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LIBRARY NEWS
The WASPs: The “Fly Girls” of WW2
The Lighting Project has a few crucial components
Wednesday, March 10, 7:00pm
to be completed while the building is closed for browsing. Due to supply issues a few lights will not be installed until late March or April.
Rebecca Tulloch, a certified FAA pilot, tells the story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of WW2. Registration required.
Our current plan is to re-open on March 22.
Thursday, March 11, 11:30am
Capacity will be limited to 50 patrons at a time; we encourage you to continue to use Curbside Services while Illinois is in Phase 4.
TAX SERVICES: The library has tax forms and
instructions available for those who want to file by mail. You can obtain them via Curbside Pick-up. AARP has informed us that their appointments are full for the year. The United Way offers free online tax assistance as well as by phone at myfreetaxes.com.
Making Movies - The Craft, The Secrets, The Fun Monday, March 8, 7:00pm
Filmmakers Tom Capps, Phil Russell and Janelle Tedesco will pull back the curtain to reveal some tricks and secrets behind how movies are made. Registration required.
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Join instructor Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, online for a gentle session of guided meditation and chair yoga. Registration required.
Senior Connections - Educated by Tara Westover Friday, March 12, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion. Registration required.
Bringing Butterflies to Your Yard Monday, March 15, 7:00pm
Jamie Viebach of The Conservation Foundation presents examples of native butterflies and explains which native plants will encourage them to visit you! Registration required.
Great Books - A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold Saturday, March 27, 10:00am
A monthly book discussion of enduring works of literature and history.
Vote for your favorite books in the battle of the books! Join the library staff and your fellow patrons in picking the best book club book in the collection. Vote for each round using the polls in Instagram and Facebook! Instagram: @fremontlib Facebook: fremontlibrary
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Online YOUTH Programs
BOOK
Baby Storytime
Green Storytime
For babies under 24 months with an adult. Register. Cuddle up with your little one for gentle bounces, rhymes, and stories with Ms. Shelby.
Recommended for ages 2-5. This storytime is brought to you by the color green! Join Ms. Katie to celebrate this seasonal color with stories, songs, and more! Register to receive a Zoom link.
Monday, March 8, 10:00am
Wednesday, March 17, 10:00am
Solitaire Chess Challenge
Family Book Club: Twins
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.
Grades 3-5. Register. Join us for a book discussion online with the whole family. One free book given to each registered family.
Tuesday, March 9, 4:30pm
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MONTH MARCH
Tuesday, March 23, 5:30pm
Stargazing by Jen Wang
Accelerometer
Wednesday, March 31
TO TO GO GO
Grades 3-5. Register. Amaze your friends with a handmade accelerometer and observe the scientific properties of acceleration. Supplies provided. We will contact you when your kit is ready for pick up.
Online Teen Programs Teen Advisory Board
Monday, March 8, 4:00pm
Grades 6-12. Register. 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.
Collect four bookmarks from our monthly selections and bring them in for a free book!
Financial Strategies for Early College Planners
Wednesday, March 10, 6:30pm
This webinar will emphasize getting a jumpstart on college planning, introduce financial aid options, and cover mistakes to avoid for early planners. Registration required.
Teen Peep House Book of the MAR. Decorating Contest Monday
March 22 Grades 6-12 Registration optional via the event on 3/22. Build a Peep house, and then send us a photo of it! Register for a kit 3/1-3/15.
Month Grades 9-12
Furia by Yamile Mendez
Read March’s book plus three more monthly selections to earn a free book! Find it in the library or on Overdrive/Libby.