Books and enrichment in Lake County
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.
May 26
Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The book "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah will be discussed. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
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.
June 1
Organizing Dinner: 7 p.m. Monday, June 1, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Learn some dinner strategies for less stress and less mess. Kelly Donlea, author of the book "70 Meals, One Trip to the Store," will show how to make one shopping trip go a long way and prepare three dishes from an armload of ingredients. To register, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
June 13
Adult Book Discussions: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 13, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Discuss "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
June 15
Writer's Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, June 15, July 20 and Aug. 17, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. No registration required. For information, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
June 20
Boating Safety Education Classes: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, Fox Lake Community Center, 23 South St., Fox Lake. The Village of Fox Lake Parks and Recreation and the Coast Guard Auxiliary of the State of Illinois is offering Boating Safety Education Classes, open to ages 12 and up. The cost is $40 per person. For information visit www.foxlake.org, or call (847) 587-3944.
July 1
Railroad Tracks in Time: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A look back at the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
July 2
Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 2, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. All writers published or not, are invited. To share writing, drop off and pick up copies at the Adult Reference Desk. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
July 20
Writer's Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, July 20 and Aug. 17, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. No registration required. For information, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Aug. 17
Writer's Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. No registration required. For information, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.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.