Books and enrichment

Events related to books and events 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. For additional details and listings, visit dailyherald.com and click on your town in the drop-down box.

Book drive: Hadassah North Shore Chapter invites the public to help with donating books for the children at the North River Elementary School in Chicago. For information, call (847) 205-1900 or e-mail northshore@Hadassah.org.

Bring the Kids Book Club: Begins in June at the Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Moms and dads may bring their children ages 5 and under to play while parents discuss the monthly book selection. Call (847) 490-7020 or visit parkfun.com for information.

Beyond Words Book Club: Begins in June at the Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Lively book discussion and refreshments for parents. The nursery will be available for children up to 6 years old during discussion. Call (847) 490-7020 or visit parkfun.com for information.

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

May 27

Internet Safety: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn about spyware, adware, viruses, phishing scams, and other possible threats to the online experience and how to avoid them. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Teen Computers - MS PowerPoint: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to make clean and clear presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A writers group specifically for poets. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Jump Start Your Business-Customer Service That Works: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Learn some of the best practices in customer service and the common pitfalls to avoid. Part of a series developed to support the success of local businesses, co-sponsored by the library and the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce. Register at (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.

Bienvenue Sèvres/Welcome Sèvres: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Share a cup of coffee with members of the Mount Prospect Sister City delegation from Sèvres, France. This is an opportunity for the people of Sèvres to get to know the people of Mount Prospect, and vice versa. No French required, attendees will be speaking the international language of peace and friendship. Co-hosted by the Mount Prospect Sister Cities Commission and the library. To register, visit www.mppl.org/events, or call (847) 253-5675.

May 29

Summer Reading Launch Party: 7 p.m. May 29, Barnes & Noble Booksellers 13 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Celebrate summer reading with Percy Jackson and The Olympians. Enjoy activities and find out how to earn a free book for grades one-six. (847) 259-5704.

May book discussion: 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. "Sin in the Second City" by Karen Abbott will be discussed. (630)-837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.

Friday afternoon movie: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St. "Frost/Nixon," nominated for five Oscars, is a dramatic retelling of the post-Watergate television interviews between British talk-show host David Frost and former President Richard Nixon. Rated R for language. To register, (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 of phpl.info.

May 30

Career Boot Camp seminar: 9 a.m. Saturday, May 30, DePaul University, Rolling Meadows Campus, 2550 W. Golf Road, East tower, suite 255, room 217. Full-day seminar. Personal career coach Merri Smith and author Steven Provenzano share expert job search and networking ideas, resume rules and interview tips to help break into new markets and win the interview and job. $149.99 in advance; $199.99 at the door, lunch provided. Register at (847) 991-9999 or e-mail Bootcamp@trainingup.com

May 31

Beginning genealogy: Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will host a Beginner's Workshop led by Judy Frazin at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie. This program is designed to help answer the question, "How do I get started researching my family?" jewishgen.org/jgsi or (312) 666-0100.

June 1

Read on the Wild Side: Begins Monday, June 1, and runs through Friday, July 31, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Library's summer reading program includes stories with programs and prizes for all ages. Sign up online at mppl.org or in person at the library and start keeping track of your reading. For information, call (847) 253-5675.

Register for July computer programs: Begins Monday, June 1, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. July's computer programs present an opportunity to learn three programs: Microsoft Word for word processing, PowerPoint for making slide presentations, and Excel for spreadsheets. For information or to register, visit mppl.org/events, stop by the library, or call (847) 253-5675.

Read on the Wild Side: Sign up begins 10 a.m. Monday, June 1 and runs through July 31, Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street. Sign up for the adult/high school summer reading program. The Read Summer Reading Club for Kids, birth through eighth grade begins Monday, June 15 and runs through Aug. 8. Preregistration begins June 1 through June 13. (847) 259-3500 ext. 35 or phpl.info

Dances from Around the World with Troupe Namaste: 7 p.m. Monday, June 1, Prospect Heights Public Library

12 N. Elm Street. Kickoff to the library's Summer Reading program, "Read on the Wild Side!" with an exotic dance performance starring Jenny Hennek and Troupe Namaste, along with their specially invited guest dancers. Register at (847) 259-3500 ext. 35, or phpl.info.

June 4

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale: 10 a.m.-8 p. m. Thursday, June 4; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, June 5; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm Street. Great deals on gently used hardcover books, paperback books, books on tape and movies. Most paperbacks are 25 cents and hardcovers are priced between 50 cents and $1.

June 14

Genealogy: Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois proudly welcomes national lecturer and author Beau Sharbrough, who will be presenting "Jewish Research on Footnote.com" and "Automated Search Tools" at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. The lecture is free to JGSI Members; the charge for nonmembers is $10 (which can be applied to JGSI membership when you join by July 1, 2009). For more information and to reserve your seat, phone (312) 666-0100 or e-mail rsvp@jgsi.org

Unity lecture: Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook will host 'The Unity Lecture,' a simultaneous Webcast of Torah study, a lecture with Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, former Chief Rabbi of Israel, current Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv and chairman of Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial. The Webcast will be from 6:45-7:45 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook, 755 Huehl Road, Northbrook. Free Admission. Refreshments will be served. (847) 564-8770 or www.UnityLecture.com

June 16

Chess at the library: 2-5 p.m. Tuesdays, June 16, 23, 30, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. Players of all skill levels are invited to drop in for fun and informal games of chess. Sean Fisher-Rohde, chess team coach at Palatine High School, will provide guidance. (847)-358-5881 or palatinelibrary.org.

June 28

Genealogy: Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will hold its annual meeting and presents "Ask the Experts" at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster Street, Skokie. You may 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 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. Visit www.jewishgen.org/jgsi or phone (312) 666-0100.

Ongoing

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.