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Adult Online Programs Elizabeth Cady Stanton Monday, Aug. 17, 7:00pm
Laura Keyes portrays women’s rights crusader Elizabeth Cady Stanton in 1866, after the Civil War is over but when the battle for Women’s Suffrage is just beginning. Registration required.
Getting to Know Goodreads Join us on Zoom to go over how to set up a Goodreads account, and use the basic features of the website. Registration required.
Summer Library Club BINGO 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.
Great Books - Passing by Nella Larsen Saturday, Aug. 29, 10:00am
Great Books is a monthly book discussion of enduring works of literature and history. This month’s book is Passing by Nella Larsen. Registration required.
Wednesday, August 19 7:00pm
British ex-pat John Gowing explores how Sherlock Holmes was created and evolved while discussing the real life places and people behind the stories. Registration required.
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, August 20, 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? Meeting Basics
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 7:00pm
June 15 – Aug. 31
The True Story of Sherlock Holmes
Thursday, August 20, 5:00pm
Wondering how to use Zoom to connect with your friends or family, or to attend lectures and programs online? We’ll show you how! Registration required.
Go Figure - Truth, Lies, and the 2020 Presidential Campaign Trail Monday, Aug. 24, 7:00pm
Matt Baron explains how candidates and reporters use statistics, so you can be a more informed voter and citizen without becoming overwhelmed. Registration is required.
Spinecrackers Book Club An American Marriage by Tayari Jones Tuesday, Sept. 8, 7:30pm
Join us online to discuss An American Marriage by Tayari Jones, available with your library card on Hoopla as an ebook or eaudiobook. Registration required.
Senior Connections - The Water is Wide by Pat Conroy Friday, Sept. 11, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion, offered in partnership with the Mundelein Park & Recreation District. September's book is The Water is Wide by Pat Conroy. Registration required.
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ONLINE RESOURCES at your library for kids!
Need help with reading? Bookflix – Connecting Fiction and Nonfiction. Animated classic storybooks introduce early learners to the delights of reading while sparking curiosity, creating a natural springboard into the paired nonfiction text for deeper discovery.
Tumblebooks - A collection of animated, narrated picture books that kids can follow along word for word.
Overdrive Kids Reading Room – A collection that will show only children’s titles, a safe environment for children to browse the digital library.
Hoopla Kids Mode - A collection that will show only children’s titles, a safe environment for children to browse the digital library.
Need help with homework? Brainfuse Help Now – Chat live with an online tutor daily 2-11pm. All Subjects for Grades K-12.
Brainfuse Practice Tests - For grades 3-12: Practice tests and lessons to improve skills in five main subject areas plus AP Exam Prep.
Research Rocket - For grades 1-8: Need help doing school from home? Lesson plans & activities are offered for all ages as well as videos, articles & photos for research.
For relaxing and fun Kanopy Kids - Collection of unlimited movies and shows for kids, free with your library card. Kids are free to explore enriching, educational and entertaining films, and TV series.
Hoopla for Kids – Kids collection of ebooks, audiobooks, movies and music to download. 30 titles per month.
Freegal – Download 5 songs every week to keep for free or stream music, no limit!
Online Youth Programs Solitaire Chess Challenge Tuesday, Aug. 18, 3:00pm
Monday - Saturday 10:00am
Grades 3-6. Solve Solitaire challenges with chess pieces! Registration Required.
Family Nailed It! Contest Contest ends Aug. 23.
For families with children in grade 5 and under. Will you nail it? Or fail it? Try your hand at baking and decorating cupcakes! Submit a photo of your cupcake designs by August 23 and you could win a $15 gift card! Include your name, grade, home address, and a photo of your cupcakes in an email to kobrian@fremontlibrary.org with the subject line ‘Family “Nailed It” Contest’. Limit 1 submission per family member.
Family Book Club: Doodleville Online Program: Zoom Monday, Aug. 24 5:30pm
Recommended for grades 3 and up. Join us for a book discussion with the whole family. One free book available to each family who registers!
Join us on Facebook Live with one of our librarians for rhymes, stories, and songs! No storytimes the last week of each month.
Fancy Dress Tea Party
Ages 2-5. Register. Dress up and join Ms. Rachael for a tea party! Listen to a story and share your tea party finery with new friends on Zoom.
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 10:00am
Under the Sea Storytime Friday, Aug. 28, 10:00am
Ages 2-5. Register. Dive into the water for a special ocean-themed storytime with Ms. Katie! Register to receive a Zoom link.
Online Teen Programs
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TEEN
Aug. 10-23
CONTEST
Grades 6-12: Try an at home version of the Netflix Show, “Nailed It!” Choose either the Campfire or Beach design (see pictures), and try your best to duplicate it. Send us the result- good or bad! Winners will receive a $15 gift card to a place of their choice.
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HOW EVERYONE “NAILED IT!”
Include your name, grade, home address, and a photo of your cupcakes in an email to colson@fremontlibrary.org with the subject line 'Teen “Nailed It” Contest'. Limit 1 submission per person.
Teen Take & Make: Galaxy Jars Friday, Aug. 21 Grades 6-12: Register to get a kit to make your own Galaxy Jar! Kits will be available to pick up via Curbside Pick-up starting 8/21. Choose from 3 color combinations: Pink/Blue/Purple Blue/Yellow/Green Yellow/Red/Orange.
Registration required. Registration will close on 8/18 at 5pm in order to prepare the kits. Please provide an email in your registration to receive pickup information.
Book of the Month
AUGUST
Grades 9-12
Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a FREE BOOK!