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.
Feb. 16
Write It Now Creative Writing Group: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows. Do some writing and share it with others. For registration or information, call (847) 259-6050.
Morning 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.
Vintage Spring Holidays: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Take a look at the special foods and treats used to celebrate Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day, Easter and Passover in decades past with avid cookbook collector, author and librarian Amy Alessio. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 or phpl.info.
Great Books adult book discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. Currently the group is reading from the Great Books Foundation short story Omnibus, which contains 39 selections. Discussion will be "Gimpel the Fool" by Isaac Bashevis Singer and "The Wall" by Jean-Paul Sartre. (847) 358-5881, ext. 166 or palatinelibrary.org.
'The Legend of Bob Atcher": 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, Sarah's Grove, Friendship Center, Bridgewater Place, on the campus of Friendship Village, 350 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Schaumburg's Mayor Al Larson presents the story of Bob Atcher's role as one of the city's fathers and his career as a country musician. Atcher served as mayor of Schaumburg for several years. Free event. Call Jeannette, (847) 884-5539.
Open storytime: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16; 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17 and 10:30 a.m. Feb. 19, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Drop-in stories and songs for children ages 6 and under and their families. (847) 253-5675.
Feb. 17
Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 17 and 18, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For children 18-36 months and their caregivers. Share stories, finger plays and songs to encourage listening and motor skill development. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Book discussion: Begins 7 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 17 for five weeks, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Road in Elk Grove Village.
Small group book discussion called "The Prodigal God" meets five times during Lent to share thoughts on the week's reading. Hardcover copies of the book can be purchased starting Sat., Feb. 6, at a discounted price of $12. Call (847) 437-2666.
Coffee, Books and More Discussion: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Discussion of Gore Vidal's Lincoln: A Novel. To register, mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Feb. 18
Evaluate and Improve Your Reading Skills: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays beginning Feb. 18, Forest View Education Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Program designed to improve reading comprehension and recall. For all ages high school and above. Double your reading speed. $99. Register online at ce214.org; by fax, (847) 718-7713 or in person.
101 Things You Should Know About Africa: 7-8:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Explore misconceptions about Africa with Chris Medjo Me Zengue, a Yebekolo tribesman from Cameroon. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Feb. 19
Meet Curious George: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Barnes & Noble, 13 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. A storytime visit from Curious George, with crafts and activities. The featured book will be "Curious George" by H.A. Rey. Free and open to the public. For details, call (847) 259-5704.
Tea with Martha Washington: 3-4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Author and storyteller Lynn Rymarz portrays the nation's very first, lady at "Tea with Martha." Register at (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info.
Winter Used Book Sale: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20; and 12:30-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. Friends of the Palatine Library host sale of book and more to benefit library programs and services. $5 for nonmembers on Friday, Feb. 19; Saturday and Sunday admission is free. Membership is $10 per year.
Feb. 20
Saturday Stories: 10-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Feb. 20 and 27, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Families can enjoy stories, finger plays and more. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Feb. 22
Evening 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.
Lapsit Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies from birth to 18 months enjoy stories, puppets, finger plays and playtime with their parents. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Preschool Drop-in Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 22-23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Stories, rhymes, and a short film for ages 3-5. No siblings or guardians in the room. No registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Feb. 23
The Amazing Amazon River: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Former Time-Life director and world traveler Bill Helmuth takes on an ultimate eco-tour adventure down the Amazon River to places of intrigue and fascination. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 or phpl.info.
Youth Book Discussion: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, or Thursday, Feb. 25, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Grades 2-3 can discuss "Just Grace" by Charise Mericle Harper. Registration required; a complimentary book will be reserved upon registration. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
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.
Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 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.
Feb. 25
Author 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 "We've 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. 26
Friday afternoon movie: 12:30-2:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Screening of "The Time Travelers wife." A Chicago librarian suffers from a rare genetic disorder that sends him hurtling through time whenever he is under extreme duress. Romantic comedy shows that love knows no boundaries and transcends time and death. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 or phpl.info.
Feb. 27
Saturday Stories: 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Families can enjoy stories, finger plays and more. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
March 11
Jamma Tales: 7-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Ages 2-6 and their caregivers can enjoy stories and songs. Pajamas are welcome. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
March 21
Jewish orphanages: Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will present Chicago Jewish Orphanages and family trees. Julian Frazin and others speak about the Chicago Jewish orphanage experience at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 21, at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St. Skokie. You are invited to ask any genealogical-related questions you may have regarding your research into your family's history. The JGSI meeting facilities at Temple Beth Israel will open at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate members/guests who want to use the library materials, get help with genealogy Web sites on the Internet, or ask genealogical-related questions before the main program begins at 2 p.m. http://www.jewishgen.org/jgsi or (312) 666-0100.
March 22
Evening 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 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 23
Meet the author: A night with the author Philip Gulley will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 23, at First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights, 1903 E. Euclid Ave. The author will sign books at 6:30 p.m. After hearing from Philip Gulley, the evening will include a question-and-answer session. Books are available at the church. In "If the Church Were Christian," Quaker pastor and author Gully explores how the church has lost its way. Gulley's work also includes the famed Harmony series of novels chronicling life in the eccentric Quaker community of Harmony, Indiana and the best selling Porch Talk series of inspirational and humorous stories.
April 26
Evening 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.
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 24
Evening 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.
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.
Aug. 25
PHPLD regular meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, Lusk conference room of the Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. (847) 259-3500 or phpl.info.
Sept. 29
PHPLD regular meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, Lusk conference room of the Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. (847) 259-3500 or phpl.info.
Oct. 27
PHPLD regular meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, Lusk conference room of the Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. (847) 259-3500 or phpl.info.
Nov. 17
PHPLD regular meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, Lusk conference room of the Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. (847) 259-3500 or phpl.info.
Dec. 27
PHPLD regular meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, Lusk conference room of the Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. (847) 259-3500 or phpl.info.
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.