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NEWS September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

During September & October, use your library card at the Checkout Desk or sign up for a new library card to enter a drawing for a $200 VISA gift card! Limited to Fremont cards only, one entry per person.

Film Friday - The Boys in the Boat (PG-13) Friday, Oct. 4, 2:00pm

Join us for screenings of new movies that you might have missed in the theater! Snacks and covered drinks welcome. Register for an email reminder. (In person)

The Great Chicago Fire Monday, Oct. 7, 7:00pm

Join the Library Board!

Jim Gibbons will discuss the events that took place before, during and after The Great Chicago Fire in October of 1871 and how it impacted Chicago’s history. (In person/online)

Aug. 20-Nov. 18, 2024

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.

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7:00pm

You Can Brew It!

Monday, Sept. 30, 6:30pm

Interested in becoming a home brewer? Award-winning master home brewer Scott Pointon will discuss the equipment, ingredients, process, and resources available to would-be brew masters. (In person)

Wild Ones - Keeping Trees Healthy and Happy & Natural Stone Gardening Tuesday, Oct. 1, 7:00pm

We all love our backyard gardens. This month we have two professionals who will speak on different ways to bring more beauty to your yards. (In person/online)

Genealogy Interest Group Wednesday, Oct. 2, 10:00am

Whether you’re starting your search or have gotten stuck, get tips and resource ideas from our library staff and group members. (In person)

Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, Oct. 3, 11:30am

Illinois Libraries Present Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez

Seek calm, taking time to relax and focus in the comfort of your own home. (Online)

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois Libraries Present and Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. (Online)

The Great Senior Connections - The Wager Chicago Fire

by David Grann

Friday, Oct.Monday, 11, 10:30amOct. 7, 7:00pm

The library leads this lively book discussion for Gibbons will discuss the events seniors. Jim (In person/online)

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19, 11:00am (In person/online) Hey, 20s-30s readers! Join our book club to discuss some of the hottest books while enjoying Registration required. coffee and pastries provided by the library.

(AREA Coffee: 18 E Park St, Mundelein)

Stay Crafty!

Stop by the First Floor Help Desk to find out what adults can craft up this month! Crafts are available on the first of each month while supplies last.

Limit 2 per person, please.

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

Superhero Storytime

Read to Rover

Age 6 and under. Fly to the library

for songs, stories, and a craft

about saving the day! Capes and

costumes encouraged, but not required.

Age 7 and older. Sign up to read to a trained therapy dog. One 15-min. time slot per child. A signed waiver is required.

Tuesday, Oct. 1, 10:30am

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Craft Camp - Apple Art Thursday, Oct. 10, 4:30pm

All ages. Learn a new style of making art using apples!

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Thursday, Oct. 3, 6:00pm

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All ages. Encounter live animals in this interactive animal presentation. Register all attending.

All ages. Fill your world - and page - with color! Try out various coloring tools and make art that is uniquely yours. Drop in.

Pioneer Days Thursday

Saturday, Oct. 5, 10:00am

All ages. Would you survive in a world Oct. 3

with no technology? Learn some

of the skills of early pioneers in this 6:00pm

fun, hands-on workshop! Drop in.

All ages Saturday, Oct. Encounter live5animals in this

10:00am interactive animal presentation.

Chess Nuts - Chess with a Twist All ages Registration Wednesday, Oct. 4:30pm Would you survive in9, a world withrequired.

Spooky Science

Monday, Oct. 14, 4:00pm

Age 3 and up. Scare yourself silly at this interactive science show presented by Steve Belliveau! Register all attending.

some of the Grade no 3 technology? and up.Learn All skill levels are welcome. skills of early pioneers in this fun, hands-on workshop! Drop in.

TEEN GRADES 6-12 Games & Pizza Friday, Oct. 4, 4:15pm

Bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon of games and pizza!

Register by noon that Friday so we know how much pizza to order.

Teen Advisory Board Monday, Oct. 7, 4:15pm

Give your opinion and brainstorm teen programs and more while eating snacks and earning a service hour.

Wanted: Teen Artwork!

Show off your artistic talent in our teen space! If you’re a teen age 13+ and interested in having your art on display in the library, email colson@fremontlibrary.org for submission details.

TEEN Halloween ESCAPE ROOM Friday, Oct. Friday, Oct. 18 18 5:30pm-7:45pm 5:30pm-7:45pm

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