Books

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Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The book, "To Say Nothing of the Dog" by Connie Willis, will be discussed in the board room. For information, call (847) 918-3225.

Banned Books Week: Saturday, Sept. 27-Saturday, Oct. 4, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. The library will celebrate Banned Books Week 2008, with a display of challenged books from current and past years. Choose a book to check out and celebrate you freedom to read. (847) 358-5881.

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.

Book review and discussion: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28, Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church, 1025 N. Smith Road, Palatine. "The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World" by Eric Weiner will be discussed. Public welcome, no charge.

Celebrate Your Freedom to Read: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. In honor of the 28th annual Banned Books Week, College of Lake County professor MaryAnn Bretzlauf will lead a discussion on the history of banning books and other implications of this First Amendment issue. Canvas book bag door prizes will be awarded. Reservations are requested. Register at wnpl.info or call (847) 244-5150 and press 7.