Oct. 23, 2022 E-NEWS Call 847-566-8702 or Chat Monday to Thursday 9am – 9pm Fridays 9am – 6pm • Saturday 9am – 5pm Sunday 1 – 5pm
All programs require registration unless noted. Click on the newsletter to open in Issuu which links to the individual program registrations.
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The Library Needs You!
Join our team by performing one of the most essential jobs at the library-Facilities Assistant! Weekends, Saturday 8am-4pm & Sunday 11am-7pm. Perform essential cleaning, snow removal, and room setups. Must be able to work independently. We will train!
The Cat and the Canary: Silent Film Theater Sunday, Oct. 23 2:00pm
Experience the earliest days of silent film, a classic from 1927 with LIVE organ accompaniment by Jay Warren. (In person)
Frozen In Time: The Wreck of the W.C. Kimball Monday, Oct. 24, 7:00pm
Fremont Writers Group Tuesday, Oct. 25, 3:15pm
Join with your fellow writers to share and improve your writing. The group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month on Zoom. (Online)
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, Oct. 27, 11:30am
Join Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, for a weekly session of stretching and relaxation. (Online)
Genealogy Interest Group Wednesday, Nov. 2, 10:00am
Our Genealogy Librarian will be available to answer your questions and help you with your searches. (In person)
Writing Gatsby - The Real Story Wednesday, Nov. 2, 7:00pm
William Hazelgrove presents the heartbreak, hardship, and triumph behind F. Scott Fitzgerald’s creation of the “Greatest” American Novel, The Great Gatsby. (In person/online)
Moon Over Mundelein Wednesday, Nov. 2, 7:30pm
Join the Lake County Astronomical Society for an evening of astronomy fun! View the Moon, planets and more through their excellent telescopes. Rain date: Nov. 9. (Outdoors)
Cal Kothrade tells the story of the wreck of the W.C. Kimball, her rediscovery and identification, and the forensic clues that tell of the doomed vessel & crew’s final hours. (Virtual in library/online)
Senior Connections The Rural Diaries by Hilarie Burton
ESL (English) Class
Great Books - All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30am-12:30pm
ESL classes offered through Mundelein High School. Please contact the school at 847-949-2200 ext. 1400 or 1403 for additional information.
Friday, Nov. 11, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion. (In person/online)
Saturday, Nov. 19, 10:00am
This group is open to anyone wishing to read and discuss great works of literature. (Online)
YOUTH
Rhythm Rescue Author Visit
Playful Crafters Halloween Party
Thursday, Nov. 3, 4:30pm
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 9:30am or 10:30am
Ages 3-5 with an adult. Make two crafts at this playful party - costumes welcome! (In person)
Good and Ghosty Storytime Monday, Oct. 31, 9:30am or 10:30am
Ages 5 and under with an adult. Drop-in ticket required. Jump, wiggle, dance, and sing at this fun and friendly storytime! Costumes encouraged. (In person)
Solitaire Chess Challenge Wednesday, Nov. 2, 4:30pm
Grades 3 and up. Work as a team to solve solitaire challenges with chess pieces! Join us in the library or on Zoom-your choice. (In person/online)
Grades K-5 with an adult. Let’s make music! Author Vicky Weber teaches rhythm and basic musical notes as she shares her book Rhythm Rescue in this interactive program. (In person)
Pumpkin Slime
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 4:30pm or 6:00pm
This program is full! If you are registered and can no longer attend, please call to cancel so others may attend. Grades K-5 with an adult. Create your own slime with a seasonal orange tint! (In person)
Spooky Scavenger Hunt October
All ages; drop-in. Silly monsters and spooky creatures abound in the youth area! Pick up a scavenger hunt guide at the Youth Services desk and find them all to win a prize.
TEEN Grades 6-12
Games & Pizza Friday, Nov. 4, 4:00pm
Bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon of games and pizza! Register by noon that Friday so we know how much pizza to order. (In person)
Young Adult Book of the Month Grades 9-12
Teen Advisory Board Monday, Nov. 7, 4:15pm
Earn a service hour! Give your opinion to help brainstorm teen programs and more. Snacks will be served. (In person)
Grants, Loans, and Scholarships Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6:30pm
Learn insider information on grants, loans, and scholarships to help make your college planning successful and affordable. Minimum of ten registered families required for the program to run. (Online)
October
#murdertrending by Gretchen McNeil Read and collect 4 bookmarks from our monthly selections and get a free book! Find it in the library or online.