Books and enrichment
Events related to books and events 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.
December Computer Programs: Online registration for the Mount Prospect Public Library's November computer programs begins Saturday, Nov. 1. December's slate of computer programs will help patrons sharpen their Internet skills, provide tips for online shopping, and create spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel. Space is limited for each program. Visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
1950s House: Open 1-4 p.m. Sundays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, April through December; Rolling Meadows Historical Museum, 3100 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. For details, and to schedule tour groups, call (847) 577-7346.
Long Grove Art School: Spoerlein Commons S.C. Suite 209, Arlington Heights and McHenry roads, Buffalo Grove. Class instructions are in oil paint, acrylics, watercolor, and drawing one 2-hour workshop/class for adults in oil on Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. Four weekly classes are forming with a maximum of six students. Private instruction and open studio time. Four week classes for kids ages 7-12. (847) 634-2920 www.longgroveartschool.com.
Literary Review: The Literary Review Book Club of Des Plaines will present five luncheon/book reviews at noon Fridays, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Feb. 13, March 13 and May 8 at the Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. The reviewers will be Denise Philpot, Jenny Riddle, Nancy Buehler, Suzanne Hales, and Barbara Rinella. A limited number of memberships are still available for the upcoming season. The group's purpose is to provide the community with a luncheon as well as to promote the books and interesting subjects that are reviewed. For further information about membership, call Jeanette, (847) 635-6780 or Julie, (847) 824-2576.
Oct. 28
Lyric Opera of Chicago Education Corps lecture: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Barrington Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago's Outreach Community Education program presents "Lulu" with lecturer Robert Klassy. Free and open to the public. New and seasoned opera lovers are welcome. To reserve a seat call Jill Lund at (847) 756-3200. lyricopera.org.
Pajama-Rama:. 7 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 28, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Special evening storytime for families. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas and must be accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required. For information, call (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
"Inside the Tuscan Hills": 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28; Community Education Office, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Adventure travel film on the Tuscany region of Italy. Tickets: Adults, $6; District 214 Gold Card members, $5. Call (847) 718-7703.
Wish You Where Here- Myanmar: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Experience the enchantment of traveling to the Far East. Refreshments served. register at barringtonarealibrary.org or call (847) 382-1300.
Career Coaching the Quick Way: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, Wojcik Conference Center, Harper College, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Part of the formal launch of the college's Professional Advancement and Learning Center, an institute that support adults as they start new professions or seek additional training. Robin Ryan, career coach and author, speaks at 6:30 p.m. To register, (847) 925-6847 or harpercollege.edu/mysuccess.
Staying stress free: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Chiro One Wellness Center of Schaumburg, 850 W. Higgins Road, suite 121, Schaumburg. Dr. Kaylynne Koubsky, clinic director, host workshop on staying stress free during tough economic times. (847) 805-9111. chiroone.net.
Irish ceili (social) dancing: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson. Dancing and stomping to Irish music, jigs, and reels. To register, visitmppl.org/events or call 847/253-5675.
Oct. 29
Instant Messaging intermediate computer class: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Master the basics of instant messaging on AIM. Mouse skills and familiarity with the Internet required. (847) 382-1300.
Art of Searching advanced computer class: 1 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 29, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Refine your Internet searches with the may features and capabilities of today's search engines. Mouse skills and familiarity wit the Internet required. (847) 382-1300.
Excel 2007 Basics II: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Apply basic formulas with a spreadsheet, construct and modify graphs and charts and use advanced formatting. Mouse skills and experience with Excel required. (847) 382-1300.
Word 2007 Mail Merge Basics: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Learn how to perform mass mailings using a single template and data source. Create data files, letter templates, envelopes and labels. Good typing skills and experience with Microsoft Word required. (847) 382-1300.
Oct. 30
Halloween storytime: Thursday Oct. 30: 10-10:30 a.m. and 7-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Palatine Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine; 5-5:30 p.m. Rand Road branch, 1585 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Storytime and a parade. Come in costume. (847) 358-5881, ext. 129.
