Northwest suburban books and enrichment

Events related to books and events that enrich your mind, such as lectures, classes, book signings, book club events, writers' group events, forums and discussions. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Nov. 24

Book Discussion Group: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Group discusses "The 13th Tale" in October. $25 registration fee. (847) 923-3347.

Arlington Heights Book Club: Noon, Tuesday, Nov. 24. 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.

Pajamarama: 10-10:30 a.m., or 2-2:30 or 7-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Wear pajamas and listen to bedtime stories. Bring a new pair of children's pajamas or a toothbrush for donation to the Lake County Haven. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Preschool Drop-In Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 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. For details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Open storytime: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24; 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25; and 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. For children's ages 6 and under with an adult. (847) 253-5675.

Nov. 25

Drop-in Preschool Storytime: 110:15 or 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. (847) 382-1300 or barringtonarealibrary.org.

Nov. 26

Drop-in Preschool Storytime: 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. (847) 382-1300 or barringtonarealibrary.org.

Mystery By the Book discussion group: Noon Thursday, Nov. 26, Poplar Creek Public Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood. For information, call Linda, (630) 483-4949.

Nov. 27

Twilight saga movie/book discussion: 2-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Discussion of "New Moon." Register at (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.

Nov. 30

America's Castles- Hearst Castle at San Simeon:: 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 or phpl.info.

Voices of Bartlett's Past: 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Presented by members of the Bartlett Historical Society. Learn about some of the people who helped shape the village of Bartlett. To register, (630) 213-0100.

Book discussion: The public is invited, free of charge, to a discussion of the book "I Was Told There'd Be Cake" by Sloane Crosley, at Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church, 1025 N. Smith Road in Palatine, at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30. (847) 359-8440, ccuu@ccuu.org.

Dec. 1

Holiday book drive: Through Tuesday, Dec. 1, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Hardcover, paperbacks for babies through teens in English and Spanish are being accepted, at the check out desk, for donation to Wheeling Township's Adopt-a-Family holiday basket program for information, call Deb Whisler, (847) 506-2613.

Read and Feed Food Drive: Through Tuesday, Dec. 1, donate food pantry items when you check out or return library books at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave.; on the Book mobile or at the Reading Room of the Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Items donated will be delivered to the food pantry at Wheeling Township. Donations of dog and cat food are also being accepted for donation to The Buddy Foundation. For information, visit ahml.info or call Deb Whisler, (847) 5-06-2613.

Write it Now: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Creative writing support group for anyone who loves to compose and share works. (847) 259-6050.

Barrington Lyric Lecture: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. "Merry Widow" lecturer, Michael Altman. Free. To register, (847) 304-1996.

ECC World AIDS Day: 8-11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive. AIDS activist Jeanne White-Ginder, mother of the late Ryan White, is the keynote speaker. Tickers are required. (847) 214-7370.

Dec. 2

Netherlands: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Myrla Brand explores the towns of Veere, Zierikzee and Stolen, more. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 pr phpl.info.

Dec. 3

Dann & Raymond Movie Club: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Dann Gire, Daily Herald film critic and Raymond Benson, author, host. (847) 923-3347.

Northwest Community Hospital 50-years: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Author Candace O'Connor shares the history and growth of Northwest Community Hospital as it celebrate4s its 50th anniversary. Refreshments and book signing. Register at (847) 618-4968 or ahml.info.

Dec. 6

Classical Pianist: 2 p.m. Sunday Dec. 6, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Classical pianist Midori Saito performs. Selections by Schumann, Chopin and Beethoven. To reserve a seat, (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info.

Dec. 7

Travel film: 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. National Graphic's National Parks Collection-Death Valley will be presented. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 orf phpl.info.

Dec. 8

Book Film Discussion Group: 7 p.m. Tuesdays Dec. 8 and 22, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. At the first meeting attendees watch the movie. Before the second meeting, they read the book and at the second meeting the book and movie are discussed. "A Mighty Heart" is the November movie. $25 fee to cover the cost of books. (847) 923-3347.

Jane Addams-Worthy Choices: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Historical dramatist Annette Baldwin portrays social activist Jane Addams. Register at (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info.

Dec. 9

Polish Language Book Discussion Group: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Group reads books in the Polish language and meets monthly to discuss them. Registration fee is $30. (847) 923-4437.

Books and Bagels book discussion group: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Poplar Creek Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood. For information, Linda, (630) 483-4949.

Dec. 10

Bookies book discussion group: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Poplar Creek Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood. For information, Linda, (630) 483-4949.

Science Alliance: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Middle school students are intived to the Science Alliance reading and discussion group. The editor of Science Books and Films magazine wants feedback from middle school students abut the best science books of the year. Register at (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info.

Dann & Raymond's Movie Club: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Register at (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info.

Dec. 11

Preserving photographs and documents: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Dec. 11, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Eric Basir of Photo Graphix in Evanston presents a free program on preserving photographs. Bring a photo or document to the program. Register at (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info.

Dec. 15

Book Discussion Group: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. $25 registration fee. (847) 923-3347.

Dec. 16

Great American Movies: 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Participants watch the movie, received information about the director and other interesting facts, then discuss their thoughts.(847) 923-3347.

Dec. 18

Friday afternoon movie: 1-3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. "Julie and Julia" (PG13). To register, (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 of phypl.info.

Dec. 21

Travel film: 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. National Graphic's National Parks Collection-Hidden Hawaii will be presented. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 orf phpl.info.

Jan. 13

Barrington Lyric Lecture: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. "Elixir of Love" lecturer, Bob Klassy. Free. To register, (847) 304-1996.

Feb. 2

Barrington Lyric Lecture: 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. "Damnation of Faust" lecturer, Kip Kelly. Free. To register, (847) 304-1996.

Feb. 24

Prospect Heights Book Review Club: 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 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.

Barrington Lyric Lecture: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. "Marriage of Figaro" lecturer, Gary Pett. Free. To register, (847) 304-1996.

Ongoing

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

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.