JUNE • JULY • AUG
2024
SUMMER LIBRARY CLUB
JUNE 1 – JULY 31
Ages Birth – Adult
Visit your library six times in two months to earn prizes! Teens, please see page 6.
KICKOFF PARTY
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
12:00 - 2:00PM
All ages
Summer adventure begins with a trip to your library!
Join the Summer Library Club, snack on free refreshments, and enjoy a variety of entertainers.
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
June 1 – July 31
Ages Birth – Adult
Read or listen to 3 books and record them on the challenge card. Turn in the card by July 31 to receive a chance to win either a one-year family pass to the Field Museum in Chicago or an Outdoor Adventure kit! Winners will be pulled from each age group (Youth, Teen and Adult). One entry per person.
2 Registration is required for all events unless noted. Go online to fremontlibrary.org/events or call 847-566-8702.
Designer Hacks for Easy Fresh Flower
Arranging: Workshop
Mondays, June 10, 2:00pm or June 17, 7:00pm
Join Heather Coughlin, designer-grower of Pure Bloom Flowers, for a live demonstration and handson workshop on how you can create gorgeous flower arrangements. Please bring your own vase. (In person)
Craft
+ Connect
Thursdays, June 20, July 18 & Aug. 15, 7:00pm
Calling all crafters! Bring your work-in-progress and connect with others who love to create. Drop in! (In person)
Bedtime Book Club
Thursdays, June 27 & July 25, 7:45pm
Transform a board book into a touch-and-feel interactive story at this book club for parents, grandparents, and caregivers. (In person)
Game Night
Monday, July 22, 6:00pm
Do you want to search for gems during the Renaissance, build train lines to various cities, or collect cats? Come and play Splendor, Ticket to Ride, Cat Lady, and more. (In person)
WORLDADVENTURES
Uncovering
Ancient Egypt
Monday, June 24, 7:00pm
Explore Ancient Egypt’s remarkable culture with Nancy McCully as she takes us to the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, the temples near Luxor, and Abu Simbel. (In person/online)
HANDS-ONADVENTURES
Introduction to Country Line Dancing
Monday, Aug. 5, 7:00pm
Join dance instructor Denita Inez from Desueño Dance for an introduction to country line dancing! No partners are necessary for this footwork workshop. (In person)
Linocut Printmaking: with Dandelion Gallery & Studio
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2:00pm or 6:00pm
Learn the skill of linocut printmaking with artists from the Dandelion Artist Alliance. (In person)
A Walk Around the City of Westminster
Monday, July 29, 7:00pm
Take a virtual walk with John Gowing to Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, and other iconic sites around Westminster. (In person/online)
Hidden Memory:
An American World War II Story
Monday, Aug. 12, 7:00pm
Join storyteller Anne Shimojima as she shares the inspiring story of her family’s journey from Japan and through the incarceration camps of World War II. (In person/online)
ADULT Events “Virtual in library” events are broadcast on a screen – the performer is not physically present. 3
WILDADVENTURES BOOKADVENTURES
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge
Tuesday, June 4, 7:00pm
Wild Ones Presents: Steve Byers and Nancy Williamson as they discuss their journey in establishing the first national wildlife refuge in the Chicago metro area. (In person/online)
Snakes of Illinois: Friend or Foe
Tuesday, July 2, 7:00pm
Forty species of snakes inhabit Illinois! Learn about the role snakes play in our lives with U of I Extension Educator, Jesse Davis, hosted by Wild Ones. (In person/online)
Chasing Mother Nature
Monday, July 15, 7:00pm
Led by an experienced storm chaser, this presentation will take you on an electrifying journey into the world of storm chasing with awe-inspiring footage and personal anecdotes. (In person/online)
The
Battle Against Buckthorn and Its Buddies
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 7:00pm
Community Ecologist with The Land Conservancy of McHenry County, Sarah Michehl, reveals how to rid your property of invasive plant species such as buckthorn, honeysuckle, and more at the August Wild Ones meeting. (In person/online)
BACKYARDADVENTURES
Picnic Cuisine for Your Next Great Outdoor Adventure
Monday, July 1, 6:30pm
Join Chef Susan Maddox to learn new recipes to fill your picnic basket this summer. Samples included! (In person)
How Corn Changed Itself and Then
Changed Everything Else
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 7:00pm
Join Cynthia Clampitt to learn how, and why, corn transformed the Heartland and helped create today's world. (In person/online)
Senior Connections
Fridays at 10:30am
June 14: All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson
July 12: The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende
Aug. 9: How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith
The library leads this lively book discussion for seniors. (In person/online)
Great Books
Saturdays at 10:00am
June 22: Autobiographies by Frederick Douglass
July 20: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson
Aug. 24: The Country of the Pointed Firs by Sarah Orne Jewett
This group is open to anyone wishing to read and discuss great works of literature. (Online)
Booktok Talks
Saturdays at 11:00am
June 15: The Honeys by Ryan La Sala
July 20: Happy Place by Emily Henry
Aug. 17: All Systems Red by Martha Wells
This club for 20s & 30s readers meets at AREA Coffee to discuss some of the hottest books on the internet. (Off-site)
4 Registration is required for all events unless noted. Go online to fremontlibrary.org/events or call 847-566-8702. ADULT Events
LIGHTS, CAMERA,ACTION!
