Jan. 23, 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 Preparation
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.
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)
Wild Ones - Go Native in Your Yard Tuesday, Feb. 1, 7:00pm
Explore the beauty and function of native plants with environmental restoration specialist David Eubanks. (In person/online)
Explore Sicily and Malta
Genealogy Interest Group
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)
Our Genealogy Librarian will be on Zoom to answer your questions and help you with your searches. (Online)
Monday, Jan. 24, 7:00pm
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 10:00am
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)
An Evening with Silvia Moreno-Garcia Wednesday, Jan. 26, 7:00pm
The bestselling author discusses her newest book, Velvet Was the Night, and her genre-defying mashups of cultural noir and Lovecraftian horror. (Online)
Movie Space
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Jan. 28, 29 & 30, 2pm
Gather up to 10 friends or family members and come in for a movie on the big screen! (In person)
Celebrating the Lunar New Year
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 7:00pm
Educator Yvonne Liu Wolf introduces the rites, activities, symbols, and foods of this festive occasion and explores ways to celebrate as we prepare for the Year of the Tiger. (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
Family
Play Space
BOOK CLUB
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.
The Parker Inheritance Saturday, Jan. 29, 10:00am
Grades 3-5. One free book given to each registered family. Join us for a book discussion with the whole family. (In person)
Movie Space for Families
Polar Bear Storytime
Get the movie theater experience for just your own bubble of friends/family! Reservations required. Search "Movie" in the events calendar to see dates and times. Now Showing:
Wednesday Jan. 26, 10:00am
Encanto
Age 6 and under with an adult. Growl and roar like a polar bear at this ferocious storytime with Mr. Joel! (Online)
Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild (beg. 1/28) Riverdance: an Animated Adventure Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
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.
Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a free book! Find it in the library, or online on Hoopla!
Candy Sushi Friday, Feb. 4
Make your own candy sushi! Register 1/15-1/30. Kit pickup will start on 2/4.
ACT, SAT, or PSAT
Young Adult
Book of the Month
Teen Take & Make -
Virtual Practice Test Saturday, Feb. 5
Grades 9-12 January
The Last 8 by Laura Pohl
Grades 9-12. Preparing for the ACT, SAT, or PSAT test? Take a VIRTUAL free practice test, from C2 Education at home anytime that day. Click for more details.