Dec. 10, 2023 E-NEWS Call 847-566-8702 or Chat Monday to Thursday 9am – 9pm Friday 9am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 5pm• Sunday 1 – 5pm
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News
The library will be closed on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1. These programs are full! If you are registered and can no longer attend, please call to cancel so other patrons on the wait list can join us.
Great Books - Jeeves and the Yuletide Spirit by P. G. Wodehouse
Saturday, Dec. 16, 10:00am
This group is open to anyone wishing to read and discuss great works of literature. (Online)
Handbell Choir Concert - Performed by the Random Ringers Sunday, Dec. 10, 2:30pm
Listen to the unique, beautiful sounds of handbells as the Random Ringers present a special concert of holiday music. (In person)
Gingerbread House Making for Adults
Saturday
Dec. 16
Monday, Dec. 11, 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 or 7:00pm
Book an hour-long slot to make a gingerbread house on your own or with a group of up to 4 people! Please call or chat for registration. Ages 18 and up. (In person)
11:00am
Hey, 20s-30s readers! Join our new book club at AREA Coffee to discuss some of the hottest books on the internet while enjoying coffee and pastries, provided by the library. (AREA Coffee: 18 E Park St, Mundelein, IL)
Fremont Writers Group
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 3:15pm
Join fellow writers to share and improve your writing. (Online)
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, Dec. 14, 11:30am
Join instructor Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, online for a gentle session of guided meditation and chair yoga. (Online)
December
Stop by the 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.
YOUTH Polar Bear Storytime
Yeti Storytime
Ages 5 and under. Roar along with friends at this storytime all about polar bears. Stay for a craft at the end! Please pick up a drop-in ticket at the Kids Help Desk.
Ages 5 and under. Slip, slide or sled over to the library for a storytime all about yetis-then look through the library on a yeti scavenger hunt! Please pick up a drop-in ticket at the Kids Help Desk.
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 10:00am
Saturday, Dec. 16, 10:00am
Read to Rover
Frosty Flubber
Wednesday, Dec. 13 7:00, 7:15, 7:30 or 7:45pm
Monday, Dec. 18, 10:30am
Ages 7 & older. Sign up to read to a trained therapy dog. A signed waiver is required. One time slot per child.
Spanish Bilingual Storytime Friday, Dec. 15, 10:30am
All ages. Sing, read and play in English and Spanish at this storytime for families. Cante, lea y juegue en esta hora de cuentos para familias. Please pick up a drop-in ticket at the Kids Help Desk.
Ages 3-5. It's cold, it's stretchy, it's slimy! Make Frosty Flubber! Register each child attending.
Chess Nuts Solitaire Chess Challenge
Wednesday, Dec. 20, 4:30pm
Grades 3 and up. Work as a team to solve solitaire challenges with chess pieces!
TEEN Grades 6-12 Teen Advisory Board
Monday, Dec. 11, 4:15pm
Give your opinion and brainstorm teen programs and more while eating snacks and earning a service hour.
EXCRAMAM Exam Cram
Teen Hot Chocolate Tasting Friday, Dec. 15, 4:00pm
Come taste different types of hot chocolate with us!
Monday, Dec. 18 & Tuesday, Dec. 19 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Grades 9-12. Need a place to study for finals? Drop in to our Exam Cram room, where snacks and stressrelieving activities will be provided. Bring your friends!
Young Adult Book of the Month Grades 9-12
December: Ballad & Dagger by Daniel José Older
Read and collect 4 bookmarks from our monthly selections and get a free book when you show your Fremont library card!