Chicago architect Daniel H. Burnham, who pioneered urban planning. Free, register at ahml.info or (847) 392-0100.
July 24
Pajama storytime and craft: 7 p.m. Friday, July 10, Barnes & Noble, 12 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Featured book: " Pajama Day" by Jane O'Connor. Free. (847) 259-5704.
July 27
International Book Club: 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 27, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. "Teacher Man: A Memoir by Frank McCourt" will be discussed. Register and pick up a book by visiting the Circulation Desk. (847) 259-9150, ext. 36.
Lapsit Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, July 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies, birth to 18 months, with their caregivers, can build language skills through songs, finger plays, rhymes and stories. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
July 28
Card Night: Hearts: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. Adults and young adults learn to play the game of Hearts. Rules, strategies and play included. Refreshments served. To register, barringtonarealibrary.org or (847) 382-1300.
Find Your Family Online: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 or Wednesday, Aug. 12, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. Take your genealogical search online. Program includes demonstration of how to use databases like Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest, online newspapers, and genealogy Web sites. To register, barringtonarealibrary.org or (847) 382-1300.
July 31
Special storytime: 7 p.m. Friday, July 31, Barnes & Noble, 12 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Featured book: "The Moon Over Star" by Dianna Hutts Aston. Free. (847) 259-5704.
Aug. 4
Class for retirees and pre-retirees: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25, village of Mount Prospect Community Center, 50 S. Emerson St. Topics include retirement planning, fixed income, annuities, insurance, stocks and mutual funds. Classes are free, registration required. Call (847) 870-5680.
Aug. 5
Library Resources for Small Business Owners: Noon, Wednesday, Aug. 5, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. Librarian Terry Mills feeds your entrepreneurial spirit by providing his picks on the best business books and references available at the library while you brown bag lunch. Part of the Lunch and Learn Series. (847) 382-1300 or barringtonarealibrary.org.
Aug. 11
Class for retirees and pre-retirees: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays Aug. 11, 18 and 25, village of Mount Prospect Community Center, 50 S. Emerson St. Topics include retirement planning, fixed income, annuities, insurance, stocks and mutual funds. Classes are free, registration required. Call (847) 870-5680.
Aug. 12
Find Your Family Online: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. Take your genealogical search online. Program includes demonstration of how to use databases like Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest, online newspapers, and genealogy Web sites. To register, barringtonarealibrary.org or (847) 382-1300.
Aug. 18
Class for retirees and pre-retirees: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays Aug. 18 and 25, village of Mount Prospect Community Center, 50 S. Emerson St. Topics include retirement planning, fixed income, annuities, insurance, stocks and mutual funds. Classes are free, registration required. Call (847) 870-5680.
Aug. 25
Class for retirees and pre-retirees: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays Aug. 25, village of Mount Prospect Community Center, 50 S. Emerson St. Topics include retirement planning, fixed income, annuities, insurance, stocks and mutual funds. Classes are free, registration required. Call (847) 870-5680.
Aug. 30
Holocaust museum: Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will present a docent- lead tour of the Illinois Holocaust Museum at 1 p.m. Aug. 30 at 9600 Woods Drive, Skokie. The cost of the tour is $10/adult or $8/senior (65+). Space is limited, reservations are required at rsvp@jgsi.org or call (312) 666-0100.
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.