Jan. 16, 2022 E-NEWS Questions? 847-566-8702 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.
AARP Tax Help Appointments
We are taking appointments for AARP Tax Help which will be on Thursdays and Fridays from Feb. 3 - April 15. The first appointment will be to drop off your information and speak with a tax aide, then you’ll schedule a time to return to finalize everything. Call 847-566-8702 and press 4 to make your first appointment.
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, Jan. 20, 11:30am
Seek calm and take time to relax and focus in the comfort of your own home. (Online)
Movie Space
Jan. 17 & 18, 2pm & 6pm Jan. 21, 22, 23 at 2pm
Explore Sicily and Malta
Free Health Screenings -
Enjoy the spectacular scenery and delicious food of Sicily and Malta. Discover ancient temples, medieval towns, intriguing cities, and charming fishing villages. (In person/online)
Gather up to 10 friends or family members and come in for a movie on the big screen! (In person)
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 10:00am
The mobile health vehicle from Rosalind Franklin University will offer a variety of free health screenings each month. Adults aged 18 and older; appointments not necessary. Hablamos español. (In person)
Monday, Jan. 24, 7:00pm
Fremont Writers Group Tuesday, Jan. 25, 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)
Great Books The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt’s New World Saturday, Jan. 29, 10:00am
A monthly book discussion of enduring works of literature and history. (Online)
China’s History as a World Power Wednesday, Jan. 19, 7:00pm
Prof. Maria Ritzema explores China’s history as an economic power from the Han dynasty, its “century of humiliation” by the US and Europe, and it’s return to economic power today. (In person/online)
Senior Connections The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn Friday, Feb. 11, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion. (In person/online)
YOUTH Book Character Scavenger Hunt January
All ages. Some of your favorite characters are lost in the library - can you find them? January 2nd31st (In person)
Solitaire Chess Challenge Wednesday, Jan. 19 4:30pm
Grades 3 and up. Work as a team to solve solitaire challenges with chess pieces! (Online)
Polar Bear Storytime
Wednesday Jan. 26, 10:00am
Age 6 and under with an adult. Growl and roar like a polar bear at this ferocious storytime with Mr. Joel! (Online)
Winter Storytime
Friday, Jan. 21, 10:00am
Age 6 and under with an adult. Craft kits will be available to all registrants. Make a winter craft and share stories with Ms. Rachael. (Online)
The Parker Inheritance
Play Space
Saturday, Jan. 29, 10:00am
Jan. 24 & 25
Play Space
Age 5 and under with an adult. Make an appointment for your kids and their friends (up to 10 people) to play together! Call or go to fremontlibrary.org/youth to register.
Grades 3-5. One free book given to each registered family. Join us for a book discussion with the whole family. (In person)
TEEN
Teen Winter Art Contest
Entries due January 31
Grades 6-12: Create a wintry piece of art and send it to us! It can be a photograph, drawing, snow sculpture, or any other medium you like. Winner will receive a $15 gift card to a place of their choice. Limit 1 submission per person. To submit, email a photo of your artwork to colson@fremontlibrary.org.
Young Adult
Book of the Month Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a free book! Find it in the library, or online on Hoopla!
Teen Take & Make -
Candy Sushi Friday, Feb. 4
Make your own candy sushi! Register 1/15-1/30. Kit pickup will start on 2/4.
Teens’ Personal Reading Challenge Grades 9-12 January
The Last 8 by Laura Pohl
Challenge yourself to read more this year! Pick up a Reading Challenge sheet in the Teen Zone, or on the Teen Page.