Feb. 5, 2023 E-NEWS Call 847-566-8702 or Chat Monday to Thursday 9am – 9pm Friday 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.
AARP Tax Help
Thursdays, 1-4pm Fridays, 9am-12pm
This year, because of our upcoming library remodel, the Mundelein Tax Aides will be at the Mundelein Village Hall, 2ndfloor entrance off Archer Ave. You may make an appointment online using the link on the library’s taxes page: fremontlibrary.org/taxes. Other tax aide locations and hours are also available on this page. For any detailed questions about tax preparation, you may call the Tax Aides voicemail at 224-424-3118. Leave a message and someone will get back to you.
12 Things that Make Life on Earth Possible Monday, Feb. 6, 7:00pm
Earth has sustained life in many different forms for more than 3 billion years. Michelle Nichols highlights an (incomplete) list of 12 things that make our planet special. (Virtual in library/online)
Wild Ones - Illinois Native Pollinators Tuesday, Feb. 7, 7:00pm
Meet the native bees, butterflies, wasps, and other pollinators that are under serious threat from a variety of stress factors causing an unceasing decline in their populations. (In person/online)
Meet Jane Austen
Monday, Feb. 13, 7:00pm
Actress Laura Rocklyn portrays Jane Austen in 1815 as she shares her thoughts and feelings about her novels and how their publication changed her life forever. (Virtual in library/online)
Fremont Writers Group Tuesday, Feb. 14, 3:15pm
Meet up with fellow writers to share your work and improve your writing. (Online)
Great Books - Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys
Saturday, Feb. 25, 10:00am This group is open to anyone wishing to read and discuss great works of literature. (Online)
Stay Crafty! February
Stop by the Reader’s Services desk to find out what adults can craft up this month! Crafts are available on the first of each month while supplies last. Limit 2 per person, please.
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, Feb. 9, 11:30am
Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, leads us through a session of guided meditation and chair yoga every week. Sign up for the link. (Online)
Senior Connections - Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal Friday, Feb. 10, 10:30am
The library leads this lively book discussion for seniors. (In person/online)
Creativebug
Make Valentine’s Day Painted Chocolates Courtney Cerruti shows how to create pretty painted Valentine’s Day candies in this quick class. These candies are a guaranteed crowd pleaser. You experiment with mixing color, but you also get to play with food.