Summer Library Club:
Adventure Begins at Your Library
June 1 – July 31
Ages Birth - Adult. Visit your library six times from June 1 - July 31 to earn prizes!
Summer Reading Challenge 2024
June 1 – July 31
Read or listen to 3 books and record them on the challenge card. Turn it in by July 31 to receive a chance to win either a one-year family pass to the Field Museum in Chicago or an Outdoor Adventure kit! Winners will be pulled from each age group (Youth, Teen and Adult). One entry per person.
Fremont Writers Group
Tuesday, July 9, 3:15pm
Join fellow writers to share and improve your writing. (Online)
Genealogy Interest Group
Wednesday, July 10, 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)
Community Blood Drive
Wednesday, July 10
2:00pm-6:30pm
Help save lives and make a difference!
Donate blood at Versiti’s mobile donation center at the library. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. (Bus in parking lot)
Mindful Movement & Guided Meditation
Thursday, July 11, 11:30am
Learn to calm your mind and body with guided meditation under the instruction of certified meditation teacher Isabel Raci, C-IAYT. (In person)
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Call 847-566-8702 or Chat
Monday to Thursday 9am – 9pm
Friday 9am – 6pm
Saturday 9am – 5pm
Sunday 1 – 5pm
Barbenheimer Pt. 1: Barbie
Thursday, July 11, 2:00pm
Relive the hype of Barbenheimer from summer 2023! Join us for a screening of Barbie, rated PG-13. Snacks and covered drinks welcome. (In person)
Senior Connections - The Wind Knows My Name by
Isabel Allende
Friday, July 12, 10:30am
The library leads this lively book discussion for seniors. (In person/online)
Chasing Mother Nature
Monday, July 15, 7:00pm
Led by an experienced storm chaser, this presentation will take you on an electrifying journey into the world of storm chasing with awe-inspiring footage and personal anecdotes. (In person/online)
Citizenship Class Information Session
Wednesday, July 17, 5:00pm
Get information from Mano a Mano about the upcoming citizenship classes. (In-person)
Great Books - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson
Saturday, July 20, 10:00am
This group is open to anyone wishing to read and discuss great works of literature. (Online)
Booktok Talks - Happy Place
by Emily Henry
Saturday, July 20, 11:00am
Hey, 20s-30s readers! Discuss some of the hottest books on the internet while enjoying coffee and pastries, provided by the library. (AREA Coffee: 18 E Park St, Mundelein)
Stay Crafty!
July: Patriotic Paper Spiral Stars
Beginning on the 1st of each month, pick up a craft kit from the Help Desk, which has most of the supplies you need to make each month’s craft.
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
Stories and songs for families to enjoy together!
Toddler Time
Tuesdays at 9:30am & 10:30am
Ages 1-2. Jump, wiggle, dance, and sing at this high-activity storytime for your busy toddler.
Baby Bounce
Wednesdays at 9:30am & 10:30am Birth-15 months.
Cuddles and connection are the focus of this gentle storytime for the youngest readers.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays at 9:30am & 10:30am
Ages 3-5. Explore the world of reading.
Chess Nuts - Adventure Chess
Wednesday, July 10, 4:30pm
Grades 3 and up. All skill levels are welcome for a game of head-to-head chess on a variety of unique boards with an adventure theme.
STEPS! with Improv Playhouse
Wednesday, July 17, 5:30pm
Grade K-6. STEPS! is part improv show, part play, and part dance party extravaganza! Register each person attending.
A Zoo to YouPetting Zoo
Saturday, July 20, 11:00am-12:00pm
All ages. Feed and pet farm animals at the library! Outdoors, rain or shine. Drop in anytime from 11am -12pm.
Learn to Play Chess
Saturday, July 20, 3:00pm
All ages. July 20 is National Chess Day! Drop in to learn the basic rules and moves of chess. Beginners of all ages are welcome.
TEEN GRADES 6-12
Teen Pop Taste Test
Friday, July 19, 4:00pm
Come try oddball pop flavors with us!
Teen Chefs - Summer Meal
Wednesday, July 31, 4:00pm or 6:30pm
Learn how to prepare a tasty summer meal! Note: You must have attended the Teen Chefs: Kitchen Safety class prior to taking this class.
Young Adult Book of the MonthGrades 9-12
July: Five Survive by Holly Jackson
Read and collect 4 bookmarks from our monthly selections and get a free book when you show your Fremont library card!
