June 12, 2022 E-NEWS Call 847-566-8702 or Chat 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.
GENERAL PRIMARY Tuesday, June 28, 2022
On election day the library is an early voting site for Precincts 119, 120, and 123. Please visit https://fremontlibrary.org/voting for Early Voting and Voting by Mail options or stop at the Reader’s Services Desk for more information.
Polls open 6am to 7pm Library open 6am to 9pm
Shipwrecks - Treasures of the Great Lakes
Monday, June 13, 7:00pm Cal Kothrade takes us on a visually stunning tour of ten of the most photogenic and commonly dived shipwrecks in the Great Lakes. (Virtual in library/online)
Fremont Writers Group Tuesday, June 14, 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)
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, June 16, 11:30am
Seek calm and take time to relax and focus in the comfort of your own home. (Online)
An Evening with Chef Kwame Onwuachi by Illinois Libraries Present Wednesday, June 22, 7:00pm
Join us for an evening with James Beard Award Winner, Top Chef contestant, and author Chef Kwame Onwuachi. (Online)
It Was 50 Years Ago Today:
Albums from 1972 Thursday, June 23, 7:00pm
Join music critics Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot, hosts of the world’s only rock ‘n’ roll talk show, for a live, online event celebrating seminal albums from 1972 and their lasting influence on musicians today. (Online)
Great Books - North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell Saturday, June 25, 10:00am
A monthly book discussion of enduring works of literature and history. (Online)
Senior Connections In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson Friday, July 8, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion. July’s book is In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson. (In person/online)
OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES Summer Library Club June 1 - July 31 Visit your library or attend virtual programs six times in two months to earn an awesome prize! (edited)
YOUTH WeekLy STORYTIMES First three weeks of each month. A caregiver must accompany the child. Siblings welcome to all of our storytimes.
No registration is required, pick up a ticket at the Youth Services Desk the morning of each storytime for entry into the program.
Family Storytime
Mondays, 6:30pm
Birth - 15 months Cuddles and connection are the focus of this gentle storytime for the youngest readers.
Toddler Time
Preschool Storytime
Ages 1-2 Jump, wiggle, dance, and sing at this high-activity storytime for your busy toddler.
Ages 3-5 Explore the world of reading with your active preschooler.
Music Play
Tuesdays, 9:30am & 10:30am
All ages with an adult; register every person attending. Bring your dancing shoes and imagination to this concert starring the award winning ScribbleMonster! (In person)
Wednesdays 9:30am & 10:30am
All ages Stories, songs, and a craft for families to enjoy together. Pajamas optional!
ScribbleMonster Saturday, June 18, 11:00am
Baby Bounce
Thursdays 10:30am & 1:30pm
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Saturday, June 18, 2:00pm
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Want to volunteer at the Summer Library Club Table this summer? Are you a teen 13+? We would love your help this summer! Attend one training session to learn how to work the table and more. (In person)
Teen Summer Library Club:
Oceans of Possibilities June 1
July 31
Grades 6-12.
Stop by the Youth Services desk to complete a short activity to spin the prize wheel.
Young Adult Book of the Month -Grades 9-12 June
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a free book! Find it in the library, or online on Hoopla!
Each visit earns you an entry in the Grand Prize raffle for a $100 gift card. After 6 visits you’ll also earn a free book!