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AARP Tax Aide Service This year the Tax Aides are offering their free tax e-filing service for seniors and low-income residents remotely. To make an appointment call 224-424-0390 to leave a voicemail or email S40051024@aarpfoundation.org. 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.
Black Suffragettes: Then and Now with Audra Wilson Monday, Feb. 8, 7:00pm
The library is now offering notary services by appointment in the same times as our computer appointments (times are listed on our website). This service is for Fremont cardholders only. Call 847-566-8702 or chat with us to make an appointment.
Trivia Night!
Monday, Feb. 15, 7:00pm
Audra Wilson highlights Black suffragettes who were essential to winning the vote for all women and how their work resonates with current efforts toward racial justice. Registration required.
Join us for a fun night of Trivia with questions from a variety of subjects! The winner will receive a prize. Registration required.
Libby & Overdrive Basics
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 3:00pm
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 3:00pm
Want to become more familiar with using Libby and Overdrive on your phone or computer? Join us in this informal Zoom meeting for an easy introduction. (NOT for Kindle users.) Registration required.
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, Feb. 11, 11:30am
Join instructor Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, online for a gentle session of guided meditation and chair yoga. Registration required.
Senior Connections The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd Friday, Feb. 12, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion. February’s book is The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd. Registration required.
Facebook 101
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.
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.
Online YOUTH Programs Solitaire Chess Challenge
Grades 3-6
Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a free book! Find it in the library, or online on Axis360 or Hoopla!
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 4:30pm
Grades 3 and up. Register. Work as a team to solve solitaire challenges with chess pieces! Zoom link will be shared via email before the event.
Candy Club
Monday, Feb. 15, 1:30pm or 4:00pm
Family Nailed It! Contest
Grades K-2. Try some new and familiar candies and share sweet stories on Zoom. Call the library to register. One candy bag per family.
Feb. 1-14
Families with children Grade 5 and under. Submit a photo by February 14. Please check the Events Calendar for more details.
Dinosaur Storytime
Go-Go Craft Friendship Bracelets
Recommended for ages 2-6. Stomp, roar and play along with Ms. Shelby at this storytime about all things dinosaurs. Register to receive a Zoom link.
Recommended for grades K-5. Register. Go beyond the basics with next-level crafting ideas and tutorials! We will notify you via email when your craft kit is ready to pick up.
Sunday, February 28
Monday, Feb. 8, 10:00am
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.
Teen Advisory Board Monday, Feb. 8, 4:00pm
Grades 6-12. 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.
How to Reduce College Costs
Teen "Nailed It!" Contest Feb. 1-14
Grades 6-12. Try an at home version of the Netflix Show, “Nailed It!” and then send us the result- good or bad! Please check the Events Calendar for more details.
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 6:30pm
This webinar introduces littleknown 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.