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Expanded Appointment Times
The lighting project has progressed enough for us to be able to expand computer, scan/fax and notary appointments to occur hourly. These appointments are for Fremont Cardholders only. Call or chat with us to make an appointment. Walk-ins may come for an appointment at the top of the hour, and must have their Fremont Library card in hand.
Trivia Night!
Monday, Feb. 15, 7:00pm
Join us for a fun night of Trivia with questions from a variety of subjects! The winner will receive a prize. Registration required.
Facebook 101
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 3:00pm
Mike Gershbein teaches the basics about how to use the most popular social network to stay in touch with friends; share photos & video; follow organizations & causes; and more. Registration required.
Join instructor Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, online for a gentle session of guided meditation and chair yoga. Registration required.
How Genocides Begin Monday, Feb. 22, 7:00pm
A genocidal event requires years of preparation and persuasion. Dr. Emilie LeBeau Lucchesi uses written accounts to explain the progression of communication that leads to genocide. Registration required.
Hoopla Basics
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 3:00pm
Do you want to become more familiar with using Hoopla on your phone, computer, or TV? Join us for an informal Zoom meeting, where we will go over how to use Hoopla. Registration required.
Great Books - The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois Saturday, Feb. 27, 10:00am
Join us each month for a discussion of a different work of literature or history. Registration required.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning: The Story of the Sonnets Wednesday, Feb. 17, 7:00pm
Thursday, Feb. 18, 11:30am
Actress Debra Ann Miller portrays poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning as she shares the story of her courtship and elopement with her husband and the famous sonnets they inspired. Registration required.
Senior Connections - Educated by Tara Westover Friday, March 12, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion. Registration required.
AARP Tax Aide Service
This year the Tax Aides are offering their free tax e-filing service for seniors and low-income residents remotely. Call 224-424-0390 to leave a voicemail or email S40051024@aarpfoundation.org to make an appointment. In either message they are asking you to give your name, phone number, email address (if available) and whether or not you have access to a scanner/printer at home. Once you are contacted with an appointment you will go to the Libertyville Civic Center at 135 W. Church Street to get your documents scanned; your taxes will be electronically filed by the Tax Aide Service.
Online YOUTH Programs Go-Go Craft: Prickle-Free Cactus Wednesday, March 31
Grades 3-6
Recommended for grades K-5. Go beyond the basics with nextlevel crafting ideas and tutorials! Registration opens Feb. 15 for picking up your kit.
Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a free book!
Early Literacy Brain Builders: Weather Wednesday, March 31
Ages 3-5 years. Talk, sing, read, write, and play with your preschooler to build their literacy skills! This take-home kit includes activities focusing on weather. Registration opens Feb. 15.
Find it in the library, or online on Axis360 or Hoopla! This month’s selection is: Lock and Key: The Initiation by Ridley Pearson.
Online Teen Programs Young Adult Book of the Month Grades 9-12
February
American Royals by Katherine McGee
Read February’s book plus three more monthly selections to earn a free book! Find it in the library or on Overdrive/Libby.
How to Reduce College Costs
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 6:30pm
This webinar introduces little-known financial strategies parents can use to reduce college costs. Learn tools not addressed at other college planning seminars. Registration required.
Teen Writing Contest Jan. 4 – Feb. 28 Attention teen writers! The Fremont Public Library is hosting a teen writing contest! The contest is open to teens in grades 6-12. Winning submissions will be featured on our website, and winners will receive a $25 gift card of their choice. Please check our Teen webpage for more details.