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.

Register for October computer programs: Registration for the Mount Prospect Library's October computer programs begins Tuesday, Sept. 1. For information about the programs or to register, stop by the library; visit mppl.org/events; or call (847) 253-5675.

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

Sept. 22

Arlington Heights Book Club: Noon, Tuesday, Sept. 22. The Arlington Heights Book Club is seeking new members. The club meets from October through May, except December and January, at various area banquet halls. Lunch is served at noon with reviewer presentation at 1:15 p.m. Cost for the season is $125. For information, call Marilee at (847) 392-28004.

Men's Club Hebrew Literacy Class: 8-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 22-Dec. 8, Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Learn how to read Hebrew regardless of your level of previous instruction. Open to all adults. $30 includes the "Shalom Aleichem" textbook. (847) 634-0777.

Open storytimes: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22; 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23; and 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Children age 6 and under and their families are invited to attend these 30-minute sessions featuring stories and songs. (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org.

Sept. 23

Prospect Heights Book Review Club: Season Begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Rolling Green Country Club, 2525 E. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. The club presents five breakfast/book reviews at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays, Sept. 23, Oct. 27, Feb. 24, March 24 and April 28; and two luncheons/book reviews at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays, Nov. 18 and May 26. A limited number of memberships are still available for the upcoming season. For information, call Margie, (847) 398-8504.

Marketing/PR/Media workshop: 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Sept. 23, Forest View Education Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Helpful hints for positioning your organization for community support and obtaining publicity through targeted local media. $30 for TVC member agencies; $60 for nonmembers. Continental breakfast, limited seating. Call (847) 228-1320. volunteerinfo.net/workshops.php.

Sept. 24

Gerry and Janet Souter: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton, Arlington Heights. Gerry and Janet Souter, authors of "Arlington Heights, A Brief History," will discuss the challenges, surprises and fun of assembling stories for their third book on the history of the village. They will also sign copies of their books, and the picture version, "Arlington Heights Downtown Renaissance." For information, call (847) 392-0100, (847) 398-1087 or e-mail Gerry and Janet at avril1grp@comcast.net.

Mystery By the Book discussion group: Noon Thursday, Sept. 24, Poplar Creek Public Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood. "Handbags and Homicide" will be discussed. For information, call Linda, (630) 483-4949.

Author Kate Greenstreet at ECC: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, Visual and Performing Arts Center, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive. Kate Greenstreet, author and poet, will present a reading of her works. A pre-reading dinner with the author is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. For reservations, contact Rachael Tecza, rtecza@elgin.edu. or call (847) 214-7578.

Sept. 25

Family Game Night: 4-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, Barnes & Noble, 13 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Family game night in recognition of National Turn Off the TV Week. Top Trumps Tournament at 6 p.m. (847) 259-5704.

Pajama storytime and craft: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, Barnes and Noble, 13 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Featured book: "Lunch Money And Other Poems About School" by Carol Shields. (847) 259-5704.

Spanish Storytime: 6-6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Open to both Spanish and English speaking families. Register at (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.

Sept. 26

Celebrant Library Card Sign Up Month: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Cookies and beverages, entertainment by magician Danny Orleans, meet library director Stephanie Saroff. Free.

Sept. 28

Cooking Class with Mary Rose: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Cucina Della Rosa, Barrington. Owner Mary Rose teaches you to cook a five course meal, all with food items purchases at Trader Joe's. $80-$85 includes van transportation to and from the South Barrington Community Center. Register before Monday, Sept. 28. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

The Commoner: 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, Arboretum Club, 401 W. Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. The Long Grove Historical Society will present their annual book dramatization. "The Commoner," by John Burnham Schwartz, is a fictional novel is based on the real life of Empress Michiko, the current Empress of Japan, which will be performed by Barbara Rinella. Breakfast at 9 a.m., with performance at 10 a.m. $27 per person. Advance payment and reservations required. Call Marie Borg, at  (847) 438-7656, or Laurie Borawski, at (847) 949-5264.

Sept. 29

How to Take Great Family Photos: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Award winning Daily Herald photojournalist George LeClaire teaches easy techniques to create exciting photographs of your children, grandchildren and family while reflecting their personality and environment. No experience required. Bring your digital camera. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35, or phpl.info.

Barrington Lyric lecture: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Howard and Mary Robbins present "Faust." Lecture includes musical illustrations. Free, open to the public. (847) 304-1996.

"Devil in the White City" book discussion: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Best-seller by Erik Larson will be discussed. ahml.info of (847) 392-0100.

Oct. 6

Write it Now: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Creative writing support group for anyone who loves to compose and share works. (847) 259-6050.

Oct. 25

Beginning genealogy: Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will host a Beginners' Workshop led by Judith R. Frazin, former JGSI president at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. For additional information, visit http://www.jewishgen.org/jgsi or phone (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.