Apr. 24, 2022 E-NEWS Questions? 847-566-8702 Monday to Thursday 9am – 9pm Fridays 9am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 5pm Sunday 1 – 5pm
Try Our New
Drive-Up Window! The Drive-Up Window is available during regular library hours up until 5 minutes before closing.
STEP 1: Place your holds through the online catalog and select Fremont Public Library Drive-Up Window as your pick-up location. STEP 2: After you've placed your hold, wait for a call, text or email from the library that your holds are ready. STEP 3: Drive up to the window which is located next to the outside return slots. Press the buzzer for service.
If you have longer transactions such as getting a new or replacement library card or paying a bill, please call the library at 847-566-8702 before coming to the window.
STEP 4: Put your library card in the transaction drawer and we'll check out your items to you and include a receipt.
The Hermitage - A Virtual Tour
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga
Join Olga Cardamone of Eagle Travel for a virtual tour of the Hermitage, in St. Petersburg, Russia--one of the most famous museums in the world. (In person/online)
Seek calm and take time to relax and focus in the comfort of your own home. (Online)
Monday, April 25, 7:00pm
Fremont Writers Group Tuesday, April 26, 3:15pm
Join with your fellow writers to share your work and improve your writing. The group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month on Zoom. (Online)
Louisa Catherine Adams A Reluctant First Lady Wednesday, April 27, 7:00pm
Laura Rocklyn portrays Louisa on the day of her husband’s inauguration, reflecting on her life as the wife of an American diplomat in Europe during the Age of Revolutions. (Virtual in library/online)
Illinois Libraries Present: Nick Offerman & Jeff Tweedy Wednesday, April 27, 7:00pm
Join us for an evening with actor, humorist, woodworker, and star of the acclaimed TV series Parks and Recreation, Nick Offerman, in conversation with his friend Jeff Tweedy of Wilco. (Online)
Thursday, April 28, 11:30am
Great Books: Selected Poems by Gwendolyn Brooks Saturday, April 30, 10:00am
A monthly book discussion of enduring works of literature and history. (Online)
Wild Ones - Designing Your Native Plant Garden Tuesday, May 3, 7:00pm
Matt Hokanson will discuss elements of good garden design including planning, native plant selection, preparing your garden space for planting, and plant spacing. (In person/online)
Senior Connections - Caste by Isabel Wilkerson Friday, May 13, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion. (In person/online)
Crafting with Creativebug Drop in and take home a Stenciled Statement Tote craft.
All programs require registration unless noted. Click on the newsletter to open in Issuu which links to the individual program registrations.
YOUTH
April
FAMILY BOOK CLUB Tuesday, May 3 5:30pm
Grades 3-5. Join us for a book discussion with the whole family. One free book given to each registered family. (In person)
National Library Week Scavenger Hunt
All Ages. Celebrate National Library Week with a scavenger hunt in the Library. Collect a prize at the Youth Desk when completed. (In person)
Memory Match Storytime
Solitaire Chess Challenge
Thursday, April 28 10:00am
Ages 2-5 with an adult. Play a matching game to determine which books we read during storytime! (Online)
Wednesday, May 4, 4:30pm
Grades 3 and up. Work as a team to solve solitaire challenges with chess pieces! (Online)
TEEN Teen Advisory Board Monday, May 2, 4:15pm
Grades 6-12. Give your opinion and help brainstorm teen programs and more, while eating snacks and earning a service hour. (In person)
Teen
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Games & Pizza
Friday, May 6, 4:00pm
Grades 6-12. Join us outdoors for a fun afternoon of yard and oversize board games. (In person)
Young Adult Book of the Month Grades 9-12 Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a free book! Find it in the library, or online on Hoopla!
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Grades 6-12: Take a spring photo and send it to us! Winner will receive a $15 gift card to a place of their choice. Click for more information.