March - May 2022 Newsletter

MAR•APR•MAY

2022

Spring into a new book!

ADULT Programs

Magical Macarons Monday, April 18 7:00pm

WILD ONES The Unseen Splendor of Ants and Their Roles in Our Lives Tuesday, March 1, 7:00pm

Biology professor Sean Menke introduces the beauty and diversity of ants and the essential roles they play in our world, including their use of tools, to improve human society.

(In person/online)

Landscaping with Beautiful, Native Woody Plants Tuesday, April 5, 7:00pm

Landscape Ecologist Mary Fortmann shows how to select palettes of gorgeous native woody plants to add color, texture, seasonal interest, screening, and healthy life to your property.

(In person/online)

Designing Your Native Plant Garden Tuesday, May 3, 7:00pm

Matt Hokanson will discuss elements of good garden design including planning, native plant selection, preparing your garden space for planting, and plant spacing. (In person/online)

Chef Jessica Ellington demonstrates how to make the perfect macaron, the beautiful and delicious French meringue-based sandwich cookie.

(Virtual in library/online)

Spring into Hobbies Crafting with Creativebug March: Andy Warhol Inspired Monoprints April: Stenciled Statement Tote May: Tassel Necklace Learn a new craft by following along with a video course on Creativebug using supplies provided by the library. Kits are available on the first of each month while supplies last; no registration required.

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Registration is required for all programs. Go online to fremontlibrary.org/events or call 847-566-8702.

Spring

ADULT Programs

into History

The Hermitage: A Virtual Tour Monday, April 25, 7:00pm

Join Olga Cardamone of Eagle Travel for a virtual tour of the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russiaone of the most famous museums in the world.

(In person/online)

Native American Residential Schools Wednesday, March 9, 7:00pm

Join us for an in-depth panel discussion with exclusively Native people speaking their voices and sharing their stories, recognizing historic trauma.

(Online)

The Chicago Cub Shot For Love Monday, May 9, 7:00pm

Jack Bales presents the story of the 1932 shooting of Chicago Cub Billy Jurges by his showgirl girlfriend, and the ripple effects it had on the Cubs' tumultuous season.

(Virtual in library/online)

The Great Hunger 1845-1852 Wednesday, March 23, 7:00pm

Professor James Heniff looks at the causes of the Irish Potato Famine, its effects on the people of Ireland, the British government's response, and the mass emigration that followed. (In person/online)

DNA Detectives Wednesday, May 11, 7:00pm

A History of the Mundelein Seminary

Gabriella Vargas discusses the DNA Doe Project, which uses investigative genetic genealogy to identify crime victims and criminals, including IDs for several Gacy victims. (Virtual in library/online)

Wednesday, April 20, 7:00pm

Fr. Thomas Franzman marks the centennial of the Mundelein Seminary in a talk that discusses George Cardinal Mundelein, the 1926 Eucharistic Congress he hosted there, and more.

(In person/online) Registration is required for all programs. Go online to fremontlibrary.org/events or call 847-566-8702.

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ADULT Programs

Spring

into Reading An Evening with Madeline Miller

Thursday, March 3, 7:00pm

Join us for an evening with Madeline Miller, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Achilles and Circe, and one of the leaders in novels reimagining Greek myths. (Online)

An Evening With Jenny Lawson

Wednesday, March 30, 7:00pm

Join us for an evening with awardwinning humorist Jenny Lawson as she discusses her most recent bestseller, Broken (in the best possible way), and her brilliantly funny body of work. (Online)

Senior Connections Fridays at 10:30am (In person/online)

Mar. 11:

The Woman They Could Not Silence

by Kate Moore

Apr. 8:

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

May 13:

Caste by Isabel Wilkerson Our monthly book discussion for seniors is hosted in the library and on Zoom. Copies of the book are available at the us fordesk ourabout monthly bookprior discussion.

Reader’sJoin Services 4 weeks to the discussion.

Great Books

Saturdays at 10:00am (Online)

The Mystery of Nancy Drew Monday, April 11, 7:00pm

Leslie Goddard explores the history of the Nancy Drew books including the question of who was "Carolyn Keene" and why this series has captivated generations of readers. (In person/ online)

The Mystery of Living with Agatha Christie

Wednesday, May 18, 7:00pm

Betsey Means portrays the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, at her home in Devon, England, as she packs her bags for Syria.

(In person/online)

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Mar. 26:

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

by Rebecca Skloot

Apr. 30:

Selected Poems

by Gwendolyn Brooks

Discuss an enduring work of literature or history. Copies of the book are available at the Reader’s Services desk about 4 weeks prior to the discussion.

Registration is required for all programs. Go online to fremontlibrary.org/events or call 847-566-8702.

ADULT Programs

Spring

into People’s Lives

Nellie Bly: Adventures of a ‘Mad’ Woman Monday, March 14 7:00pm

Tricia Kelly brings to life one of Victorian America’s true mavericks, journalist Nellie Bly, famous for her trip around the world and her investigation of Blackwell’s Asylum.

(In person/online)

The World of the von Trapp Family

The German Virtuosa

Louisa Catherine Adams: A Reluctant First Lady

Monday, March 21, 7:00pm

Join German Historian Anette Isaacs for an intimate look inside the life and times of the exceptional pianist and composer Clara Schumann. (In person/online)

From Uptown Girls to Downton Abbey Monday, March 28, 1:00pm

Anglophile Claire Evans recounts how American heiresses invaded the British aristocracy by telling the tales of some of the wealthy American women who married into the families of Churchill, Princess Diana, and others. (In person/online)

Wednesday, April 13, 7:00pm

Author William Anderson tells the dramatic true story of the von Trapp family, the family behind The Sound of Music, who fled Hitler’s Austria to start new lives in America as the Trapp Family Singers.

