Lake County 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.

Aug. 11

Wicked Reads For Teens: 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Teens in grades in 9-12 can pick a selection of books then join a discussion. To register, call (847) 438-3433 or visit eapl.org.

Employment Rights, Options and Opportunities: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discuss employment rights, options and opportunities and get information regarding discrimination, the Civil Rights Acts, government agencies and other protection workers get. To reserve a spot, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Aug. 12

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, and 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Indian Trial Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to make clean and clear presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 and Sept. 9, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Instructive lessons on basic Internet searching. To register, call (847) 365-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

How to Photograph Scenery: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Learn how to take pictures of nature and wildlife subjects. To register visit fremontlibrary.org or call (847) 918-3225.

Book Discussion: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, St. Josephs Formation Center, 112 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Discuss "White Tiger" by Aravid Adiga. For information, call the Cook Memorial Public Library District, at (847) 362-2330 or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Aug. 13

Lake Villa District Library Used Book Sale: Members' preview: 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, open to the public: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, Lake Villa Public Library, 1001 E. Grand Avenue, Lake Villa. On Saturday, $5 to fill up grocery bag from 9 a.m. to noon and $1 to fill a plastic bag from noon to 4 p.m. Donations of gently-used books will be accepted in the meeting room through Sunday, Aug. 9. For information, contact (847) 356- 7711, ext. 400.

Aug. 14

Senior Book Discussion: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. Discuss "The Hemingses of Monticello" by Annetter Gordon-Reed. Copies of the book will be available at the Fremont Public Library. For information, call the library at (847) 918-3225.

Aug. 15

The Write stuff: 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Grades 3-6 can work on different kinds of writing. At the end of all sessions a literary magazine will be made. The Aug. 15 session will be "Write the Story of Your Life." Participants will learn about journaling. To register, call (847) 365-7711, or visit lvdl.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.

Poisonous Plants of Horses: Register by Monday, Aug. 17. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 22, University of Illinois Extension - Lake County, 100 S. U.S. Highway 45, Grayslake. Horse and stable owners are welcome to come to a workshop to learn about common plants that can harm horses. This workshop is sponsored by the Lake County Unit, University of Illinois Extension. Registration is $25 ($10 if under 18) by Saturday, Aug. 15; $35 ($15 if under 18) after. To register call (847) 223-8627 or go to web.extension.uiuc.edu/lake then select poisonous plants.

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. 9

Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Instructive lessons on basic Internet searching. To register, call (847) 365-7711 or visit lvdl.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.

Sept. 19

The Write stuff: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Grades 3-6 can work on different kinds of writing. At the end of all sessions a literary magazine will be made. The Sept. 19 session will be "A Poetry Playshop" with visiting poet Bill Buczinsky. To register, call (847) 365-7711, or visit lvdl.org.

Oct. 17

The Write stuff: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Grades 3-6 can work on different kinds of writing. The topic will be "Scare up a Spooky Tale." Participants will write scary stories. At the end of all sessions a literary magazine will be made. To register, 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.