Books and 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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

January Computer Programs: Online registration for the Mount Prospect Public Library's January computer programs begins Monday, Dec. 1. January's slate of computer programs will help patrons learn the basics of using a computer, sharpen their Internet skills, take their e-mail skills to the next level, and create presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint. Space is limited for each program. Visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.

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 www.longgroveartschool.com.

Lincoln-Douglas Debates exhibit: On display Nov. 11 to Dec. 31, Indian Trails Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. "Confronting Democracy's Boundaries - The Lincoln Douglas Debates" will highlight the 1858 series of seven debates. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Dec. 2

Computer Practice and Playtime: 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2, and 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. No registration is required. Just drop by and join the fun.

Evening Writer's Workshop: 7-8:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Writers can share and critique each other's work in a supportive atmosphere. Registration is required. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Tuesday Morning Book Discussion: 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. Discussion on "Limbo," by Alfred Lubrano. Registration required at dppl.org or (847) 376-2787.

Film discussion: 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2; Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Film is "The Apartment," starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. No fees or registration required.

Dec. 3

Lyric Opera of Chicago Education Corps lecture: 3:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Barrington Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago's Outreach Community Education program presents "Madam Butterfly" with lecturer Sheila Amend. Free and open to the public. New and seasoned opera lovers are welcome. To reserve a seat call Jill Lund at (847) 756-3200. lyricopera.org.

The immigrant experience: 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Arlington Heights. Free seminar by Jeff Libman, author of "An Immigrant Class," examines the human complexity of today's immigration. Hosted by the Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute and Our Saviours Lutheran Church. To register, (847) 925-6300.

Swedish Genealogy: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Swedish ancestry research using the Genlines Swedish Church records database, containing 300 years of scanned images of birth, marriage, death, and census records. Register at ahml.info, or (847) 392-0100.

Introduction To The Internet: 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. Teaches essential Internet skills. Registration required at dppl.org or (847) 376-2787.

Introduction to Microsoft Windows: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3, and 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to understand Microsoft Windows. Registration is required. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Food for Thought' Book Discussion: 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson. Discussion of "Remembering Babylon," by David Malouf. Visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675 for more information.

Movies at MPPL: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3, and 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson. For more information on this month's featured film, call (847) 253-5675.

Dec. 4

Read to Starr: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Kids in grades one-three can schedule a 15 minute appointment to read with a certified therapy dog. Registration required, call (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.

Holiday Table Decorations: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Make unique decorations for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. A kit fee of $10 is due at time of registration. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Book signing: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Barnes & Noble, 590 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Blackhawks center Patrick Sharp will sign copies of "One Goal: Chicago's Resurgent Blackhawks." (312) 252-1248.

Christmas in Williamsburg: 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4; Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Slide lecture highlights decorations, and discussion of Williamsburg's role as the colonial capital of Virginia. To register call (847) 259-3500 ext. 35, or visit phpl.info

Dec. 5

Economic Crisis round-table: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, University of Phoenix Chicago, 1500 McConnor Parkway, suite 700, Schaumburg. First Friday Faculty Roundtable community discussion of "America at the Brink of a Financial Meltdown," hosted by University of Phoenix faculty member Rod Klein. Register in advance to jeffrey.schrimple@phoenix.edu.

Ain't Wii Got Fun: 10 a.m.-noon; Friday, Dec. 5; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. Wii (pronounced wee) is the new computer game system that translates movements into action on the No reservations, just drop-in.

Housewalk: 3:30 to 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5; Five private homes and the exterior of one other in Mount Prospect's Bobby Lane-Lincoln Street-Cleven Avenue area. Tour-goers will pick up their programs at Cleven Avenue and Bobby Lane. There will also be refreshments, exhibits, a small craft sale and raffles going on there. Tickets will be sold for $20 each through Dec. 4 online through PayPal; visit mtphist.org. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the walk, beginning at 3 p.m. in the heated tent at Cleven Avenue and Bobby Lane. But the cost will be $22 per person at that time. Call (847) 392-9006.

