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It is important to stay hydrated and we are pleased to announce that we have installed a new drinking fountain with filtered water for you and your water bottles! Two more fountains with bottle fillers will be added soon.
Adult Online Programs The Zero Waste Mindset Wednesday, July 29, 7:00pm
Monica Chavez provides tips on reducing waste while saving money and improving your health. Registration required.
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, July 30, 11:30am
Join instructor Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, online for a gentle session of guided meditation and chair yoga. Registration required.
Who’s Zooming Who - Setting Up a Meeting Thursday, July 30, 5:00pm
Do you want to set up your own Zoom account? Join us as we show you how to register for a free Zoom account and how to set up your own meetings. Registration required.
The Story Behind the Story Monday, Aug. 3, 7:00pm
Barry Bradford’s multimedia presentation traces the backstory of South Pacific, beginning with author John O’Hara’s wartime experiences the book inspired to stage and film. Registration required.
Spinecrackers Book Club The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters Tuesday, Aug. 11, 7:30pm
Join us online to discuss The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters by Balli Kaur Jaswal, available with your library card on Hoopla as an ebook or eaudiobook. Registration required.
Senior Connections The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen Friday, Aug. 14, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion, offered in partnership with the Mundelein Park & Recreation District. August’s book is The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Registration required.
Summer Library Club BINGO June 15 – Aug. 31
All ages: print a BINGO card or use the newsletter you received in your mail! Complete the activities at your own pace and then contact us to claim your rewards.
Online Youth Programs Family Talent Show July 20 – Aug. 2
Storytime
LIVE
KITS
Show us your talent, well known or hidden! Perform Available now! together as a family or show Stop by the Youth Services desk to pick up off your solo moves. The your Storytime at Home Kit! Follow along with contest runs July 20- August 2. Storytime Live with your own egg shaker, scarf, Winner will receive a $15 gift bubbles, and more. Limit one per child. card to a place of their choice. For families with children Family Book Club: grade 5 and under.
Small Spaces
Monday, July 27, 5:30pm
SCIENCE TELLERS Ends Aug. 31
A virtual adventure to release dragons can only succeed with the help of science and you! Stream anytime between July 1 and August 31. Recommended for grades K-5. https://bit.ly/sciencetellersdragons
Recommended for grades 3 and up. Register. Join us for a book discussion with the whole family. One free book available to each family who registers. Books are yours to keep - request your copy via curbside pickup after registering. One book per family. Siblings are welcome to attend, but only the age-appropriate child should register.
Online Teen Programs
July 20 – Aug. 2
Book of the Month Grades 9-12
Grades 6-12: Show us your talent, well known or hidden! Capture your talent on video, and keep the video length to 5 minutes or less.
AUGUST
Winner will receive a $15 gift card to a place of their choice. Upload your video to Google Drive, and share it with colson@fremontlibrary.org. Then send an email that includes your talent, name, grade, and home address in an email with the We can’t subject line “Teen Talent Show” to wait to see complete your submission. Limit 1 what you submission per person. show off!
Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a FREE BOOK!