Queer in Hollywood: LGBTQIA+
Depictions in Classic Film
Tuesday, June 11, 7:00pm
Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek as she presents groundbreaking portrayals of queer individuals and the impact of the Production Code on their depictions in classic cinema. (In person/online)
Gender in Film: Women
Wednesday, June 19, 7:00pm
Kelli Marshall joins us to discuss the ways Hollywood has traditionally represented women onscreen: mothers, damsels, femme fatales, and domestic or romantic agents. (In person/online)
The Mummy (1999) Movie Night
Wednesday, June 26, 6:00pm
Join us for a screening of The Mummy (1999) and excavate your own prehistoric fossils or gems! Snacks provided. Ages 16 and up. (In person)
THE MORE YOUKNOW
Barbenheimer
Thursday, July 11, 2:00pm – Barbie (PG-13)
Thursday, July 18, 2:00pm – Oppenheimer (R)
Relive the hype of Barbenheimer from summer 2023 by catching each film again on the big screen! Snacks and covered drinks welcome. (In person)
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 Movie Night
Wednesday, July 24, 6:00pm
Join us for a screening of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 and a themed craft! Snacks provided. Ages 18 and up. (In person)
What's it Worth? Coin, Currency & Jewelry Appraisals
Thursday, June 6, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Lifelong coin collector Dave Ekstrom will offer free appraisals of coins, currency, and jewelry (not gemstones). Sign up for one 15-minute time slot. (In person)
Citizenship Class
Wednesdays, July 31-Oct. 30, 5:00pm
If you are in the process of naturalization, or would like to start, prepare for the citizenship test with a free class provided by Mano a Mano Family Resource Center. To learn more about the 8-week class, come to the information session on Wednesday, July 17, 5:00pm. (In person)
Be Safe Online
Monday, Aug. 19, 7:00pm
Gain practical tips on avoiding credit card and identity theft online by managing passwords, avoiding malware and viruses, and showing online smarts. (In person/online)
Trivia Night
Monday, Aug. 26, 7:00pm
How much do you remember about history? Pop culture? Books and movies? Join us for a fun-filled night of trivia! The winner receives a prize. (Online)
“Virtual in library” events are broadcast on a screen – the performer is not physically present. 5 ADULT Events
Teen Summer Library Club
ADVENTURE BEGINS AT YOUR LIBRARY
Teen Advisory Board
Mondays at 4:15pm
June 3, July 1 & Aug. 5
Give your opinion and brainstorm teen programs and more while eating snacks and earning a service hour.
June 1 - July 31
Grades 6-12. Stop by the Teen Help Desk to complete a short activity to spin the prize wheel. Each visit earns you an entry in the Grand Prize raffle for a $100 gift card. After 6 visits you’ll also earn a free book!
Games & Pizza:with Tie Dye
Friday, June 7, 4:00pm
Join us for board games, pizza, and tie dye outdoors at the library! One item to tie dye will be provided. Register by noon that Friday so we know how much pizza to order.
Teen GRADES 6-12
Teen Movie and Popcorn Bar
Friday, June 21, 4:00pm
Watch a movie and enjoy a popcorn bar with fun flavors and toppings.
Teen Pop Taste Test
Friday, July 19 4:00pm
Come try oddball pop flavors with us!