Dracula coming to Bartlett: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Megan Wells, professional actress and storyteller performs a portion of Bram Stoker's "Dracula." (630) 837-3560 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
Oct. 31
Halloween storytime: 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. No registration required. For information, call (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
Halloween storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Freeman Road branch of the Palatine Library, 1262 Freeman Road, Hoffman Estates. Storytime and parade. Come in costume. (847) 358-5881, ext. 129.
October book discussion: 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. "Good in Bed" by Jennifer Weiner will be discussed. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk. No registration required. For information, call (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
Nov. 1
Tarkington School Barnes & Noble Book Fair: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1; Barnes & Noble, 13 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. School choir performance, scavenger hunt, storytimes. Call (847) 361-3012 or (847) 342-8548.
Digital TV Transition: 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Learn about the converter box coupon program, how to install a converter box, and other DTV basics. Register online at dppl.org or call (847) 376-2787.
Genealogy 101: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Nov. 1; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. A workshop for people starting to research their family history. Free; register at ahml.info under programs or call (847) 392-0100.
Nov. 2
Book review and discussion: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church, 1025 N. Smith St., Palatine. The public is invited to review and discuss "When Elephants Weep: The Emotional Lives of Animals" by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson and Susan McCarthy. ccuu@ccuu.org.
Altered States U: 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2; Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Still Acting Up!, a Skokie Park District-sponsored performance troupe of talented seniors over the age of 60 presents their newest musical review. To register, call or visit the information desk, (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 or visit phpl.info.
Nov. 3
Young Adult Author Festival: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3: Chris Crutcher at the Sonya Crawshow Branch Library, Schick Road and Audrey Lane, Hanover Park. Call Joyce, (630) 483-4941. Gordon Lorman at the Heritage Ballroom at the Centre in Elgin. Call Lisel, (847) 742-2411. David Lubar at the Bartlett Public Library. Call Leona, (630) 837-2855. Presentations are free. Sponsored by School District U-46 and the Public Library Districts.
Dia de los Muertos: 3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. The Spanish Club of South Elgin High School presents a tribute to All Saints' Day and Mexico's Day of the Dead. Free, open to the public. Register at (630) 213-0100.
The Transition to Digital Television: 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Learn what will happen when the nation's broadcast stations convert to an all-digital signal next February and how the transition will affect television viewers. To register, visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Book Chat at Caribou: 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3; Caribou Coffee, 90 E. Northwest Hwy., Mount Prospect. Discussion of "The Space Between Us," by Thrity N. Umrigar. Novel illustrates the intimacy, and the irreconcilable class divide between two women in contemporary Bombay. Limited copies of the book are available at the Fiction/AV/Teen Desk. No registration is required. Call (847) 253-5675.
Nov. 4
Professional development workshop: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, Forest View Education Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Fran Gamwell of the Gamwell group will present a program on grant writing. Sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago and developed by The Points of Light Foundation. For information or to register, call (847) 228-1320 or volunteerinfo.net.
Basic Computer Skills: 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4, and 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Learn basic mouse and typing skills that are needed to use simple computer programs and perform tasks online. Register online at dppl.org or call (847) 376-2787.
Tuesday Morning Book Discussion: 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Discussion on "Silent Spring," by Rachel Carson. Books are available one month prior at the Readers' Services Desk on the third floor. Register online at dppl.org or call (847) 376-2787.
Nov. 5
Book reading: Noon, Wednesday, Nov. 5, Harper Drama Lab, room L109 in building L, at Harper College 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Assistant professor Glenn Taylor reads from his debut novel "The Ballad of Trenchmouth Taggart." Free. (847) 925-6100 or harpercollege.edu.
'Food for Thought' Book Discussion: 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson. Discussion of "The Glass Castle: A Memoir," by Jeannette Walls. The child of an alcoholic father and an eccentric artist mother discusses her family's nomadic upbringing, during which she and her siblings fended for themselves. Books are available at the Fiction/AV/Teen Desk. No registration is required. Visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Movies at MPPL: 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, and 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson. For details, call (847) 253-5675. Due to a restrictive marketing agreement, the library is prevented from reporting the title of this film in media aimed at the general public.
