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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

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.

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

June 9

Open storytime: 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday June 9; 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 12, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Stories and songs for ages 6 and under. (847) 253-5675.

Film Fundamentals: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Local filmmaker, Brent Richardson teaches young adults preproduction fundaments to enhance videos, the importance of good audio, cuts and angles, and how to put it all together in postproduction. To register, (847) 382-1300 or barringtonarealibrary.org.

Summer reading volunteers: Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Children in grades six-eight volunteer to help run the library's six-week Summer Reading program, "Be Creative @ Your Library!" Help make displays, hand out prizes, and check-in summer readers. Attendance at one of the following Volunteer Training sessions is mandatory: 3:30-4:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 9; 4:30-5:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 10; 11:00-11:45 a.m. Saturday June 13; 1:30-2:15 p.m. Sunday, June 14. Call the library (847) 259-6050, ext. 140, or visit the Ask Me Desk for information.

June 10

Nuts and Bolts of Home schooling: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A panel of local veteran home educators will talk about their experiences home schooling and answer questions. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Book dramatization: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Suzanne Hales, book dramatist, presents "The No. 1 Ladies detective Agency." To register, (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.

Movie discussion: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Discuss "The Long Goodbye," (1973; not rated, 112 minutes). Elliot Gould play famed detective Philip Marlowe. To register, (847) 253-5675 or mpplp.org/events.

The Chicago Mob: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. John Binder presents his book, "The Outfit," and discusses the mob's world of business, secrets and crime. To register, (847) 382-1300 or barringtonarealibrary.org.

June 11

An evening with Elizabeth Berg: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Elizabeth Berg reads from her new book, "Home Safe," and talks about the craft of writing. A question-and-answer session will follow the reading. Free, To register, (847) 382-1300 or barringtonarealibrary.org.

Movies at the library: 1 p.m. Thursday, June 11, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Featured film, "THe Curious Case of Benjamin Button." to register, (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.

Chicago Cubs Event:1:30-2:30pm Thursday, June 11, Des Plaines History Center,781 Pearson Street. Free program about the 1907 Chicago Cubs.The presentation is part of the History Center's monthly series, Coffee Talk. No registration needed. (847) 391-5399 or visit www.desplaineshistory.org.

June 12

Free film and discussion: 7 p.m. Friday, June 12, Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church, 1025 N. Smith Road, Palatine. Feature film, short video segments and discussion on the subject "Slow Food and Slow Money." For information, (847) 359-8440 or ccuu@ccuu.org.

Story time: 7 p.m. Friday, June 12, and 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, Barnes & Noble, 13 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights.Featured book, "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss

(847) 259-5704

June 13

Second Saturday Poetry Workshop: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 13, Northwest Cultural Council Gallery, 500 N. Hicks Road, suite 120, Palatine. "Just 'Letting Go' Time" led by Helen Degen Cohen. Bring 12 copies of your work to share with the group. All poets and writes are invited to attend. $15. R.S.V.P. to (847) 991-7966 or nwcc@northwestculturalcouncil.org.

Story Time Saturday Club: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, Faith Lutheran Church, 431 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights. Read and share stories, arts and crafts, "Jesus Time." For ages 3 through third grade. Adults are welcome to stay. $5 per child. To register. (847) 253-4839.

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 15

All Ages Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Mondays, June 15 through July 20, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Listen as Miss. Julie reads her favorite picture books! These stories are for audiences of all ages. (847) 259-6055.

Digital Scrapbooking: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to create photo albums digitally using Picaboo's free software. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

June 16

Storytime: 10:15-10:45 a.m. or 7:15-7:45 p.m. Tuesdays June 16-July 21, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Stories, a simple craft and lots of fun for children ages 3-5. (847) 259-6055.

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 17

Introduction to Microsoft Windows: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, or 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn how to better manage files in Microsoft Windows and gain printing, keyboard and mouse skills. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

June 18

Toddler Storytime: 10:30-11:00 a. m. Thursdays June 18 through July 23, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. For ages 2-3 years Enjoy books, songs, games and a simple craft. (847) 259-6055.

June 19

The Cradle Will Rock: 10:30-11:00 a.m. Fridays,

June 19-July 24, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane.

Books, songs, & finger plays for caregiver and baby. No registration is required. Just drop in. (847) 259-6055.

June 22

Green Tips 101: 7-8:15 p.m. Monday, June 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Board Members of Go Green Wilmette will share information about easy, high impact changes to reduce one's carbon footprint and help the environment. Learn which changes have the highest payback. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.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 http://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.