Oct. 6, 2024 eNews

Oct. 6, 2024 eNews

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Monday to Thursday 9am – 9pm Friday 9am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 5pm • Sunday 1 – 5pm

NEWS Library Card Sign-Up Month

Mindful Movement & Guided Meditation

During October, use your library card at the Checkout Desk or sign up for a new library card to enter a drawing for a $200 VISA gift card!

Limited to Fremont cards only, one entry per person.

Join the Library Board!

Now-Nov. 18, 2024

We will have 3 seats for the Board of Trustees open for the consolidated election on April 1, 2025. Petition packets will be available until Nov. 18, 2024.

To request a packet, email fplddirectors@fremontlibrary. org. For more information, go to fremontlibrary.org/board.

The Great Chicago Fire Monday, Oct. 7, 7:00pm

Jim Gibbons will discuss the events that took place before, during and after The Great Chicago Fire in October of 1871 and how it impacted Chicago’s history.

(In person/online)

Fremont Writers Group Tuesday, Oct. 8, 3:15pm

Join fellow writers to share and improve your writing. (Online)

Thursday, Oct. 10, 11:30am

Learn to calm your mind and body with guided meditation under the instruction of certified meditation teacher Isabel Raci, C-IAYT. (In person)

Senior Connections The Wager by David Grann Friday, Oct. 11, 10:30am

The library leads this lively book discussion for seniors.

(In person/online)

Donuts with the Director Friday, Oct. 11, 2:00pm

Saturday, Oct. 19, 10:00am This group is open to anyone wishing to read and discuss great works of literature.

(In person)

Booktok Talks Butcher & Blackbird

by Brynne Weaver

Saturday, Oct. 19, 11:00am

Hey, 20s-30s readers! Join our book club to discuss some of the hottest books while enjoying coffee and pastries provided by the library.

(AREA Coffee: 18 E Park St, Mundelein)

Share your thoughts and learn about the latest library news straight from the source! Enjoy donuts and coffee provided by the library and have a chat with the director of the library. Drop in.

Film Friday The Watchers (PG-13) Friday, Oct. 11, 2:00pm

Drop in and enjoy a movie.

Snacks and covered drinks welcome. (In person)

Illinois Libraries Present Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez

Dracula

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois Libraries Present and Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. (Online)

Award-winning storyteller Megan Wells performs Dracula, adapted from the original Bram Stoker novel.

(In person/online)

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7:00pm

Great Books A Dark-Adapted Eye

by Barbara Vine

Wednesday Oct. 16, 7:00pm

Celebrating the Music of Halloween

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 7:00pm

The sensuous vocals of Jeanne Becker and her superb trio come to celebrate the music of Halloween with a wondrous jazz performance.

(In person)

Stay Crafty!

Stop by the First Floor Help Desk to find out what adults can craft up this month! Crafts are available on the first of each month while supplies last. Limit 2 per person, please.

Click on the event to register. All events require registration.

Weekly Storytimes Oct. 7-24

An adult must accompany the child.

Siblings are welcome.

Please pick up a drop-in ticket at the Kids Help Desk before each storytime.

Family Storytime Mondays 6:30pm

Age 5 and under

Toddler Time

Tuesdays 9:30am & 10:30am Ages 1-2

Chess Nuts Chess with a Twist

Monday Funday

Grade 3 and older. All skill levels are welcome.

All ages. Engage your senses with a variety of toys and activities on this day off from school. Drop in.

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 4:30pm

Read to Rover

Wednesday, Oct. 9 7:00pm-8:00pm

Age 7 and older. This event is full!

If you are registered and can no longer attend, please call to cancel so others on the wait list can join us.

Sign up to read to a trained therapy dog. One 15-min. time slot per child.

A signed waiver is required.

Craft Camp - Apple Art Thursday, Oct. 10, 4:30pm

Baby Bounce

All ages. Learn a new style of making art using apples!

Birth-15 months

Inside the Lines Coloring Club

Wednesdays 9:30am & 10:30am

Preschool Storytime Thursdays 9:30am & 10:30am Ages 3-5

Monday, Oct. 14 10:00am-4:00pm

Friday, Oct. 11, 4:30pm

All ages. Fill your world - and page - with color! Try out various coloring tools and make art that is uniquely yours. Drop in.

SCIENCE

Monday, Oct. 14, 4:00pm

Age 3 and older. Scare yourself silly at this interactive science show presented by Steve Belliveau!

Register all attending.

Candy Towers

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 5:30pm

Grades 3-5. Engineer your way to the tallest, tastiest tower made of candy.

Race against others to reach great heights!

Play Dough Playtime

Saturday, Oct. 19, 10:30am

Age 5 and under. Shape, squish and sculpt your way into a world of creativity! What will you create?

TEEN GRADES 6-12 Teen Advisory Board Monday, Oct. 7, 4:15pm

Give your opinion and brainstorm teen programs and more while eating snacks and earning a service hour.

Teen Chat & Sip

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4:15pm

Join us for this “unbook club” style event. We will chat about what you’re reading, watching & listening to while sipping on a tasty beverage! Register by 2pm so we have enough drinks.

Wanted: Teen Artwork!

Show off your artistic talent in our teen space! If you’re a teen age 13+ and interested in having your art on display in the library, email colson@fremontlibrary.org for submission details.

TEEN Halloween ESCAPE ROOM Friday, Oct. Friday, Oct. 18 18 5:30pm-7:45pm 5:30pm-7:45pm

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