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The library will close at 5pm on Monday, Nov. 2, and it will open only for election business from 6am to 7pm on Tuesday, Nov. 3. All library services will be suspended to allow as many people as possible access to the polling place to vote. The library will reopen on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 10am after a deep cleaning overnight.
Adult Online Programs 2020 General Election
Tuesday, Nov.3, 6:00am - 7:00pm
Building open for voting only from 6am to 7pm. Library is closed to allow for the election to be conducted under specific social distancing requirements.
Genealogy Interest Group Wednesday, Nov. 4 ,10:00am
Our Genealogy Librarian will be on Zoom to answer your questions and help you with your searches. Registration required.
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, Nov. 5, 11:30am
Join instructor Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, online for a gentle session of guided meditation and chair yoga. Registration required.
Above the Trenches of World War I The Soldier and the Pigeon Who Saved Him Monday, Nov. 9, 7:00pm
Author Kathleen Rooney presents the story of a heroic pigeon, courageous Army officer, and the true events of the 1918 Battle of the Meuse-Argonne, which inspired her novel. Registration required.
Senior Connections - Woman 99 by Greer Macallister Friday, Nov. 13, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion, offered in partnership with the Mundelein Park & Recreation District. November’s book is Woman 99 by Greer Macallister. Registration required.
Great Books - Beowulf
Saturday, Nov. 21, 10:00am
Great Books is a monthly book discussion of enduring works of literature and history. This month’s book is Beowulf. Registration required.
Online Youth Programs YOUTH Solitaire Chess Challenge Thursday, Nov. 5, 4:30pm
Grades 3 and up. Work as a team to solve solitaire challenges with chess pieces! Zoom link will be shared via email before the event. Registration required.
Family Book Club:
BOOK
A Wolf Called Wander by Rosanne Parry
MONTH
Grades 5-8
of the
NOVEMBER
The Witch Boy
Monday, Nov. 9, 5:30pm Grades 3-5. Register. Join us for a book discussion online with the whole family. One free book given to each registered family.
Grades 3-4
Stay by Bobbie Pyron
Collect four bookmarks from our monthly selections and bring them in for a free book!
Online Teen Programs
TEEN “GET CAUGHT READING” CONTEST Nov. 2 - 22 Grades 6-12: Snap a reading photo! It could be of you, a friend, family member, or pet reading. Showcase a favorite book or reading spot! The contest runs November 2-22. Winner will receive a $10 gift card to a place of their choice. Include your name, grade, home address, your photo and its title in an email to colson@fremontlibrary.org with the subject line ‘Teen Get Caught Reading Contest’. Limit 1 submission per person. Get caught reading!
Teen Take & Make: Gratefulness Rocks Friday, Nov. 13
Grades 6-12. What are you grateful for this year? Make your own gratefulness rocks. Registration and email required. Registration will close on 11/8 in order to prepare the kits.
Book of the Month
Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a FREE BOOK!
Grades 9-12
NOV.
College Admissions Criteria & the Impact of COVID-19 Wednesday, Nov. 11, 6:30pm
Numerous factors are considered by admissions officers when evaluating applications. C2 Education will review each one in detail while looking at what’s changed with the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration required.