Lake Co. books and enrichment

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

Feb. 16Morning Book Discussion: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read the book and join the discussion. New members are always welcome. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Tuesday evening fiction group: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Discuss "Dream When You're Feeling Blue" by Elizabeth Berg. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.Abraham Lincoln - His Life and Legacy: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Lincoln-era music will be part of this family-friendly program focused on Lincoln's personal history and legacy. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.Feb. 17Novel Thoughts: 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A book discussion grades 4-6. Space is limited. On Feb. 17, discuss "Surviving the Applewhites" by Stephanie Tolan. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Dewey or Don't We Book Discussion: 10:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. An adult book discussion for everyone who likes to laugh and exchange ideas. Both fiction and nonfiction titles will be discussed. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Tips for Disneyworld: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. "Making the Most of your Trip to Disneyworld" will present tips on how to save time and money, avoid crowds and have a vacation the whole family will enjoy. To register, call (847) 918-3225.E-mail Class: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17 or March 17, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Learn how to set up and use an e-mail account. Space is limited. Register at (847) 356-7711 or lvdl.org.Book Discussion: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Discuss "The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid" by Bill Bryson. Register at (847) 356-7711 or online at lvdl.org.Feb. 18Thursday Night Book Chats: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Book group for adults. Discuss "We Are All Welcome Here" by Elizabeth Berg. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.Managing Your Digital Images: Register by Thursday, Feb. 18, for program 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, March 4, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Adults ages 16 and up can learn to manage, edit, organize, print and back up digital images with software such as Memory Manager and Storybook Creator Plus. Cost is $9 for Grayslake residents, $12 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.101 Things You Should Know About Africa: 7-8:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Explore misconceptions about Africa with Chris Medjo Me Zengue, a Yebekolo tribesman from Cameroon. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.A.M. Readers: 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Discuss "The Sweet Hereafter" by Russell Banks. Registration is required; call (847) 438-3433.Feb. 20The Write Stuff: 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. A series of hourlong creative writing workshops for grades 3-6, with the goal of creating a literary magazine. The Feb. 20 program is "Games Writers Play,"with games to spark creativity. Registration for each session opens on the day of the previous session. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Feb. 21Vote for author to visit library: Deadline Sunday, Feb. 21, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. The Friends of the Library will bring a nationally recognized author to town; patrons can voter for Rick Bayless, Elizabeth Berg, Amy Bloom, Chris Bohjalian, Claire Cook, Jane Hamilton, Nancy Horan, Loretta LaRoche, Vicki Myron, Elizabeth Strout or Jane Yolen at any public service desk in the library or online at rlalibrary.org. For information, contact Marina Stevens, at (847) 546-7060 or mstevens@rlalibrary.org.Feb. 22Evening Book Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read the book and join our popular book discussion leader Trish McLaughlin for a lively book discussion! New members are always welcome. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Book Discussions for Teens: 6-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Mature teen readers in grades 9-12 can discuss "After" by Amy Efaw. Registration is required; call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.Feb. 23Youth Book Discussion: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, or Thursday, Feb. 25, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Grades 2-3 can discuss "Just Grace" by Charise Mericle Harper. Registration required; a complimentary book will be reserved upon registration. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.Adult Book Discussion: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Discuss "Hope's Edge: The Next Diet for a Small Planet" by Frances Moore Lappe and Anna Lappe. Call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.Women's Self-defense Class: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 23 to March 16, Mundelein Police Department, 221 N. Lake St. The Mundelein Police Department will host a free self-defense class for women 18 and over (17 year olds with parental permission may also attend). Students should wear loose fitting workout clothes. Space is limited. To register, call (847) 968-3770. For information, call Officers Schletz, Smith or Whittaker, at (847) 968-4600.Feb. 24Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A writer's group specifically for poets. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Traveling With the Family: 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Learn how planning, a few organizational tools, and snacks and games can help families focus on fun and relaxation during a trip. Registration is required; call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.Feb. 25Author Judith Warner: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Judith Warner will discuss how pervasive disorders like autism, Asperger's syndrome, ADHD, dyslexia and more are and show how complex and painful a journey it can be for parents in "Weve Got Issues: Children and Parents in the Age of Medication." Book sale and signing included. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.Feb. 27Dog First Aid: Register by Saturday, Feb. 27, for program 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 13, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Adults ages 18 and up can learn immediate and temporary care to give and injured animal until it can be taken to a professional veterinarian. Fees include an American Red Cross Dog First Aid book and DVD. $60 for Grayslake residents, $75 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.Great Books Discussion: 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Discuss "For Whom the Bell Tolls" by Ernest Hemingway. For information, call (847) 918-3225.March 1Novel Adventures: 2-3:30 p.m. Monday, March 1, Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Run, jump, tumble and climb on a book-themed activity course. All ages are welcome but all children must be accompanied by an adult. To register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.March 4First Aid For Kids Today: Register by Thursday, March 4, for program 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Children ages 5-8 can learn to act correctly in an emergency situation, including what to do until help arrives, basic first aid skills, what to do in case of a fire, and rescue breathing. A workbook will be provided and a certificate of completion given out after the course. $33 for Grayslake residents, $41 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.Home Alone: Register by Thursday, March 4, for program 5:45-6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 18, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Ages 7-12 will learn simple rules and information for responsible self-care, including how to properly use a house key, important phone numbers, how to answer the phone and use the phone in an emergency, dealing with strangers, fire prevention and more. Students will receive a Home Alone Activity Book and certificate of completion. $33 for Grayslake residents, $41 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.Mr. Barry's Books for Boys: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Boys in grades 4-5 are invited to join a monthly reading club. Registration is required. Call (847) 438-3840, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 4, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. All writers, published or not, are invited. Drop off and pick up copies of writing at the Adult Reference Desk. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.March 8Writers' Support: 9:30-11 a.m. or 7-9 p.m. session, Monday, March 8, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Support group for aspiring writers at all stages of the writing process, from novices to those who have been published, or all ages. Participants are encouraged to bring samples of their writing to share. Registration is not required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.March 10Ryerson Reads: 7:30-9 p.m. March 10, Brushwood, Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. $15 per person per session or $10 for Friends of Ryerson Woods members. Discuss "The Unsettling of America" by Wendell Berry. Visit ryersonwoods.org.March 16LCNS Parent Education Night: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, Lincolnshire Community Nursery School, 30 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. Speakers will focus on topics from everyday parenting to handling special issues and concerns that arise with a child. The event is free and open to the public. For information, call Amy Morrissey, at (847) 945-1450, or visit lcns.org.March 17E-mail Class: 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Learn how to set up and use an e-mail account. Space is limited. Register at (847) 356-7711 or lvdl.org.March 18Storm Chaser Adventure: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 18, Laschen Community Center, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills. Learn about storm chasing from a member of the group Chasing4Life. To register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.March 22Evening Book Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read the book and join our popular book discussion leader Trish McLaughlin for a lively book discussion! New members are always welcome. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.March 27Red Cross Babysitting Class: Register by Saturday, March 27, for program 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Ages 11-15 can learn information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or adult guardians. Bring a sack lunch, drink and doll to class. $98 for Grayslake residents, $122 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.March 31Basic First Aid: Register by Wednesday, March 31, for program 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, Grayslake Fire Station, 160 Hawley St., Grayslake. Adults ages 16 and up can learn techniques or refresh their memory on how to safely administer basic first aid. All participants are eligible for an American Heart Association certification. Participants must pick up a book at the park district office before class. $32 for Grayslake residents, $42 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.April 7Managing Your Digital Images: Register by Wednesday, April 7, for program 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Adults ages 16 and up can learn to manage, edit, organize, print and back up digital images with software such as Memory Manager and Storybook Creator Plus. Cost is $9 for Grayslake residents, $12 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.April 26Evening Book Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 26, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read the book and join our popular book discussion leader Trish McLaughlin for a lively book discussion! New members are always welcome. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.May 24Evening Book Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Read the book and join our popular book discussion leader Trish McLaughlin for a lively book discussion! New members are always welcome. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.