Create-a-Craft Workshop: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Children of all ages are invited to the Create-a-Craft program, An adult must accompany children under age 9. Visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.

Dec. 6

Battle of the Bulge Living History: 1-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7; Arlington Heights Historical Museum, Euclid and Vail St. Visitors will experience the front line of the surrounded town of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. World War II uniform and equipment displays. Call (847) 255-1225 or ahmuseum.org.

"Grilling 104" cooking class: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 6, Weber Grill Restaurant, 1010 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg. Demonstration-style indoor cooking class on rubs and brines and classic barbecue and smoking techniques. Reservations required. $75. (847) 413-1277. webergrillrestaurant.com.

Dec. 7

Introduction to the Internet: 11 a.m.-12:30 p. m. and 1-2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7; Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. (847) 459-4100 or indiantrailslibrary.org and click on calendar.

Dec. 8

"Sweet Home Chicago": Monday, Dec. 8, Wheeling Park District, 333 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Dr. Leslie Goddard, describes the history of the candy capital of the world. For most it its history, Chicago has produced about one-third of the nation's candy. Hosted by the Harper College Lifelong Institute of Learning and the Wheeling Park District. $10. To register, (847) 925-6300.

Book Chat at Caribou: 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8; Caribou Coffee, 90 E. Northwest Hwy., Mount Prospect. Discussion of "The Flander's Panel," by Arturo Reverte, Art restoration specialist sets out to solve the riddle of a 15th-century masterpiece and finds that one murder begets another. Visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.

eBay 201 - Advanced Selling: 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Learn how to develop a successful eBay-based business. Visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.

Drop-In Email and Internet Assistance: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 8, and 10-11:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 11; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. No registration is required.

Book discussion: 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 8; Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Book is "The Beggar King," by Joel Ben Izzy. To register, call (847) 870-3710.

Dec. 10

Book signing event: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, G. Whiz, 724 W. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Co-author of "The Elf on the Shelf" Carol Aebersold will be on hand to sign copies of her book.

Dec. 11

Thursday Evening Book Discussion: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. Book is "The Uncommon Reader," by Alan Bennett. Registration required at dppl.org or (847) 376-2787.

Dec. 12

Mother/Daughter Book Club: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, Enders-Salk Library Media Center, 345 N. Salem Drive, Schaumburg. (847) 357-6400.

Dec. 13

Drop-In Toddler Time: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Story program for 2-year-olds and their caregivers. Please no older brothers or sisters. No registration required. For information, call (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.

Dec. 14

Jewish United Fund Book Buddies: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, Barnes & Noble, 590 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Learn about Hanukkah through art projects, storytime, and songs. For families with children under age 5. Reservations to Abby, (312) 444-2844.

Jan. 27

Divorce and Finance: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, Harper College, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Presented by Adra Campbell, past president of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association. Free, registration required. (847) 925-6558.

Jan. 28

Lyric Opera of Chicago Education Corps lecture: 3:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Barrington Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago's Outreach Community Education program presents "Tristan Und Isolde" with lecturer John Piepgras. Free and open to the public. New and seasoned opera lovers are welcome. To reserve a seat call Jill Lund at (847) 756-3200. .lyricopera.org.

Feb. 6

Lyric Opera of Chicago Education Corps lecture: 1 p.m. Feb. 6, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Barrington Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago's Outreach Community Education program presents "Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci" with lecturer Denny Hayes. Free and open to the public. New and seasoned opera lovers are welcome. To reserve a seat call Jill Lund at (847) 756-3200. lyricopera.org.

March 11

Lyric Opera of Chicago Education Corps lecture: 3:30 p.m. March 11, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Barrington Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago's Outreach Community Education program presents "Abduction From the Seraglio" with lecturer Gary Pett. Free and open to the public. New and seasoned opera lovers are welcome. To reserve a seat call Jill Lund at (847) 756-3200. lyricopera.org.