Jan. 30, 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.
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)
Genealogy Interest Group Wednesday, Feb. 2, 10:00am
Our Genealogy Librarian will be on Zoom to answer your questions and help you with your searches. (Online)
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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)
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Gather up to 10 friends or family members and come in for a movie on the big screen! Featured movies in February include The Tender Bar, The Tragedy of Macbeth, The Fallout, The Royal Treatment, and more! (In person)
The Politics of Tea
Monday, Feb. 7, 1:00pm
Anglophile Claire Evans explores the background of the most lucrative corporate venture the world has ever known and the tea it brought to the West at any cost. (In person/online)
Fremont Writers Group Tuesday, Feb. 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.
Seeking Spiceland: Southern India
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 7:00pm
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Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, Feb. 3, 11:30am
Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm
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Movie Space
Seek calm and take time to relax and focus in the comfort of your own home. (Online)
Cynthia Clampitt tours southern India: rich in history, stunning beauty, gracious people, wonderful food, and, as one saying tells it, “more coconuts than there are stars in the sky.” (In person/online)
Senior Connections - The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn Friday, Feb. 11, 10:30am
Pick up a copy of this month’s selection from the Reader’s Services desk and then join our discussion on Feb. 11 in person or via Zoom.
YOUTH
A Few Of My Favorite Things Feb. 1-28
All ages. Share what you love by drawing or writing on a heart for our Favorite Things Mural. (In person)
STEAM To Go: Candy Chemistry
Solitaire Chess Challenge
For Grades K-5: A snack and science; test candy acidity with simple ingredients! Get your kit while supplies last.
Grades 3 and up. Work as a team to solve solitaire challenges with chess pieces! (Online)
Available Feb. 1st
Wednesday Feb. 9, 4:30pm
RE D RED Storytime
Friday Feb. 11, 10:00am This storytime with Mr. Joel is all about the color red! (Online)
TEEN ACT, SAT, or PSAT Virtual Practice Test Saturday, Feb. 5
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.
Teen Advisory Board Monday, Feb. 7, 4:15pm
Grades 6-12. Give your opinion and help brainstorm teen programs and more, while eating snacks and earning a service hour. (In person)
Teen Escape Room by appointment Feb. 9 & 12 Grades 6-12: Can you figure out how to escape in time? Sign up with up to 5 friends on your team. The team with the best time after all groups finish will be notified and receive a prize! (In person) Please contact the library to register for this event
Young Adult Book of the Month Frankly in Love by David Yoon
Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a free book! Find it in the library or online on Hoopla!
Teen Poetry Contest February
Show off your poetry writing skills and send us a poem! It can be a love poem, or a heart wrenching piece- whatever you’re feeling! All types of poems are welcome.