Aug. 7, 2022 E-NEWS Call 847-566-8702 or Chat Monday to Thursday 9am – 9pm Fridays 9am – 6pm Saturday 9am – 5pm Sunday 1 – 5pm
All programs require registration unless noted. Click on the newsletter to open in Issuu which links to the individual program registrations.
Fremont Writers Group Tuesday, Aug. 9, 3:15pm
Join with your fellow writers to share your work and improve your writing. The group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month on Zoom. (Online)
The Chernobyl Disaster
Wednesday, Aug. 10 7:00pm
Jim Gibbons discusses the Chernobyl disaster, as well as Soviet and worldwide reactions, and its effect through today. (In person/online)
The Art of Paul Cézanne Wednesday, Aug. 17, 7:00pm
Art historian Jeff Mishur discusses Cézanne’s innovative approach to traditional subjects, including still life, landscape and the nude. (Virtual in library/online)
Great Books On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin Saturday, Aug. 27, 10:00am
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, Aug. 11, 11:30am
Seek calm and take time to relax and focus in the comfort of your own home. (Online)
Senior Connections Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters by Balli Jaswal Friday, Aug. 12, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion. (In person/online)
A monthly book discussion of enduring works of literature and history. (Online)
August
Stop by the Reader’s Services desk to find out what adults can craft up this month! No registration required. Limit 2 per person, please.
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
All ages Stories, songs, and a craft for families to enjoy together. Pajamas optional!
YOUTH These programs are full! If you are registered and can no longer attend, please call to cancel so other patrons on the waiting list can join us.
Craft Camp
Read to Rover
Thursday, Aug. 11, 5:30pm
All ages with an adult. Design, create, and build whatever your mind thinks up! Dress for mess. (In person)
Wednesday, Aug. 17 7:00-8:00pm
Ages 7 & older. Read to a therapy dog! Sign up for a 15-minute time slot. Signed waiver required. (In person)
Toddler Time
Tuesdays 9:30am & 10:30am
Ages 1-2 Jump, wiggle, dance, and sing at this high-activity storytime for your busy toddler.
Baby Bounce
Wednesdays 9:30am & 10:30am
Birth - 15 months Cuddles and connection are the focus of this gentle storytime for the youngest readers.
Preschool Storytime Thursdays 10:30am & 1:30pm
Ages 3-5 Explore the world of reading with your active preschooler.
Solitaire Chess Challenge
How Many Fish?
Grades 3 and up. Work as a team to solve solitaire challenges with chess pieces! Join us in the Library or on Zoom - your choice. (In person/online)
All ages. Drop in. Can you guess how many fish are in the fish bowl? Make your guess anytime in the month of August; winners will receive prizes!
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 4:30pm
August
Minecraft Minigames
STEM To-Go: DIY Winch
Grades 1-3. Play a variety of 4 Minecraft Minigames, and build your own! (In person)
Grades K-5. Drop in. Bring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math home with you! Make your own winch - a simple machine that can roll and unroll string. Supplies and instructions provided. Available on the first of the month on a first-come, firstserved basis! Limit one per child.
Saturday, Aug. 13, 2:00pm
LEGO Challenge
Monday, Aug. 22, 4:30pm
Grades K-5 with an adult. Stack up your skills with brick-building fun! (In person)
August
TEEN
Teen Advisory Board Monday, Aug. 8, 4:15pm
Grades 6-12. Give your opinion and help brainstorm teen programs and more while eating snacks to earn a service hour. (In person)
Teens’ Personal Reading Challenge 2022
Challenge yourself to read more this year!
Pick up a Reading Challenge sheet in Teen Zone, or at fremontlibrary.org/teens.
AUG.
Young Adult Book of the Month