The Camera And Abraham Lincoln: 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. PowerPoint presentation describes the photographs of Abraham Lincoln as they appear in the history of photography. Lincoln was the first extensively photographed president, and the first for whom the media helped sway an election. Register online at dppl.org or call (847) 376-2787.
Nov. 6
Parent education class: 7-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6; Lincoln Prairie School, 500 Hillcrest Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Eric Salcedo from the Office of Attorney General will speak to parent about social networking sites, cyberbullying and online dangers for children. Childcare available. (847) 357-5955.
England-The Midlands and the North: 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6; Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Answers the question, "What do sirloin steaks, pork pies, Dracula and George Washington have in common with northern England?" To register, call (847) 259-3500 ext. 35, or visit phpl.info.
Early literacy skills for children: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, Blackwell School, 345 N. Walnut, Schaumburg. "Supporting the Development of Early Literacy Skills for Children 0-5 years" course. Jen Mursu, (847) 357-5062.
Warriors Book Club: 4-5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6; Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Open to grades 3-8. Meet to talk about Warrior series by Erin Hunter; snacks and trivia. To register, call (847) 259-3500 ext. 35, or visit phpl.info
Nov. 7
World Community Day: 10:45 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, Faith Community United Church of Christ, 2023 Route 176, Prairie Grove. Church Women United of the Barrington Area host. Service, agape luncheon. (847) 540-5634.
Drop-In Email & Internet Assistance: 2-3:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Informal sessions offer ways to obtain e-mail, find information on the Internet, navigating Web sites and practicing searching skills. No registration is required.
Friday Night Films: 6:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Screening of an international, independent or documentary film. Call the Reference Desk at (847) 376-2841 one month prior for the film title. Seating is limited and on a first come, first seated basis.
Nov. 8
Drop-In Toddler Time: 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Story program for 2-year-olds and their caregivers. Please no older brothers or sisters. No registration required. For information, call (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
Cemetery Records in Conducting Family Research: 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 8; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson. Slide presentation and discussion that details how cemetery records can be a source of information for family researchers. To register, visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Second Saturday Poetry Workshop: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Nov. 8; NWCC Gallery, 500 N. Hicks Road, Suite 120, Palatine. Topic is "Are All Your Poems Written in Prose?" A look at rhyme as an important musical element. Participants are encouraged to bring 12 copies of their own work to share with the group. Cost is $15. R.S.V.P. (847) 991-7966 or e-mail at nwcc@northwestculturalcouncil.org
Nov. 9
Wish You Were Here-Alaska: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Barbara Sudgen and Ron Vargason share their photography and adventures of RVing through Canada and Alaska. Register at barringtonarealibrary.org or call (847) 382-1300.
Sunday Afternoon Movies: 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. A free feature film presentation. Call the Reference Desk (847) 376.2841 one month prior for the film title. Seating is limited and on a first come, first seated basis.
Nov. 10
Introduction To The Internet: 6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 10 and 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Teaches essential Internet skills and provides enough knowledge to avoid some of the all-too-common Internet pitfalls. Register online at dppl.org or call (847) 376-2787.
eBay 101: 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 10; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Learn how to make money selling on eBay. Includes an overview of new eBay features and seller tools and real time demos on eBay.com. To register, visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Nov. 11
Eighth Air Force Combat Veteran Recalls WWII: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11; Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Bill Wagner, former radio operator and gunner on B-17 Flying Fortresses during World War II is honored. On his 24th combat mission his plane was shot down and he was captured and held as a POW. To register, call (847) 259-3500 ext. 35, or visit phpl.info.
Nov. 13
Read to Starr: 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 13 and Dec. 4, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Kids in grades one-three can schedule a 15 minute appointment to read with a certified therapy dog. Registration required, call (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
Salsa and Latin Dance: 7-9 p.m.; Thursdays, Nov. 13 and 20; Des Plaines School of Dance 515 E. Thacker St. Des Plaines Learn Cha Cha, Rumba, and Salsa. Open to ages 16 and older. Residents: $38; nonresidents, $48. Call (847) 391-5700 to register or visit desplainesparks.org.
