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News 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)

Click on the event to register. All events require registration.

Weekly Storytimes First three weeks of each month. An adult must accompany the child. Siblings welcome to all of our storytimes.

Adventure of the Lost Treasure with Science Heroes Saturday, June 8, 11:00am

Family Storytime

All ages. Experience the fusion of science and stories with Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure! Register each person attending.

Stories and songs for families to enjoy together!

Chess Nuts - Solitaire Chess Challenge

Mondays at 6:30pm

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.

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 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.

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!

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.