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Library closed Sunday, March 31 for Easter

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.

Game Night

Monday, March 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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)

Fremont Writers Group

Tuesday, March 26, 3:15pm - 6:00pm

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

Tea with Florence

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)

Mindful Movement & Guided Meditation

Thursday, March 28, 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 - Wildflower Meadow Lawns

Tuesday, April 2, 7:00pm

Learn how to convert areas of your lawn to a native wildflower meadow from seed with Sarah Michehl, Community Ecologist with The Land Conservancy of McHenry County. (In person/online)

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Monday to Thursday 9am – 9pm

Friday 9am – 6pm

Saturday 9am – 5pm • Sunday 1 – 5pm

Genealogy Interest Group

Wednesday, April 3, 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)

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Movie Night

Wednesday, April 3, 6:00pm

Decorate a pair of eclipse glasses and enjoy snacksjust in time for the solar eclipse on April 8! Ages 18 and up. (In person)

Illinois Libraries Present: Dr. Temple Grandin

Wednesday, April 3, 7:00pm

Dr. Temple Grandin presents The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers Grandin is one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism who has been at the forefront of research and activism efforts. (Online)

Senior ConnectionsThink Again by Adam Grant

Friday, April 12, 10:30am

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

Get free, live, personalized assistance with your job hunt! Brainfuse job coaches can help you find and apply for your dream job. Live resume assistance, interview coaching, job matching, personality and career assessments, and unemployment assistance are all accessible with your library card!

Tea with Florence 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) Registration required.
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TOURNAMENT OF BOOKS

March

All ages. Visit the Kids Desk and vote for your favorite book in a series of head-to-head competitions. Voting takes place all month long, with winners updated weekly! Drop in.

Art of Inflationwith Balloon Dude Dale

Monday, March 25, 6:00pm

This program is full! If you are registered and can no longer attend, please call to cancel so others on the wait list can join us. All ages. Balloon twisting, tricks, and jokes make this show an evening the family will never forget!

Little Parade

Tuesday, March 26, 10:30am

All ages. Bring your dancing shoes for a familyfriendly concert performed by Little Parade! Drop in.

Chat &Sip

YOUTH

Drama Club

Tuesday, March 26, 5:30pm

Grades 3-5. Play charades, practice skits, and learn some warm-ups to train your voice and acting skills.

Dinosaur Discoveries - with T-Rexplorers

Thursday, March 28, 5:30pm

Grades K-5. Dig into all things dinosaur during this interactive program with authentic dinosaur bones! Arrive early for a meet and greet with Ranger the T-Rex.

Libraries "Rock"

Friday, March 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

All ages. Show the library some love by decorating a librarythemed rock! Take them home or leave them at the library for others to find. Drop in.

Firefly Family Theatre

Presents: Grow

Saturday, April 6 10:30am

All ages. It's spring, and Spark the Firefly is ready to plant a garden! Music, poetry, and interactive movement make this an unforgettable show.

TEEN Grades 6-12

Teen Chefs - Kitchen Safety

Wednesday, March 27, 2:30pm or 6:00pm

Learn kitchen safety and cooking basics through this hands-on class. Use your culinary skills to prepare a tasty treat! This is a required intro class for future Teen Chefs programs.

Teen Chat & Sip

Friday, April 5, 4:15pm

Join us for this “unbook club” style program. We will chat about what you’re reading, watching, & listening to while sipping on a tasty beverage! Register by 2pm so we have enough drinks.

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, April 1, 4:15pm

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

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