Lake Co. books & 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.
April 28
One Community, One Book: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Librarian Debbie Hoffman will lead several talks on Stephen Oates' "Abraham Lincoln: The Man behind the Myths." Reservations are requested. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.
What Does "Time" Mean to Children?: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, University of Illinois Extension, 100 South U.S. Highway 45, Grayslake. Learn ways to build on children's understanding of time. For information, call (847) 223-8627 or (847) 662-4247. Program fee is $7. Registration is required; call (847) 662-4247, ext. 145, or 146, or 147.
The Courts System: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Laschen Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Learn about some of the inner workings of the criminal courts. Free program. Bring questions and talk with Lake County's own Judge Daniel B. Shanes of the 19th Judicial Circuit Court. For adults, 16 years and older. Call (847) 996-6933 or visit vhparkdistrict.org.
Southlake Campus open house: 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, College of Lake County Southlake Campus, 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. High school juniors and seniors and their parents will have the opportunity to meet with representatives about CLC programs and services offered at Southlake and learn about financial aid, scholarships and transfer options to four year institutions. For information, call (847) 543-6502.
April 29
Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 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.
Netiquette: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn about etiquette for behaving properly in e-mails and other interactions online. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
The Confederate White House: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Program describes the home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis in Richmond. Registration is required. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.
Gardening for Birds and Butterflies: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Learn to attract more birds and butterflies to your yard. This program is free, but registration is required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Your Money in Retirement: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Learn how to determine where to savings and investments. Register at fremontlibrary.org or call (847) 918-3225.
April 30
Chicago's World's Columbian Exposition: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Learn why twenty million Americans traveled to Daniel Burnham's "White City" in 1893. 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, in the Meeting Room of the Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. For information or to register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.
Books on the Edge: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Teens in grades 8-12 are invited to read "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak and take part in a discussion. Registration is required. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.
May 1
Friends of the Library Book Sale: 7-9 p.m. Friday, May 1 (members-only preview); 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2; and 10 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. Sunday, May 3, Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. The Friends of the Round Lake Area Library will hold a book sale. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or visit rlalibrary.org.
May 2
Which Comes First, the Words or Pictures: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, May 2, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Learn how to use descriptive words and phrases to define particular characters and memorable settings in a picture book. Part of the "Inside Writing and Publishing" series. For information, call (847) 438-3433.
Inside Writing and Publishing: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, May 2, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. In "Which Comes First, the Words or Pictures?" Children's book author Lisa Cinelli will discuss how to use descriptive words and phrases to define elements in a picture book. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org
May 5
Nonfiction group: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Discuss "The Father of All Things" by Tom Bissell. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.
May 7
Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Writers, published or not, are encouraged to attend and share writing. Drop-off and pick up copies of writing at the Adult Reference Desk. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
May 9
Of Bogs and Books: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 9, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Discuss "Living on the Wind: Across the Hemisphere With Migratory Birds" by Scott Weidensaul. Reservations are requested but drop-ins are welcome. For information, call (815) 344-1294.
May 12
Evening Book Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Read "The Commoner" by John Burnham Schwartz and discuss the book. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
May 13
Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 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.
Writer's Support Group: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. An opportunity for published or unpublished authors to critique each other's work and share ideas and techniques. Registration is not required. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
May 14
Adult Book Discussion: 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 14, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Discuss "Old Filth" by Jane Gardam. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Adult Book Discussions: Book Discussion: 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 14, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Read "Old Filth" by Jane Gardam and discuss the book. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Ongoing
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.