Jan. 15, 2023 eNews

Jan. 15, 2023 E-NEWS

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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.

FSD79 Strategic Planning Survey

January 9-21

Fremont School District 79 invites all community members to participate in its 2023-2027 Strategic Planning Survey. https://bit.ly/FSD79survey

The Revolutionary Art of Rembrandt

Monday, Jan. 16, 7:00pm

Olga Cardamone takes us on a virtual tour of multiple museums across the world to showcase the best-known works and hidden gems of Dutch master painter Rembrandt. (Virtual in library/online)

Tenacious Tour du Mont Blanc

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 7:00pm

Brian Michalski guides us along Europe’s worldfamous Tour du Mont Blanc in France, Italy, and Switzerland. (In person/online)

Great Books - Cousin Bette by Honoré de Balzac

Saturday, Jan. 28, 10:00am

This group is open to anyone wishing to read and discuss great works of literature. (Online)

Love Letters

Monday, Jan. 30, 7:00pm

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 7:00pm

How much do you remember about history? Pop culture? Books and movies? Join us for a fun-filled night of trivia! Winner receives a prize. (Online)

Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga

Thursday, Jan. 19, 11:30am

Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, leads us through a session of guided meditation and chair yoga every week. Sign up for the link. (Online)

Fremont Writers Group

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 3:15pm Meet up with fellow writers to share your work and improve your writing. (Online)

Paddy and Jon Lynn present a comedy/drama that centers on two longtime friends who meet in second grade & share their life experiences with one another through a series of letters. (In person/online)

Senior Connections Erotic Stories for

Punjabi

Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal

Friday, Feb. 10, 10:30am

The library leads this lively book discussion for seniors. (In person/online)

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!

YOUTH

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. Explore the world of reading.

Cocoa Club

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 4:30pm

Grades K-2. Cuddle up with cozy stories and a craft. Attendees will build a hot cocoa kit to take home.

LEGO Challenge

Thursday, Jan. 26, 4:30pm Grades K-5. Stack up your skills with brick-building fun!

National Puzzle Day Craft

Saturday, Jan. 28, 10:00am

Ages 2-8. Celebrate National Puzzle Day by using puzzle pieces in nontraditional ways!

JiggleJam with Jodi Koplin

Saturday, Feb. 4, 11:00am

All ages. Get ready to wiggle, jiggle, and giggle at this lively, interactive music show. Puppets, shakers, and bubbles add to the fun! TEEN Grades 6-12

Kitchen Safety

Teen Chefs - Kitchen Safety

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 4:00 or 6:15pm

Learn kitchen safety and cooking basics in this hands-on class. Use your culinary skills to prepare a tasty treat! This is a required intro class for future Teen Chefs programs.

Paint Pouring

Friday, Jan. 20, 4:00pm Make a poured paint masterpiece!

ACT, SAT, or PSAT Virtual Practice Test

Saturday, Jan. 21

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.

How to Reduce College Costs

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 6:30pm

This workshop introduces financial strategies to reduce costs, improve admissions chances, and increase scholarship opportunities. Minimum of ten registered families required. (Online)