Dec. 17, 2023 E-NEWS Call 847-566-8702 or Chat Monday to Thursday 9am – 9pm Friday 9am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 5pm Sunday 1 – 5pm
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The library will be closed on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga
Senior Connections - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Friday, Jan. 12, 10:30am
The library leads this lively book discussion for seniors. (In person/online)
Thursdays, Dec. 28, Jan. 4 & 11, 11:30am
Join instructor Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, online for a gentle session of guided meditation and chair yoga. (Online)
Genealogy Interest Group Wednesday, Jan. 3, 10:00am
Get tips from our Genealogy Librarian (and the group) on how to use Ancestry and other tools to research your family tree. (In person)
Fremont Writers Group Tuesday, Jan. 9, 3:15pm
Join fellow writers to share and improve your writing. (Online)
Wild Ones: Corpse Botany Winter Plant ID Tuesday, Jan. 9, 7:00pm
Join Jeff Weiss to learn how to identify plants in the winter and unlock secrets of seed dormancy and germination. (In person/online)
Speculating about Our AI Future Thursday, Jan. 11, 7:00pm
Illinois Libraries Present hosts authors Cory Doctorow, Ken Liu, and Martha Wells to discuss the promise, perils and possible impacts that artificial intelligence will have on our future. (Online)
In the Belly of the Beast King in Chicago Wednesday, Jan. 17, 7:00pm
Join Clarence Goodman to learn about the time and effort that Martin Luther King Jr. brought here, to Chicagoland. (Virtual in library/online)
Booktok Talks Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
Saturday, Jan. 20, 11:00am
Hey, 20s-30s readers! Join our new book club at AREA Coffee to discuss some of the hottest books on the internet while enjoying coffee and pastries, provided by the library. (AREA Coffee: 18 E Park St, Mundelein, IL 60060)
Great Books The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky Saturday, Jan. 27, 10:00am
This group is open to anyone wishing to read and discuss g reat works of literature. (Online)
YOUTH Storytimes resume on Monday, Jan. 8. Frosty Flubber
Monday, Dec. 18, 10:30am
Ages 3-5. It's cold, it's stretchy, it's slimy! Make Frosty Flubber! Register each child attending.
Chess Nuts -Solitaire Chess Challenge Wednesdays, Dec. 20 & Jan. 10, 4:30pm
Grades 3 and up. All skill levels are welcome for a game of chess! Work as a team to solve solitaire challenges with chess pieces!
DIY Friendship Bracelets Thursday, Dec. 28 11:00am or 4:00pm
All ages. Make a friendship bracelet for yourself and one for your bestie. Supplies are provided. Drop in.
These programs are full! If you are registered and can no longer attend, please call to cancel so others on the wait list can join us.
New Year’s Eve Party Crafts Friday, Dec. 29, 2:00pm
All ages. Start your New Year countdown at the library! Create crafts and learn games to play at your own New Year celebrations.
Bluey Party
Thursday, Jan. 4, 10:30am
All ages. Wackadoo! Come on down for this party featuring dancing, games, and activities inspired by “Bluey.
Ukrainian Bilingual Storytime Friday, Jan. 5, 10:30am
All ages. Sing, read and play in English and Ukrainian. Співайте, читайте і грайтеся англійською та українською! Drop-in ticket required.
Read to Rover
Wednesday, Jan. 10 7:00, 7:15, 7:30 or 7:45pm
Ages 7 & older. Sign up to read to a trained therapy dog. A signed waiver is required. One time slot per child.
Penguin Storytime
Saturday, Jan. 13, 10:00am
Ages 5 and under. Waddle over to the library for stories and songs about penguins! Drop-in ticket required.
Craft and Community - for MLK Jr. Day of Service Monday, Jan. 15 10:00am - 4:00pm
All ages. Celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a variety of activities focused on giving back to your community. Drop in.
TEEN Grades 6-12 Teen Advisory Board Monday, Jan. 8, 4:15pm
M A M A R C X E Exam Cram
Monday, Dec. 18 & Tuesday, Dec. 19 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Grades 9-12. Need a place to study for finals? Drop in to our Exam Cram room, where snacks and stress-relieving activities will be provided. Bring your friends!
Teen Writing Contest Tuesday, Jan. 2 - Feb. 5
Attention teen writers: the library is hosting a teen writing contest! We want to read your short story based on our writing prompt! Please visit fremontlibrary.org/teens for more details.
Games & Pizza
Friday, Jan. 5, 4:15pm
Bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon of games and pizza! Register by noon that Friday so we know how much pizza to order.
Give your opinion and brainstorm teen programs and more while eating snacks and earning a service hour.
Teen Watercolor Food Class Friday, Jan. 19, 4:15pm
Illustrating with watercolors is more fun when you paint food! Join Audrey Ra, who will teach you how to paint some gorgeous food illustrations. Registration opens Jan. 2.