NW 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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Teen Film Fest competition: Creative film buffs in grades six-12 are invited to write, shoot and edit their own films and submit them for consideration in the Mount Prospect Public Library's Teen Film Fest. Your piece could be one of the films featured at the library's Jan. 30 public screening. Submissions are due Friday, Jan. 15. Full details are available at mppl.org/teens.
Winter Reading Program: Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Children ages 14 and under can take part in the "Everything Igby" or "Wolves Read-to-Succeed" programs. The last day to register is Feb. 6. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Dec. 15
Write it Now: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Creative writing support group for anyone who loves to compose and share works. (847) 259-6050.
Morning Book Discussion: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read the book and join in for discussion and coffee. New members are welcome. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Book Discussion Group: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. $25 registration fee. (847) 923-3347.
Christmas Music, Movies and TV Specials: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Film historian Steven Frenzel takes you back to the "Golden Days" of Christmas music, movies and TV specials. Register at (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.
Dec. 16
Drop-in Preschool Storytime: 110:15 or 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. (847) 382-1300 or barringtonarealibrary.org.
Coffee, Books and More book discussion: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Planning session for future discussions. (847) 253-5675.
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.
Advance volunteer management workshop: 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Dec. 16, Forest View Education Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago offers "Integrating Skilled Professionals and Volunteer Leaders." $30 for member agencies; $60 nonmembers. For information/registration call, (847) 228-1320.
Toddler Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 16 and 17, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For children 18-36 months and their caregivers. Stories, finger plays and songs to encourage listening and motor skill development. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Dec. 17
Drop-in Preschool Storytime: 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. (847) 382-1300 or barringtonarealibrary.org.
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.
Northwest Suburban Peace & Education Project: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Arlington Heights Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Viewing of the documentary, "Rethink Afghanistan." nwsubpep.org.
Coffee & Conversation: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Monthly current events discussion group provides an open, nonpartisan forum for community members to share their views. (847) 253-5675.
Dec. 19
Youth Winter Reading Club: Dec. 19 to Jan. 31, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Children in preschool through eighth grade can investigate what the library has to offer during he Youth Winter Reading Club, "Reading Detectives," and earn prizes, enter weekly raffles, and enjoy a magician at the end of the program. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Saturday Stories: 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Families can enjoy stories, finger plays and more. To register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.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 or phpl.info.
Drop-In Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, and Tuesday, Dec. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Stories, rhymes and a short film for children ages 3-5. No siblings or guardians in the room. No registration required; for details, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
First Aid for Little People: 2-3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 1-3 can learn basic first aid skills and make a personal first aid kit to take home. No registration required; tickets given out 30 minutes before the program. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Dec. 22
Book Discussion Group: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 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, Dec. 22. 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.
Dec. 28
Evening Book Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read the book and join the discussion. New members welcome. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Dec. 30
Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A writer's group specifically for poets. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Jan. 7
Dann & Raymond Movie Club: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Dann Gire, Daily Herald film critic and Raymond Benson, author, host. (847) 923-3347.
Puppy Dog Tales: 10:30-11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Books, songs, games and a simple craft for ages 2-3 with caregiver. Drop-in. (847) 259-6055 or rmlib.org.
Jan. 8
The Cradle Will Rock: 10:30-11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Baby storytime includes books, music, songs and finger plays for children 6-23 months with caregiver. Drop-in. (847) 259-6055 or rmlib.org.
Adult book discussion: 9:30-11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Open book share date. Bring a book you've enjoyed and tell the group about it. To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 132 or palatinelibrary.org.
Jan. 11
Cookie Monsters story programs: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Jan. 11 and Feb. 8, Whole Foods Market, Palatine. A Cookie-making and storytelling class for children ages 3-6, with parents. $5 per child. Register at (847) 776-8080. For information, wholefoodsmarket.com or palatinelibrary.org.
Jan. 12
Book Film Discussion Group: 7 p.m. Tuesdays Jan. 12 and 26, 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. $25 membership fee to cover the cost of books. (847) 923-3347.
Jan. 13
Polish Language Book Discussion Group: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 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, Jan. 13, Poplar Creek Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood. For information, Linda, (630) 483-4949.
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.
Writers Support Group: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. For all writers; newcomers welcome. No registration required. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Jan. 14
Bookies book discussion group: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, Poplar Creek Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood. For information, Linda, (630) 483-4949.
Adult book discussion-non fiction: 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. "Truth and Beauty: a Friendship" by Ann Patchett will be discusses. To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 166 or palatinelibrary.org.
Jan. 16
Mystery On Loan Club: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Fans of alternative Sherlock Holmes novels are invited to share their thoughts with the group. A bookmark with suggested authors will be available at the Reader Assistance Desk beginning Saturday, Dec. 19. To register, (847) 258-5881, ext. 132 or palatinelibrary.org.
Jan. 19
Adult book discussion-Great Books: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Discussion of "Indian Camp" by Ernest Hemingway and "The Diver" by V.S. Pritchett part of the "Great Books Foundation Short Story Omnibus." Purchase a copy for $30 at the second floor reference desk. For information, (847) 358-5881, ext. 166 or palatinelibrary.org.
ECC open registration for spring 2010: Open registration begins Tuesday, Jan. 19, Registration Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. New and continuing ECC students with an ECC identification number may register online at elgin.edu/accessecc. For information, (847) 214-7385 or admissions@elginedu.
Jan. 27
PHPLD regular meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, Lusk conference room of the Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. (847) 259-3500 or phpl.info.
Jan. 28
Mystery By the Book discussion group: Noon Thursday, Jan. 28, Poplar Creek Public Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood. For information, call Linda, (630) 483-4949.
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
PHPLD regular meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, Lusk conference room of the Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. (847) 259-3500 or phpl.info.
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.
March 31
PHPLD regular meeting: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, Lusk conference room of the Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. (847) 259-3500 or phpl.info.