King Arthur Flour holiday baking class: Noon-2 p.m. sweet and savory yeast breads; 7-9 p.m. festive cookies and pies; Thursday, Nov. 13, Hotel Indigo Chicago, 920 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine. kingarthurflour.com/baking or call (800) 827-6836.
Lyric Opera Lecture: 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13; Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm. Learn why Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" is considered the finest American opera ever composed. To register, call (847) 259-3500 ext. 35, or visit phpl.info
Nov. 15
Starting from the Middle-Changing Course Midlife: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Half-day workshop designed to help explore options for finding a meaningful new path at midlife. $45. For information, visit bacoa.org.
Nov. 16
Barrington Chapter Lyric Opera of Chicago lyric education symposium: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, Thorne Auditorium, 375 E. Chicago Ave., Northwestern University's Chicago campus. Symposium on "Porgy and Bess." $25. Call the Lyric's ticket office at (312) 332-2244. lyricopera.org.
Nov. 17
Lyric Opera of Chicago Education Corps lecture: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Barrington Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago's Outreach Community Education program presents "Porgy and Bess" with lecturer Howard and Mary Robins. Free and open to the public. New and seasoned opera lovers are welcome. To reserve a seat call Jill Lund at (847) 756-3200.
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Drumming circle: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Learn the history and culture of exotic drums from around the world and experience how playing these drums releases stress, promoted creativity and self-expression. Instruments provided. Free for all ages. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Nov. 19:
Building Wealth Through Debt Elimination: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Harper College, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Presented by Sherry Ridge, author, personal finance adviser and financial independence consultant. Free, registration required. (847) 925-6558.
Nov. 21
Friends of the Palatine Library holiday sale: Library hours Tuesday, Nov. 21-Thursday, Nov. 23, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Books suitable for gift giving will be available along with a like-new collection of adult and children's books and miscellaneous gift items. (847) 358-4396.
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.
Dec. 3
Lyric Opera of Chicago Education Corps lecture: 3:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Barrington Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago's Outreach Community Education program presents "Madam Butterfly" with lecturer Sheila Amend. Free and open to the public. New and seasoned opera lovers are welcome. To reserve a seat call Jill Lund at (847) 756-3200. lyricopera.org.
Dec. 4
Read to Starr: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Kids in grades one-three can schedule a 15 minute appointment to read with a certified therapy dog. Registration required, call (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
Dec. 13
Drop-In Toddler Time: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Story program for 2-year-olds and their caregivers. Please no older brothers or sisters. No registration required. For information, call (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
Dec. 14
Jewish United Fund Book Buddies: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, Barnes & Noble, 590 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Learn about Hanukkah through art projects, storytime, and songs. For families with children under age 5. Reservations to Abby, (312) 444-2844.
Jan. 27
Divorce and Finance: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, Harper College, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Presented by Adra Campbell, past president of the Northwest Suburban Bar Association. Free, registration required. (847) 925-6558.
Jan. 28
Lyric Opera of Chicago Education Corps lecture: 3:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Barrington Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago's Outreach Community Education program presents "Tristan Und Isolde" with lecturer John Piepgras. Free and open to the public. New and seasoned opera lovers are welcome. To reserve a seat call Jill Lund at (847) 756-3200. .lyricopera.org.
Feb. 6
Lyric Opera of Chicago Education Corps lecture: 1 p.m. Feb. 6, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Barrington Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago's Outreach Community Education program presents "Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci" with lecturer Denny Hayes. Free and open to the public. New and seasoned opera lovers are welcome. To reserve a seat call Jill Lund at (847) 756-3200. lyricopera.org.
March 11
Lyric Opera of Chicago Education Corps lecture: 3:30 p.m. March 11, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Barrington Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago's Outreach Community Education program presents "Abduction From the Seraglio" with lecturer Gary Pett. Free and open to the public. New and seasoned opera lovers are welcome. To reserve a seat call Jill Lund at (847) 756-3200. lyricopera.org.