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. 25
Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Discuss "The Martian Child: A novel about a Single Father Adopting a Son" by David Gerrold. For information, call (847) 918-3225.
Chasing4life - The real storm chasers: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. A presentation on storm chasing, severe weather, and emergency preparedness from those who work in the eye of severe storms. No charge; registration required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
Meet Eddy Weiss: 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Storm chaser and disaster educator Eddy Weiss and his Chasing4Life team mentors and their chase vehicles will appear. All ages are invited to attend. Register by calling (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.
The Berlin Wall: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall celebrated with German historian Anette Isaac. To register, visit fremontlibrary.org, or call (847) 918-3225.
Master Gardeners Plant Clinic: 10-2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Come get advice on diseases, weeds, and insects that may be harming your garden from the University of Illinois' Master Gardeners. If possible, bring a fresh sample in a plastic bag or container for a more accurate diagnosis. Free; registration required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
Clutter Busting Workshop: Noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Author Brooks Palmer talks about clutter and how to get rid of the things no longer serve you during this discussion on clutter busting. A free lunch will be served. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.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.
Aug. 27
Cooking for less: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church, 5725 Stearns School Road, Gurnee. A local chef will demonstrate using foods and creative techniques to make the cooking dollar go further. Recipes and cost estimates for seven dishes will be provided. Reservations are recommended but the $10 payment is not required until the presentation. To reserve a seat, call (847) 336-3730.
The Many Careers of Raymond Benson: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Cover the life of Raymond Benson and discuss his careers as a James Bond author, mystery writer, computer game designer, film historian and more. To register, call (847) 549-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Aug. 29
Wild Onion Book Series: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 29, Green Youth Farm in Greenbelt Forest Preserve, on Green Bay Road, south of Belvidere Road, North Chicago. Discuss the book "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver, followed by a tour of the farm. $20 or $15 for Friends of Ryerson Woods members. To register, call (847) 968-3321 or visit LCFPD.org.
Great Book Discussion: 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. "All Men are Brothers" by Mahatma Gandhi will be discussed. Call (847) 918-3225.
Aug. 31
Foreign Degrees in the U.S.: 7-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn skills and strategies to use a degree earned in another country to continue a career in the United States. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Sept. 1
Financial Savvy During Hard Economic Times: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Join a team from Harris Bank for a presentation on the financial skills needed to cope in this economy. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Sept. 2
Writers Workshop: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Writers can share and critique each others' work in a supportive atmosphere. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Sept. 3
Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For all writers, published or not, to share their writing. Drop-off or pick up writing at the Adult Reference Desk. To register call (847) 365-7711 or e-mail lvdl.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.
Teen Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, Lake Villa Public Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave. Teens can discuss "Elsewhere" by Gabrielle Zevin. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or 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.
Sept. 21
Writer's Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 21 and Oct. 19, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Contact Adult Reference Desk to pick up copies of submitted writings. No registration required. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
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. 19
Writer's Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Contact Adult Reference Desk to pick up copies of submitted writings. No registration required. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
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.