Events related to books and those that enrich your mind, such as book signings and sales, book clubs and writers’ groups, lectures, classes and discussions. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Federal Job Search: 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, Palatine Library, 700 N. N. Court, Palatine. Come learn how to locate job opportunities in the federal government and how to get hired. Presented by Nancy H. Segal, president/owner of Solution for the Workplace, LLC. To sign up, call (847) 358-5881, ext. 167, or visit www.palatinelibrary.org.
Book Club — ‘The Honest Truth about Dishonesty’: Noon Wednesday, May 18, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. Explore the question of dishonesty from Washington to Wall Street, and the classroom to the workplace, to examine why cheating is so prevalent and what can be done to prevent it. Pick up the book at he Circulation Desk. For information, visit www.phpl.info or call (847) 259-3500.
Book Group: 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines. Discussion of “Honor Above All” by J. Bard-Collins. Rich with historical details that bring the early 1880s Chicago to life, this novel will appeal to mystery fans, history buffs and architecture enthusiasts. History center curator Philip Mohr facilitates the informal discussion. Free. Register at (847) 391-5399. Visit www.desplaineshistory.org.
Tech Talk — Digitization 101: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N Elm St., Prospect Heights. Preserve memories by digitizing your old negatives, slides, photos and videos. Learn basic digitization techniques using technology available at the library. Participants should be comfortable with saving/deleting files and navigating file folders. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35, or www.phpl.info.
Best Seat in the House: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 19, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows. Bruce Bohrer, a Chicago North-Sider, spent nine seasons working as an usher at Wrigley Field where he saw it all — brushes with greatness, marriage proposals, creative signs and cheers, unique crowd control issues, and the sheer awe and excitement of Wrigley patrons. His book, “Best Seat in the House! Diary of a Wrigley Field Usher,” details both the joys and tribulations he experienced in his days at Wrigley. Register at (847) 259-6050 or www.rmlib.org.
Tech Assistance Drop In: 6 p.m. Friday, May 20, Indian Trails Public Library District, 70 W Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. Have a question about your device? Thinking of trying Overdrive? Chat with an Adult Services staffer about these topics and more. No appointment necessary. Bring your device and your login information. No registration required.
Chicago-North RWA Spring Fling: Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21, Hyatt-Woodfield, 1800 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Cost is $250. An author book signing, open to the public, will take place Saturday, May 21. Visit www.chicagospringfling.com.
The Chicago-North chapter of Romance Writers of America is hosting its 2016 Spring Fling. This year’s event features 25-plus workshops on the craft and business of writing romance, the opportunity to pitch top agents and editors, and three national best-selling romance authors headlining the event.
Point & Click — What is User Experience?: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines. Jorge Garcia, developer at Gate3, presents a talk on user experience (UX) in software design. Cut through the buzzwords and learn about the principles and tactics developers use when making mobile apps. Register at dppl.org/calendar.
Stars of the Silver Screen: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, Palatine Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Roberta Randall portrays Bette Davis, Judy Garland and Elizabeth Taylor in scenes from memorable films and an intimate portrayal of these great women in film history. Sponsored by the Palatine Historical Society. Register at (847) 358-5881, ext. 167, or www.palatinelibrary.org.
