July 31, 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.
Wild Ones: Native Seed Collection
Tuesday, Aug. 2, 7:00pm
Join us to learn about identifying your plants when they are seeding instead of blooming, along with tips on how to collect & handle your seeds successfully. (In person/online)
The Chernobyl Disaster
Wednesday, Aug. 10 7:00pm
Jim Gibbons discusses the Chernobyl disaster, as well as Soviet and worldwide reactions, and its effect through today. (In person/online)
Genealogy Interest Group Wednesday, Aug. 3, 10:00am
Our Genealogy Librarian will be available to answer your questions and help you with your searches. (In person)
Senior Connections Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters by Balli Jaswal Friday, Aug.12, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion. (In person/online)
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 6:00pm
Are you the type of person who loves to win “longest road” in Settlers of Catan? Join us for a fun-filled night of board games! We’ll have a variety of games for you to enjoy. (In person)
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga
Great Books On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin Saturday, Aug. 27, 10:00am
A monthly book discussion of enduring works of literature and history. (Online)
Thursday, Aug. 4, 11:30am
Seek calm and take time to relax and focus in the comfort of your own home. (Online)
Fremont Writers Group Tuesday, Aug. 9, 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)
August
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.
Weekly Storytimes
First three weeks of each month. An adult must accompany the child. Siblings welcome to all of our storytimes.
Family Storytime Mondays at 6:30pm
All ages Stories, songs, and a craft for families to enjoy together. Pajamas optional!
Toddler Time
Tuesdays 9:30am & 10:30am
Ages 1-2 Jump, wiggle, dance, and sing at this high-activity storytime for your busy toddler.
Baby Bounce
Wednesdays 9:30am & 10:30am
Birth - 15 months Cuddles and connection are the focus of this gentle storytime for the youngest readers.
Preschool Storytime Thursdays 10:30am & 1:30pm
Ages 3-5 Explore the world of reading with your active preschooler.
YOUTH STEM Storytime: Mini Math
How Many Fish? August
Friday, Aug. 5, 10:00am
Age 2-6 with an adult. Drop in - ticket required. Explore math concepts and make a mathematical art project. Siblings welcome.
All ages. Drop in. Can you guess how many fish are in the fish bowl? Make your guess anytime in the month of August; winners will receive prizes!
Solitaire Chess Challenge
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 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)
Minecraft Minigames Saturday, Aug. 13, 2:00pm
Grades 1-3. Play a variety of 4 Minecraft Minigames, and build your own! (In person)
Grades K-5. Drop in. Bring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math home with you! Make your own winch - a simple machine that can roll and unroll string. Supplies and instructions provided. Available on the first of the month on a firstcome, first-served basis! Limit one per child.
Read to Rover Wednesday, Aug. 17 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)
TEEN
Games & Pizza Friday, Aug. 5, 4:00pm
Grades 6-12. Bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon of games and pizza! (In person)
Teen Advisory Board Monday, Aug. 8, 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)
AUGUST Young Adult Book of the Month
Teens’ Personal Reading Challenge 2022
Challenge yourself to read more this year!
Pick up a Reading Challenge sheet in Teen Zone, or at fremontlibrary.org/teens.