Lake Co. books & enrichment
March 17
Morning Book Discussion: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discuss "The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted," by Elizabeth Berg over coffee. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Gluten Intolerant?: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Discover how to create gluten free meals at home, while dining-out and when traveling. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Conquering Clutter: 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Learn how to control clutter and organize living and working spaces. Registration required; call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Let's talk books: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Discuss "Tales of a Shaman's Apprentice" by Mark Plotkin. For information, call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.
March 18
Mrs. Abraham Lincoln: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Historian and actress Valerie Gugala portrays Mary Lincoln. Registration is required. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Judaism 102: 7 to 8:15 p.m. On Wednesday, March 18, Congregation Or Shalom, 21 Hawthorn Parkway in Vernon Hills. The last in a series of classes called "Judaism 102: Religious School for Adults." $18 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Participants discuss ways to add variety to the traditional Seder.
Tips for Water Conservation: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Learn indoor and outdoor tips to save thousands of gallons of water around the home. Free, but registration required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
Heart health advocates: 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Sedgebrook, 800 Audubon Way, Lincolnshire. Local physicians and authors Joel Okner, M.D., and Jeremy Clorfene, Ph.D., will talk about their new book, "The No Bull Book on Heart Disease: Real Answers to Winning Back Your Heart and Health." The public is invited. The program is free of charge and registration is required. Call (847) 876-2373.
March 19
Ellen Greene: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Borders Books and Music, 49 S. Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Author Ellen Greene will discuss and sign copies of her book "Remember the Sweet Things: One List, Two Lives and Twenty Years of Marriage." (847) 559-1999.
The Chicago "L": 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Discover the world famous Chicago "L" with author Greg Borzo. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Eco-friendly Design: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Learn the latest approaches to "green" design. To register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.
Ancestry Library Edition: 10 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Learn about this popular genealogy database. To register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.
March 20
St. Patrick's Day program: 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 W. Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Learn the story of who St. Patrick was and find out the differences between the holiday celebration in the United States and in Ireland. To register, call (847) 353-7501. Visit bgfitnesscenter.com.
March 21
Grant Township Area Historical Society: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21, Grant Hall Museum, 411 Washington St, Ingleside. The museum's "A Celebration of the Life of Abraham Lincoln" will be the topic. Attendees are encouraged to visit the exhibit. Visit the museum from 1-4 p.m. the first and third Sunday of every month. Call the Museum, at (847) 587-0544.
Swedish Genealogy Workshop: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 21, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. A resource presentation on emigration records, census records, Swedish church records and more. At 1 p.m., participants can take part in a hands-on workshop and access Genline and other genealogical resources. Bring names, dates, and specific locations of ancestors to research. To register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.
Book signing: 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 21, Sunset Foods, Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. Author Carole Stern sign copies of her cookbook "The Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Cookbook."
March 23
Evening Book Discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discuss "The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted," by Elizabeth Berg over coffee. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Credit Scores 101: 7 p.m. March 23, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Learn how a credit score is determined, how to read credit reports, and how to fix a bad credit history. Register through fremontlibrary.org or call (847) 918-3225.
March 24
BookMarkers: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Discuss "Child 44" by Tom Rob Smith. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
What Color is Your Brain?: 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Discover your "brain color" with Sheila Glazov, author of "What Color is Your Brain?" to help build harmonious relationships and improve job performance. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
March 25
Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A writer's group specifically for poets. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Basic First Aid: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, 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.
Memoir Writing: 7 p.m. March 25, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Author Katherine Kreher will talk about the challenges in writing a deeply personal memoir. She will also sign copies of her book, "A House Divided: A Story of Survival." To register, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
March 26
Downloading Audio Books: 1-3pm on Thursday, March 26, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Learn to download best selling audio books from home for free. VAPLD cardholders only. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
March 27
Exploring The Plains Indians: 1-2 p.m. Friday, March 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discuss the geography and tribes of the plains with artifacts, a model tepee, to set up and provide information about the life of Sacagawea. Each child attending will make a dreamcatcher to take home. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
April 11
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.
April 20
Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Mondays, 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.
April 21
Let's Go Digital: 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Learn how to download digital, manage, edit and organize digital images. Cost is $9 for Grayslake Park District residents, $12 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.
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.