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To celebrate our building’s 20th anniversary, we are giving away a free Fremont mask to each Fremont cardholder who comes for Curbside Pick-up. One per person while supplies last; adult and youth sizes available.
Is the Book Always Better Than the Movie? Monday, Feb. 1, 7:00pm
At long last, get the answer to the age old question, “Is the book always better than the movie?” (Spoiler—no, it isn't!) Registration required.
Genealogy Interest Group Wednesday, Feb. 3, 10:00am
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, Feb. 4, 11:30am
Join instructor Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, online for a gentle session of guided meditation and chair yoga. Registration required.
Black Suffragettes: Then and Now with Audra Wilson Monday, Feb. 8, 7:00pm
Our Genealogy Librarian will be on Zoom to answer your questions and help you with your searches. Registration required.
Audra Wilson highlights Black suffragettes who were essential to winning the vote for all women and how their work resonates with current efforts toward racial justice. Registration required.
Wild Ones: Alternatives to Conventional Lawns
Senior Connections The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd
Learn how to plant a low maintenance garden to reduce the amount of lawn and help native pollinators. Registration required.
Join us for our monthly book discussion. February's book is The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd. Registration required.
Wednesday, Feb. 3, 7:00pm
Friday, Feb. 12, 10:30am
CURBSIDE CONTINUES DURING LIGHTING PROJECT The library will continue to maintain curbside services and computer appointments for Fremont cardholders through February and possibly into March, while we continue to expedite the completion of a lighting project which began in January. Our building re-open date will depend on substantial completion of the project, which is replacing all of the lighting in the library with new LED fixtures.
Online YOUTH Programs Solitaire Chess Challenge
Grades 3-6
Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a free book! Find it in the library, or online on Axis360 or Hoopla!
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 4:30pm
Grades 3 and up. Register. Work as a team to solve solitaire challenges with chess pieces! Zoom link will be shared via email before the event.
Candy Club
Monday, Feb. 15, 1:30pm or 4:00pm
Let It Snow Storytime
Grades K-2. Try some new and familiar candies and share sweet stories on Zoom. Call the library to register. One candy bag per family.
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 10:00am
Recommended for age 3-5 years. Register. Celebrate the snowy skies with stories, songs, and rhymes. Mr. Joel will demonstrate a snowflake craft with simple household materials!
Dinosaur Storytime
Family Nailed It! Contest
Recommended for ages 2-6. Stomp, roar and play along with Ms. Shelby at this storytime about all things dinosaurs. Register to receive a Zoom link.
Families with children Grade 5 and under. Submit a photo by February 14. Please check the Events Calendar for more details.
Feb. 1-14
Monday, Feb. 8, 10:00am
Online Teen Programs Young Adult Boo k of the Month - Grades 9 -12
February
American Royals by Katherine McG ee
Read February’s bo ok plus three more monthly sele ctions to earn a free book! Find it in the library or on Overdrive/Libb y.
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Teen "Nailed It!" Contest
Feb. 1-14
Grades 6-12. Try an at home version of the Netflix Show, “Nailed It!” and then send us the result- good or bad! Please check the Events Calendar for more details.
Teen Writing Contest Jan. 4 – Feb. 28
Attention teen writers! The Fremont Public Library is hosting a teen writing contest! The contest is open to teens in grades 6-12. Winning submissions will be featured on our website, and winners will receive a $25 gift card of their choice. Please check our Teen webpage for more details.