Lake Co. books and enrichment calendar
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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Feb. 17
ADHD Roundtable: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Warren Township Youth and Family Services, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. Monthly group for parents of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The Feb. 17 presentation, "An Introduction to Cogmed Working Memory Training program," will introduce parents to an interactive computer program designed to enhance a child's attention. To reserve a space or for information, visit warrentownship.net or call (847) 244-1101, ext. 401.
Smart Shoppers Value Tour: Noon to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Whole Foods Market, 760 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Take a tour of the store with a Smart Shopper Expert; see value products and get tips for grocery shopping on a budget. Free. Call (847) 444-1900.
Sweeteners 101: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Whole Foods Market, 760 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Learn about several varieties of sweeteners, including unrefined brown sugar, maple syrup, molasses, agave and more. Free. Call (847) 444-1900.
Becoming a Love and Logic Parent: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Feb. 17, Warren Township Youth and Family Services, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. Parents of children from birth to age 13 can learn some easy strategies to avoid bedtime battles and other tough situations. The program is free to Warren Township residents, however a $10 workbook fee is required. For details and registration, call (847) 244-1101, ext. 401.
Eyewitness on Africa: 7-8 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Part two of a three-part series with World Traveler Bill Helmuth: "Africa's Great Game Preserves." See elephants, hippos, buffalo, leopards and lions in their natural habitat. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Feb. 18
Gluten Free Gathering: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, Whole Foods Market, 760 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Free program will present a heart healthy snack tasting in honor of National Heart Month. For information, call (847) 444-1900.
Courthouse 101: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. A free program showing the inner-workings of the Lake County Criminal Courts with Judge Daniel B. Shanes. Free. Registration required. Call (847) 566-0650 or visit mundeleinparks.org.
Feb. 19
Meditation Experience: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Om Jahari will discuss what meditation is, how to meditate and why it is important. Registration required. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
A.M. Readers: 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Discuss "Appaloosa" by Robert B. Parker. Open to all patrons free of charge, but registration is required. To register or for information, call (847) 438-3433.
Census Records: 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee, Ave., Libertyville. Learn how to use census records to research a family tree. For information or to register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.
Feb. 20
Astronomy Nights: 7:30 p.m. Friday, 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.
Feb. 22
The Board: 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, Orchard Evangelical Free Church, 1330 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights. Screening of "The Board," a 30-minute film based on Pastor Colin Smith's sermon series, "Battles From the Boardroom of the Soul." Admission is free. For information, call Barbara Hassan, (224) 764-4004, or email bhassan@theorchardefc.org.
Feb. 24
Sign Language: 8:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays Feb. 24 to April 7 (no class March 31), Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Participants will learn vocabulary and Signed English sentence structure through games, stories and more. For teens and adults ages 12 and up. Cost is $53 for Grayslake Park District residents, $66 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.
Feb. 25
Basic First Aid: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 or March 25, Grayslake Fire Station, 160 Hawley St. Grayslake. For ages 16 and up. Learn techniques to safely administer first aid and cover a variety of injuries. Cost is $32 for Grayslake residents, $42 for nonresidents. For information, call the Grayslake Park District, at (847) 223-7529.
The Adoption Process Today: 7-9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, Vernon Hills High School, 145 N. Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Seminar will discuss the fundamentals of an adoption and the legal steps of the process. There is a fee of $29 er person. For information, call (847) 932-2176 or visit comed128.org/programs.htm.
March. 5
Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. All writers, published or not, are invited, and may bring writing to share. Drop off and pick up copies of writing at the Adult Reference Desk. For information or to register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
March 11
Eyewitness on Africa: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Part three of a three-part series with World Traveler Bill Helmuth: "Soul of South Africa." For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
March 12
Adult Book Discussions: 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 12, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Discuss "Thousand Pieces of Gold" by Adeline Yen Mah. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Manage Your Career: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12. Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. The course is intended to help participants develop insight into which career direction to pursue and develop a -formulated career plan. For adults ages 16 and up. Cost is $26 for Grayslake residents, $33 for nonresidents. For information and to register, call (847) 223-7529.
March 14
Of Bogs and Books: 10-11:30 a.m., the second Saturday of each month, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Adults share morning coffee and snacks over a discussion of nature, science and environmental readings. Reservations are requested but drop-ins are welcome. Call (815) 344-1294.
March 16
Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Mondays, March 16 and April 20, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Check eapl.org for specific monthly topics. No registration for this program is required. For information, call librarian Carol Bartlett, at (847) 438-3433, ext. 215, or stop by the library's Information Desk.
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 lvdl.org.
Relax and Read to Rover: 5-6:30 p.m., Mondays through March 2, Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children in grades 1-6 are invited to bring their favorite books and read to a certified therapy dog. Each session will last 20 minutes. Registration is required. For more information, call the Children's Services at (847) 526-6225, ext. 212.
Soup's On: Noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday through the end of March, Whole Foods Market, 760 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Cook up a different soup to sample every week. Call (847) 444-1900.