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Lake Co. books and enrichment

Posted December 07, 2009 10:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

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.

Dec. 8

Book Sale: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 8-9, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Advocate Condell Medical Center main lobby, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Books and gift items at discounted prices. All proceeds benefit Advocate Condell Medical Center. For details, call the Auxiliary of Advocate Condell Medical Center office, at (847) 990-5615.

Weird Science: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Short, easy and sometimes weird demonstrations and ideas on chemical and physical phenomena will be presented. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Book it!: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Discuss "Santa Clawed" by Rita Mae Brown. For information, call (847) 546-7060 or (847) 576-7064 (TDD) or visit rlalibrary.org.

Vintage Holiday Cookbooks: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Amy Alessio will share her vintage holiday cookbook collection, recipes and more. No charge, but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.

How to Structure Your Novel: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Marilyn Brant, author of "According to Jane," will discuss how writers can plan and clarify their novels' goals. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Registration is required for the free program. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.

Dec. 9

Classic Cookies and Food: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Amy Alessio will share photos and stories from cookbooks spanning 1940-80. Audience members will sample some holiday cookies and receive a packet of holiday recipes. To register, go to the library's calendar at fremontlibrary.org or call (847) 918-3225.

Tutor.Com: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn how the library's Tutor.com web-based service can help find a job, prepare for an interview, and revise resumes. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 and Jan. 13, 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.

Caravaggio - Master of the Baroque: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A presentation on one of Western art's greatest paintings: Caravaggio's "The Supper at Emmaus." To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Writers Support Group: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 and 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.

Basic computers in Spanish: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Basic computer skills will be taught in Spanish. Free; registration is required. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.

Dec. 10

Read to Rover: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 1-5 can sign up in person at the Ask Here desk for a 15-minute, one-on-one reading session with a certified therapy dogs. No parents or siblings in the room during the session. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Road Map For College Planning: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Learn to navigate the college process to find the right college and to save money. Topics covered include the impact of ACT/SAT exams, financial aid terminology, components of a financial aid package letter, impact of student loans and making an informed decision and avoiding emotional decisions. For adults 18 and over. $8 for Grayslake residents, $10 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Dec. 11

Senior book discussion: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. "American Lion" by Jon Meacham will be discussed. Copies of the book are available at the Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. For information, call the library, at (847) 918-3225.

Prose Writers Group: 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, Dec. 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Writers can write on topics provided by the facilitator or present material they've written. Writer's resources will be provided. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Dec. 12

Used Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. For details, call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Second Saturday Readers: 10 a.m. the second Saturday of the month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. On Dec. 12, discuss "Loving Frank" by Nancy Horan. On Jan. 9, discuss "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose" by Eckhart Tolle. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Dec. 14

Mad Science: 7-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Explore magnetic fields, learn about static and current electricity, have "hair-raising" fun with the Van de Graaff generator and make lightning. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Dec. 15

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.

Dec. 16

Dewey or Don't We Book Discussion: 10:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. An adult book discussion for everyone who likes to laugh and exchange ideas. Both fiction and nonfiction titles will be discussed. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Here Lies the Librarian: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. In "Here Lies the Librarian," Richard Peck combines warmth, humor and local color to create a vibrant rendering of small-town America. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

E-mail Class: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 or Jan. 20, 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, Dec. 16 and Jan. 20, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For grades 7-12. Enjoy snacks and discuss books chosen by teens for teens. On Dec. 16, discuss "The Gospel According to Larry" by Janet Tashjian. On Jan. 20, discuss "Heaven Eyes" by David Almond. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Novel Thoughts: 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A book discussion grades 4-6. Space is limited. On Dec. 16, discuss "The Girl Who Owned a City" by O.T. Nelson. On Jan. 20, discuss "The Boggart" by Susan Cooper. On Feb. 17, discuss "Surviving the Applewhites" by Stephanie Tolan. Registration for each session opens on the day of the previous session. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Dec. 19

Great Books Discussion: 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens will be discussed. For information, call (847) 918-3225.

The Write Stuff: 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A series of hourlong creative writing workshops for grades 3-6, with the goal of creating a literary magazine. The Dec. 19 session is "You Can Learn a Lot from a Sheep." The Jan. 16 session is "Just for Yuks," about writing funny stories. The Feb. 20 program is "Games Writers Play,"with games to spark creativity. Registration for each session opens on the day of the previous session. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

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.

Dec. 21

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 skillsand 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. 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. 9

Second Saturday Readers: 10 a.m. the second Saturday of the month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. On Jan. 9, discuss "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose" by Eckhart Tolle. 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.

Internet for Beginners: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 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.

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. 16

The Write Stuff: 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A series of hourlong creative writing workshops for grades 3-6, with the goal of creating a literary magazine. The Jan. 16 session is "Just for Yuks," about writing funny stories. The Feb. 20 program is "Games Writers Play,"with games to spark creativity. Registration for each session opens on the day of the previous session. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Jan. 20

E-mail Class: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 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, Dec. 16 and Jan. 20, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For grades 7-12. Enjoy snacks and discuss books chosen by teens for teens. On Jan. 20, discuss "Heaven Eyes" by David Almond. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Novel Thoughts: 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A book discussion grades 4-6. Space is limited. On Jan. 20, discuss "The Boggart" by Susan Cooper. On Feb. 17, discuss "Surviving the Applewhites" by Stephanie Tolan. Registration for each session opens on the day of the previous session. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Feb. 17

Novel Thoughts: 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A book discussion grades 4-6. Space is limited. On Feb. 17, discuss "Surviving the Applewhites" by Stephanie Tolan. Registration for each session opens on the day of the previous session. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Feb. 20

The Write Stuff: 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A series of hourlong creative writing workshops for grades 3-6, with the goal of creating a literary magazine. The Feb. 20 program is "Games Writers Play,"with games to spark creativity. Registration for each session opens on the day of the previous session. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

March 10

Ongoing

Winter Reading Program: Through Feb. 6, 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.

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.