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.
Nov. 24
BookMarkers Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Discuss "Tarzan" by Edgar Rice Burroughs. For details, call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Pajamarama: 10-10:30 a.m., or 2-2:30 or 7-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Wear pajamas and listen to bedtime stories. Bring a new pair of children's pajamas or a toothbrush for donation to the Lake County Haven. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Preschool Drop-In Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Stories, rhymes and a short film for children 3-5 years. No siblings or guardians in the room. No registration required. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Nov. 27
Romance Paperback Sale: Friday through Sunday Nov. 27-29, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. "Too Much Love" half-price romance paperback sale. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Nov. 30
Book discussion: The public is invited, free of charge, to a discussion of the book "I Was Told There'd Be Cake" by Sloane Crosley, at Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church, 1025 N. Smith Road in Palatine, at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30. (847) 359-8440, ccuu@ccuu.org.
Dec. 1
Writer's Workshop: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Writers can share and critique each other's work in a supportive atmosphere. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Barrington Lyric Lecture: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. "Merry Widow" lecturer, Michael Altman. Free. To register, (847) 304-1996.
Dec. 2
Romance Book Discussion Group: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Discuss "The Book of Scandal" by Julia London. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or (847) 576-7064 (TDD) or visit rlalibrary.org.
Storyteller Wally Lamb: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, Stevenson High School's West Auditorium, One Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire. The best-selling author will visit; a book sale and signing will be included. Register through the Warren-Newport Public Library, at wnpl.info or by calling (847) 634.3650 and pick up tickets at Adult Services Desk at the library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire.
Dec. 3
Reading Group for Boys: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Boys in grades 4 and 5 are invited to participate in a monthly reading club. Copies of the selected book are available at the Children's Department's Reference Desk. Registration is required; call (847) 438-3840, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Dec. 4
Nonfiction Discussion Group: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Discuss "Longitude" by Dave Sobel. Registration required; call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Dec. 5
Winter Reading Program: Begins Saturday, Dec. 5, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Children ages 14 and under can take part in the "Everything Igby" or "Wolves Read-to-Succeed" programs. The last day to register is Feb. 6. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Gifts from the Heart sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Sale will include cookbooks and craft books. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Dec. 8
Weird Science: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Short, easy and sometimes weird demonstrations and ideas on chemical and physical phenomena will be presented. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Book it!: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Discuss "Santa Clawed" by Rita Mae Brown. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or (847) 576-7064 (TDD) or visit rlalibrary.org.
Dec. 10
Read to Rover: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 1-5 can sign up in person at the Ask Here desk for a 15-minute, one-on-one reading session with a certified therapy dogs. No parents or siblings in the room during the session. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Jan. 13
Ryerson Reads: 7:30-9 p.m. every other Wednesday, Brushwood, Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. $15 per person per session or $10 for Friends of Ryerson Woods members. Discuss the anthology "Three Famous Short Novels" by William Faulkner, featuring "Spotted Horses," "Old Man," and "The Bear" on Jan. 13; and "The Unsettling of America" by Wendell Berry on March 10. Visit ryersonwoods.org.
March 10
Ryerson Reads: 7:30-9 p.m. every other Wednesday, Brushwood, Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. $15 per person per session or $10 for Friends of Ryerson Woods members. Discuss "The Unsettling of America" by Wendell Berry on March 10. Visit ryersonwoods.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.