July 23, 2023 E-NEWS 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 Visits must be completed by July 31; there will be no grace period this year due to the remodel!
Phase 2 Begins
The remodel resumes in August. Study Rooms and Meeting Rooms will not be available for reservations. Please check the website for updates.
Hollywood Goes to Space Monday, July 24, 7:00pm
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.
Wild Ones - Adventures in Food Forestry Tuesday, Aug. 1, 7:00pm
Judy Speer will present the story of 14 years of growth in a (mostly) native food forest in northern Illinois. (In person/online)
Genealogy Interest Group
Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek presents classic Hollywood science fiction films that depict space and its residents. (In person/online)
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 10:00am
State Senator Dan McConchieTraveling Office Hours
Senior Connections The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
Tuesday, July 25, 10:00am-1:00pm
Staff will be on-site to assist with any State-related issues and services, hear people’s thoughts on State activities, and answer questions about Senator McConchie’s legislative priorities. (In person)
Get tips from our Genealogy Librarian (and the group) on how to use Ancestry and other tools to research your family tree. (In person)
Friday, August 11, 10:30am
The library leads this lively book discussion for seniors. (In person/online)
Fremont Writers Group Tuesday, July 25, 3:15pm
Join fellow writers to share and improve your writing. (Online)
Great Books - Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Marbled Paint Pours
This group is open to anyone wishing to read and discuss great works of literature. (Online)
Join Librarian Karin Irene to make marbled paint pours! Open to ages 16 and up. Choose one time slot. (In person)
Saturday, July 29, 10:00am
Friday, Aug. 11, 9:30am or 11:00am Saturday, Aug. 12, 9:30am or 11:00am