May 1, 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.
COMMUNITY ROOM BOOKINGS
Two of our meeting rooms are again available for community groups to reserve. Our Learning Lab has capacity of 12 at this time, and Meeting Room C can fit 30 people. Rooms must be reserved by a Fremont cardholder at least 1 week in advance, and no more than 45 days prior.
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)
The Chicago Cub Shot For Love
Monday, May 9, 7:00pm
Jack Bales presents the story of the 1932 shooting of Chicago Cub Billy Jurges by his showgirl girlfriend, and the ripple effects it had on the Cubs’ tumultuous season. (Virtual in library/online)
Fremont Writers Group Tuesday, May 10, 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)
Senior Connections Caste by Isabel Wilkerson Friday, May 13, 10:30am
Genealogy Interest Group
Join us for our monthly book discussion. (In person/online)
Wednesday, May 4, 10:00am
Our Genealogy Librarian will be on Zoom to answer your questions and help you with your searches. (Online)
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, May 5, 11:30am
Seek calm and take time to relax and focus in the comfort of your own home. (Online)
MMIWG2S: Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, & Two-Spirit Day Thursday, May 5, 7:00pm
Join us for a panel discussion with exclusively Native people, focused primarily on Native women and the trauma and violence against women in Native American residential schools and beyond. (Online)
Crafting with Creativebug Tassel Necklace May
Take home a Tassel Necklace craft. Kits are available on the first of each month while supplies last; no registration required.
Try Our New
Drive-Up Window! The Drive-Up Window is available during regular library hours up until 5 minutes before closing. 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. Click here for details.
YOUTH
STEAM To-Go: Ecosystem in a Bottle May Grades K-5. Drop in! Create your own self-contained ecosystem with live plants and animals from your own backyard. Supplies and instructions provided.
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)
Solitaire Chess Challenge
Emoji Feelings
Wednesday, May 4 4:30pm
May
Grades 3 and up. Work as a team to solve solitaire challenges with chess pieces! (Online)
All Ages. Drop by and design an emoji that shows how you feel!
TEEN Teen Advisory Board
Teen Spring Photo Contest
Grades 6-12. Come for some treats and to brainstorm teen program ideas and earn a volunteer service hour. (In person)
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.
Monday, May 2, 4:15pm
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)
String Art
Wednesday, May 11, 4:00pm
Grades 6-12: Make a String Art project with instruction from Shari from Twisted Fiber Studio. You will have a choice between 2 styles for your artwork. (In person)
Exam Cram
Saturday, May 14, 11:00am - 4:00pm May 16 - 18, 4:00 – 8:00pm
Grades 9-12. High school students: need a place to study for finals? Snacks and stress relieving activities will be provided. (In person)
April 17- May 15
Young Adult Book of the Month Grades 9-12
MAY: Denton Little’s Deathdate by Lance Rubin Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a free book! Find it in the library, or online on Hoopla!
SUMMER VOLUNTEERING Teens ages 13 and older can volunteer at the library, and we would love your help this summer! We need assistants at programs and also to help little kids log their visits to the library from June 1 to July 31. It’s easy to get started. 1. Fill out the application on our teen page 2. Attend one of our mandatory training sessions 3. Go online to pick out shifts that work with your schedule