Nov. 13, 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.
Special Hours
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga
Close at 5pm on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Closed Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving.
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Autumn Paint Class
Monday, Nov. 14, 2:00pm or 6:00pm This program is full! If you are registered and can no longer attend, please call to cancel so others may attend. Paint an
Thursday, Nov. 17, 11:30am
Join Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, for a weekly session of stretching and relaxation. (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)
autumn inspired piece using nature mono-prints, instructed by Dandelion Artist Alliance members Cody Madura and DCruz. Register in person or by phone. (In person)
Fremont Writers Group Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with Caitlin Doughty Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7:00pm
Join us for a conversation with Caitlin Doughty, author, mortician, advocate, and founder of reform collective, The Order of the Good Death. (Online)
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 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 Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab Friday, Dec. 9, 10:30am Join us for our monthly book discussion. (In person/online)
YOUTH Favorite Characters Election
Leaves of Thankfulness November
All ages. Drop in. Support your favorite storybook character candidate in our Fremont Favorite Characters Election!
All ages. Drop in. Write or draw what you’re thankful for on a colorful leaf, then add it to our fall decorations.
Pumpkin C atapults
Build a Volt Meter
November
Weekly Storytimes
First three weeks of each month. An adult must accompany the child. Siblings welcome to all of our storytimes.
Family Storytime Mondays at 6:30pm
All ages. Stories, songs, and a craft for families to enjoy together. Pajamas optional!
Tuesdays at 9:30am & 10:30am
Ages 1-2. Jump, wiggle, dance, and sing at this high-activity storytime for your busy toddler.
Build a Penguin Pal
Wednesdays at 9:30am & 10:30am Birth-15 months. Cuddles and connection are the focus of this gentle storytime for the youngest readers.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays at 9:30am & 10:30am Ages 3-5. Note the new times! Explore the world of reading.
Grades 3-5 with an adult. Register each child attending. Assemble your own voltage tester with simple electronic supplies. (In person)
Grades 3-5 with an adult. Using miniature pumpkins, craft a catapult and experiment to see how to get your catapult to fling the furthest! (In person)
Toddler Time
Baby Bounce
Monday, Nov. 21, 4:30pm
Monday, Nov. 14 4:30pm
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 5:00pm This program is full! If you are registered and can no longer attend, please call to cancel so others may attend. All ages
Thursday, Nov. 17, 5:30pm
with an adult. Design and build your own stuffed penguin pal. You'll get to name it and then hear a story about a silly penguin just like yours. (In person)
Grades 3-5. Play charades, practice skits, and learn some warm-ups to train your voice and acting skills. (In person)
TEEN Grades 6-12
Watercolor Food Illustration Class Friday, Nov. 18, 4:15pm
Grades 6-12. Illustrating with watercolors is more fun when you paint food! Join Audrey Ra, who will teach you how to paint some gorgeous food illustrations. (In person)
Young Adult Book of the Month Grades 9-12
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.