Books

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New Beginnings Wednesday book club: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 3 through Nov. 19, at the home of a member. Join the club as the "Artist Way" by Julia Cameron is worked through. Book is a 12-week course designed in discovering and recovering your creative self. For address and directions, call Alice at (847) 253-8419.

Parent/Child Book Club: 7 p.m. Sept. 8, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Parents and children in grades 4-6 will discuss the book, "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan. Registration required, visit www.palatinelibrary.org or call (847) 358-5881, ext. 132.

Mystery Loan Club author meet and greet: 2-4 p.m. Sept. 20, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Visit with authors Michael Black, Doug Cummings, Julie Hyzy and Tony Perona. Includes book sale and signing. Refreshments serves. Registration required. Register in person or call the Reader Assistance Desk at (847) 358-5881, ext. 132. Online registration available at www.palatinelibrary.org. Everyone welcome.

Local Author's Literary Tea: 2-4 p.m. Sept. 28, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Adults and young adults are invited to meets some local authors at a literary tea. Includes tea, socializing, readings and a book signing. Register at www.barringtonarealibrary.org or call (847) 382-1300.