Dec. 12, 2021 E-NEWS Questions? 847-566-8702 Monday to Thursday 9am – 9pm Fridays 9am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 5pm Sunday 1 – 5pm
All programs require registration unless noted. Click on the newsletter to open in Issuu which links to the individual program registrations.
Library is closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 & Jan. 1
Adult Programs
Click on the program to register. All programs require registration.
Bake a Yule Log Cake Demonstration
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday at 11:30am
Seek calm and take an hour to relax and focus in the comfort of your home. (online)
Great Books Discussion Saturday, Dec. 18, 10:00am
Join the Great Books group on Zoom for a discussion of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. (online)
Living History Encore! Meet Marie Antoinette Nov. 30 – Dec. 27 Demonstration: Monday, Dec. 13, 7:00pm
Pastry chef Jessica Ellington will demonstrate how to make and decorate yule log cakes. (Virtual in library/ online)
Bake-Along: Tuesday, Dec. 14, 6:30pm
Dramatist Martina Mathisen reveals the truth behind this very much misunderstood queen, from a teen bride enveloped in pure opulence to the most hated woman in France. (Online)
Bake along with Chef Jessica step-by-step in your own kitchen, with ability to interact with the Chef and ask questions as you go. (online)
Cleopatra, the Last Pharaoh of Egypt
Fremont Writers Group
Dramatist Martina Mathisen reveals the real Cleopatra, strikingly different from the woman Hollywood presents. (Online)
Tuesday, Dec. 14, 3:15pm
Join writers from around the community on Zoom. (online)
Free Health Screenings
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 10:00am – 1:00pm
The mobile health vehicle from Rosalind Franklin University will be in the parking lot to offer a variety of health screenings and flu shots. For ages 18 & older, appointments not necessary. Hablamos español.
Movie Space
Dec. 12, 17 & 18
Gather up to 10 friends or family members and come in for a movie on the big screen!
Dec. 7 – Jan. 3
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Dec. 14 – Jan. 10
Dramatist Martina Mathisen tells the fascinating real life story of The Night Before Christmas, and other stories of our American Christmas Traditions (Online)
YOUTH
Play Space for Preschoolers
Craft Space for Grades K-5 Thursday, Dec. 16 & Saturday, Dec. 18
Monday, Dec. 20 & Tuesday, Dec. 21
Age 5 and under with an adult. Make an appointment for your kids and their friends (up to 10 people) to play together! Call or go to fremontlibrary.org/youth to register.
Grades K-5 with an adult. Make an appointment to create a craft with your kids and their friends (up to 10 people). Call or go to fremontlibrary.org/youth to register.
LEGO Show and Tell
Monday, Dec. 13, 4:30pm
Grades K-5. Show and tell your LEGO builds and try some building challenges! (Online)
Memory Match Storytime Tuesday, Dec. 14, 10:00am
Family Winter Dessert Wars Contest Dec. 6-19
Families with children Grade 5 and under. Decorate cookies or cupcakes in a wintry style and submit a photo by Dec. 19th!
Recommended for ages 2-5 with an adult. Play a matching game to determine which books we read during storytime! (Online)
Cocoa Club
Tuesday, Dec. 14, 5:30pm
Grades K-2 with an adult. Cuddle up with cozy stories and a craft. (In person)
Teen Winter Dessert Wars Contest Dec. 6-19
Grades 6-12. Decorate cookies or cupcakes in a wintry or holiday theme and then send us a photo of it!