Oct. 30, 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.
Library opens 1pm on Monday, Nov. 7 due to staff training. Join the Fremont Public Library District Board of Trustees! Trustees are responsible for advocating for the library and overseeing the budgets, policies, and library director to ensure the library meets its mission to engage, inspire and enrich the community. To apply to be a candidate, contact library administration or visit fremontlibrary.org/board.
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!
Stay Crafty! November
Stop by the Reader’s Services desk to find out what adults can craft up this month! Crafts are available on the 1st of each month while supplies last. No registration required. Limit 2 per person, please.
ESL (English) Class
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.
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)
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, Nov. 3, 11:30am
Join Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, for a weekly session of stretching and relaxation. (Online)
Fremont Writers Group Tuesday, Nov. 8, 3:15pm
Join with your fellow writers to share your work and improve your writing. The group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month on Zoom. (Online)
Senior Connections - The Rural Diaries by Hilarie Burton Friday, Nov. 11, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion. (In person/online)
Great Books - All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque Saturday, Nov. 19, 10:00am
This group is open to anyone wishing to read and discuss great works of literature. (Online)
YOUTH Clap this rhythm to see what happens.
Aut h o r V isit
Thursday, Nov. 3, 4:30pm
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)
Good and Ghosty Storytime
Leaves of Thankfulness
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)
All ages. Drop in. Write or draw what you're thankful for on a colorful leaf, then add it to our fall decorations.
Monday, Oct. 31, 9:30am or 10:30am
STEM To-Go: Craft Stick Helicopter November
Grades K-5. Drop in. Bring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math home with you! Available on the first of the month on a first-come, first-served basis! Limit one per child.
November
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)
Read to Rover
Wednesday, Nov. 9 7:00pm-8:00pm
Favorite Characters Election November
All ages. Drop in. Support your favorite storybook character candidate in our Fremont Favorite Characters Election!
Ages 7 & older. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot to read to a trained therapy dog. Signed waiver required.
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)
November
Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley Read and collect 4 bookmarks from our monthly selections and get a free book! Find it in the library or online.