Feb. 25, 2024 eNews

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Feb. 25, 2024 eNews

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Friday 9am – 6pm

Saturday 9am – 5pm • Sunday 1 – 5pm

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Mindful Movement and Guided Meditation

AARP Tax Help

Feb. 1 – April 12

Thursday afternoons & Friday mornings

The AARP Tax facilitators provide free tax preparation for seniors and low-income individuals by appointment. Go to fremontlibrary.org/taxes to register or call 847-566-8702.

The Dogs of ChernobylA Story of Hope and Resilience

Monday, Feb. 26, 7:00pm

Stephen Quandt shares of his participation in a spay/neuter and research campaign for the dogs descended from the pets left behind after the nuclear plant disaster of 1986. (Virtual in library/online)

Fremont Writers Group

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 3:15pm

Join fellow writers to share and improve your writing. (Online)

Game Night

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Whether you’re looking for a new game to learn, or want to replay a favorite, you won’t be bored at board game night! (In person)

Thursday, Feb. 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Learn to calm your mind and body with guided meditation in this drop-in program. Register if you would like an email reminder. (In person)

Wild Ones - The Dark Sky

Tuesday, March 5, 7:00pm

Join Adam Kreuzer as he discusses the consequences of outdoor light pollution and what we can do to preserve our natural night skies. (In person/online)

Genealogy Interest Group

Wednesday, March 6, 10:00am

Get tips from our Genealogy Librarian (and the group) on how to use Ancestry and other tools to research your family tree. (In person)

Senior Connections

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

Friday, March 8, 10:30am

The library leads this lively book discussion for seniors. (In person/online)

Booktok Talks - The Song of Achilles by

Madeline Miller

Saturday, March 16, 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)

Great Books - The Round House

by Louise Erdrich

Saturday, March 23, 10:00am

This group is open to anyone wishing to read and discuss great works of literature. (Online)

YOUTH

Sand Art Necklaces

Monday, Feb. 26, 10:30am

Ages 3-5. Bring the beach inside by crafting your own colorful sand art necklace!

Leap Day Storytime

Thursday, Feb. 29, 10:00am

Ages 2-5. Leap into stories, songs, rhymes, and all things weird and wacky about Leap Day. Drop-in ticket required.

Weird ScienceDrain Disasters

Wednesday, March 6, 5:30pm

Grades 3-5. Think outside the box to rescue lost items from a storm drain.

Chess Nuts - Classic Chess

Wednesday, March 13, 4:30pm

Grades 3 and up. All skill levels are welcome for a game of head-to-head chess on a variety of unique boards.

TEEN Grades 6-12

Teen Chefs - App Attack

Wednesday, Feb. 28 4:00pm or 6:30pm

Learn how to prepare an appetizer that would make a great party dish!

Note: You must have previously attended the Teen Chefs: Kitchen Safety class to register for this program.

These programs are full! If you are registered and can no longer attend, please call to cancel so others on the wait list can join us.

Family BINGO

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 5:30pm

All ages. Play the classic game with your whole family! Prizes for all and light refreshments served.

Decorate a Peeps House

Saturday, March 9, 10:00am

All ages. Decorate a graham cracker house for Peeps.

Read to Rover

Wednesday, March 13 7:00, 7:15, 7:30 & 7:45pm

Ages 7 & older. Sign up to read to a trained therapy dog. A signed waiver is required. One time slot per child.

Games & Pizza

Friday, March 1, 4:15pm

Bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon of games and pizza! Register by noon that Friday so we know how much pizza to order.

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, March 4, 4:15pm

Give your opinion and brainstorm teen programs and more while eating snacks and earning a service hour.