NW suburban books and enrichment

Events related to books and events that enrich your mind, such as lectures, classes, book signings, book club events, writers' group events, forums and discussions. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Teen Film Fest competition: Creative film buffs in grades six-12 are invited to write, shoot and edit their own films and submit them for consideration in the Mount Prospect Public Library's Teen Film Fest. Your piece could be one of the films featured at the library's Jan. 30 public screening. Submissions are due Friday, Jan. 15. Full details are available at mppl.org/teens.

Gift of Reading: Give the Gift of Reading this holiday season by bringing new and like-new unwrapped books for local children in need, ages 6 and under to the Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., before Sunday, Dec. 13. Donations of books in English and Spanish will be greatly appreciated.

Winter Reading Program: Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Children ages 14 and under can take part in the "Everything Igby" or "Wolves Read-to-Succeed" programs. The last day to register is Feb. 6. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Dec. 8

Book Film Discussion Group: 7 p.m. Tuesdays Dec. 8 and 22, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. At the first meeting attendees watch the movie. Before the second meeting, they read the book and at the second meeting the book and movie are discussed. "A Mighty Heart" is the November movie. $25 fee to cover the cost of books. (847) 923-3347.

Jane Addams-Worthy Choices: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Historical dramatist Annette Baldwin portrays social activist Jane Addams. Register at (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info.

Weird Science: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Short, easy and sometimes weird demonstrations and ideas on chemical and physical phenomena will be presented. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Open storytimes: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8; 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9; and 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Stories and songs for children ages 6 and under. (847) 253-5675.

Dec. 9

Drop-in Preschool Storytime: 110:15 or 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. (847) 382-1300 or barringtonarealibrary.org.

Polish Language Book Discussion Group: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Group reads books in the Polish language and meets monthly to discuss them. Registration fee is $30. (847) 923-4437.

Books and Bagels book discussion group: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Poplar Creek Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood. For information, Linda, (630) 483-4949.

Dec. 10

Drop-in Preschool Storytime: 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. (847) 382-1300 or barringtonarealibrary.org.

Bookies book discussion group: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Poplar Creek Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood. For information, Linda, (630) 483-4949.

Science Alliance: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Middle school students are intived to the Science Alliance reading and discussion group. The editor of Science Books and Films magazine wants feedback from middle school students abut the best science books of the year. Register at (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info.

Dann & Raymond's Movie Club: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Register at (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info.

Read to Rover: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 1-5 can sign up in person at the Ask Here desk for a 15-minute, one-on-one reading session with a certified therapy dogs. No parents or siblings in the room during the session. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

The Fascinating iPhone 3G: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Jack Waddick presents a fun and interactive demonstration of the versatile iPhone 3G. To register, (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.

Book sale and signing: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 10, St Edna's Catholic Church, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Joan Wester Anderson of Prospect Heights, dubbed the Angel Lady, will be signing copies of her seven best-selling books on angels and miracles, along with a new book on motherhood titled "Moms Go Where Angels Feat to Tread."

Dec. 11

Preserving photographs and documents: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Dec. 11, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Eric Basir of Photo Graphix in Evanston presents a free program on preserving photographs. Bring a photo or document to the program. Register at (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info.

"Portals, Places and Abstract Pieces": Artist reception Friday, Dec. 11, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Artist reception for Martina Swarbrick. No tegistration required. Portals, Places and Abstract Pieces will be on display through Jan. 2 at the library. (847) 277-0250.

Dec. 12

Poe School Bookfair: 9:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, Barnes & Noble, The Annex of Arlington Shopping Center, 13 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. School choir performs, storytime througout the day, gift-wrap available. A percentage of purchases benefits the school and its organizations. (847) 259-7228 or mtscmiles@comcast.net.

Dec. 14

Mad Science: 7-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Explore magnetic fields, learn about static and current electricity, have "hair-raising" fun with the Van de Graaff generator and make lightning. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Dec. 15

Write it Now: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Creative writing support group for anyone who loves to compose and share works. (847) 259-6050.

Morning Book Discussion: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read the book and join in for discussion and coffee. New members are welcome. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Book Discussion Group: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. $25 registration fee. (847) 923-3347.

Dec. 16

Great American Movies: 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Participants watch the movie, received information about the director and other interesting facts, then discuss their thoughts.(847) 923-3347.

Advance volunteer management workshop: 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Dec. 16, Forest View Education Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago offers "Integrating Skilled Professionals and Volunteer Leaders." $30 for member agencies; $60 nonmembers. For information/registration call, (847) 228-1320.

Dec. 18

Friday afternoon movie: 1-3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. "Julie and Julia" (PG13). To register, (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 of phypl.info.

Northwest Suburban Peace & Education Project: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Arlington Heights Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlingotn Heights. Viewing of the documentary, "Rethink Afghanistan." nwsubpep.org.

Dec. 21

Travel film: 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. National Graphic's National Parks Collection-Hidden Hawaii will be presented. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 orf phpl.info.

Drop-In Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, and Tuesday, Dec. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Stories, rhymes and a short film for children ages 3-5. No siblings or guardians in the room. No registration required; for details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Dec. 22

Book Discussion Group: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Group discusses "The 13th Tale" in October. $25 registration fee. (847) 923-3347.

Arlington Heights Book Club: Noon, Tuesday, Dec. 22. Lunch is served at noon with reviewer presentation at 1:15 p.m. Coast for the season is $125. For information, call Marilee at (847) 392-28004.

Dec. 28

Evening Book Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read the book and join the discussion. New members welcome. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Dec. 30

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

Jan. 7

Dann & Raymond Movie Club: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Dann Gire, Daily Herald film critic and Raymond Benson, author, host. (847) 923-3347.

Jan. 13

Barrington Lyric Lecture: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. "Elixir of Love" lecturer, Bob Klassy. Free. To register, (847) 304-1996.

Jan. 28

Mystery By the Book discussion group: Noon Thursday, Jan. 28, Poplar Creek Public Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood. For information, call Linda, (630) 483-4949.

Feb. 2

Barrington Lyric Lecture: 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. "Damnation of Faust" lecturer, Kip Kelly. Free. To register, (847) 304-1996.

Feb. 24

Prospect Heights Book Review Club: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 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.

Barrington Lyric Lecture: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. "Marriage of Figaro" lecturer, Gary Pett. Free. To register, (847) 304-1996.

Ongoing

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

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.