Lake Co. books & authors 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.
Writer's Group with Phyllis Shearer: 7-8:30 p.m. July 28, McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St., McHenry. For ages 18 and up. For information or to register, call (815) 385-0036 or go to www.mchenrylibrary.org.
Book Bites for teens: 7-8 p.m. July 28, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Teens in grades 6-8 can talk about books while enjoying snacks. The topic will be popular books made into movies. This is a free program, but registration is required. Call (847) 438-3433, sign up online at www.eapl.org or e-mail infodesk@eapl.org.
Senior Book Discussion: 9:30-11 a.m. the fourth Monday of each month, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit www.eapl.org.
Kool Reads: 1:30 p.m., July 29, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. For book lovers entering sixth through eighth grade. Refreshments will be served; ingredients are available upon request 48 hours before the program. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at www.wnpl.info
Evening book discussion: 7 p.m. July 31, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Discuss "Crossing California" by Adam Langer. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Rich Erikson, at (847) 546-7060, ext. 123, or rerikson@rlalibrary.org.
Yakkity-Yak Book Attack: 1:30 p.m., July 31, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Book discussion for kids entering fourth and fifth grade. Refreshments will be served; ingredients are available upon request 48 hours before the program. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at www.wnpl.info
Meet Max Allan Collins: 10 a.m. Aug. 2, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Author Max Allan Collins is on tour for his latest book, "Red Sky in Morning." Collins is the author of the graphic novel "Road to Perdition," which was made into a movie starring Tom Hanks. There is no charge to attend, but reservations are required. Call (847) 244-5150 or visit www.wnpl.info.
Evening Writer's Workshop: 7-8:45 p.m. Aug. 5, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Writers share and critique each others work in a supportive atmosphere. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Romance discussion group: 10 a.m., Aug. 6, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Discuss "Small Town Girl" by LaVyrle Spencer. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Elizabeth Crane, at (847) 546-7060, ext. 109, or ecrane@rlalibrary.org.
Local Author Night: 7 p.m. Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Celebrate local authors who live in Lake Villa Township. Authors will read a short excerpt from their book and share the story behind the story. Book signing and refreshments will follow. Call (847) 356-7711.