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.

Library remodel: The Palatine Public Library District Rand Road branch, 1585 Rand Road, (Palatine Opportunity Center) is going through some renovations in August. The updates will include fresh paint, new computer stations and a catalog station. House of operation will remain the same with the exception of a later opening on Monday, Aug. 24, at 1 p.m. instead of the normal time of 11 a.m. Come visit the Rand Road branch in September to see the new look. For information, call (847) 202-1194 or visit palatinelibrary.org.

Literary Review Book Club: Call by mid-August to take part in events at noon Fridays, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Feb. 12, March 12 and May 14, Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. The Literary Review Book Club of Des Plaines will present five luncheon/book reviews. A limited number of memberships are available for the upcoming season. For information, call Jeanette, at (847) 635-6780.

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

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.

Preschool Drop-In Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10 and Tuesday, Aug 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Ages 3-5 can enjoy a short film and some stores. Parents and siblings are not allowed in story room. For information call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Employment Rights, Options and Opportunities: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discuss employment rights, options and opportunities and get information regarding discrimination, the Civil Rights Acts, government agencies and other protection workers get. To reserve a spot, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Aug. 12

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, and 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Indian Trial Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to make clean and clear presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

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.

Wii Wednesdays" 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 12, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. All ages welcome for an evening of Wii game. Register at (847) 358-5881 or palatinelibrary.org.

Aug. 13

Starting a Small Business: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows. Learn about print and electronic library resources that offer information to get on the path to small business success. For registration, call (847) 259-6050 or stop by the Welcome Desk.

Aug. 14

Staff in service day: The Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., will be closed for a Staff in-service day, Friday, Aug. 14. The library will reopen Saturday, Aug. 15, at 9 a.m. While the building is closed, patrons till have 24/7 access to conduct research with the library's online resources, register for upcoming programs and renew items and place holds through the "My Account" features at mppl.org.

Pajama Storytime and Craft: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 13 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. The featured book will be "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" by Judi Barrett. For information call (847) 259-5704.

Aug. 15

Storytime at River Trails: 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, River Trails Park Districts Claygroung Art Studio, 550 Business Center Drive, Mount Prospect. Stories, songs and merrymaking for ages 3-7. Children must be accompanied by an adult. (847) 253-5675.

Aug. 17

Storytime lottery: Parents can register their children - birth-age 6 - for the Mount Prospect Public Library's Fall I storytime programs beginning Monday, Aug. 17, and continuing through Thursday, Sept. 3. The session of storytime programs will run from Sept. 14-Oct. 23. Due to the popularity of these storytimes, registration is determined by lottery and is reserved for Mount Prospect Public Library cardholders. To participate, sign up in person at the Youth Services Desk, 10 S. Emerson St.

Fossils in our Backyard: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to read stories told by fossils. Participants will have the opportunity to break open concretions and find their own fossils. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Aug. 18

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.

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 their works. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. $10 registration fee. Register and payment must be made in person. For information, (847) 253-56755.

Family reading program: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Family event featuring Steven Titra, who uses art, storytelling and music to entertain. For tickets, (847) 358-5881 or palatinelibrary.org.

Aug. 19

Hadassah North Shore Chapter book review: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Walker Brothers Restaurant, 200 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Review or " The September of Shiraz" by Dalia Sofer. (847) 205-1900.

Aug. 20

Adult Academy: Congregation Beth Judea, a Conservative synagogue that has been serving the Northwest suburban area since 1968, is proud to announce its first class in its Fall Semester Adult Academy. Are you curious about Judaism? Would you like to know about the basic customs and traditions of the Jewish people? Are you Jewish, but in need of a refresher? Beth Judea will be offering a weekly Introduction to Judaism course at 8 p.m. Thursdays beginning Aug. 20. The class will run for one hour. Free. To register, contact the synagogue office at (847) 634-0777 or e-mail them at info@BethJudea.org. Beth Judea is located on Route 83 and Hilltop Road in Long Grove.

Aug. 21

Pajama Storytime and Craft: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 13 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. The featured book will be the "Mr. Men and Little Miss" books by Roger Hargreaves. For information call (847) 259-5704.

Aug. 22

Sacred dance: A workshop for those interested in exploring and developing material for sacred and liturgical dance will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at The South Church, 501 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. This choreography workshop for your BodySpirit is presented by The Sacred Dance Guild. Participants will be offered time to develop their ideas for solo and group possibilities. No dance experience is necessary to participate in this workshop. Registration is $30. Checks should be made out to "The Sacred Dance Guild" and can be mailed to: The South Church at: Angela Nicolosi, 501 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect, IL 60056. For additional information or registration, contact Rick Kesler at rkesler@thesouthchurch.com or call (847) 253-0501

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. 28

Pajama Storytime and Craft: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 13 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. The featured book will be "The Frogs and Toads All Sang" by Arnold Lobel. For information call (847) 259-5704.

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. 6

Book discussion: The public is invited, free of charge, to discuss the book "Predictably Irrational: the Hidden Forces that Shape Our Decisions" by Dan Ariely, at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, in Room 6 (north entrance) at Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church, 1025 N. Smith Road in Palatine. In a series of illuminating, often surprising experiments, MIT behavioral economist Dan Ariely refutes the common assumption that we behave in fundamentally rational ways. Blending everyday experience with groundbreaking research, Ariely explains how expectations, emotions, social norms, and other invisible, seemingly illogical forces skew our reasoning abilities and how to break through these systematic patterns of thought to make better decisions. (847) 359-8440.

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 their works. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. $10 registration fee. Register and payment must be made in person. For information, (847) 253-56755.

Challah baking: Add flavor to your holidays. Chabad Women's Circle presents a mothers and daughters Challah baking evening. Women of all ages are invited to make their own Challah. Learn the art of classic braiding and some specialties for Rosh Hashana. We will also explore the meaning and significance of the Mitzvah of Challah. The program is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook, 755 Huehl Road, Northbrook. Suggested donation $8. For more information and to RSVP, call Miriam at (847) 564-8770 or www.ChabadNorthbrook.com

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.