June 18, 2023
Call 847-566-8702 or Chat
Monday to Thursday 9am – 9pm
Friday 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.
Space for Us All Summer Library Club
June 1 – July 31
Ages Birth – Adult
Visit your library six times in two months to earn prizes!
Juneteenth Celebration The Art of Jacob Lawrence
Monday, June 19, 7:00pm
Art historian Jeff Mishur discusses a selection of works from Jacob Lawrence’s Migration Series along with examples of work from his other series subjects. (Virtual in library/online)
Braiding Sweetgrass A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer
Wednesday, June 21, 7:00pm Robin Wall Kimmerer will share her unique perspective on the interconnectedness of humans and nature, and the importance of recognizing and respecting the gifts of the earth. (Online)
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga
Thursday, June 22, 11:30am
Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, leads us through a session of guided meditation and chair yoga every week. Sign up for the link. (Online)
Great Books - Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales
Saturday, June 24, 10:00am This group is open to anyone wishing to read and discuss great works of literature. (Online)
Summer Reading Challenge
June 1 – July 31
Ages Birth – Adult
Read or listen to 3 books and record them on the challenge card. Turn in the card by July 31 for a chance to win a telescope or an annual family pass to the Adler Planetarium. One winner will be pulled from each age group (Teen, Youth and Adult). One entry per person.
A Salon with Gertrude Stein Picasso, Picasso and Paris
Monday, June 26, 7:00pm
Betsey Means portrays American writer
Gertrude Stein, whose home at 27 Rue de Fleurus was a renowned gathering place for expatriate American artists and writers. (In person/online)
Fremont Writers Group
Tuesday, June 27, 3:15pm
Join fellow writers to share and improve your writing. (Online)
Senior Connections - The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
Friday, July 14, 10:30am
The library leads this lively book discussion for seniors. (In person/online)
Creativebug
Crafting with nature is a lovely way to spend time looking at and appreciating the flowers and plants around you. In this class, artist and educator Courtney Cerruti shows you how to make vibrant botanical prints by hammering or “pounding” flowers onto paper.
YOUTH Space for us all June 1 -July 31
Weekly Storytimes
First three weeks of each month. An adult must accompany the child. Siblings welcome to all of our storytimes.
Family Storytime
Mondays at 6:30pm
All ages. Stories, songs, and a craft for families to enjoy together. Pajamas optional!
Toddler Time
Tuesdays at 9:30am & 10:30am
Ages 1-2. Jump, wiggle, dance, and sing at this high-activity storytime for your busy toddler.
Baby Bounce
Wednesdays at 9:30am & 10:30am
Birth-15 months.
Cuddles and connection are the focus of this gentle storytime for the youngest readers.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays at 9:30am & 10:30am
Ages 3-5. Explore the world of reading.
LED Zeppelin
Monday, June 26, 6:30pm
Grades 3-5. Transform a helium balloon into a light-up Zeppelin using LEDs.
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
Tuesday, June 27, 3:00 & 5:30pm
Kids entering Kindergarten. Are you getting ready to go to Kindergarten this year? We’ll work on skills that will help you be confident in elementary school.
These programs are full! If you are registered and can no longer attend, please call to cancel so other patrons on the wait list can join us.
LEGO Challenge
Tuesday, June 20, 4:30pm
Grades K-5. Use problem-solving, critical thinking, and engineering skills with brick-building fun!
Bug and Reptile Show
ScribbleMonster
Sunday, June 25, 3:00pm
All ages. Bring your dancing shoes and imagination to this concert starring the award-winning ScribbleMonster! Register all attending.
Wednesday, June 21, 4:00pm
All ages. Get up close with fantastic beasts both familiar and exotic! Animal experts present fascinating, educational, up-close encounters with various reptiles and bugs. Register all attending.
TEEN Grades 6-12 Space for Us All June
1 – July 31
Games & Pizza: with Tie Dye
Friday, July 7, 4:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of board games, pizza, and tie dye outdoors at the library! One item to tie dye will be provided.
ACT, SAT, or PSAT Virtual Practice Test
Saturday, July 8
Grades 9-12. Take a VIRTUAL free practice ACT/SAT/PSAT test from C2 Education at home. Students can take the test anytime that works well for them that day. Complete the online form from C2. (Online)
Teen Egg Drop Lander
Wednesday, June 28, 7:00pm
Can you build an Egg Drop Lander that will protect your 'Eggstronaut’? Compete against other teams to see if you can successfully land your egg and win a prize. Supplies provided.
