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.
Nov. 18
Thanksgiving Holiday: 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane. A discussion on the Thanksgiving holiday. Share memories and traditions and learn some tidbits about the original Thanksgiving celebration. For information, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Writers Group: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, Antioch Public Library District, 757 N. Main St., Antioch. Meet with both beginning and more advanced writers to receive feedback and support and offer the same to others, while discussing various topics relating to writing. No registration required. For information, call (847) 395-0874 or visit the Web site antiochdistrictlibrary.org.
Nov. 19
Reading and Talking: 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 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.
Introduction to the Internet: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn basic Internet terminology, how to navigate through a browser, and how to conduct and bookmark general searches. For information and registration, call (847) 459 -4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Doug Fine: 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Lake Forest Academy, 1500 W. Kennedy Road, Lake Forest. As part of its Head of School Symposium on the Environment, Lake Forest Academy welcomes journalist and author Doug Fine to campus. Fine will discuss his adventures as a farmer and environmentalist living in New Mexico. His book, "Farewell, My Subaru: An Epic in Local Living," details his experiences living off the land.
Novel Thoughts: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Grades 4-6 can discuss "Can of Worms" by Kathy Mackel. Registration is required. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Gluten Free Group: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Whole Foods, 760 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Free gluten free program with Chef Michael. For information, call (847) 444-1900, ext. 107.
Company is Coming: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Learn to cook chicken and wild rice casserole for a crowd, white lasagna, sausage-stuffed rolls, sour cream coffeecake and chocolate mousse pie with raspberry sauce. Recipes and a tasting are included. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Through Nov. 20
Family Reading Club: Through Thursday, Nov. 20, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Fremont Public Library patrons are invited to sign up at the Youth Services desk; families may choose a bag of books suitable for preschool through second grade or a bag of books suitable for grades 3-8 to check out. Each bag will also contain hot chocolate and popcorn packets the family can keep. For more information, call (847) 918-3218.
Car Care Clinic: 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Bob Boho, owner of Dundee & Wolf Automotive Services of Wheeling, will give a free clinic to share tips for keeping cars running and handling potential problems, and to educate the public on the importance of routine maintenance. He will also raffle off BP gift cards among other prizes. For information and registration, call (847) 459 -4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Teen Book Discussion Club: 4-5:30 p. m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens can discuss "Memoirs of the Teenage Amnesiac," by Gabrielle Zevin. The book will be provided at time of registration. For information and registration, call (847) 459 -4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Boys Book Discussion: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Antioch Public Library District, 757 N. Main St., Antioch. Boys ages 8-12 can discuss the first book of the Johnny Maxwell Trilogy, "Only You Can Save Mankind," by Terry Pratchett. Registration required; call (847) 395-0874 or visit apld.info.
Historic Route 66: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Antioch Public Library District, 757 N. Main St., Antioch. Highway Historian Dave Clark will tell the story of Route 66 in pictures and music. Registration required; call (847) 395-0874 or visit apld.info.
Steaks, Roasts, and Seasonal Beers: 7-8:30, Thursday, Nov. 20, Whole Foods, 760 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Learn to season stakes and cook roasts. This class will include a sampling of winter beers and ales. $10 per person. For information, call (847) 444-1900, ext. 107.
A.M. Readers Group: 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Open to all patrons free of charge, but registration is required. November's discussion will focus on the book "Super America: Stories" by Anne Panning. Copies are available at the Library's Readers' Services Desk. To register or for more information, call (847) 438-3433.
Meal Planning: Register by Thursday, Nov. 20, for class 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. A hands-on evening of meal planning. The class will brainstorm and plan each participant's family's meals for two weeks. $15 for Grayslake Park District residents, $20 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.
Nov. 21
Astronomy Nights: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 21, Jan. 16 and Feb. 20, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. The Lake County Astronomical Society meets the third Friday of each month except December. 7:30 p.m. business meeting is followed by an indoor presentation at 8:30 p.m. and viewing if skies are clear about 9:30 p.m. For information, call (815) 344-1294.
Teen Cooking 101: 7-9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21, Whole Foods, 760 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Chef Leslie will teach young chefs ages 14-18 how to cook foods including roasted chicken, pasta with crème sauce, roasted veggies, and tiramisu. $13 per person. For information, call (847) 444-1900, ext. 107.
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. 4
Reading Group for Boys: 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Boys in fourth and fifth grade are invited to participate in a monthly reading club to discuss action and adventure stories. Registration is required. Sign up at eapl.org, online at e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or call (847) 438-3840.
Meal Planning: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. A hands-on evening of meal planning to help plan family dinners and meeting a family's individual needs. Cost is $15 for Grayslake Park District residents ($10 per person if you get a friend to register too), $20 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.
Dec. 15
Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. For anyone with an interest in genealogy. Check eapl.org for specific monthly topics. No registration is required for this free program. For information, call librarian Carol Bartlett at (847) 438-3433, ext. 215, or stop by the Library's Information Desk.
Through Dec.31
Lincoln-Douglas Debates exhibit: On display Nov. 11 to Dec. 31, Indian Trails Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. "Confronting Democracy's Boundaries - The Lincoln Douglas Debates" will highlight the 1858 series of seven debates. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Ongoing
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. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit www.lvdl.org.