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Adult Online Programs Genealogy Interest Group Wednesday, Jan. 6, 10:00am
Our Genealogy Librarian will be on Zoom to answer your questions and help you with your searches. Registration required.
Wild Ones: Soil Carbon in Natural and Restored Lands Wednesday, Jan. 6, 7:00pm
Dr. Elizabeth Bach will provide an overview of soil carbon, why we care, and how conserving and restoring land in Illinois can be part of global climate solutions. Registration required.
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, Jan. 7, 11:30am
Join instructor Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, online for a gentle session of guided meditation and chair yoga. Registration required.
Senior Connections Fentanyl, Inc. by Ben Westhoff Friday, Jan. 8, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion. January's book is Fentanyl, Inc. by Ben Westhoff. Registration required.
Sourdough Starters with Andrea Pracht
Monday, Jan. 11, 7:00pm
Andrea Pracht talks about all the recent hype around sourdough breads, how to get started with sourdough, and shares recipes. Registration required.
Raising Calm, Resilient Kids in an Anxious, Fickle World Wednesday, Jan. 13, 7:00pm
Psychotherapist Regina E. McCarthy teaches ways to reduce anxiety, and feel calm for your children and yourself. Registration required.
Online Youth Programs
YOUTH
Winter Animals Storytime
BOOK
Family Book Club Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Lafayette!
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 10:00am
Recommended for age 3-5 years. Register. Sing, create, and read along with Ms. Rachael on Zoom! Register to receive instructions for picking up a craft kit and a Zoom link.
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Thursday, Jan. 21, 5:30pm
Grades 3-5. Register. Join us for a book discussion online with the whole family. Include an email address when registering to receive a Zoom link and one free book per family.
Solitaire Chess Challenge
STEM To-Go: Ziplines
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 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.
Friday, Jan. 22
Grades K-5. Register. Explore and create a project at home with STEM To-Go! Register for instructions to pick up your kit.
January
MONTH A Young Adult Book of the Month selection, recommended for grades 9-12, is also available monthly. Readers in grades 7 or 8 may choose to read either Young Adult or Youth Book of the Month selections, depending on their preferences and reading level.
Grades 3-6
The One and Only Bob Katherine Applegate
Find it in the library, or online on Axis360 or Overdrive/ Libby! Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a
free book!
Online Teen Programs
TEEN
Teen Advisory Board Monday, Jan. 4, 4:00pm
Grades 6-12. Register. Join us on Zoom! Give your opinion and help brainstorm teen programs and more to earn a service hour. Registration and email address is required to get the Zoom link.
Dec. 21January 10
Grades 6-12
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.
Take a wintry photo and send it to us! Winner will receive a $10 gift card to a place of their choice. Include your name, grade, home address, your photo and its title in an email to colson@fremontlibrary.org with the subject line ‘Teen Winter Photo Contest’. Limit 1 submission per person.
Grades 9-12
ACT or SAT Practice Test Saturday, Jan. 9, 12:00pm
WINTER PHOTO CONTEST
Grades 9-12. Register. Preparing for the ACT or SAT test? Take a VIRTUAL free practice test, from C2 Education at home. Check our Events Calendar for more details.
Book of the
Month
JANUARY
Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a free book! Find it in the library, or online on Overdrive/Libby! This month’s selection is:
Don’t Get Caught by Kurt Dinan.
Teen Take & Make: No-Sew Fleece Pillow Friday, Jan. 15
Grades 6-12. Register. Want to get cozy this winter? Make your own no-sew fleece pillow with this kit. Registration and email required. Registration will close on 1/10 in order to prepare the kits.