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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Feb. 2Getting Through Tough Financial Times: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Discuss how to decide which bills to pay first and keep a roof overhead and learn to set spending priorities and deal with credit issues. Free, registration required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.Tuesday nonfiction group: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Discuss "Same Kind of Different as Me" by Ron Hall. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.Feb. 3Introduction to Microsoft Excel: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Get started with Microsoft Excel, which can be used to create professional spreadsheets and charts. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.E-Shopping: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online or by catalog. Learn more about the risks, how to protect personal information and the smartest ways to pay. A free lunch will be served. Attendance is restricted to Ela Library cardholders and Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce members. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.Henrietta Szold Hadassah: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at a member's home in Buffalo Grove. Book club gathering will discuss "Up from Orchard Street" by Eleanor Widmer. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.Feb. 4Mr. Barry's Books for Boys: 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, 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.Getting Through Tough Financial Times: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Discuss how to decide which bills to pay first and keep a roof overhead and learn to set spending priorities and deal with credit issues. Free, registration required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.The Writer's Toolbox: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Workshop and support group to inspire and encourage new and experienced authors. No charge, but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4 and March 4, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. All writers, published or not, are invited. Drop off and pick up copies of writing at the Adult Reference Desk. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Feb. 5Guitar Class: 4-5.30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Teens can learn basic chords and simple rock songs. Acoustic guitars will be provided, or bring your own. Free, registration required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.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.Author Chris Bohjalian: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Novelist Chris Bohjalian will share his newest novel, "Secrets of Eden." A book sale and signing will be included. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.The Lightening Thief: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 6, Petranek's Pharmacy Community Room, 426 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Games, activities and snacks based on "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan. Come dressed as an Olympian for a chance to win a prize. No registration needed. Call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.First Saturday Sales: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. The sale will feature an overstock of DVDs and children's books. Call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info. Saturday fiction group: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Discuss "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.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. 8Snack Time: 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Families interested in exploring healthier baby food options can learn about Organic Super Foods. To register, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.Feb. 9Rosa Parks: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discuss the life and times of Rosa Parks, a pioneer for the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Audiobook Discussion Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. A discussion of audiobook memoirs. A listening list and titles for checkout are available at the Readers' Services Desk. Registration required; call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.Mother Daughter Book Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Girls in grades 4-6 and their mothers can discuss "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweile" by E. L. Konigsburg. Each mother-daughter pair will receive a free copy of the book with registration. To register, call (847) 526-6225, ext. 212, or visit wauclib.org.Photography lecture: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The Libertyville/Mundelein Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago will host photographer Mary Neely, who will present and discuss traditional representational photography and her abstract photographs. To become a member of LMCA, call Peggy, (847) 680-3095.Feb. 10Computer File Management: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to use Windows Explorer to manage files. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Feb. 11Read to Rover: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 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 dog. No parents or siblings allowed in the room during the session. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.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. 13Of Bogs and Books: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in the library at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Discuss "Darwin's Dangerous Idea" by Daniel C. Dennett. Reservations are requested at (815) 344-1294 or dnr.volobog@illinois.gov; limited drop-ins welcome but program may be canceled if minimum registration is not met 24 hours before event.Feb. 16Morning Book Discussion: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read the book and join the discussion. New members are always welcome. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Tuesday evening fiction group: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Discuss "Dream When You're Feeling Blue" by Elizabeth Berg. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.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.Managing Your Digital Images: Register by Thursday, Feb. 18, for program 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, March 4, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Adults ages 16 and up can learn to manage, edit, organize, print and back up digital images with software such as Memory Manager and Storybook Creator Plus. Cost is $9 for Grayslake residents, $12 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.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.Feb. 22Evening Book Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read the book and join our popular book discussion leader Trish McLaughlin for a lively book discussion! New members are always welcome. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Feb. 25Author Judith Warner: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Judith Warner will discuss how pervasive disorders like autism, Asperger's syndrome, ADHD, dyslexia and more are and show how complex and painful a journey it can be for parents in "Weve Got Issues: Children and Parents in the Age of Medication." Book sale and signing included. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.Feb. 27Dog First Aid: Register by Saturday, Feb. 27, for program 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 13, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Adults ages 18 and up can learn immediate and temporary care to give and injured animal until it can be taken to a professional veterinarian. Fees include an American Red Cross Dog First Aid book and DVD. $60 for Grayslake residents, $75 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.March 1Novel Adventures: 2-3:30 p.m. Monday, March 1, Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Run, jump, tumble and climb on a book-themed activity course. All ages are welcome but all children must be accompanied by an adult. To register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.March 4First Aid For Kids Today: Register by Thursday, March 4, for program 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Children ages 5-8 can learn to act correctly in an emergency situation, including what to do until help arrives, basic first aid skills, what to do in case of a fire, and rescue breathing. A workbook will be provided and a certificate of completion given out after the course. $33 for Grayslake residents, $41 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.Home Alone: Register by Thursday, March 4, for program 5:45-6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 18, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Ages 7-12 will learn simple rules and information for responsible self-care, including how to properly use a house key, important phone numbers, how to answer the phone and use the phone in an emergency, dealing with strangers, fire prevention and more. Students will receive a Home Alone Activity Book and certificate of completion. $33 for Grayslake residents, $41 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.Mr. Barry's Books for Boys: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, 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.Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 4, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. All writers, published or not, are invited. Drop off and pick up copies of writing at the Adult Reference Desk. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.March 10Ryerson Reads: 7:30-9 p.m. March 10, 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. Visit ryersonwoods.org.March 18Storm Chaser Adventure: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 18, Laschen Community Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Learn about storm chasing from a member of the group Chasing4Life. To register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.March 22Evening Book Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read the book and join our popular book discussion leader Trish McLaughlin for a lively book discussion! New members are always welcome. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.March 27Red Cross Babysitting Class: Register by Saturday, March 27, for program 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Ages 11-15 can learn information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or adult guardians. Bring a sack lunch, drink and doll to class. $98 for Grayslake residents, $122 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.March 31Basic First Aid: Register by Wednesday, March 31, for program 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, Grayslake Fire Station, 160 Hawley St., Grayslake. Adults ages 16 and up can learn techniques or refresh their memory on how to safely administer basic first aid. All participants are eligible for an American Heart Association certification. Participants must pick up a book at the park district office before class. $32 for Grayslake residents, $42 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.April 7Managing Your Digital Images: Register by Wednesday, April 7, for program 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Adults ages 16 and up can learn to manage, edit, organize, print and back up digital images with software such as Memory Manager and Storybook Creator Plus. Cost is $9 for Grayslake residents, $12 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.April 26Evening Book Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 26, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read the book and join our popular book discussion leader Trish McLaughlin for a lively book discussion! New members are always welcome. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.May 24Evening Book Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read the book and join our popular book discussion leader Trish McLaughlin for a lively book discussion! New members are always welcome. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.OngoingWinter 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.Snow Stories Reading Club: Through Feb. 14, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. For teens and adults. For every 50 pages read, participants will be entered into a prize drawing. Visit the Adult Services Reference Desk to register. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.