Books
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Pajama-Rama: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 16 and 30; and Oct. 14 and 28, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Evening storytime for families. Children are welcome to wear their pajamas and must be accompanied by a caregiver. No registration needed. (630) 837-2855 or www.bartlett.lib.il.us.
Coffee, Books & More: Meets at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17, Mount Prospect Public Library, to discuss "Cry, the Beloved Country" by Alan Paton. No registration is required. Call (847) 253-5675 for more information.
Mystery Loan Club author meet and greet: 2-4 p.m. Sept. 20, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Visit with authors Michael Black, Doug Cummings, Julie Hyzy and Tony Perona. Includes book sale and signing. Refreshments served, registration required. Register in person; call (847) 358-5881, ext. 132; or visit www.palatinelibrary.org. Everyone welcome.
Author visits library: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Children's author and illustrator Patricia Polacco discusses her books and the writing process. Free, all ages.
September book discussion: 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Discussion of "Crisis of Islam" by Bernard Lewis. Copies are available at the checkout desk. (630) 837-2855 or www.bartlett.lib.il.us.
Book Brunch: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Kids in grades 4-6 come together for food and discussion. "H.I.V.E." by Mark Walden will be discussed. (630) 837-2855 or www.bartlett.lib.il.us.
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 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.
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.