Lake Co. books and 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.
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.
Timeless Spring Brunch Specials: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. "The Foodmercenary," Michael Niksic, will share his popular and proven professional recipes. including savory black bean salsa, butter fried banana battered zucchini walnut bread and sun-dried tomato hollandaise. $1 tasting fee due at the door. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Tuesday evening fiction group: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Discuss "House of Sand and Fog" by Andre Dubus. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.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 An opportunity for published or unpublished authors to critique each other's work and share ideas and techniques.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.
Introduction To E-mail: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13; or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to set up a Yahoo! e-mail account and compose an e-mail with attachments. Bring the e-mail address of a friend to whom to send e-mails. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Lincoln Program: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. "The Roads that Lead to Lincoln: Honest Abe on the Historic Highways of Illinois" takes a whimsical look at the impact that Lincoln has made on our culture and traces the major events of Lincoln's life from his arrival in Illinois until he left for Washington as president-elect. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Quilters' Tale: 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Meet two very different quilters who had nothing in common until they traveled the Oregon Trail together. For information or to register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.
May 14
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.
Read To Rover: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 1-5 can sign up to read to Calvin and Gracie, two certified therapy dogs. No parents or siblings allowed in the room during the 15-minute session. Sign up in person at the Ask Here desk on the first floor. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Author visit - Tom Lichtenheld: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children's author and illustrator Tom Lichtenheld, will talk about the importance of developing one's creativity and imagination. He will also present his artwork and demonstrate his drawing techniques. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
May 16
Boating Safety Education: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16, Fox Lake Community Center, 23 South St., Fox Lake. The Village of Fox Lake Parks and Recreation Department and the Coast Guard Auxiliary of the State of Illinois is offering Boating Safety Education Classes. The cost is $40 per person. Ages 12 and older can attend. For information, call (847) 587-3944 or visit www.foxlake.org.
Be an Advice Columnist: 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Part of "The Write Stuff" series of creative writing workshops for kids in third through sixth grade. Participants will try to solve some sticky problems, creatively. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Saturday fiction group: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Discuss "Olive Kitteridge" by Elizabeth Strout, recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for fiction. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.
May 18
Evening Book Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 18, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read "Look Me In the Eye" by Elder Robinson and discuss it over coffee. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Writer's Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, May 18, 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.
May 19
Morning Book Discussion: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read "The Tenth Circle" by Jodi Picoult and discuss it over coffee. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
May 23
Operation Safety: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Encourage safe driving practices to teenage drivers. There will be activities for the entire family including a kiddie train, simulators demonstrating the dangers of irresponsible driving, food and giveaways. Illinois State and Wheeling Police will be on hand for demonstrations, driving seminars and questions. Wheeling Fire Department will give a "Jaws of Life" demonstration. Food and beverages will be provided. Park in the Our Saviour Evangelical Free Church parking lot across the street. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.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 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.