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Library closed Friday, April 26 for staff training.
Game Night
Monday, April 22, 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, April 23, 3:15pm
Join fellow writers to share and improve your writing. (Online)
Celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival
Wednesday, April 24, 7:00pm
Welcome spring with educator Yvonne Wolf by celebrating the cherry blossom festival with a papercutting cherry blossom craft. (In person)
Where No TV Show Has Gone Before - The Making of Star Trek Wednesday, May 1, 7:00pm
Author and Trekkie Susan Gibberman discusses the creation of Star Trek, its iconic props, and plots! (In person/online)
Senior Connections - Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See Friday, May 10, 10:30am
The library leads this lively book discussion for seniors. (In person/online)
Booktok Talks - Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross Saturday, May 11, 11:00am
Hey, 20s-30s readers! Join our new book club at AREA Coffee to discuss some of the hottest books on the internet while enjoying coffee and pastries, provided by the library. (AREA Coffee: 18 E Park St, Mundelein)
Mindful Movement & Guided Meditation Thursday, April 25, 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)
Periodic Cicadas with the Dunn Museum Monday, April 29, 7:00pm
Join educators from the Bess Bower Dunn Museum to discover the unusual life cycle of the 17-year periodic cicada. A new generation of this amazing insect is emerging this spring! (In person/online)
Genealogy Interest Group Wednesday, May 1, 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)
World War II Memories
As the world recognizes the 80th anniversary of D-Day on June 6, we invite you to share your or your family member’s stories of WWII. You can submit your story online at fremontlibrary.org/wwii or by filling out a paper form at the Help Desk. In May, we will share the stories online as well as display them in the library!
Overdrive/Libby
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks & more on your computer, phone, or tablet! Check out 5 titles at a time; you can return early to switch your titles.