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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
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.
July 30
Reproductive Health and Access Act discussion: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 30, Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Lorie Chaiten will discuss the Reproductive Health and Access Act, focusing on its implications for church-state separation issues. This talk is free and open to the public. For information, contact Matt Lowry, at (847) 918-0499, or lowryclan@yahoo.com.
Aug. 1
Outdoor Figure Painting Workshop - Part I: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, Ryerson Woods, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. Join artist and instructor Judith Joseph for outdoor drawing and painting of a model. $79 or $69 for Friends of Ryerson Woods members. To register, call (847) 968-3321 or visit LCFPD.org.
Aug. 3
Internet Safety: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Shoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn about spyware, adware, viruses, phishing scams, and other possible online threats and how to avoid them. To reserve a spot, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Aug. 4
Writer's Workshop: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Shoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Writers can share and critique each other's work in a supportive atmosphere. To reserve a spot and get more information Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Digital Photography Software: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Professional photographer Paul Berg will demonstrate how to efficiently capture, process and archive digital images. Participants should have working knowledge of a digital camera and computer literacy. The program is free, but register at (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Aug. 5
Rediscover Canning: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, Ryerson Woods, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. Join Lynnette Mensah, Nutrition and Wellness Educator, of the University of Illinois Extension for a view of how to can certain produce and the equipment necessary. $15 or $10 for Friends of Ryerson Woods members. To register, call (847) 968-3321 or visit LCFPD.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.
Homegrown Writers: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Celebrate the many authors who live in Lake Villa Township. Each author that attends will read a short excerpt from his or her book or share the story behind the story. Book signing and refreshments will follow. Call (847) 365- 7711.
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.
Outdoor Figure Painting Workshop - Part II: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Ryerson Woods, 21950 N. Riverwoods. Join artist and instructor Judith Joseph for outdoor drawing and painting of a model. $79 or $69 for Friends of Ryerson Woods members. To register, call (847) 968-3321 or visit LCFPD.org.
Fremont Used Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The library's monthly book sale on the second floor. Call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.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 through 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.