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Library & Parking Lot CLOSED Memorial Day Weekend May 30 & 31
Material Returns will be unavailable while the parking lot is re-sealed over Memorial Day weekend.
Summer Library Club starts on June 1!
Visit 6 times or attend virtual programs and receive a free book (youth & teen) or a tote bag (adults). For curbside pick-up, just let the staff know you are participating to record your visit. More seating will be available and computer sessions will be for 2 hours. Masks must be worn by all patrons over the age of 2 unless fully vaccinated.
Summer Library Club:
Genealogy Interest Group Wednesday, June 2, 10:00am
Our Genealogy Librarian will be on Zoom to answer your questions and help you with your searches. Registration required.
Wild Ones: Healthy Yards Wednesday, June 2, 7:00pm
Melissa Custic of Chicago Region Trees Initiative discusses how to replace invasive shrubs in your yard with native species to make it healthier and more enjoyable. Registration required.
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, June 3, 11:30am
Join instructor Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, online for a gentle session of guided meditation and chair yoga. Registration required.
Every Color Has a Story: History on the Palette Monday, June 7, 7:00pm
All the tints, hues, dyes, & shades of the colors we know can be traced back to a specific point in history. Laura Keyes will share amazing stories about the history of color. Registration required.
June 1 – July 31 Visit your library or attend a virtual program and receive
A FREE TOTE BAG!
Needle-felted Hedgehog Class TUESDAY, JULY 13, 7:00PM
Register Join Natasha Lehrer Lewis as we create an Soon! adorable little hedgehog with wool using needle felting techniques. Registration is limited; opens June 1 for Fremont cardholders, June 15 for all others.
Senior Connections The Poison Squad by Deborah Blum Friday, June 11, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion. Registration required.
Crafting with Tuesday, June 15
Sign up starting June 1 for a take-home twisty macramé craft for adults. Pick up starts June 15.
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Online YOUTH Programs STEM To Go: Mini Stomp Rocket
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Saturday, June 15
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Grades K-5. Registration begins June 1 for this take home kit.
Summer Library Club June 1 – July 31
Visit your library or attend a virtual program and earn your way to a free book! Summer Storytimes start next week!
Beach Day Storytime Tuesday, June 1, 10:00am
Ages 2-5. Take a break and head to the beach with some fun in the stories and rhymes! Registration required.
Dance Party Storytime
Wednesday, June 2, 10:00am
Ages 2-5. Get moving with Ms. Katie at this active storytime and dance party! Registration required.
I Survived... Natural Disasters Outdoor Program
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Tuesday, June 8, 4:30pm
Grades 3-5 with an adult. Could you survive a tornado, volcano or earthquake? Join us for science experiments and games based on the popular "I Survived" books. Register each child attending.
A Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd by Jacqueline West
Ceramics For You Take Home Kit
The Lost Wonderland Diaries by J. Scott Savage
Tuesday, June 15
Grades K-5. Paint your own ceramic piece! Registration opens June 1.
Collect four bookmarks from our monthly selections and bring them in for a free book!
Online Teen Programs Summer Library Club Table volunteering is back, and we would love your help! Help kids and their families participate in our Summer Library Club, while earning community service hours and the chance to win a $25 gift card of your choice! If you’re a teen, 13+ years old, apply to be a volunteer via the application on the Teen page of our website. The Summer Library Club runs June 1-July 31, and there are plenty of volunteer time slots available.
Your Summer Library Club Story June 1 – July 31
Visit your library or attend a virtual program and earn your way to a free book!
Paying for College Without Going Broke Wednesday, June 2, 6:30pm
Explore the complex world of financial aid. Get tips, and learn strategies for lowering your Expected Family Contribution, which will increase your financial aid eligibility. Registration required.
Teen Advisory Board Monday, June 7, 4:00pm
Grades 6-12. Register. Join us outdoors (weather permitting)! Give your opinion and help brainstorm teen programs and more to earn a service hour. Masks are required.
Teen LEGO Contest
June 1-13 Grades 6-12: Show us your most impressive LEGO Creation! Send us a photo for a chance to win a gift card of your choice. See the Events Calendar for more details.