OCT. 10, 2021 E-NEWS Questions? 847-566-8702 Monday to Thursday 9am – 9pm Fridays 9am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 5pm Sunday 1 – 5pm
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Adult Programs Fremont Writers Group Tuesday, Oct. 12, 3:15pm
Join with your fellow writers to share your work and improve your writing. (Online)
Awesome Australia Wednesday, Oct. 13 7:00pm
Brian Michalski gives a tour of the Australian Outback, Great Barrier Reef and Tasmania, while discussing the history, traditions, slang, deadly animals and Aboriginal influences. (In person/online)
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, Oct. 14, 11:30am
Join instructor Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, online for a gentle session of guided meditation and chair yoga. (Online)
Steve Goodman and John Prine Music & Influence Monday, Oct. 18, 7:00pm
A man and his guitar! Steve Justman performs the music of Steve Goodman and John Prine. (In person/online)
Free Health Screenings Exámenes de salud gratuitos
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 10:00am-1:00pm
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)
Great Books - The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe Saturday, Oct. 23, 10:00am
A monthly book discussion of enduring works of literature and history. (Online)
Nosferatu: Silent Film Theater Sunday, Oct. 24 2:00pm
Throwback Thursday Photo Contest Oct. 14, 21 & 28
Butterfly clips, boot cut jeans, and crimped hair, oh my! Show off your best 90s and 2000s fashion and send us a picture! See our website for details on how to submit. (Online)
Celebrate Halloween with the original silent Vampire film, Nosferatu, with live organ accompaniment by Jay Warren. (In person)
Youth Programs STORYTIMES
There are just two more weeks of our outdoor storytimes and the attendance is full, but you can watch live on our page at https://facebook.com/fremontlibrary or catch one of the recordings. A Facebook account is not required to view the library’s page.
Baby Bounce
Mondays, Oct. 11 & 18 at 9:30am Birth-24 months with an adult
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, Oct. 12 & 19 at 9:30am 2.5-5 years with an adult
LEGO Challenge Monday, Oct. 11, 1:30pm
Grades K-5 with an adult. Join us for brick-building fun, as we tackle some challenges and create awesome builds. (In person)
Solitaire Chess Challenge
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 4:30pm
Grades 3 and up. Work as a team to solve solitaire challenges with chess pieces! (Online)
Toddler Time
Wednesdays, Oct. 13 & 20 at 9:30am 1-2 years with an adult
“Powerful” Pumpkins
Thursday, Oct. 21, 4:30pm
Grades 3-5 with an adult. Build a battery using the fruits of the season! (In person)
Teen Programs Teen Advisory Board Monday, Oct. 11, 4:00pm
Grades 6-12. Join us outdoors (weather permitting)! Give your opinion and help brainstorm teen programs and more to earn a service hour. (In person)
The Art of the Appeal
Teen
Haunted House
WARS
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 6:30pm
This workshop provides detailed guidance for families on how to appeal for more financial aid and how to improve the likelihood of a successful appeal. (Online)
Friday, Oct. 15 4:00pm
Teen Pumpkin Contest Oct. 1 - 31
Grades 6-12: Show us your most creative pumpkin! Paint, carve, tape, or decorate in any way you like. Winner will receive a $20 gift card to a place of their choice. Check our Events Calendar for more details.
Grades 6-12. Do you like decorating or building with food? Join us for Haunted House Wars! Who can make the best haunted house in the time limit? (In person)