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.

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. 5

Write it Now: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Creative writing support group for anyone who loves to compose and share works. (847) 259-6050.

Jan. 6

Introduction to Microsoft Windows: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Understand the Windows Graphical User Interface, and obtain mouse, keyboard, file management and printing skills. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 6 and 7, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For children 18-36 months and their caregivers. Stories, finger plays and songs to encourage listening and motor skill development. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Jan. 7

Drop-in Preschool Storytime: 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. (847) 382-1300 or barringtonarealibrary.org.

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.

Puppy Dog Tales: 10:30-11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Books, songs, games and a simple craft for ages 2-3 with caregiver. Drop-in. (847) 259-6055 or rmlib.org.

Jan. 8

The Cradle Will Rock: 10:30-11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Baby storytime includes books, music, songs and finger plays for children 6-23 months with caregiver. Drop-in. (847) 259-6055 or rmlib.org.

Adult book discussion: 9:30-11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Open book share date. Bring a book you've enjoyed and tell the group about it. To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 132 or palatinelibrary.org.

Jan. 11

Cookie Monsters story programs: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Jan. 11 and Feb. 8, Whole Foods Market, Palatine. A Cookie-making and storytelling class for children ages 3-6, with parents. $5 per child. Register at (847) 776-8080. For information, wholefoodsmarket.com or palatinelibrary.org.

Your Path to a Healthy New You: 7-8:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Join DermaCare Plus physician Dr. Nelly Kvirikadze and clinical pharmacist Dr. Aimee Solo to learn about available treatments for weight loss and how to overcome common obstacles to weight loss success. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Jan. 12

Book Film Discussion Group: 7 p.m. Tuesdays Jan. 12 and 26, 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. $25 membership fee to cover the cost of books. (847) 923-3347.

Wisconsin Barns: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, Indian Trails Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A program on the book "Wisconsin Barns," by Nancy Schumm-Burgess with photography by Ernest J. Schweit. Schweit will give a PowerPoint presentation that will include images from the book and share stories and anecdotes. For information, visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org or call (847) 459-4100.

Jan. 13

Polish Language Book Discussion Group: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 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, Jan. 13, Poplar Creek Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood. For information, Linda, (630) 483-4949.

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.

Writers Support Group: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. For all writers; newcomers welcome. No registration required. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Jan. 14

Bookies book discussion group: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, Poplar Creek Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood. For information, Linda, (630) 483-4949.

Adult book discussion-non fiction: 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. "Truth and Beauty: a Friendship" by Ann Patchett will be discusses. To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 166 or palatinelibrary.org.

Read to Rover: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 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 dog. No parents or siblings allowed in the room during the session. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Jan. 16

Mystery On Loan Club: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Fans of alternative Sherlock Holmes novels are invited to share their thoughts with the group. A bookmark with suggested authors will be available at the Reader Assistance Desk beginning Saturday, Dec. 19. To register, (847) 258-5881, ext. 132 or palatinelibrary.org.

Jan. 19

Book Discussion Group: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. $25 registration fee. (847) 923-3347.

Adult book discussion-Great Books: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Discussion of "Indian Camp" by Ernest Hemingway and "The Diver" by V.S. Pritchett part of the "Great Books Foundation Short Story Omnibus." Purchase a copy for $30 at the second floor reference desk. For information, (847) 358-5881, ext. 166 or palatinelibrary.org.

ECC open registration for spring 2010: Open registration begins Tuesday, Jan. 19, Registration Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. New and continuing ECC students with an ECC identification number may register online at elgin.edu/accessecc. For information, (847) 214-7385 or admissions@elginedu.

Jan. 20

Great American Movies: 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 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.

Jan. 27

PHPLD regular meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, Lusk conference room of the Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. (847) 259-3500 or phpl.info.

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

PHPLD regular meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, Lusk conference room of the Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. (847) 259-3500 or phpl.info.

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.

March 31

PHPLD regular meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, Lusk conference room of the Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. (847) 259-3500 or phpl.info.

April 28

PHPLD regular meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, Lusk conference room of the Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. (847) 259-3500 or phpl.info.

May 26

PHPLD regular meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, Lusk conference room of the Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. (847) 259-3500 or phpl.info.

June 23

PHPLD regular meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, Lusk conference room of the Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. (847) 259-3500 or phpl.info.

July 28

PHPLD regular meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, Lusk conference room of the Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. (847) 259-3500 or phpl.info.