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Library Closed July 4
Adult Summer Reading Challenge June 1 – July 31 Our study rooms are now open! Reservations can be made by Fremont cardholders only, but anyone can use the rooms on a walk-in basis as availability allows.
Genealogy Interest Group Wednesday, July 7, 10:00am
Our Genealogy Librarian will be on Zoom to answer your questions and help you with your searches. Register.
Chicken Coop Basics Wednesday, July 7, 6:30pm
Learn the basic housing needs of backyard birds, essential components of a coop and different coop styles presented by Jennifer Murtoff. Registration required for Zoom link.
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, July 8, 11:30am
Join instructor Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, online for a gentle session of guided meditation and chair yoga. Register.
Read or listen to 3 books and record them on the challenge card. Turn in the card by July 31 to be entered into a drawing for a free Samsung Galaxy Tablet. One entry per person.
Medicare and Your Options Wednesday, July 14, 7:00pm
Mike Altman unravels the mysteries of Medicare, including how to enroll as well as the options for both those turning 65 and those currently covered under Medicare. Registration required for Zoom link.
Crafting with Creativebug Geometric Paper Collage
Take home a peaceful paper craft. Pick up your kit beginning on July 15 at the Readers Services Desk on the first floor. Registration starts July 1.
Summer Library Club:
Senior Connections Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Friday, July 9, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion. Registration required for Zoom link.
Visit your library or attend virtual programs to receive your free tote bag!
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Lego Show and Tell
Pom Pom Pets
Grades K-5. Show and tell your LEGO builds and try some building challenges! Registration required for Zoom link.
Grades K-5. Make a fuzzy friend with this take home kit. Registration starts July 1.
Wednesday, July 7, 4:30pm
Solitaire Chess Challenge Thursday, July 8, 4:30pm
Register for Summer Storytimes!
Grades 3 and up. Register. Work as a team to solve solitaire challenges with chess pieces! Registration required for Zoom link.
Pajama Jam
Saturday, July 10, 10:00am
Ages 1-4 years with an adult. Wear your comfiest jammies and listen to stories, rhymes and songs with Ms. Rachael! Registration required for Zoom link.
Baby Bounce
Mondays at 10am
Birth-24 months with an adult
Preschool Storytime
I Survived...Camping
Tuesdays at 10am
Thursday, July 15, 4:30pm
2.5-5 years with an adult
Grades 3-5 with an adult. Come learn some outdoor skills to be more prepared to go camping in your own backyard or in the wild. Register. Masks requested.
Toddler Time
Wednesdays at 10am 1-2 years with an adult
Thursday, July 15
STEM To Go: Wind Meter Thursday, July 15
Grades K-5. Bring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math home with you! Registration starts July 1.
Minecraft Mania
Wednesday, July 21, 4:30pm
Grades 1-4. Minecraft Mania allows participants of all experience levels to complete challenges within Minecraft! Please contact the library to register for this event.
Youth Summer Reading Challenge June 1 – July 31
Read or listen to 3 books and record them on the challenge card. Turn in the card by July 31 to be entered into a drawing for a free Samsung Galaxy Tablet. One entry per person.
Online Teen Programs Summer Library Club: Imagine Your Story June 1 – July 31
Visit your library or attend a virtual program and earn your way to a free book!
Teen Tie Dye
Friday, July 9, 4:00pm
Grades 6-12. Love tie dye? Come tie dye outside with us! One item to tie dye will be provided OR feel free to bring 1 item of your own. Register. Masks requested.
Understanding College Financial Aid Wednesday, July 14, 6:30pm
This webinar includes more of a deep dive on financial strategies for affording college (with less focus on academic strategies). Registration required for Zoom link.
Teen Art Contest Monday, July 19
Grades 6-12: Calling all teen artists! Submit your artwork to our Teen Art Contest. Contest runs 7/19-8/8. Optional registration for a supply kit runs 7/1-7/11. One submission per person.
Teen “6 Word Story” Contest June 14- July 18
Grades 6-12: Imagine Your Story- but only in 6 words! Tell us a story using only 6 words. Winner will receive a $15 gift card. Check the Events Calendar for more information.
Teen Summer Reading Challenge June 1 – July 31
Read or listen to 3 books and record them on the challenge card. Turn in the card by July 31 to be entered into a drawing for a free Samsung Galaxy Tablet. One entry per person.
Book of the Month Grades 9-12
July
Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a free book! Find it in the library, on Overdrive/ Libby, or Hoopla. This month’s selection is: Blazewrath Games by Amparo Ortiz.