Northwest suburban books & enrichment
Events related to books and events that enrich your mind, such as book signings, book club events, book sales, writers' group events, lectures, speakers, classes, forums and discussions.
Nurses Club Scholarship: Applications must be received by April 30. The Arlington Heights Nurses Club is offering scholarships to residents of Arlington Heights who have been accepted into a college or university nursing program and will be starting their nursing clinical rotations. Applications and information are available at ahnc.info.
March 10
Discover England's Southwest: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. World traveler Myrla Brand narrates a photo slide show visit to the coastal scenery of Cornwall and the towns of Boscastle, Clovelly, and Castle Combe. mppl.org/events or (847) 253-5675.
Visit with Abraham Lincoln: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. R.J. Lindsey will portray the life of the 16th president. Register at (847) 392-0100 or www.ahml.info.
Wine 101: 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, Urban Harvest, 15 S. Dunton Ave. Learn the proper techniques for tasting and evaluating wine as well as wine terminology and taste a variety of wines. For ages 21 and up. Fee is $25. For information, call the Arlington Heights Park District, at (847) 577-3000 or visit ahpd.org.
Pajama-Rama: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Storytime for families. Children may wear their pajamas. (630) 837-2855.
March 11
Lyric Opera of Chicago Education Corps lecture: 3:30 p.m. March 11, Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Barrington Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago's Outreach Community Education program presents "Abduction From the Seraglio" with lecturer Gary Pett. Free and open to the public. New and seasoned opera lovers are welcome. To reserve a seat call Jill, (847) 756-3200. lyricopera.org.
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.
Movie discussion: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, Mount Prospect Public Library,10 S. Emerson St. Discussion and screening of Orson Welles' 1941 classic Citizen Kane. Register at mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Teen Bytes & Bites: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can learn about all the nitty-gritty parts of a computer. Pizza will be provided. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
ECC Academic Excellence reception: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, ECC main campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Open to high school students who will graduate in the top 25 percent of their class, their parents and others seeking an academic challenge. For information or reservations, (847) 214-7385.
Spring design workshops: 9 a.m. check-in Wednesday, March 11; Thursday, March 12; Friday March 13 and Saturday March 14, Mangels of Long Grove. Series of spring design workshops led by executive designer Doug Clark. Free, advance registration required. (847) 634-9287.
March 12
Movies at the library: 1 p.m. Thursday, March 12. Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. "Nights in Rodanthe." Romantic drama. Rated PG-13. To register, mppl.org/events or (847) 253-5675.
Adult Book Discussions: 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 12, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Discuss "The Welsh Girl" by Peter Ho Davies on Feb. 12. Discuss "Thousand Pieces of Gold" by Adeline Yen Mah on March 12. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Non fiction-adult book discussion: 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. "An Unquiet Mind," by Kay Redfield Jamison will be discussed. To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 166 or 106. palatinelibrary.org.
Principals at the Palatine Library: 7- 7:30 p.m., Thursday March 12, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Christie Samojedny, principal Lincoln School, reads her favorite stories. (847) 358-5881 or visit palatinelibrary.org.
Read to Rover: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 1-5 can read to certified therapy dogs. Sign up in person at the "Ask Here" desk on the first floor, for a 15-minute, one-on-one reading with a dog. No parents or siblings allowed in the room during the session. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Inside writing and publishing seminar: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. "Mixing Reality and Fiction," will be presented by award-winning mystery author Robert Goldsborough. Free, registration required, (847) 923-3347.
Coffee Talk: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines. Program on the Eastland disaster presented by members of the Eastland Disaster Historical Society. For information, (847) 391-5399.
March 13
How to Write a Resume: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discuss how to write the perfect resume, or have a resume critiqued. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Midwest Writers Association: 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant, Skokie. Dinner program features a panel of experts in the world of book publishing. $20-$25. Reservations required, before Friday March 13, to Ada, adapkahn@aol.com or Janis, guggie1@sbcglobal.net.
