Books and enrichment

Events related to books and those that enrich your mind, such as book signings, book club events, book sales, writers' group events, lectures, speakers, classes, forums and discussions. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Oct. 28

Afternoon Spanish: 4:30-5:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 28 to Dec. 2. Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Introduction to Spanish for ages 3 -6, with fun activities and entertainment. The fee is $64 for Lindnehurst Park District residents and $73 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 356-6011.

BookMarkers Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. "A Spot of Bother" by Mark Haddon will be discussed. Copies of the book are available at the library. For information, call (847) 918-3225.

Historical Review of Japan: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, room T232, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Japan and its relationships with neighboring countries, plus an overview of current social and cultural trends. Free workshop. For information, contact Dr. Li-hua Yu at (847) 543-2741 or lyu@clcillinois.edu.

Talking to Your Teenager: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Warren Township Center Youth Services, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. Learn effective ways to communicate with a teenager from a family counselor. Limited registration, child care must be requested at time of registration. For information, call Lisa Sheppard, at (847) 599-3756.

Oct. 29

Reading and Talking: 10 a.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 29 and Nov. 5 and 19, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Read in English and practice English conversation skills. For information, call (847) 362-2330, or visit cooklib.org.

Community Health Talk: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, Lake Forest Hospital Auditorium, 660 Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. Free incontinence solutions seminar. To RSVP, call (847) 535-6112. For information, visit urologicreconstruction.com.

The Getty Villa: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 29, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Take an armchair tour of The Getty Villa, an educational center and museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome and Etruria. Free. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Oct. 30

50 Ways to Leave Your Lover- Dead: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Discuss the unusual plot devices and methods mystery writers use to kill off their characters. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Scrapbooking Workshop: Register by Thursday, Oct. 30, for class 6:30 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Bring album projects, photos and supplies (supplies will be available as well). All adults are welcome. $13 for Grayslake Park District residents, $16 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Nov. 1

Guys Read: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Boys in grades 4-6 are invited to check out and read one book from the recommended list and answer a few simple questions on their reading logs. November's theme will be mysteries. Sign up in person; by calling (847) 526-6225, ext. 212; or at wauclib.org.

Manners Please Tutorial Lunch: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, Reed Turner Woodland, 3849 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Four course dining tutorial will include five steps to a proper introduction, party savvy, telephone etiquette, importance of Thank you notes, acts of kindness and dining skills. For ages 7-13. Cost is $65. For information, call (847) 438-4743 or visit longgroveparkdistrict.com.

Exploring the Plains Indians: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 1, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Explore a tepee and artifacts from the Plains Indians. Learn about the geography, history and tribes of the plains along with information on the life of Sacagawea. Each child attending will make a dreamcatcher to take home. Registration is required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Native American Legends: 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Kids in kindergarten and up will Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with the Spirit of the Eagle Presentations. Adults may attend but do not need to register; no preschoolers. Registration is required. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.

Nov. 2

"Special Needs" reading: 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, Warren Newport Public Library, 224 North O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Public reading of an "atypical play about an atypical kid" followed by a short discussion. Free and open to the public. For information, call the library, at (847)-244-5150.

Nov. 3

Author visit: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Former Chicago private eye and author Sean Chercover will visit. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Reservations are requested. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.

President Harry S. Truman: 1-2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Amateur historian Laurence Stern presents an in-depth study about President Truman and historic events during his presidency. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Serious Chili to Warm the Soul: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Learn to make chili with Chef Michael Niksic, and try Niksic's Roast Turkey and Red Bean Andouille Sausage Chili with Tortillas. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Nov. 4

Men's Hebrew Literacy Class: 8-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 4-Jan. 27 (no class Dec. 23 or 30, graduation 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30), Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Open to any adult; learn to read Hebrew regardless of level of previous instruction. The cost is $30, which includes the "Shalom Aleichem" textbook. To register, contact the synagogue office at (847) 634-0777.

Nov. 5

Romance Book Discussion Group: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5. Round Lake Area Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Discuss "Safe Harbor" by Christine Feehan. Light refreshments will be served. For information, call (847) 546-7060.

Nov. 8

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 Bookseller of Kabul" by Asne Seierstad on Nov. 8. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit ww­w.lvdl.org.

Computerized Embroidery: 12:30-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Grayslake Area Public Library District, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Sue Walters will take a graphics file and turn it into a design that she will stitch on her embroidery machine. Walters will explain why she uses Bernina Artista Designer Plus 5 software. No registration necessary. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit www.grayslake.info.

Nov. 12

Grayslake Historical Society: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, Charlie's Place, 255 Center St., Grayslake. Learn the history of the early George Thayer building built in 1889. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For information, call (847) 223-7663.

Nov. 25

Weird Science: 7-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. A series of short, easy and sometimes weird demonstrations on chemical and physical phenomena. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.