Sept. 11, 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. September is a great month to get yourself and all of your family members a library card! Those who get a new card, renew their card, or update their information in September will be entered into a drawing to win a free G-Mee+ Play mp3 player/mobile device!
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, Sept 15, 11:30am
Join Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, for a weekly session of stretching and relaxation. (Online)
ESL Volunteers Wanted
Fremont Library is looking for volunteers to tutor adult ESL students at the library. Tutoring is by appointment, at times convenient for you and your student. Volunteers will help adult students with reading, writing, and speaking English. No experience is necessary, but teaching or tutoring experience is helpful. We provide training, materials, and ongoing support after pairing tutors and students. Email Rachael at rrezek@fremontlibrary.org for more information.
The Chernobyl Disaster Monday, Sept. 12, 7:00pm
Jim Gibbons discusses the Chernobyl disaster, as well as Soviet and worldwide reactions, and its effect through today. (In person/online)
Fremont Writers Group Tuesday, Sept. 13, 3:15pm
Join with your fellow writers to share and improve your writing. The group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month on Zoom. (Online)
Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with Marlee Matlin Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7:00pm Illinois Libraries Present brings us a conversation with Academy Awardwinning actress, activist and author Marlee Matlin. (Online)
Preparing for Floods and Stormwater Monday, Sept. 19, 7:00pm
Lake County’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) team and their experts discuss the importance of flood preparedness and stormwater management in Lake County. (In person)
Game Night
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 6:00pm
Are you the type of person who loves to win “longest road” in Settlers of Catan? Join us for a fun-filled night of board games! We’ll have a variety of games for you to enjoy. (In person)
Hoopla Book Club The Seamstress of New Orleans by Diane C. McPhail
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 7:00pm
Don’t miss out on Diane C. McPhail’s live virtual author Q&A event where she discusses her book The Seamstress of New Orleans. (Online)
Great Books - Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck Saturday, Sept. 24, 10:00am
This group is open to anyone wishing to read and discuss great works of literature. (Online)