Sept. 27, 2020 E-NEWS Questions? 847-566-8702 Monday to Thursday 10am – 8pm Friday & Saturday 10am – 5pm Sunday 1 – 5pm
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BECOME A TRUSTEE! We have a Trustee opening
at Fremont Public Library. The deadline for the application is Oct. 2 and the term will be from Oct. 2020 - May 2021. There will also be 4 openings in April.
MONITORS FOR SALE - Fremont Library has some surplus 19” HP Computer monitors up for auction. Bid here: http://bit.ly/fpldbidmonitors. Ends Monday, Oct. 5, 10:00am. Please call or visit our website for more details.
Adult Online Programs Secret Chicago Trivia
TRIVIA
Wednesday, Sept. 30 7:00pm
Think you know Chicago? Join author Jessica Mlinaric for an evening of weird Chicago trivia. Test your knowledge and learn about some of Chicago’s most obscure surprises! Registration required.
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, Oct. 1, 11:30am
Join instructor Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, online for a gentle session of guided meditation and chair yoga. Registration required.
Senior Connections In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez Friday, Oct. 9, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion, offered in partnership with the Mundelein Park & Recreation District. October’s book is In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez. Registration required.
Spinecrackers Book Club My Dear Hamilton by S. Dray and L. Kamoie Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7:00pm
Join us online to discuss My Dear Hamilton by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie, available with your library card on Hoopla as an ebook or eaudiobook. Registration required.
Great Books - The Bridge Of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder Saturday, Oct. 24, 10:00am
Great Books is a monthly book discussion of enduring works of literature and history. This month’s book is The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder. Registration required.
Who’s Zooming Who?: Meeting Basics Thursday, Oct. 1, 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.
Mysterious Myanmar Monday, Oct. 5, 7:00pm
Brian Michalski had no idea where Myanmar (Burma) was, but it became a favorite due to its natural beauty, history, food and people. Join him to tour this Southeast Asian gem. Registration required.
Online Youth Programs Rubik's Cube Step by Step Video Series Monday, Sept. 28
Kids in the Kitchen No-Bake Cereal Bars
Rubik's cube one step at a time! View the video series on Facebook.
Wednesday, Sept. 30
Solitaire Chess Challenge
2-5 years with an adult. Get your whisk and mixing bowl and join us on Instagram @FremontLib to make some easy, kid-approved recipes! Adult supervision required.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 4:30pm
Grades 3 and up. Work as a team to solve solitaire challenges with chess pieces! Zoom link will be shared via email before the event. Registration required.
Youth Book of the Month Grades 3-4 Batting Order by Mike Lupica
Collect four bookmarks from our monthly selections and bring them in for a free book!
Youth Book of the Month Grades 5-8 The Big Game by Tim Green
Solve a Rubik’s Cube Tuesday, Oct. 6, 3:00pm
Recommended for grades 3 and up. Register. Solve a Rubik’s cube one layer at a time! Beginners welcome. One free 3x3 Rubik’s cube available to each registered family. Meets on Zoom.
Online Teen Programs
Teen Book Spine Poetry Contest Sept. 21 - Oct. 4 MAKE YOUR BEST BOOK SPINE POEM!
Make your best book spine poem, take a photo of it, and send it to us! The contest runs Sept. 21 – Oct. 4. Winner will receive a $10 gift card to a place of their choice. Include your name, grade, home address, and a photo of your book cover art in an email to colson@fremontlibrary.org with the subject line 'Teen Book Spine Poetry Contest'. Limit 1 submission per person.
ACT or SAT Practice Test
Saturday, Oct. 10, 12:00pm
Grades 9-12. Preparing for the ACT or SAT test? Take a VIRTUAL free practice test, from C2 Education at home. Registration required.
Book of the Month
Grades 9-12 Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a FREE BOOK!
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