Learn about Civil War drummer boy

Explore the life of Civil War drummer boy Orion Howe of Waukegan with author Marlene Brill as she reads from her children's book from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville. There will be crafts, activities and a book signing after the reading. The event is free with museum admission. Seating is limited. Call (847) 968-3400 or visit www.lcfpd.org/museum/ for more.