Lake Co. books and enrichment

Events related to books and those 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.

Jan. 5Tuesday non-fiction group: 1:30 p.m., Tuesday Jan. 5, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Discuss "Why We Buy" by Paco Underhill. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info. New Student Orientation: 8 a.m. to noon , Tuesday through Thursday, Jan. 5-7, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Recent high school graduates who plan to earn an associate degree or certificate or transfer to a four-year college or university must attend an orientation session. New students may meet with an Advisor and enroll in classes on their own after completing the NSO session. For information or to register, visit www.clcillinois.edu/nso or call (847) 543-2486.Jan. 6Introduction 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.Jan. 7Wauconda Area Writer's Support Group: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Collaborate with other writers for inspiration, mutual critique and motivation. No charge but registration is required. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.Mr. Barry's Books for Boys: 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 7, Feb. 4 and March 4, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Boys in grades 4-5 are invited to join a monthly reading club. Registration is required. Call (847) 438-3840, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.Jan. 8Scholar-in-Residence: Friday, Jan. 8, to Sunday, Jan. 10, Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Road, Northfield. Rabbi Dr. Gary P. Zola, executive director of the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives, will present "Profiles in American Jewish Courage," in which he examines three little known but fascinating figures who lived lives of Jewish courage, during worship services at 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 8. The program continues with "What This Week's Torah Portion Can Teach Us About American Jewish History" at 9 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 9. Dr. Zola will look at the 19th century satirist and writer Gershon Rosenzweig. The program concludes with a brunch "Great Voices, Civil Rights and American Reform Judaism," at 10 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 10. Rabbi Zola will look at how leading American rabbis handled pivotal world events. The weekend is open to the community at no charge.Jan. 9Second Saturday Readers: 10 a.m. the second Saturday of the month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. On Jan. 9, discuss "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose" by Eckhart Tolle. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Saturday fiction group: Noon Saturday, Jan. 9, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Discuss "The Passion of Artemisia" by Susan Vreeland, followed by a special dramatization of the book at 2 p.m. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.Jan. 10Film discussion series: 1:15 p.m., Sundays, Jan. 10, 24 and 31 and Feb. 7, Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Road, Northfield. Film and discussion series, "The Holocaust and Film." This program examines films dealing with the Holocaust from different vantage points. Open to the community at no charge. The films will be: Jan. 10 "Imaginary Witness," Jan. 24 "God on Trial," Jan. 31 "Europa Europa," and Feb. 7 "The Quarrel."Jan. 11Your 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. 12Wisconsin 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. 13Ryerson Reads: 7:30-9 p.m. every other Wednesday, Brushwood, Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. $15 per person per session or $10 for Friends of Ryerson Woods members. Discuss the anthology "Three Famous Short Novels" by William Faulkner, featuring "Spotted Horses," "Old Man," and "The Bear" on Jan. 13; and "The Unsettling of America" by Wendell Berry on March 10. Visit ryersonwoods.org.Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A lesson on basic Internet searching. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.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. 14Read 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.Shanghai Girls: Register by Thursday, Jan. 14, for program at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Melissa Stoeger from the Deerfield Library will review Lisa See's new novel "Shanghai Girls" and give a sneak preview of exciting new fiction coming this spring. Free. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfieldseniors.org.Jan. 15Twisted Teens Book Discussion Group: 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15 and Feb. 12, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Book group for teens. On Jan. 15, discuss "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman. On Feb. 12, discuss "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.Jan. 16The Write Stuff: 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A series of hourlong creative writing workshops for grades 3-6, with the goal of creating a literary magazine. The Jan. 16 session is "Just for Yuks," about writing funny stories. The Feb. 20 program is "Games Writers Play,"with games to spark creativity. Registration for each session opens on the day of the previous session. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Infant Massage: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Register with Youth Services. Intended for parents of infants ages 12 months and younger. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.Jan. 17Documentary: 1 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 17, Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Road, Northfield. "Banished: How Whites Drove Blacks Out of Town in America" wil be shown. The film looks at three U.S. towns which, at the turn of the last century, forced the exodus of their entire African-American populations. A discussion will follow with Dino Robinson and Doria Johnson, the great-great-granddaughter of Anthony Crawford, who was lynched in South Carolina in 1916. Suitable for ages 13 and up.Jan. 19Tuesday evening fiction group: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Discuss "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.Jan. 20E-mail Class: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Learn how to set up and use an e-mail account. Space is limited. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Teen Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 and Jan. 20, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For grades 7-12. Enjoy snacks and discuss books chosen by teens for teens. On Jan. 20, discuss "Heaven Eyes" by David Almond. