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Friday 9am – 6pm
Saturday 9am – 5pm • Sunday 1 – 5pm
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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)
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 Cicadaswith 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)
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)
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.
Weekly Storytimes
First three weeks of each month. An adult must accompany the child. Siblings welcome to all of our storytimes.
Family Storytime
Mondays at 6:30pm
Stories and songs for families to enjoy together!
Toddler Time
Tuesdays at 9:30am & 10:30am
Ages 1-2. Jump, wiggle, dance, and sing at this high-activity storytime for your busy toddler.
Baby Bounce
Wednesdays at 9:30am & 10:30am
Birth-15 months. Cuddles and connection are the focus of this gentle storytime for the youngest readers.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays at 9:30am & 10:30am
Ages 3-5. Explore the world of reading.
Teen Chefs
Wednesday, April 24 4:00pm or 6:30pm
Learn how to prepare a new recipe! Note: You must have previously attended the Teen Chefs: Kitchen Safety class to register for this program.
LEGO Party
YOUTH
Tuesday, April 23, 6:30pm
This event 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. Challenge yourself to brick-building crafts, games, and more!
The Floor is Lava!
Saturday, April 27, 10:00-11:00am or 3:00–4:00pm
All ages. Try to cross the "lava" floor without falling in! Drop in.
Cicadas - with the Dunn Museum
Monday, April 29, 5:00pm
Grades K-5. Discover the unusual life cycle of the 17-year periodic cicada. A new generation of this amazing insect is emerging this spring!
“Flatland”
with Improv Playhouse
Saturday, May 4, 11:00am
All ages
“Flatland” is an immersive full-cast performance of a stage play for the whole family! Register all attending.
TEEN Grades 6-12
Games & Pizza
Friday, May 3, 4:15pm
Bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon of games and pizza!
Register by noon that Friday so we know how much pizza to order.
Young Adult Book of the MonthGrades 9-12
April
Ain’t Burned All the Bright by Jason Reynolds & Jason Griffin
Read and collect 4 bookmarks from our monthly selections and get a free book when you show your Fremont card!