July 10, 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.
The Endurance: History’s Greatest Shipwreck Monday, July 11, 7:00pm Rochelle Pennington tells the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 1914 voyage, the time the crew spent trapped in ice in the Antarctic, and their eventual rescue. (In person)
Fremont Writers Group Tuesday, July 12, 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)
Monarchs
True Crime Stories
Wednesday, July 20, 7:00pm Prof. Amanda Vicary explains why people, especially women, are drawn to true crime books and podcasts, and discusses two murder cases which may have wrongful convictions. (Virtual in library/online)
Great Books Gravel Heart by Abdulrazak Gurnah
Saturday, July 30, 10:00am
A monthly book discussion of enduring works of literature and history. (Online)
Wednesday, July 13, 7:00pm
Naturalist Kim White explores the migratory path and life cycle of the monarch butterfly, and what we can do to attract them to our gardens and help their migration. (In person/online)
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, July 14, 11:30am
Seek calm and take time to relax and focus in the comfort of your own home. (Online)
On the Beach
Monday, July 18, 7:00pm
Nancy McCully explores what North Carolina’s barrier islands have to offer, including sandy beaches, lighthouses, shipwrecks, the Wright Brothers, and more. (In person/online)
July
Stop by the Reader’s Services desk to find out what adults can craft up this month! No registration required. Limit 2 per person, please.
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!
YOUTH The programs in RED are full! If you are registered and can no longer attend, please call to cancel so other patrons on the waiting list can join us.
Solitaire Chess Challenge Wednesday, July 13, 4:30pm
Grades 3 and up. Work as a team to solve solitaire challenges with chess pieces! Join us in the Library or on Zoom - your choice. (In person/online)
Miss Jamie’s Farm
Saturday, July 23, 10:00am
Balloons Under the Sea with Smarty Pants Sunday, July 10, 3:00pm
All ages with an adult; register every person attending. Experience gigantic balloons, comedy, and storytelling starring Smarty Pants! (In person)
Read to Rover
Wednesday, July 20, 7:00-8:00pm
Ages 7 & older. Read to a therapy dog! Sign up for a 15-minute time slot. Signed waiver required. (In person)
Craft Camp
Friday, July 22, 2:00pm
All ages with an adult. Design, create, and build whatever your mind thinks up! Dress for mess. (In person)
All ages with an adult. Howdy y’all! Miss Jamie stars in this interactive concert that brings life on the farm to your Library. (In person)
Rainbow Magic Fairy Party Tuesday, July 26, 4:30pm
Grades K-5 with an adult. Stretch out your dancing muscles and your imagination at this party celebrating the popular Rainbow Magic Fairies book series!
I Spy: in the Ocean July
All ages. Drop in. Pick up a game of I Spy from the Youth Services Desk and do your best to spot every item! All month long. Choose a prize if you find them all. (In person)
STEM To-Go: DIY Flashlight July
Grades K-5. Drop in. Bring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math home with you! Available on the first of the month on a first-come, first-served basis! Limit one per child.
TEEN Teen Summer Library Club
Grades 6-12. Stop by the Youth Services desk to complete a short activity to 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!
Teen Advisory Board Monday, July 11, 4:15pm
Grades 6-12. Give your opinion and help brainstorm teen programs and more while eating snacks to earn a service hour. (In person)
ACT, SAT, or PSAT Virtual Practice Test Saturday, July 16
PSAT
Grades 9-12. Preparing for the ACT, SAT, or PSAT test? Take a VIRTUAL free practice test, from C2 Education at home anytime that day. Click for more details.
DIY School Supplies Friday, July 29, 4:00pm
Grades 6-12. Transform your ordinary school supplies into something unique. We’ll provide the supplies. Pizza will be served. (In person)
The programs in RED are full! If you are registered and can no longer attend, please call to cancel so other patrons on the waiting list can join us.
Laser Tag
Friday, July 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Grades 6-12. Join us for a night of Laser Tag after hours in the library! Pizza will be served. Parents/siblings will not be allowed to stay in the library after closing at 6.