Nov. 6, 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.
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 Polls open 6am to 7pm Library open 6am to 9pm
Special Hours Open 1pm on Monday, Nov. 7 due to staff training. Close at 5pm on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Closed Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving.
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.
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.
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)
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, Nov. 10, 11:30am
Join Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, for a weekly session of stretching and relaxation. (Online)
You can still vote early Sunday and Monday. The closest early voting location is Mundelein Fire Department Station 1, one block south of the library. On election day, Tuesday, voters must go to their assigned polling places. The library is a polling place for precincts 119, 120, and 123, but we will be open for library business to everyone all day.
Senior Connections The Rural Diaries by Hilarie Burton Friday, Nov. 11, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion. (In person/online)
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
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)
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)
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 Fiesta de Encanto
Favorite Characters Election
Saturday, Nov. 12, 10:00am This program is full! If you are registered and can no longer attend, please call to cancel so others may attend. All ages with
November
Weekly Storytimes
All ages. Drop in. Support your favorite storybook character candidate in our Fremont Favorite Characters Election!
First three weeks of each month. An adult must accompany the child. Siblings welcome to all of our storytimes.
Leaves of Thankfulness
Family Storytime
All ages. Drop in. Write or draw what you're thankful for on a colorful leaf, then add it to our fall decorations.
Mondays at 6:30pm
an adult. The whole family is invited for crafts and activities inspired by the movie Encanto. (In person)
November
Pum pkin C a tapul ts
All ages. Stories, songs, and a craft for families to enjoy together. Pajamas optional!
Toddler Time
Tuesdays at 9:30am & 10:30am
Ages 1-2. Jump, wiggle, dance, and sing at this high-activity storytime for your busy toddler.
Baby Bounce
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.
Monday, Nov. 14 4:30pm
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)
Read to Rover
Wednesday, Nov. 9 7:00pm-8:00pm
Ages 7 & older. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot to read to a trained therapy dog. Signed waiver required.
Build a Penguin Pal
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
Mindfulness Storytime Friday, Nov. 11, 10:00am
Age 2-6 with an adult. Relax and unwind with a good story and peaceful techniques for breathing and mindfulness. Pick up a drop-in ticket at the Youth Services desk. (In person)
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)
TEEN Grades 6-12 Grades 6-12
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)
Young Adult Book of the Month Grades 9-12
Grants, Loans, and Scholarships
ACT, SAT, or PSAT Virtual Practice Test
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)
Grades 9-12. Preparing for the ACT, SAT, or PSAT test for college? Take a VIRTUAL free practice test, from C2 Education at home anytime that day. Click for more details.
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6:30pm
Saturday, Nov. 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.