July 2, 2023 eNews

July 2, 2023 E-NEWS

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Monday to Thursday 9am – 9pm Friday 9am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 5pm • Sunday 1 – 5pm

Tuesday, July 4 CLOSED

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

Visit your library six times in two months to earn prizes!

Genealogy Interest Group

Wednesday, July 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, July 6, 11:30am Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, leads us through a session of guided meditation and chair yoga every week. Sign up for the link. (Online)

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.

Fremont Writers Group

Tuesday, July 11, 3:15pm

Join fellow writers to share and improve your writing. (Online)

Chicago Architecture: The Latest and Greatest

Monday, July 10, 7:00pm

Architectural historian Laurie Petersen presents on the latest and greatest architecture projects in Chicago, from stunning new skyscrapers to restored gems in the neighborhoods. (In person/online)

Wild Ones - How Fungi Help Shape the Midwest

Tuesday, July 11, 7:00pm

Dylan T. Taylor will discuss the direct and indirect relationships that savannahs, prairies and dense forests have with native species of fungi. (In person/online)

Senior Connections -

The Warmth

of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson

Friday, July 14, 10:30am

The library leads this lively book discussion for seniors. (In person/online)

Great Books - Team of Rivals

by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Saturday, July 29, 10:00am

This group is open to anyone wishing to read and discuss great works of literature. (Online)

YOUTH Space for us all June 1 -July 31

Many Moons Storytime

Wednesday, July 5, 10:00am

Age 6 and under. "Zoom zoom zoom" into the library for a look at the many moons of our Solar System. Drop-in ticket required.

Together for Childhood Juntos Por La Niñez

Wednesday, July 5, 6:00pm

Grades K-5. Bring your family for crafts, games and prizes hosted by Together for Childhood Network. Traiga a su familia para manualidades, juegos y premios. Drop in.

Color Chaos Tie Dye

Thursday, July 6, 3:00pm or 4:00pm

Age 3 to Grade 5. Bring a white fabric item and tie-dye it any color of the rainbow! Dye is provided; please bring your own white garment. Drop in. Rain date: July 13. (Outdoors)

Bilingual Storytime

Friday, July 7, 10:00am

All ages. Sing, read and play in English and Spanish at this storytime for families. Cante, lea y juegue en esta hora de cuentos para familias. Drop-in ticket required.

A Wild Goose ChaseShadow Puppet Show

Saturday, July 8, 2:00pm

All ages. Shadow puppets spring hilariously to life! Register all attending.

Pete's Diary - Author Visit

Wednesday, July 19, 6:00pm

Grades K-5. Join us as author Peter Dankelson talks us through his book about growing up different from his peers and performing a bit of his original music!

TEEN Grades 6-12 Space for Us All

June 1 – July 31

Games & Pizza: with Tie Dye

Friday, July 7, 4:00pm

Join us for an afternoon of board games, pizza, and tie dye outdoors at the library! One item to tie dye will be provided.

ACT, SAT, or PSAT

Virtual Practice Test

Saturday, July 8

Grades 9-12. Take a VIRTUAL free practice ACT/SAT/PSAT test from C2 Education at home. Students can take the test anytime that works well for them that day. Complete the online form from C2. (Online)