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NEWS Join the Library Board!

Great Books - The Country of the Pointed Firs by Sarah Orne Jewett

We will have 3 seats for the Board of Trustees open for the consolidated election on April 1, 2025. Petition packets will be available from Aug. 20-Nov. 18, 2024. To request a packet, email fplddirectors@fremontlibrary.org.

For more information, go to fremontlibrary.org/board.

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

Aug. 20-Nov. 18, 2024

Be Safe Online

Monday, Aug. 19, 7:00pm

Gain practical tips on avoiding credit card and identity theft online by managing passwords, avoiding malware and viruses, and showing online smarts. (In person/online)

English (ESL) Class Registration with Mundelein High School Tuesday, Aug. 20, 9:15am-12:00pm

English (ESL) classes are offered through Mundelein High School. Please contact the school at 847-949-2200 ext.

1400 or 1403 for additional information.

Citizenship Class

Wednesdays at 5:00pm

If you are in the process of naturalization or would like to start, prepare for the citizenship test with weekly classes provided by Mano a Mano Family Resource Center.

How Corn Changed Itself and then Changed Everything Else Wednesday, Aug. 21, 7:00pm

Join Cynthia Clampitt to learn how, and why, corn transformed the Heartland and helped create today's world. (In person/online)

Mindful Movement & Guided Meditation Thursday, Aug. 22, 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)

Saturday, Aug. 24, 10:00am

Trivia Night

Monday, Aug. 26, 7:00pm

How much do you remember about history? Pop culture?

Books and movies? Join us for a fun-filled night of trivia!

The winner receives a prize. (Online)

Fremont Writers Group Tuesday, Aug. 27, 3:15pm

Join fellow writers to share and improve your writing.

(Online)

Linocut Printmaking with Dandelion Gallery & Studio Wednesday, Aug. 28 2:00pm or 6:00pm

Learn the skill of linocut printmaking with artists from the Dandelion Artist Alliance.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Linocut Printmaking:

with Dandelion Gallery

Senior Connections - The Heaven & & Studio Earth Grocery Store by James McBride Wednesday, Aug. 28 Friday,2:00pm Sept. 13, 10:30am or 6:00pm

The Learn library leads this lively book discussion for seniors. the skill of linocut printmaking (In person/online) with artists from the Dandelion Artist Alliance. (In person)

Booktok Talks - The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent Registration required.

Saturday, Sept. 21, 11:00am

Hey, 20s-30s readers! Join our book club at AREA Coffee to 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)

Click on the event to register. All events require registration.

Weekly Storytimes

First three weeks of each month. An adult must accompany the child. Siblings welcome to all of our storytimes.

Creepy Mondays at 6:30pm Age 6 and under.

Crawly

Creepy Crawly Storytime Stories and songs for families

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 10:00am to enjoy together!

Creepy Age 6 and under. Buzz on down to the library for a silly Storytime storytime and craft all about bugs, spiders, and other creepy Tuesday, August 27, 10:00am Crawly Toddler Time crawlies!

Drop-in ticket required.

Creepy Age 6 and under Tuesdays at Buzz on down to the library for a silly storytime and craft Storytime 9:30am & 10:30am Crawly Baby Bounce all about bugs, spiders, and other creepy crawlies! Playdate Ages 1-2. Jump, wiggle, dance, Creepy Tuesday, August 27, 10:00am Wednesday,Creepy Aug. 28, 9:30am-11:00am and sing at this high-activity stoBirth-15 months.

Babies and their grown-ups are invited rytime for Storytime your busy toddler. to drop in for socializing, play and reading! Drop-in ticket Crawly Crawly Tuesday, August 27, 10:00am required.

Baby Bounce Age 6 and under Storytime Storytime Buzz on down to the library for a silly storytime and craft Wednesdays at 9:30am Family Storytime

Drop-in ticket required.

Get a drop-in ticket from the Kids Help Desk.

Age 6 and under Buzz on down to the library for a silly storytime and craft all about bugs, spiders, and other creepy crawlies!

Drop-in ticket required.

Get a drop-in ticket from the Kids Help Desk.

Book Tasting

all about bugs, spiders, and other creepy crawlies! & 10:30am Tuesday, August 27, 10:00am Tuesday, August 27, 10:00am Drop-in ticket required.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 5:00pm Birth-15 months.

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Come get your fill and get a "taste" of some new books all about spiders, and other creepy crawlies! are the focus of this gentle storyall about bugs, spiders, and other creepybugs, crawlies! and genres!

Light refreshments will be served.

Drop-in ticket required.

Drop-in ticket required. time for the youngest readers.

Get a drop-in ticket from the Kids Help Desk.

Get a drop-in ticket from the Kids Help Desk.

Get a drop-in ticket from the Kids Help Desk.

Preschool Storytime

Children’s Artwork Showcase

Ages 3-5. Explore the world of reading.

All ages. Use the supplies provided to create a masterpiece that we will display in the library for everyone to enjoy.

Drop in.

Thursdays at 9:30am & 10:30am

Thursday, Aug. 29, 4:00pm-6:00pm

TEEN GRADES 6-12 Teen DIY Spa

Wednesday, Aug. 21, 4:30pm

This event is full! If you are registered and can no longer attend, please call to cancel so others on the wait list can join us. Create a variety of sugar scrubs, facials, and bath bombs in this hands-on class.

Registration by phone or in person, for Fremont cardholders only.

Teens’ Personal Reading Challenge

Challenge yourself to read more this year! Pick up a Reading Challenge sheet in the Teen Zone, or on the Teen Page. Participants are entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card of their choice!

Young Adult Book of the Month Grades 9-12

August: Threads That Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou Read and collect 4 bookmarks from our monthly selections and get a free book when you show your Fremont library card!