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Friday 9am – 6pm
Saturday 9am – 5pm • Sunday 1 – 5pm
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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, and its iconic props and plots! (In person/online)
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga
Thursday, May 2, 11:30am
Seek calm, take time to relax and focus in the comfort of your own home. (Online)
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Thursday, May 2, 6:00 - 8:30pm
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. Come to the library for an epic Dungeons & Dragons campaign! Whether you’re an experienced player or someone who wants to learn, there’s plenty of room for you at our table. (In person)
Wild Ones: The Carrot - The Good, the Bad and the Toxic
Tuesday, May 7, 7:00pm
Jim Vanderpoel of Citizens for Conservation discusses the fascinating plant family Apiaceae, whose members range from delicious to downright toxic! (In person/online)
Illinois Libraries PresentThe Many Lives of Kal Penn
Tuesday, May 7, 7:00pm
Illinois Libraries Present invites Kal Penn to discuss his experiences as an actor, writer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. (Online)
Playing by the RulesA History of Board Games
Wednesday, May 8, 7:00pm
Discover the history of board games, from the original creators of family favorites through the current monopoly of Hasbro, a company at the center of most game making. (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!
YOUTH
“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.
Baby Bounce Playdate
Wednesday, May 8, 9:30 - 11:00am
Birth-15 months. Babies and their grown-ups are invited for socializing, play and reading! Drop-in ticket required.
Chess Nuts - Sci-Fi Chess
Wednesday, May 8, 4:30pm
Grades 3 and up. All skill levels are welcome for a game of head-to-head chess on a variety of unique, sci-fi themed boards.
Paper Airplane Contest
Thursday, May 9, 6:00pm
Grades K-5. Fold the perfect paper airplane. Test it for distance, speed, and accuracy! Contest winners will receive small prizes.
These events are full! If you are registered and can no longer attend, please call to cancel so others on the wait list can join us.
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!
Scales & Tales Traveling Zoo
Monday, May 6, 6:30pm
All ages. Encounter living animals, familiar and exotic!
Read to Rover
Wednesday, May 8, 7:00, 7:15, 7:30 & 8:00pm
Ages 7 & older. Sign up to read to a trained therapy dog. A signed waiver is required. One time slot per child.
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.
SLC Volunteer Training
Sunday, May 5, 2:00pm
Monday, May 13, 4:15pm
Want to volunteer at the Summer Library Club table this summer? Are you a teen 13+? We would love your help this summer! Attend this mandatory training session to learn how to work the table and more.
Teen Advisory Board
Monday, May 6, 4:15pm
Give your opinion and brainstorm teen programs and more while eating snacks and earning a service hour.
Candy Art
Friday, May 10, 4:15pm
Create your own candy masterpiece! We'll use candy to craft our edible and non-edible artwork. Pizza will be served.