EENCHEFS
Kitchen Safety
Wednesday, June 26
2:30pm or 6:00pm
Learn kitchen safety and cooking basics through this hands-on class. Use your culinary skills to prepare a tasty treat!
Summer Meal
Wednesday, July 31 4:00pm or 6:30pm
Learn how to prepare a tasty summer meal! Note: You must have attended the Teen Chefs: Kitchen Safety class prior to taking this class.
6 For summer, teens are considered to be in the grade they are entering in the fall.
Teen GRADES 6-12
Teen DIY Spa
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 4:30pm
Create a variety of sugar scrubs, facials, and bath bombs in this hands-on class. Registration by phone or in person, starting July 15 for Fremont cardholders only.
Teen Chat & Sip
Friday, Aug. 2, 4:15pm
Join us for this "unbook club" style program. We will chat about what you're reading, watching, & listening to while sipping on a tasty beverage! Register by 2pm so we have enough drinks.
SummerVolunteer Training
Want to volunteer at the Summer Library Club Table this summer? Are you a teen 13+?
We would love your help this summer! Attend one mandatory training session during May to learn how to work the table and more.
Go to fremontlibrary.org/teens for more information.
Teens' Personal Reading Challenge
Challenge yourself to read more this year! Pick up a reading challenge sheet in the Teen Area, or download it online from fremontlibrary.org/teens. Participants are entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card of their choice!
Books of the Month
We select a Middle School and a High School book each month and have them available for checkout. Read and collect 4 bookmarks from our monthly selections and get a free book when you show your Fremont library card!
All events are in person unless noted and are just for the teens in the grades listed for the program. 7
Adventure Begins At YOUR LIBRARY
Summer Library Club
June 1 – July 31
Visit your library six times in two months to earn prizes!
Preschool -Adventures-
Bedtime Book Club
Thursdays, June 27 & July 25, 7:45pm
Adults only
Put the little one to bed and come to this book club for parents, grandparents, and caregivers where you will transform a board book into a touch-and-feel interactive story. Please register.
The following events require a drop-in ticket from the Kids Help Desk.
Fun in the Sun Storytime
Saturday, June 15, 10:00am
Ages 6 and under Sun, surf, sand, and all things SUMMER are the stars of this fun-filled storytime!
Creepy Crawly Storytime
Tuesday, August 27, 10:00am
Ages 6 and under
Buzz on down to the library for a silly storytime and craft all about bugs, spiders, and other creepy crawlies!
Baby Bounce Playdate
Wednesday, August 28, 9:30-11:00am
Birth-15 months
Babies and their grown-ups are invited to drop in for socializing, play and reading!
Weekly Storytimes
June 3-20, July 8-25 & Aug. 5-22
An adult must accompany the child, and siblings of all ages are welcome. Get a drop-in ticket from the Kids Help Desk. Please note the July storytimes start on July 8!
Family Storytime
Mondays at 6:30pm
Ages 6 and under
Stories and songs for families to enjoy together. Pajamas optional!
Toddler Time
Tuesdays at 9:30am or 10:30am
Ages 1-2
Jump, wiggle, dance, and sing at this high-activity storytime for your busy toddler!
Baby Bounce
Wednesdays at 9:30am or 10:30am
Birth-15 months
Cuddles and connection are the focus of this gentle storytime for the youngest readers.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays at 9:30am or 10:30am
Ages 3-5
Explore the world of reading! Books, felt stories, rhymes, songs, and more delight your active preschooler.
Registration is required for all events unless noted. Go online to fremontlibrary.org/events or call 847-566-8702. KID EVENTS
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Jump into June! Registration opensMay13
See a Juggler, Be a Juggler!
Thursday, June 6, 4:30pm
All ages
This interactive show dazzles with professional juggling tricks and comedy then invites YOU to join in and be the juggler too! No experience necessary.
Adventure of the Lost Treasure: with Science Heroes
Saturday, June 8, 11:00am
All ages
Experience the fusion of science and stories with Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasures!
Smarty Pants and the Big Balloon Show: Choose Your Own Balloon Adventure
Saturday, June 22, 3:00pm
All ages
Choose Your Own Balloon Adventure this summer with Smarty Pants! Magic, comedy, kid-inspired improv, and amazing GIANT balloons!
