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Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga
Sharon Herington
Thursday, Oct. 8, 11:30am Rachna Manoj
Join instructor Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, online for a gentle session of guided meditation and chair yoga. Registration required.
Who’s Zooming Who: Setting Up a Meeting Thursday, Oct. 8, 5:00pm
Ron Patala
Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winners of the Summer Library Bingo for Adults!
Nicole Bakirtjy
Gregg Engdahl Diane Wagner
(NOT PICTURED)
Adult Online Programs Mysterious Myanmar
Monday, Oct. 5, 7:00pm
Brian Michalski had no idea where Myanmar (Burma) was, but it became a favorite due to its natural beauty, history, food and people. Join him to tour this Southeast Asian gem. Registration required.
Genealogy Interest Group Wednesday, Oct. 7, 10:00am
Our Genealogy Librarian will be on Zoom to answer your questions and help you with your searches. Registration required.
Do you want to set up your own Zoom account? Join us as we show you how to register for a free Zoom account and how to set up your own meetings. Registration required.
Senior Connections In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez Friday, Oct. 9, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion, offered in partnership with the Mundelein Park & Recreation District. October’s book is In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez. Registration required.
Trivia
Night!
Monday, Oct. 12, 7:00pm
Trivia: Join us for a fun night of Trivia, with questions from a variety of subjects! The winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card. Registration required.
Spinecrackers Book Club My Dear Hamilton by S. Dray and L. Kamoie Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7:00pm
AIR FRYERS 101 Wednesday, Oct. 7, 7:00pm Learn the basics of air frying to ensure great cooking results with ease and speed, get insights into fryer features that you’ll love, and [gain] tips to avoid common mistakes. Registration required.
Join us online to discuss My Dear Hamilton by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie, available with your library card on Hoopla as an ebook or eaudiobook. Registration required.
Great Books - The Bridge Of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder Saturday, Oct. 24, 10:00am
Great Books is a monthly book discussion of enduring works of literature and history. This month’s book is The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder. Registration required.
Online Youth Programs
Maker Challenge: Pumpkin Art Oct. 5 - 18
Grades K-5. Create art using a pumpkin. Carve it, paint it, use it in a sculpture, the only limit is your imagination. Contest runs October 5-18. The winner will be announced the following week. Include your name, grade, home address, and a photo or video of your art in an email to kobrian@fremontlibrary.org with the subject line Pumpkin Art.
Join us on Facebook Live with one of our librarians for rhymes, stories, and songs! No storytimes the last week of each month.
Storytime at Home Kits are available -
Solve a Rubik’s Cube Tuesday, Oct. 6, 3:00pm
Recommended for grades 3 and up. Register. Solve a Rubik’s cube one layer at a time! Beginners welcome. One free 3x3 Rubik’s cube available to each registered family. Meets on Zoom.
Wednesday October 7
Monday - Saturday 10:00am
Grades K-2: 4:30pm Grades 3-5: 6:00pm
Learn to draw all sorts of monsters, then see your creations come to life! Registration required.
one free kit per child includes bubbles, egg shaker, and more!
"Powerful" Pumpkins: Outdoor Event Oct. 12, 13 OR 14, 4:30pm
Grades 3-5 with an adult. Build a battery using the fruits of the season! Masks are required for all participants. Social distancing and capacity limits enforced. Please call to register.
Online Teen Programs
Teen Pumpkin Decorating Contest Oct. 5-18
Book of the OCT. Month Grades 9-12
Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a FREE BOOK!
ACT or SAT Practice Test Saturday, Oct. 10, 12:00pm
Feel free to paint, carve, tape, or decorate in any other creative way. The contest runs October 5-18. Winner will receive a $20 gift card to a place of their choice.
Monday, Oct. 12, 4:00pm
Grades 6-12. Join us on Zoom! Give your opinion and help brainstorm teen programs and more to earn a service hour. Registration required.
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Include your name, grade, home address, and a photo of your pumpkin in an email to colson@fremontlibrary.org with the subject line 'Teen Pumpkin Decorating Contest'. Limit 1 submission per person. Happy decorating!
Teen Advisory Board •
Grades 6-12: Show us your best decorated pumpkin!
Grades 9-12. Preparing for the ACT or SAT test? Take a VIRTUAL free practice test, from C2 Education at home. Registration required.