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.
July 21
All About Google: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Learn about all the services that Google can provide. To register, call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
How Green is Your Art?: 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Find out ways that artists can be eco-friendly. Learn how local artists are making green art from eco-friendly paints or found objects. To register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
July 22
Book discussion: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 22, St. Joseph's Formation Center, 112 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Discuss"The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears" by Dinaw Mengestu. To register, visit the library, call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.
Tales of Peace and Reconciliation: 7-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Children and families will learn about and explore the meaning of peace with storyteller Gwen Hilary accompanied by the music of Enoch Williamson. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
More Microsoft Word: 11 a.m. to 12:30 or 1-2:30 or 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn new features of Microsoft Word and acquire skills needed for desktop publishing. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Writing Comic Books: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Students in grades 6 and up are welcome to join a workshop presented by Josh Elder, creator of "Mail Order Ninja" the graphic novel series and also the writer of DC Comics' "The Batman Strikes" and "StarCraft," about creating comics. No fee or registration. Call (847) 438-3433, visit eapl.org or e-mail infodesk@elpa.org.
July 23
Book Sale Volunteer Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23 at Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Avenue, Lake Villa. Find out how to help sort donations or become a volunteer for the Friends of the Lake Villa District Library's sale. Refreshments will be served. For information, call (847) 356-7711, ext. 400 or e-mail Friends@lvdl.org.
July 25
Outdoor Watercolor Workshop Part II: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, Ryerson Woods, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. Join artist and instructor Judith Joseph in the gardens for a watercolor workshop. See other masterpieces and learn how to begin and develop a landscape painting. $69 or $59 for Friends of Ryerson Woods members. To register, call (847) 968-3321 or visit LCFPD.org.
July 26
Growing Farmers in Lake County: 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday, July 26, farm tour - directions will be provided with registration. Learn the newest and best ways to become a profitable farmer. $25 or $20 for Friends of Ryerson Woods members. To register, call (847) 968-3321 or visit LCFPD.org.
Historical Society Tour and Ice Cream Social: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 26, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Learn about the history of the Wauconda area at an open house in the Andrew C. Cook House followed by an old-fashioned ice cream social in the library's Genevieve Lincoln Room. Free; registration required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
July 27
Teen Science Cafes: 6-8 p.m. Mondays, July 27 and Aug. 24, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Teens in grades 6 to 12 can learn about science and technology. Registration is not required for this free program. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Celebrating the Burnham Plan Centennial: 7 p.m. Monday, July 27, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. A slide lecture exploring how Daniel Burnham's original 1909 plan for Chicago developed after the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition to the more recent City Beautiful movement. Free; registration required. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
July 28
BookMarkers Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Discuss "The Thirteenth Tale" by Diane Setterfield. To register, call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.
July 29
Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A writer's group specifically for poets. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Aug. 6
Book Review: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, Walker Brothers Restaurant, 200 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Nehara, a young women's group, will be reviewing the book "The September of Shiraz." This book refects a Jewish family's hardships during the Iranian Revolution. For information, contact (847) 205-1900 or e-mail northshore@Hadassah.org.
Aug. 8
Adult Book Discussion: 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. "Ishmael" by Daniel Quinn will be discussed. For information, call (847) 365-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Aug. 12
Book discussion: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, St. Joseph's Formation Center, 112 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Discuss"White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga. To register, visit the library, call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.
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.
Aug. 19
Novel Thoughts: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Students in grades 4-6 are welcome to discuss "Heir Apparent" by Vivian Vande Velde. To register or for more information call (847) 365-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Aug. 24
Teen Science Cafes: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Teens in grades 6 to 12 can learn about science and technology. Registration is not required for this free program. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Aug. 26
Book discussion: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, St. Joseph's Formation Center, 112 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Discuss"These is My Words" by Nancy Turner. To register, visit the library, call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.
Sept. 12
Adult Book Discussion: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. "Innocent Man" by John Grisham will be discussed. For information, call (847) 365-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Sept. 16
Novel Thoughts: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Students in grades 4-6 are welcome to discuss "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos. To register or for more information call (847) 365-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Oct. 21
Novel Thoughts: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Students in grades 4-6 are welcome to discuss "Esperanza Rising" by Pam Munoz Ryan To register or for more information call (847) 365-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
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.
Computer Help: 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, June 3 to Aug. 26, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Receive free, hands-on answers to questions about using computers. There is no charge, but registration is required. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.