March 14
Drop-in Toddler Time: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. For 2-year olds and their caregivers. (630) 837-2855 of bartlett.lib.il.us
March 15
Edvard Munich: Frieze of Life: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Preview lecture of the Art Institute of Chicago's exhibit on Edvard Munch's artistic vision as a pioneer of Expressionism. Register at (847) 392-0100 or www.ahml.info.
Christian parenting: A parenting program, "Christian Parenting 101," will begin Sunday, March 15, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Prince of Peace United Methodist Church, 1400 Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. (847) 439-0668.
March 16
Adult book discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 16, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. "The Lady and the Unicorn" by Tracy Chevalier will be discussed. To register, (847) 358-5881 or palatinelibrary.org.
Book Share: 7 p.m. Monday, March 16, Caribou Coffee, 90 E. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect.
People who are passionate about books are invited to share some of their favorite titles with fellow book lovers. (847) 253-5675.
Mad Science: 7-8 p.m. Monday, March 16, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 4-6 can examine chemistry and the science of molecules and matter, then make some colorful super bouncy balls. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
March 17
Writers Group: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Author Lisa Rosenthal leads the library's Writers Group, where writers of all genres are welcome to discuss their works and other creative minds. Call (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org.
Great Books, adult book discussion: 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. The group is currently reading "The Seven Deadly Sins Sampler" from Great Books. Topic: gluttony. A discussion of "Fat" by Raymond Carver and "Famine" by Xu Xi will take place. (847) 358-5881, ext. 166 or palatinelibrary.org.
Roads that Lead to Lincoln: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Trace Abraham Lincoln's career and life in Illinois. Register at (847) 392-0100 or www.ahml.info.
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.
March 18
Adoption Process From A to Z: 7-9:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Community Education District 211 at Fremd High School, 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. adult continuing education class offers an in-depth look at the adoption process. (847) 755-6820 or d211.org.
Swedish Genealogy: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Ask questions about Swedish ancestry research and get help using Genline North America's Swedish Church records database. Register at www.ahml.info.
Book group: Cathy Anderson will lead a discussion of the book "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at Prince of Peace United Methodist Church, 1400 Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. (847) 439-0668.
Stories and More: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Stories and activities for grades K-two. Registration required, (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
March 19
Principals at the Palatine Library: 7- 7:30 p.m., Thursday March 19 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Aaron Landgrave, principal Immanuel Lutheran School, reads his favorite stories. (847) 358-5881 or visit palatinelibrary.org.
Career Interest workshop series: 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, March 19; 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 24; and 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, Harper College, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. College offers three free workshops geared toward those who are out of work or dissatisfied with their current job and looking to make a change. Register at (847) 925-6220 or harpercollege.edu.
Red to Starr: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Schedule a 15 minute appointment to read with a certified therapy dog. Register at (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us
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
Job seekers workshop: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Oscar Adler, author of "Sell Yourself in Any Interview," presents an interactive workshop on successful interviewing skills. Register at (847) 259-3500 ext. 35 or phpl.info.
Mystery on Loan Club: 2- 4 p.m. Saturday, March 21, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. Meet J.A. Konrath, author of the Lt. Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels series. His newest novel in the series, "Fuzzy Navel," was released in June. There will also be a sale and book signing. Register at (847)-358-5881, ext. 132, or palatinelibrary.org.
How to Be Your Own Life Coach: 9 a.m.-Noon, Saturday, March 21, Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. $24. Learn how to remove roadblocks and achieve goals. Register at ce214.org or at (847) 718-7700.
March 23
Manga seminar and workshop: 7-8 p.m. Monday, March 23, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. Meet manga illustrator/instructor Addie Afable in a hands-on seminar and workshop. For ages 10 and up. Registration begins Monday, March 9, call (847)-358-5881, ext. 132, or visit palatinelibrary.org.
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.
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.
Polish genealogy: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines. Rosalie Lindberg, past-president of the Polish Genealogical Society of America, will shares tips for researching Polish ancestors. Free. (847) 391-5399.
March 26
Inside writing and publishing seminar: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. "Non-Fiction Writing Workshop" led by Chicago author Barbara Gregorich. Free, registration required, (847) 923-3347.
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.
