April 28, 2024 eNews Call 847-566-8702 or Chat Monday to Thursday 9am – 9pm Friday 9am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 5pm • Sunday 1 – 5pm
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Periodic Cicadas with the Dunn Museum
Illinois Libraries Present The Many Lives of Kal Penn
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)
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)
Monday, April 29, 7:00pm
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
Tuesday, May 7, 7:00pm
Playing by the Rules A 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
Author and Trekkie Susan Gibberman discusses the creation of Star Trek, and its iconic props and plots! (In person/online)
Friday, May 10, 10:30am
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga
Booktok Talks - Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
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)
The library leads this lively book discussion for seniors. (In person/online)
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!