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Primary Election Day, Tuesday, March 19, 6am-7pm; the meeting room on the 2nd floor of the
library is the voting location for precincts 119, 120, and 123. The library is open from 6am to 9pm that day. Please visit fremontlibrary.org/voting for more information about voting.
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)
Game Night
Monday, March 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library closed Sunday, March 31 for Easter
Do you want to search for gems during the Renaissance, build train lines to various cities, or collect cats? Come and play Splendor, Ticket to Ride, Cat Lady and more. (In person)
AARP Tax Help
Ends April 12 Thursday afternoons & Friday mornings
The AARP Tax facilitators provide free tax preparation at the library for seniors and low-income individuals by appointment. Go to fremontlibrary.org/taxes to register or call 847-566-8702.
The Rule of Rum
Monday, March 18, 7:00pm
Food historian Cynthia Clampitt shares how rum originated and its influence on piracy and colonial America. (In person/online)
The Irish in America - Rescheduled Wednesday, March 20, 7:00pm
Using primary sources, John Lyons will explore how the Irish went from being treated with contempt to an acclaimed group contributing to many facets of American life. (Virtual in library/online)
Wednesday, March 27, 7:00pm
Come meet master storyteller Megan Wells as she brings life to the founder of the modern nursing profession, Florence Nightingale. (In person/online)
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