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Novel Thoughts: 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A book discussion grades 4-6. Space is limited. On Jan. 20, discuss "The Boggart" by Susan Cooper. On Feb. 17, discuss "Surviving the Applewhites" by Stephanie Tolan. Registration for each session opens on the day of the previous session. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Author Visit with John Wasik: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Award-winning author of 13 books and personal finance columnist for Bloomberg News. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.Dewey or Don't We Book Discussion: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. An adult book discussion for everyone who likes to laugh and exchange ideas. Discuss "Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind" by Ann Ross. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Jan. 21Thursday Night Book Chat: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 and Feb. 18, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Book group for adults. On Jan. 21, discuss "Breakfast at Sally's: One Homeless Man's Inspirational Journey" by Richard LeMieux. On Feb. 18, discuss "We Are All Welcome Here" by Elizabeth Berg. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.Jan. 24Film discussion series: 1:15 p.m., Sundays, Jan. 24 and 31 and Feb. 7, Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Road, Northfield. Film and discussion series, "The Holocaust and Film." This program examines films dealing with the Holocaust from different vantage points. Open to the community at no charge. The remaining films in the series are: Jan. 24 "God on Trial," Jan. 31 "Europa Europa," and Feb. 7 "The Quarrel."Jan. 31Author: 10 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 31, Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Road, Northfield. Maggie Anton, author of the best-selling "Rashi's Daughters," will speak about the latest book in her trilogy, "Rachel: A Novel of Love and the Talmud in Medieval France."Film discussion series: 1:15 p.m., Sundays, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Road, Northfield. Film and discussion series, "The Holocaust and Film." This program examines films dealing with the Holocaust from different vantage points. Open to the community at no charge. The remaining films in the series are: Jan. 31 "Europa Europa," and Feb. 7 "The Quarrel."Feb. 6Saturday Stimulus for the Classroom: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Register with Youth Services. For preschool through first-grade teachers, assistants and parents. 3 CPDU credits available. Learn about Web sites and overlooked books and participate in fun, easy science experiments. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.Feb. 7Film discussion series: 1:15 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 7, Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Road, Northfield. Film and discussion series, "The Holocaust and Film." This program examines films dealing with the Holocaust from different vantage points. Open to the community at no charge. The last film in the series is "The Quarrel."Feb. 12Twisted Teens Book Discussion Group: 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Book group for teens. Discuss "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.Feb. 17Novel Thoughts: 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A book discussion grades 4-6. Space is limited. On Feb. 17, discuss "Surviving the Applewhites" by Stephanie Tolan. Registration for each session opens on the day of the previous session. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Dewey or Don't We Book Discussion: 10:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. An adult book discussion for everyone who likes to laugh and exchange ideas. Both fiction and nonfiction titles will be discussed. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Feb. 18Thursday Night Book Chats: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Book group for adults. Discuss "We Are All Welcome Here" by Elizabeth Berg. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.Feb. 20The Write Stuff: 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A series of hourlong creative writing workshops for grades 3-6, with the goal of creating a literary magazine. The Feb. 20 program is "Games Writers Play,"with games to spark creativity. Registration for each session opens on the day of the previous session. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.March 10Ryerson Reads: 7:30-9 p.m. every other Wednesday, Brushwood, Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. $15 per person per session or $10 for Friends of Ryerson Woods members. Discuss "The Unsettling of America" by Wendell Berry on March 10. Visit ryersonwoods.org.OngoingChicago Wolves Read to Succeed: Through Jan. 30, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Kids and teens in third grade and up are invited to join the Read to Succeed winter reading program and keep track of their reading to win prizes like Chicago Wolves T-shirts and pennants, and tickets to see a hockey game. Participants can register starting Jan. 4 to see a Chicago Wolves player on Tuesday, Feb. 2. For information, call (847) 244-5150. or visit wnpl.info. Pennies-for-PADS Reading Program: Through Jan. 30, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Children and teens can pick up a reading log at the Youth Services Desk (for children) or Adult Services Desk (for teens) and join the winter reading program. For every hour participants read, LVDL will donate $1 (up to $5 per participant) to Lake County PADS. The library will also set out jars into which patrons of all ages can drop their spare change. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org. For information on PADS, visit lakecountypads.org.Youth Winter Reading Club: Dec. 19 to Jan. 31, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Children in preschool through eighth grade can investigate what the library has to offer during he Youth Winter Reading Club, "Reading Detectives," and earn prizes, enter weekly raffles, and enjoy a magician at the end of the program. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.Winter Reading Program: Through Feb. 6, 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.Adult Book Discussion: 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave. Books are available at the Circulation Desk the month before the discussion. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.