Apr. 3, 2022 E-NEWS Questions? 847-566-8702 Monday to Thursday 9am – 9pm Fridays 9am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 5pm Sunday 1 – 5pm
All programs require registration unless noted. Click on the newsletter to open in Issuu which links to the individual program registrations.
Big Library Read Music is History by Questlove April 4-18
Big Library Read (BLR), facilitated by OverDrive, is a reading program through our library that connects readers around the world with the same ebook at the same time without any wait lists or holds.
Wild Ones - Landscaping with Beautiful, Native Woody Plants
Senior Connections - The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah Friday, April 8, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion. (In person/online)
The Mystery of Nancy Drew Monday, April 11, 7:00pm
Leslie Goddard explores the history of the Nancy Drew books including the question of who was “Carolyn Keene” and why this series has captivated generations of readers. (In person/online)
Fremont Writers Group
Tuesday, April 5, 7:00pm
Tuesday, April 12, 3:15pm
Genealogy Interest Group
The World of the von Trapp Family The Story of the Family Behind “The Sound of Music”
Landscape Ecologist Mary Fortmann shows how to select palettes of gorgeous native woody plants to add color, texture, seasonal interest, screening, and healthy life to your property. (In person/online)
Wednesday, April 6, 10:00am
Our Genealogy Librarian will be on Zoom to answer your questions and help you with your searches. Registration required. (Online)
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)
Wednesday, April 13, 7:00pm
Author William Anderson tells the dramatic true story of the von Trapp family, who fled Hitler’s Austria to start new lives in America as the Trapp Family Singers. (Virtual in library/online)
Great Books: Selected Poems by Gwendolyn Brooks Saturday, April 30, 10:00am
A monthly book discussion of enduring works of literature and history. (Online)
STRAAT: Amsterdam’s Graffiti and Street Art Museum Thursday, April 7, 1:00pm
From Keith Haring to Banksy, graffiti artists regularly make headlines and influence popular culture. Find new appreciation for street art in this tour of STRAAT Museum with its curator. (Online)
Crafting with Creativebug Stenciled Statement Tote April
Take home a Stenciled Statement Tote craft. Kits are available on the first of each month while supplies last; no registration required.
YOUTH Spider Storytime
Friday, April 15, 10:00am
Ages 2-5 with an adult. Silly spiders, scary spiders! We'll read books about all kinds of spiders and make a spider craft. You will receive an email with information regarding kit pickup. (Online)
Solitaire Chess Challenge
Wednesday, April 6, 4:30pm
Grades 3 and up. Work as a team to solve solitaire challenges with chess pieces! (Online)
STEAM To-Go: Fossil Making
National Library Week Scavenger Hunt
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Grades K-5. Drop in. Bring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math home with you! Make your own fossillike impression of toy animal or plant specimens. Supplies and instructions provided.
All Ages. Celebrate National Library Week with a scavenger hunt in the Library. Collect a prize at the Youth Desk when completed. (In person)
TEEN Young Adult
Teen Advisory Board
Book of the Month
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Monday, April 4, 4:15pm
Grades 6-12. Give your opinion and help brainstorm teen programs and more to earn a service hour. (In person)
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Grades 9-12
Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a free book! Find it in the library, or online on Hoopla or Overdrive/Libby!
Relaxation Hour Friday, April 15, 4:00pm
Grades 6-12. Spend an afternoon relaxing with us. Choose from a variety of activities such as fluffy slime, zendoodling, and more! (In person)