March 29
Organizing Your Genealogy Records: Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will present Organizing Your Genealogy Records by Trudy Barch at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. The JGSI meeting facilities at Temple Beth Israel will open at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate members/guests who want to use library materials, get help with genealogy Web sites on the Internet, or ask genealogical related questions before the main program begins at 2 p.m. jewishgen.org/jgsi or (312) 666-0100.
March 31
Pajama-Rama: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Storytime for families. Children may wear their pajamas. (630) 837-2855.
April 1
Inside writing and publishing seminar: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 1, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. "Plot Your Book in an Hour." Interactive workshop presented by mystery authors Julie Hyzy and Michael Black. Free, registration required, (847) 923-3347.
April 2
Authentic Italian Home cooking: 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, Prospect High School. Dora Travaglio shares her recipes and techniques. Topic: Easter alla Italiana. $59. (847) 718-7700 or ce214.org.
April 4
Poetry Writing Group: Meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April, 4, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Writing group for ages 18 and up. Register at (847) 392-0100 or online at ahml.info
April 7
Sketching: 10 a.m.-noon or 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays April 7-May 26, Palatine Park District, 250 E. Wood St. Learn the basics of drawing. Class includes discussion and application. $65-$98. (847) 991-0333 or palatineparks.org.
April 8
Authentic Italian Home cooking: 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, Prospect High School. Dora Travaglio shares her recipes and techniques. Topic: Italian Cookies and Desserts. $59. (847) 718-7700 or ce214.org.
April 9
District 214's Community Education's cooking class: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, John Hersey High School, Arlington Heights. Topic: Heat!. Chef Jonathan Bean demonstrates the cooking process. (847) 718-7700 or ce214.org.
Visual Journaling Class I: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays April 9-May 14, Palatine Park District, 250 E. Wood St. Exploration of personal jouraling in colorful, visual form. $48-$72. (847) 991-0333 or palatineparks.org.
April 14
Pajama-Rama: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Storytime for families. Children may wear their pajamas. (630) 837-2855.
April 15
Stories and More: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Stories and activities for grades K-two. Registration required, (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
April 16
Authentic Italian Home cooking: 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, Prospect High School. Dora Travaglio shares her recipes and techniques. Topic: Simple Pasta Dishes. $59. (847) 718-7700 or ce214.org.
Red to Starr: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 16, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Schedule a 15 minute appointment to read with a certified therapy dog. Register at (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us
April 18
Drop-in Toddler Time: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 18, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. For 2-year olds and their caregivers. (630) 837-2855 of bartlett.lib.il.us
April 26
Genealogy program: Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will present Preserving Your Ancestor's Legacy: Write Their Life Story" by Mike Karsen at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. The JGSI meeting facilities at Temple Beth Israel will open at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate members/guests who want to use the library materials, get help with genealogy Web sites, or ask genealogical related questions before the main program begins at 2 p.m. www.jewishgen.org/jgsi or (312) 666-0100.
April 28
Pajama-Rama: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Storytime for families. Children may wear their pajamas. (630) 837-2855.
May 2
Poetry Writing Group: Meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May, 2, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Writing group for ages 18 and up. Register at (847) 392-0100 or online at ahml.info
May 9
Drop-in Toddler Time: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 9, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. For 2-year olds and their caregivers. (630) 837-2855 of bartlett.lib.il.us
May 13
Stories and More: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Stories and activities for grades K-two. Registration required, (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us.
May 14
Red to Starr: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road. Schedule a 15 minute appointment to read with a certified therapy dog. Register at (630) 837-2855 or bartlett.lib.il.us
Ongoing
1950s House: Open 1-4 p.m. Sundays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, April through December; Rolling Meadows Historical Museum, 3100 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. For details, and to schedule tour groups, call (847) 577-7346.
Long Grove Art School: Spoerlein Commons S.C. Suite 209, Arlington Heights and McHenry roads, Buffalo Grove. Class instructions are in oil paint, acrylics, watercolor, and drawing one 2-hour workshop/class for adults in oil on Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. Four weekly classes are forming with a maximum of six students. Private instruction and open studio time. Four week classes for kids ages 7-12. (847) 634-2920 longgroveartschool.com.