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Custom Curbside Selections! Call or chat with us and the librarian will pick out items currently on the shelf in the genre or subject matter of your choosing. Perfect for the busy parent of a toddler or for the movie lover that likes to discover new titles to view! 847-566-8702 Depending on demand, the items may not be gathered immediately, so please call ahead before coming to Curbside. Custom Selections may include Library of Things, Hands-on Kits, Videogames, and anything else that checks out except for Telescopes, which are unavailable to circulate via Curbside.
Adult Online Programs
Name That Song!
Monday, Dec. 7, 7:00pm
How good is your ear for music? Put it to the test with our spin on the classic game show as we play hits from the past and present. Can you name the song and performer? Registration required.
Winter Chutneys, Sauces, & Compotes - Holiday Cooking with Chef Maddox Wednesday, Dec. 9, 7:00pm
Chef Maddox provides wonderful winter additions to your holiday meals, demonstrating a chutney, sauce, and compote, plus helpful hints for holiday gatherings. Registration required.
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, Dec. 10, 11:30am
Join instructor Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, online for a gentle session of guided meditation and chair yoga. Registration required.
Senior Connections - So Big Friday, Dec. 11, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion, offered in partnership with the Mundelein Park & Recreation District. December’s book is So Big by Edna Ferber. Registration required.
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.
Great Books - The Princess Bride by William Goldman Saturday, Dec. 19, 10:00am
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.
Online Youth Programs
YOUTH
Family Winter Dessert Wars Contest Ends Sunday, Dec. 20
BOOK of the MONTH December
Grades 3-4
The Library of Ever by Zeno Alexander
Collect four bookmarks from our monthly selections and bring them in for a
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 Advisory Board
Monday, Dec. 14, 4:00pm
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. 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.
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WINTER DESSERT WARS
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.
Book of the Month Grades 9-12
Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a FREE BOOK!
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