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Lake Co. books & enrichment

Posted October 19, 2009 11:00 pm

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.

Oct. 20

Polish Chicago Our History - Our Recipes: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. An introduction to the saga of Chicago's Polonia, a brief history of Poland, immigration, fraternal organizations and their way of celebrating with dance and food. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Identity Theft: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Get answers to questions about identity theft from Eric Salcedo, Community Outreach Coordinator for Attorney General Lisa Madigan. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.

Italian Fare and Tiramisu: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Buca di Beppo of Wheeling will present a cooking on traditional Italian meals and tiramisu. Tasting and recipes to follow. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Morning Book Discussion: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read the book and join the discussion. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.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.

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint: 11 a.m. to noon and 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to make clean and clear presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Highland Park Hadassah: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 21, Lakeside Congregation, 1221 County Line Road, Highland Park. The Highland Park Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will hold an educational meeting; guest speaker Leah Polin will present "Great Jewish Women who shaped our Nation." The dessert and coffee afternoon requests a $7 donation to Hadassah. Call (847) 205-1900 or e-mail northshore@Hadassah.org.

E-mail Class: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Learn how to set up and use an e-mail account. Space is limited. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Teen Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Students in grades 7-12 can discuss "Kit's Wilderness" by David Almond. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Oct. 23

Friday Morning Prose Writers Group: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. There will be an opportunity to write on the topics provided by the facilitator and/or present material. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Getting Started With Microsoft Office 2007: 10-11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Discover the new features of Microsoft Office 2007 including compatibility mode and the differences between the toolbar in 2003 and the ribbon in 2007. To sign up, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Historical Tea Party: 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Hear about the 50-year friendship of social activists Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth C. Stanton during a tea party presented by actresses Lynn Rymarz and Jeanmarie Dwyer-Wrigley. Free, registration required. E-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Oct. 26

Evening Book Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read the book and join the discussion. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Wedding Cake Demonstration: 7-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Learn how to assemble a fall-themed wedding cake. Registration is required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Senior Book Discussion Group: 9:30-11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. The group will discuss "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. Large print and paperback copies are available at the Readers' Services Desk. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Oct. 27

BookMarkers Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. "Boy's Life" by Robert McCammon will be discussed. Call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Listened To A Good Book Lately?: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. A discussion of audiobooks, including favorite "reads" and the latest trends in audiobook technology. One participant will win an iPod Nano. Free; registration required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Oct. 28

Evening book discussion group: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Joseph's Formation Center, 112 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Discuss "White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga on Oct. 28 and "People of the Book" by Geraldine Brooks on Nov. 18. Registration is not required. Call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Advanced PowerPoint: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to add transitions, animation, sounds, and charts and graphs to PowerPoint presentations. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Oct. 31

Great Books discussion: 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card will be discussed. Call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Nov. 5

Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 and Nov. 5, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. All writers, published or not, are invited to attend. Drop off and pick up copies of writing at the Adult Reference Desk. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Nov. 11

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 Life of the Skies: Birding at the End of Nature" by Jonathan Rosen on Nov. 11; the anthology "Three Famous Short Novels" by William Faulkner on Jan. 13; and "The Unsettling of America" by Wendell Berry on March 10. Visit ryersonwoods.org.

Writers Support Group: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. For all writers; newcomers always welcome. No registration. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A lesson on basic Internet searching. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Read, Rave, Rant Book Discussion: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, St. Joseph's Formation Center, 112 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Morning book discussion group. Discuss "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" by Daniel Wroblewski on Nov. 11. Registration is not required. Call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Nov. 16

Writers Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 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.

Nov. 18

Teen Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Students in grades 7-12 can discuss "Ghost Boy" by Ian Lawrence. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.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

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.