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

July 28

Write it Now: 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Creative writing support group for anyone who loves to compose and share works. (847) 259-6050.

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. 1

Summerfest Sale: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 and noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. The Friends of the Arlington Heights Library's Summerfest Sale with discounts on used books, magazines, games and more. A silent auction on special or autographed collectibles will be held Saturday until 2 p.m. On Sunday, fill a grocery bag with sale items for $3. For information, call (847) 392-0100.

Read to Rover: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 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.

Aug. 3

Internet Safety: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Shoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn about spyware, adware, viruses, phishing scams, and other possible online threats and how to avoid them. To reserve a spot, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

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.

Writer's Workshop: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Shoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Writers can share and critique each other's work in a supportive atmosphere. To reserve a spot and get more information Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

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.

Toddler storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, and Thursday, Aug. 6, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Shoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Storytime for children ages 18-36 months and their caregivers. Share stories, finger plays and songs to encourage listening and motor skill development. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Aug. 6

Gail Lukasik: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Author Gail Lukasik will discuss her book "Death's Door," with a book signing after the program. Register for the free lecture at www.ahml.info or (847) 392-0100.

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.

Book discussion: St. Cecilia Church will host a book discussion on the novel, "The Shack," from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, in the Parish Center, 700 S. Meier Road, Mount Prospect. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 1 - 2:30 p.m., Fr. Bill Zavaski, pastor of St. James Church in Arlington Heights will give his insights on the book and answer questions. Call the parish office, (847) 437-6208, to register for this free program.

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.

Mount Prospect Library Writers Group: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Writers of all genres discuss thier works. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. $10 registration fee. Register and payment must be made in person. For information, (847) 253-56755.

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.

Sept. 15

Mount Prospect Library Writers Group: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Writers of all genres discuss thier works. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. $10 registration fee. Register and payment must be made in person. For information, (847) 253-56755.

Ongoing

1950s House: Open 1-4 p.m. Sundays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, 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.

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