Lake Co. books & authors
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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.
Evening fiction group: 7 p.m. Aug. 5, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. The Tuesday evening fiction group will discuss "Sophie's Choice" by William Styron. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at www.wnpl.info.
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.
Of Bogs and Books: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 9, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Discuss "Coyote - Seeking the Hunter in Our Midst" by Catherine Reid on Aug. 9. For more information and reservations, call (815) 344-1294 or Ameritech Relay for the hearing impaired (800) 526-0844, or e-mail dnr.volobog@illinois.gov.
The Saturday fiction group: 1:20 p.m. Aug. 9, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. The Saturday fiction group will discuss "The Master Butchers Singing Club" by Louise Erdrich. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at www.wnpl.info.
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. Discuss "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair Aug. 9 and "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: a Novel" by Lisa See on Sept. 13. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit www.lvdl.org.
Nonfiction group: 1:30 p.m. Aug. 12, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. The Tuesday nonfiction group will discuss "Ghost Map" by Steven Johnson. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at www.wnpl.info.
Writer's Support Group: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Aug. 13, Sept. 10 and Oct. 15, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Offers writers an opportunity to critique each other's work and share ideas and techniques. New members are always welcome. Registration is not required. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
Used Book Sale: Preview night for members 4-8 p.m. Aug. 14, open to public 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 16, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Friends of the Lake Villa District Library Annual Used Book Sale. $1 per bag sale from 2-3 Aug. 16. For more information, call (847) 356-8527, ext. 400.
Teen Writing Group: 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 14, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Teens in grades 7-12 can get together with other teen writers, learn creative writing skills, and share their writing. Free of charge; registration required. Call (847) 526-6225, ext. 203, visit the Adult Services Reference Desk, or signing up at www.wauclib.org.