Northwest suburban books & enrichment

Events related to books and events 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.

Start your job search at AHML: Business librarians Jason Kuhl and Barb Vlk man the Jobs Desk at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., weekdays from 1-4 p.m. to help residents start their job search at the library. Register for free weekday job programs like networking and resume review at ahml.info or stop by the Answer Center on the library's first floor. (847) 392-0100

Sept. 28

Lapsit: 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Babies from birth to 18 months enjoy stories, puppets, fingerplays and playtime with their parents. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Preschool Drop-In Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 28 and 29, 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. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Sept. 29

How to Take Great Family Photos: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Award winning Daily Herald photojournalist George LeClaire teaches easy techniques to create exciting photographs of your children, grandchildren and family while reflecting their personality and environment. No experience required. Bring your digital camera. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35, or phpl.info.

Barrington Lyric lecture: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Howard and Mary Robbins present "Faust." Lecture includes musical illustrations. Free, open to the public. (847) 304-1996.

"Devil in the White City" book discussion: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Best-seller by Erik Larson will be discussed. ahml.info of (847) 392-0100.

Addiction and Recovery: 2 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, J Building Theatre at Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Lynne Marie Smith shares her story of addiction and recovery Smith is the author of "Rolling Away: My Agony with Ecstasy." Free and open to all. (847) 925-6242 or harpercollege.edu.

Latino Reading event: 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Sept. 29, Renner Learning Resources Center, ECC, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. ECC President Dr. David Sam and School District U-46 superintendent Dr. Jose Torres read the works of their favorite Latino writers. Free. (847) 214-7141.

Floral design: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Create a fall centerpiece with help from Paul Seils of Busse's Flowers and Gifts. $15 fee due at registration and the Registration Des. (847) 253-5675.

Open storytimes: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29; 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30; and 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Stories and songs for children age 6 and under and their families. (847) 253-5675.

Never Put Ketchup on a Hot Dog: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. Learn all about the Chicago style hot dog, the people behind the hot dog stands and the impact on Chicago neighborhoods. To register, (847) 382-1300 or barringtonarealibrary.org.

Sept. 30

Resume Workshop: Noon Wednesday, Sept. 30, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Learn how to create a targeted, compelling resume at a free Webinar presented by Barbara Safani, owner of Career Solvers. To register, (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.

Resume Workshop: Noon Wednesday, Sept. 30, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Learn how to create a targeted, compelling resume at a free Webinar presented by Barbara Safani, owner of Career Solvers. For information, call Nellie (847) 923-3329.

Volunteen Orientation: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. For Mount Prospect Library card holders only, who have completed the sixth grade. For information, (847) 253-5675.

Cooking with Dave: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, Friendship Park Conservatory, 395 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Dave Esau of Dave's Specialty Foods whips up four fabulous fall harvest soups. $15-$20. (847) 255-5380.

Lyric Opera Series: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, departs

from Forest View Educational Center, Arlington Heights. Lyric Tosca trip. $97. (847) 718-7700.

Drop-in Preschool Storytime: 110:15 or 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. (847) 382-1300 or barringtonarealibrary.org.

Oct. 1

Dann & Raymond Movie Club: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Dann Gire, Daily Herald film critic and Raymond Benson, author, host. Topic: "On the BANNED Wagon-Hollywood's Forbidden Films." No registration required. (847) 923-3347.

Cucina Della Rosa cooking class: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, Abruzzo, 1105 Remington Road, Schaumburg. Lunch and Learn Tapas. To register maryrosecooks.com.

Energy Saving Tips: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn energy saving techniques in this workshop by Home Depot. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Drop-in Preschool Storytime: 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. (847) 382-1300 or barringtonarealibrary.org.

Oct. 2

Festival Night Native Voices: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Radio show host and performer James DeNomie introduces the Native American culture through music, stories and dance. To register, (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.

Oct. 3

Metropolis connects: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 3, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Aspiring adult playwrights can work with local playwright Will Dunne in a free Two-hour class. Register at (847) 577-5982, ext. 221.

Workshop: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 3, Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church, 1025 N. Smith Road, Palatine. Workshop titled: "behind The Mask: What Your Enneagram Says About You." $5 material fee. To register, call (847) 934-7636.

Book signing: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Olive Tap, 240 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. Milwaukee author Linda Mutschler signs and discusses her cookbook, "Fast Track to Fine Dining: A Step-By-Step Guide to Planning A Dinner Party." For information, (847) 478-8741.

Oct. 4

Chess for all Ages: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Open play chess. To register, (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.

Oct. 5

MPPL Foundation fundraiser: 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., Academic entertainer Barbara Rinella portrayal Empress Michiko of Japan as imagined by John Burnham Schwarts in "The Commoner: A Novel." $18 before Sunday, Oct. 4, at the registration desk.

Internet Safety: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn about Spyware, Adware, Viruses, Phishing scams, and other possible online threats. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Oct. 6

Write it Now: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Creative writing support group for anyone who loves to compose and share works. (847) 259-6050.

Writer's Workshop: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Writers can share and critique each other's work. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Oct. 7

Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 7 and 21, and Thursdays, Oct. 8 and 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Children 18-36 months and their caregivers share stories, finger plays and songs to encourage listening and motor skill development. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Get started making spreadsheets and charts with Microsoft Excel. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Oct. 8

Ten Again: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Author, Michael J. Bellito will discuss his book about a young man's coming of age in the Chicago area in the 1960s, and do a book singing. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Read to Rover: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 1-5 can read to certified therapy dogs. No parents or siblings allowed in the room during the session. Registration required; sign up in person at the Ask Here desk. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Oct. 21

Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, and Thursday, Oct. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Children 18-36 months and their caregivers share stories, finger plays and songs to encourage listening and motor skill development. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Oct. 22

Mystery By the Book discussion group: Noon Thursday, Oct. 22, Poplar Creek Public Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood. "Handbags and Homicide" will be discussed. For information, call Linda, (630) 483-4949.

Oct. 25

Beginning genealogy: Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will host a Beginners' Workshop led by Judith R. Frazin, former JGSI president at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. For additional information, visit http://www.jewishgen.org/jgsi or phone (312) 666-0100.

Oct. 27

Arlington Heights Book Club: Noon, Tuesday, Oct. 27. Lunch is served at noon with reviewer presentation at 1:15 p.m. Coast for the season is $125. For information, call Marilee at (847) 392-28004.

Prospect Heights Book Review Club: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 27, Feb. 24, March 24 and April 28; and two luncheons/book reviews at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays, Nov. 18 and May 26. A limited number of memberships are still available for the upcoming season. For information, call Margie, (847) 398-8504.

Nov. 5

Dann & Raymond Movie Club: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Dann Gire, Daily Herald film critic and Raymond Benson, author, host. Topic: "Danger, Darkness & Dames-The World of Film Noir." No registration required. (847) 923-3347.

Ongoing

1950s House: Open 1-4 p.m. Sundays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, April through December; Rolling Meadows Historical Museum, 3100 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. For details, and to schedule tour groups, call (847) 577-7346.

Long Grove Art School: Spoerlein Commons S.C. Suite 209, Arlington Heights and McHenry roads, Buffalo Grove. Class instructions are in oil paint, acrylics, watercolor, and drawing one 2-hour workshop/class for adults in oil on Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. Four weekly classes are forming with a maximum of six students. Private instruction and open studio time. Four week classes for kids ages 7-12. (847) 634-2920 longgroveartschool.com.