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Summer Library Club: Adventure
Begins at Your Library
June 1 – July 31
Ages Birth - Adult. Visit your library six times from June 1 - July 31 to earn prizes!
Summer Reading Challenge 2024
June 1 – July 31
Read or listen to 3 books and record them on the challenge card. Turn it in by July 31 to receive a chance to win either a one-year family pass to the Field Museum in Chicago or an Outdoor Adventure kit! Winners will be pulled from each age group (Youth, Teen and Adult). One entry per person.
World War II Memories
June 6 is the 80th anniversary of D-Day. We invite you to read the World War II stories and see the artifacts shared by our local community. Please go to fremontlibrary.org/wwii to read the stories online.
Illinois Libraries Present:
Dr. Temple Grandin -
The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers
Tuesday, June 4, 7:00pm
Dr. Temple Grandin is one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism who has been at the forefront of research and activism efforts. (Online)
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge
Tuesday, June 4, 7:00pm
Wild Ones Presents: Steve Byers and Nancy Williamson as they discuss their journey in establishing the first national wildlife refuge in the Chicago metro area. (In person/online)
Genealogy Interest Group
Wednesday, June 5, 10:00am
Get tips from our Genealogy Librarian (and the group) on how to use Ancestry and other tools to research your family tree. (In person)
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga
Thursday, June 6, 11:30am
Seek calm, take time to relax and focus in the comfort of your own home. (Online)
These events are full! If you are registered and can no longer attend, please call to cancel so others on the wait list can join us.
What’s it Worth? - Coin, Currency & Jewelry Appraisals
Thursday, June 6, 2:00-5:00pm
Lifelong coin collector Dave Ekstrom will offer free appraisals of coins, currency, and jewelry (jewelry metals are appraised only, not gemstones). Sign up for one 15-minute time slot. (In person)
Designer Hacks for Easy Fresh Flower Arranging - Workshop
Monday, June 10, 2:00pm
Join Heather Coughlin, designer-grower of Pure Bloom Flowers, for a live demonstration and handson workshop on how you can create gorgeous flower arrangements. Please bring your own vase. (In person)
Fremont Writers Group
Tuesday, June 11, 3:15pm
Join fellow writers to share and improve your writing. (Online)
Queer in Hollywood - LGBTQIA+ Depictions in Classic Film
Tuesday, June 11, 7:00pm
Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek as she presents groundbreaking portrayals of queer individuals and the impact of the Production Code on their depictions in classic cinema. (In person/online)
Senior Connections - All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson
Friday, June 14, 10:30am
The library leads this lively book discussion for seniors. (In person/online)
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
Stories and songs for families to enjoy together!
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.
Adventure of the Lost Treasurewith Science Heroes
Saturday, June 8, 11:00am
All ages. Experience the fusion of science and stories with Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure! Register each person attending.
Chess Nuts - Solitaire Chess Challenge
Wednesday, June 12, 4:30pm
Grades 3 and up. Work as a team to solve solitaire challenges with chess pieces!
Drama Club
Thursday, June 13, 5:30pm
Grades 3-5. Play charades, practice skits, and learn some warm-ups to train your voice and acting skills.
These events are full! If you are registered and can no longer attend, please call to cancel so others on the wait list can join us.
See a Juggler, Be a Juggler!
Thursday, June 6, 4:30pm
All ages. This interactive show dazzles with professional juggling tricks and comedy then invites YOU to join in and be the juggler too! No experience necessary. Register each person.
Read to Rover
Wednesday, June 12, 7:00, 7:15, 7:30 or 7:45pm
Ages 7 & older. Sign up to read to a trained therapy dog. A signed waiver is required. One time slot per child.
TEEN
June
1 -July 31
Stop by the Teen Help Desk to complete a short activity and spin the prize wheel. 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!
Summer Reading Challenge 2024
June 1 – July 31
Read or listen to 3 books and record them on the challenge card. Turn it in by July 31 to receive a chance to win either a one-year family pass to the Field Museum in Chicago or an Outdoor Adventure kit! One entry per person.
Teen Advisory Board
Monday, June 3, 4:15pm
Give your opinion and brainstorm teen programs and more while eating snacks and earning a service hour.
Games & Pizza with Tie Dye
Friday, June 7, 4:00pm
Join us for board games, pizza, and tie dye outdoors at the library! One item to tie dye will be provided. Register by noon that Friday so we know how much pizza to order.