Fire
Safety with the Mundelein Fire Department
Friday, June 28, 9:30am
All ages
Learn the basics of fire safety from a real life firefighter! Firefighter Dan is ready to answer all your questions and show off a real fire engine.
Chess Nuts: Solitaire Chess Challenge
Wednesday, June 12, 4:30pm
Grades 3 and up
Work as a team to solve solitaire challenges with chess pieces!
Read to Rover
Wednesday, June 12
7:00, 7:15, 7:30 & 7:45pm
Ages 7 & older
Sign up to read to a trained therapy dog. A signed waiver is required. One time slot per child.
Drama Club
Thursday, June 13, 5:30pm
Grades 3-5
Play charades, practice skits, and learn some warm-ups to train your voice and acting skills.
Electronics Engineering Lab
Wednesday, June 19, 4:30pm
Grades 3-5
Test your creativity with electronic circuits, batteries and LED lights!
Superhero Training Academy
Thursday, June 20 2:30pm or 4:30pm
All ages
Build your superhero skills with crafts, games, and activities to help you save the day! Capes and costumes encouraged.
Wacky
World Records
Tuesday, June 25 4:30pm
Grades 3-5
Let's see if we can (unofficially) beat any world records!
Craft Camp: Printmaking
Thursday, June 27, 4:30pm
All ages
Each craft camp features a different style and technique for making art. Come and create!
For summer, all kids are considered to be in the grade they are entering in the fall. Parents are required to attend most events, and registration is required unless noted. 9 KID EVENTS
Little Miss Ann
Tuesday, July 2, 10:30am
All ages
Sing and dance along with the fabulous Little Miss Ann at this interactive music show! Drop in.
Traveling World of Reptiles
Thursday, July 11, 6:30pm
All ages
Encounter live reptiles at this show with Dave DiNaso
STEPS! with Improv Playhouse
Wednesday, July 17, 5:30pm
All ages
STEPS! is part improv show, part play, and part dance party extravaganza!
A Zoo To You: Petting Zoo
Saturday, July 20, 11:00am-12:00pm
All ages
Feed and pet farm animals at the library! Outdoors, rain or shine. Drop in anytime from 11am-12pm.
Fly into JuLY! Registration opensJune15
Miss Jamie’s Farm
Saturday, July 27 10:30am
All ages Sing and dance at this interactive musical show about life on the farm! Drop in.
Book Lover's Craft
Tuesday, July 9, 5:00pm
All ages
Books bring us together! Make a craft celebrating your favorite books. Dress for a mess.
Chess Nuts: Adventure Chess
Wednesday, July 10, 4:30pm
Grades 3 and up
All skill levels are welcome for a game of head-to-head chess on a variety of unique boards with an adventure theme.
Read to Rover
Wednesday, July 10, 7:00, 7:15, 7:30 & 7:45pm
Ages 7 & older
Sign up to read to a trained therapy dog. A signed waiver is required. One time slot per child.
KID EVENTS 10 Registration is required for all events unless noted. Go online to fremontlibrary.org/events or call 847-566-8702.
Moana Interactive Movie
Saturday, July 13, 1:00pm
All ages
Follow along for games, jokes, and activities that match up with the iconic film. Bring a blanket to sit on!
Camping Skills
Tuesday, July 16, 5:30pm
Grades K-5
Do you like the outdoors? Learn skills to be more prepared for your camping adventures.
Learn to Play Chess
Saturday, July 20, 3:00pm
All ages
July 20 is National Chess Day! Drop in to learn the basic rules and moves of chess. Beginners of all ages are welcome.
Adventure Quest:
with Mark Andertoon
Tuesday, July 23, 6:00pm
Grades K-5
Draw an adventure step-by-step with Mark Andertoon.
T-Rex Tea Party
Wednesday, July 24, 4:00pm
Grades K-2
Roar and stomp your way to the library for crafts, games, and a tea party with your best dino manners. Light refreshments will be served.
Craft Camp: Tape-Resist Art
Thursday, July 25, 4:30pm
All ages
Each craft camp features a different style and technique for making art. Come and create!
Library Olympics
Tuesday, July 30, 5:00pm
All ages
Everyone is worthy of a gold medal! Join us in the Fremont Library Olympics and take on a series of challenges in celebration of the Paris Summer Olympics.
