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Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, Aug. 6, 11:30am
Join instructor Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, online for a gentle session of guided meditation and chair yoga. Registration required.
Library Apps: Hoopla Basics Thursday, Aug. 6, 5:00pm
Adult Online Programs South Pacific - The Story Behind the Story Monday, Aug. 3, 7:00pm
Barry Bradford’s multimedia presentation traces the backstory of South Pacific, beginning with author John O’Hara’s wartime experiences the book inspired to stage and film. Registration required.
Homeschooling: Where to Begin Tuesday, Aug. 4, 7:00pm
If you’re contemplating homeschooling, then this program is for you. Learn about Illinois state laws, curricula, scheduling, and a whole lot more. Registration required.
Genealogy Interest Group Wednesday, Aug. 5, 10:00am
Our Genealogy Librarian will be on Zoom to answer your questions and help you with your searches. Registration required.
Psychic Debris, Cluttered Closets Wednesday, Aug. 5, 7:00pm
Dr. Regina Lark offers a fun, insightful conversation about our relationship with mess as a chronic condition. Registration required.
Summer Library Club BINGO June 15 – Aug. 31
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.
Do you want to become more familiar with using Hoopla on your phone, computer, or TV? Join us for an informal Zoom meeting, where we will go over how to use Hoopla. Registration required.
Astronomy Using Your Eyes Monday, Aug. 10, 7:00pm
So much observation of our daytime and nighttime skies can be done without a telescope. Michelle Nichols explores celestial observations you can do with just your eyes. Registration required.
Spinecrackers Book Club - The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters Tuesday, Aug. 11, 7:30pm
Join us online to discuss The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters by Balli Kaur Jaswal, available with your library card on Hoopla as an ebook or eaudiobook. Registration required.
Senior Connections - The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen Friday, Aug. 14, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion, offered in partnership with the Mundelein Park & Recreation District. August’s book is The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Registration required.
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.
Online Youth Programs Family Nailed It! Contest Registration Optional Registration ends Aug. 6. 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! Register by August 6 to get a free decorating kit. Submit a photo of your cupcake designs by August 23 and you could win a $15 gift card!
Let’s Do Art Together - Brown Bear Sensory Book Friday, Aug. 28
For babies birth - 24 months with adult supervision. Transform the classic book “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” into a sensory experience for your little reader! All supplies, including a board book that’s yours to keep, will be provided to each registered family: register for the event on Aug. 28 to receive details via email.
Go-Go Craft - Mini Garden Pots Aug. 31
Grades K-5. Make your own mini garden pot with washi tape! After you register, we’ll contact you when your kit is ready for pickup.
Monday - Saturday 10:00am Join us on Facebook Live with one of our librarians for rhymes, stories, and songs! No storytimes the last week of each month.
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!
Online Teen Programs
Teen Pictionary
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Friday, Aug. 7, 4:00pm
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CONTEST
Grades 6-12: Calling all teen photographers! Get out your camera- whether it’s an old fashioned film one, a digital camera, a camera phone, or a Polaroid camera. Send us your best photo!
Grades 6-12: Join us for Pictionary on Zoom! You will ideally use a computer/laptop to play just to make it easier to draw (smartphones can be tricky), but it’s not required. Registration required.
ACT or SAT Practice Test Saturday, Aug. 8, 9:00am
Grades 9-12. Preparing for the ACT or SAT test? Take a VIRTUAL free practice test, from C2 Education at home. Registration required.
Aug. 3 - 9
Teen Advisory Board Monday, Aug. 10, 4:00pm
Winner will receive a $10 gift card to a place of their choice.
Grades 6-12. Join us on Zoom! Give your opinion and help brainstorm teen programs and more to earn a service hour. Registration required.
Happy photographing!
Book of the Month - August
Include your name, grade, home address, your photo and its title in an email to colson@ fremontlibrary.org with the subject line ‘Teen Photo Contest’. Limit 1 submission per person.
Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a free book! This month’s selection is In the Hall with the Knife by Diana Peterfreund.