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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

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.

Cameras and Abraham Lincoln: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Discuss the beginnings of photography and share its connection to politics and Abraham Lincoln. Free. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit infodesk@eapl.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.

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.

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 17

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.

Investment Research Database Luncheon: Noon to 2 p.m. Friday, July 17, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. A demonstration of the popular online investment database Morningstar. Registration is limited to Ela Area Public Library cardholders and chamber of commerce members. To register, call (847) 438-3433, visit infodesk@eapl.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.

Jennifer Weiner: 7-9 p.m. Monday, July 20, Stevenson High School, 1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire. Best-selling author Jennifer Weiner will discuss her new book "Best Friends Forever." Registration is required. Call or go to vapld.info. (847) 634-3650.

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.

Parent Son Book Club: 7 p.m. Monday, July 20, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Boys in grades 4-6 and their parents are invited to enjoy a discussion of "The Lemonade War," by Jacqueline Davies. Sign up at wauclib.org or (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.

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.

Tales of Peace and Reconciliation: 7-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Children and families will learn about and explore the meaning of peace with storyteller Gwen Hilary accompanied by the music of Enoch Williamson. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

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.

Writing Comic Books: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Students in grades 6 and up are welcome to join a workshop presented by Josh Elder, creator of "Mail Order Ninja" the graphic novel series and also the writer of DC Comics' "The Batman Strikes" and "StarCraft," about creating comics. No fee or registration. Call (847) 438-3433, visit eapl.org or e-mail infodesk@elpa.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.

July 29

Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A writer's group specifically for poets. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Aug. 6

Book Review: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, Walker Brothers Restaurant, 200 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Nehara, a young women's group, will be reviewing the book "The September of Shiraz." This book refects a Jewish family's hardships during the Iranian Revolution. For information, contact (847) 205-1900 or e-mail northshore@Hadassah.org.

Aug. 12

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, 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.