Kindergarten Club
Saturday, August 3, 10:00am
Grade K
Sail into August! Registration opensJuly15
Starting kindergarten this year? Meet other new kindergartners and practice some kindergarten skills!
LEGO Challenge
Tuesday, August 6, 2:00pm or 4:30pm
Grades K-5
We will be problem-solving, using critical thinking and engineering skills. Stack up your skills with brick-building fun!
Book Tasting
Wednesday, August 7, 5:00pm
Grades K-5
Have you ever wondered what a book tastes like? Come get your fill and get a "taste" of some new books and genres! Light refreshments will be served.
Dan Gogh’s Magical Camp Adventure
Thursday, August 8, 6:00pm
All ages
Wander off the beaten path and join Dan Gogh where magic, comedy, and art are all part of the adventure!
Chess Nuts: Multi-Player Chess
Wednesday, August 14, 4:30pm
Grades 3 and up
All skill levels welcome for a multi-player twist on the classic game of Chess.
Children's Artwork Showcase
Thursday, August 15, 4:00pm
All ages
Use the supplies provided to create a masterpiece that we will display in the library for everyone to enjoy. Drop in.
Craft Camp: Tie-Dye Art
Thursday, August 22, 4:30pm
All ages
Each craft camp features a different style and technique for making art. Come and create!
For summer, all kids are considered to be in the grade they are entering in the fall. Parents are required to attend most events, and registration is required unless noted. 11 KID EVENTS
Fremont Public Library District
1170 North Midlothian Road
Mundelein, IL 60060
Phone: 847-566-8702
www.fremontlibrary.org
Library Closed
Thursday, July 4
Genealogy Interest Group
Wednesdays at 10:00am
June 5, July 10 & Aug. 7
Get tips from our Genealogy Librarian (and the group) on how to research your family tree. (In person)
Fremont Writers Group
2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 3:15pm
Join fellow writers to share and improve your writing. (Online)
Mindful Movement & Guided Meditation
Thursdays at 11:30am
Online: June 6, July 18 & Aug. 1
In person: 2nd & 4th Thursdays
Learn to calm your mind and body with Isabel Raci, certified meditation teacher, C-IAYT.
Community Blood Drive
Wednesday, July 10
2:00pm-6:30pm
Help save lives and make a difference! Donate blood at Versiti’s mobile donation center at the library. Registration opens June 17. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
(Bus in parking lot)
TRUSTEES
Jodie Nalezny, President
Laurie MacKay, Vice President
Jay Kasten, Treasurer
Sharon Smogor, Secretary
Kelsey Cole-Burns
Micki Pflug Mounce
Allison Wilmes
Library Director: Laura Long
Organization
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Thank you!
The Friends & Foundation sincerely thank those who purchased items from the Nook or donated books to Discover Books.
Special thanks to the following for their monetary gifts in 2023:
Donations of $1,000 or more:
Joyce Black in memory of Hugh Black
Cindy Boehm
Sharon Suoja Strle, Barbara and Brittany Buck in memory of Frank S. Strle
Donations in memory of:
Freddie Flaks from Ken Flaks
Ann Nowak from John Hawkins
John Schockmel from Janet Schockmel
Janet Wheeler from Sharon Suoja Strle
In memory of Dorothy Ryan:
Jack & Sue Forshaw
Christine Marszalek
Shelley Martin Jean Murphy
In memory of Leonard Becker:
Russell & Karna Chrusciel
Mary Jane Denison
Tonia & Wade Hardtke
Marvin & Kathi Johnson
James & Laurel Kaiser
Mary Barrett
Cindy Boehm
Diana O’Banion
Edward Witte
Michael & Mary Ellen Witte
General Donations:
Jay & Sherry Kasten
Dan & Colleen Liberacki
Dr. V. Chowdary & Aruna Jampala
Rosemary Collard
Michael & Elisa Decker
Doug DePalma
John & Kristina Epstein
Myra Felton
Rachel Geske
Sybil Hoffman
Siddesh Kamat
Alex Liu
Marla Ma
James McMullen
Stan & Pam Mish
LaRayne & Fred Scharm
Bernie & Barb Silbert
Lyle & Ann Marie Staab
Linda Streb
George & Allison Wilmes
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