Cook Co. book calendar

To have an event listed in this calendar, e-mail the details at least two weeks in advance of the event or registration deadline to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com. Please put "Books" in the subject line.

Kids Book discussion: 7-8 p.m., June 17, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Second- and third-graders can discuss "The Seven Treasure Hunts" by Betsy Byars and do a craft. A complimentary book will be reserved upon registration. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

Friends of the Palatine Library summer used book sale: 6-9 p.m. June 20; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. June 21; and 12:30-4 p.m. June 22, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Selection of special items including art and coffee table books, illustrated books, signed editions, special sets, old books and more. Free; $5 charge for nonmembers on June 20 only. Proceeds benefit the Palatine Public Library. (847) 358-5881.

Lincoln: 2-3 p.m. June 20 and 27; Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane Rolling Meadows. Discussion of the book "Lincoln: A Photo Biography," by Russell Freedman Open to fifth through eighth grade. (847) 259-6050.

Tour Chicago: 7 p.m. June 26; Hendrickson meeting room of the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Author Owen Hurd offers tips on planning a do-it-yourself tour of Chicago's historic sites at a free program. Hurd's book, "Chicago History for Kids," was chosen as Best of the Best in 2007 by the Chicago Public Library. Books will also be available for purchase at this program designed for grade-school children and their parents. To register, go to programs at www.ahml.info or call (847) 392-0100.