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Crime scene at the library: 7 to 9 p.m. today; Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Local author Linda Mickey and crime experts examine the workings of a real homicide. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

Gray Areas Deep Discussions: Meets 7 p.m. today, The Center, 801 Carillon Drive, Bartlett. Topic: "Going Green" topic will be explored from a spiritual perspective. $5. (630) 837-7486.

Sisters follow the Underground Railroad: 7-8:30 p.m. today; Prospect Heights Library, 12 N. Elm St. The Cycling Sisters give a slide presentation of their latest bicycle tour, following the same route as the Underground Railroad. Register. (847) 259-3500, ext. 35.

Basic floral design: 7:30 p.m. today; Mount Prospect Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Learn how to create a spring centerpiece with an array of fresh seasonal flowers. $15. To register, call (847) 253-5675

Tax and financial strategies broadcast course for CPAs, tax professionals and attorneys: 1 p.m. May 14, 4811 Emerson Ave., Suite 109, Palatine. Rich Roeser, an Edward Jones financial adviser, host "Tax and Financial Strategies for Today's Families. Includes Antenuptial agreements, alimony, property settlements and divorce, Employer-provided benefits for nontraditional families, tax definition of a dependent, tax benefits of adopting, and legal and tax status of civil unions and same-sex marriages. (847) 303-9979.

Movie Discussion: 6:30-9 p.m. May 14; Mount Prospect Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Complimentary screening and discussion of a feature film, (847) 253-5675. Due to a restrictive marketing agreement, the library is prohibited from reporting the title of this film in media aimed at the general public.

Write your family history: 10 a.m.-noon May 17; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton. Learn how to write family history once the research and fact collecting has begun. Register online at www.ahml.info under "programs" or call (847) 392-0100.

My Journal, My Journey: 10 a.m. May 17, The Center, 801 Carillon Drive, Bartlett. Complimentary introduction to a workshop series about creating peace within and around one's self using insights from the Jain tradition. (630) 837-7486.

Agnosticism, Humanism and/or Atheism: 7 p.m. May 20, Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church, 1025 N. Smith Road, Palatine. Public invited, free of charge to share in a discussion about agnosticism, humanism and/or atheism. cuu@ccuu.org.

Recalling Erma Bombeck: 7:30 p.m., May 20; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Minna Rae Friedman presents a tribute to one of America's great humorists. To register, visit www.mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.

Chicago photojournalist: 7 p.m. May 20; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton. Chicago photojournalist Jerry Tomaselli shares photos from his 35-year career on the Chicago newspaper scene. Register online at www.ahml.info or call (847) 392-0100.