Dec. 13, 2020 E-NEWS Questions? 847-566-8702 Monday to Thursday 10am – 8pm Friday & Saturday 10am – 5pm Sunday 1 – 5pm
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Zoom with loved ones for the holidays!
Check out a webcam that connects via USB and easily Zoom from your desktop computer! Place a hold by going to http://bit.ly/fpldwecam or call the library to place your hold. You can pick it up through our curbside service and check it out for 3 weeks.
Library closed on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.
Adult Online Programs
Snowy Swing
with Petra van Nuis Monday, Dec. 14, 7:00pm
Jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown bring heart-warming songs of cheer for the holiday season. Registration required.
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga
Thursday, Dec. 17, 11:30am
Join instructor Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, online for a gentle session of guided meditation and chair yoga. Registration required.
The Irony of Festivus
Great Books The Princess Bride by William Goldman
Become an expert on Festivus, that silly holiday introduced by Seinfeld and celebrated annually on December 23, as we consider its origins and place in popular culture. Registration required.
Great Books is a monthly book discussion of enduring works of literature and history. This month’s book is The Princess Bride by William Goldman. Registration required.
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 7:00pm
Saturday, Dec. 19, 10:00am
Online Youth Programs
YOUTH BOOK OF THE MONTH
December
Grades 3-4
The Library of Ever by Zeno Alexander
Family Winter Dessert Wars Contest
Collect four bookmarks from our monthly selections and bring them in for a
Ends Sunday, Dec. 20
Families with children Grade 5 and under. Decorate cookies or cupcakes in a wintry style and submit a photo by December 20th!
FREE BOOK!
The contest runs December 7-20. Winner will receive a $15 gift card to a place of their choice. Include your name, grade, home address, and a photo of your wintry dessert in an email to kobrian@fremontlibrary.org with the subject line ‘Family Winter Dessert Wars Contest’. Limit 1 submission per person.
Grades 5-8
The Door at the End of the World by Caroline Carlson
Online Teen Programs
TEEN
TEEN
WINTER DESSERT WARS CONTEST
WINTER PHOTO CONTEST Dec. 21January 10
Ends Sunday, Dec. 20
Grades 6-12. Decorate cookies or cupcakes in a wintry or holiday theme and then send us a photo of it! The contest runs December 7-20. Winner will receive a $15 gift card to a place of their choice.
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Include your name, grade, home address, and a photo of your wintry dessert in an email to colson@fremontlibrary.org with the subject line 'Teen Winter Dessert Wars Contest'. Limit 1 submission per person.
Teen Advisory Board
Monday, Dec. 14, 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.
Grades 6-12
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
Book of the
Month
DEC
Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a FREE BOOK!
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.