(Virtual in library/online)

Wednesday, April 27, 7:00pm

Laura Rocklyn portrays Louisa on the day of her husband John Quincy Adams’ inauguration, reflecting on her life as the wife of an American diplomat in Europe during the Age of Revolutions.

(Virtual in library/online)

Greed in the Gilded Age Monday, May 23, 7:00pm

William Hazelgrove tells the story of one of the greatest con artists in American history, Cassie Chadwick, who scammed wealthy bankers out of millions in the 1890s. (In person/online)

Registration is required for all programs. Go online to fremontlibrary.org/events or call 847-566-8702.

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Art, Anyone?

String Art

Wednesday, May 11, 4:00pm

Make a String Art project with instruction from Shari from Twisted Fiber Studio.

You will have a choice between 2 styles for your artwork. Registration opens 4/15. (In person)

College Readiness ACT, SAT, or PSAT Virtual Practice Test

Saturday, March 5 & April 2

Grades 9-12. Preparing for the ACT, SAT, or PSAT test? Take a VIRTUAL free practice test, from C2 Education at home anytime that day. Check our Events Calendar online for more information. (Online)

Grants, Loans, and Scholarships

Wednesday, March 9, 6:30pm

Teen Spring Photo Contest April 17 - May 15

Take a spring photo and send it to us!

Winner will receive a $15 gift card to a place of their choice.

Check our Events Calendar online for more information.

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Learn insider information on grants, loans, and scholarships to help make your college planning both successful and affordable. This webinar will take place on Zoom. (Online)

Exam Cram

Saturday, May 14, 11am-4pm May 16-18, 4-8pm

Grades 9-12. High school students: need a place to study for finals?

Snacks and stress-relieving activities will be provided.

Registration is required for all programs. Go online to fremontlibrary.org/events or call 847-566-8702.

Relax & Read!

Teens’ Personal Reading Challenge 2022

Challenge yourself to read more this year!

Pick up a Reading Challenge sheet in the Teen Zone, or at fremontlibrary.org/teens.

Young Adult Book of the Month: Grades 9-12 March: Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko April: Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo May: Denton Little’s Deathdate by Lance Rubin Read 4 books from our monthly selections, and get a free book! Find it in the library, or online on Hoopla!

Relax & De-Stress!

Teen Advisory Board Mondays at 4:15pm March 7, April 4 & May 2

Boba Tea Tasting

Friday, March 18, 4:00pm

Join us for an afternoon of tasting different types of Boba Tea! (In person)

Relaxation Hour

Friday, April 15, 4:00pm

Spend an afternoon relaxing with us.

Choose from a variety of activities such as fluffy slime, zendoodling, and more!

(In person)

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

(In person)

Games & Pizza

Friday, May 6, 4:00pm Join us outdoors for a fun afternoon of yard and giant board games. (In person)

Registration is required for all programs. Go online to fremontlibrary.org/events or call 847-566-8702.

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YOUTH Programs

Preschoolers IN THE LIBRARY

Family Storytime Wednesdays 9:30 & 10:30am

Bring your preschooler to sing, dance, and read along with us at in-person storytime the first three Wednesdays of each month. Space is limited; please register.

Preschoolers at home

Flower Power Storytime

10:00am Let your baby explore their artistic talents in this in-person art class for babies under 24-months-old with an adult.

Memory Match Storytime Thursday, April 28, 10:00am

Play a matching game to determine which books we read during storytime! (Online)

Unicorn Storytime

Tuesday, May 17, 10:00am

Tuesday, March 22, 10:00am

Springtime flowers are in bloom! (Online)

Experience the magical world of unicorns!

(Online)

Spider Storytime

Llama Storytime

Silly spiders, scary spiders! (Online)

Silly, funny, fuzzy llamas are the star of this storytime! (Online)

Friday, April 15, 10:00am

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Baby Art Monday, March 21

Wednesday, May 25, 10:00am

Registration is required for all programs. Go online to fremontlibrary.org/events or call 847-566-8702.

YOUTH Programs

Families IN THE LIBRARY

American Girl Doll Party Tuesday, May 10, 5:30pm

During your visit make sure to take part in our fun monthly activity!

Come to a fun party to celebrate the newest addition to our Hands-on Kits collection: two American Girl dolls to check out!

(In person)

March: Paper Chain of Kindness April: Library Scavenger Hunt May: Emoji Feelings Mother’s Day Craft Monday, April 18 4:00pm or 6:00pm

Get ready for Mother’s Day by creating a handmade gift for the Mom in your life.

(In person)

Grades K-5 IN THE LIBRARY

All of these in person programs require an adult to also attend with the child.

National Crayon Day

Friday, March 11, 4:30pm

Recycled Art

Tuesday, April 19, 5:30pm

Use recycled materials and paint to create art.

Lego Challenge

Thursday, April 21, 4:30pm

Stack up your skills with brick-building fun!

Celebrate National Crayon Day with activities that use crayons in all sorts of surprising ways.

Rainbow STEAM

Thursday, March 17, 4:30pm

Experience every color of the rainbow in art projects and science experiments.

Bee Science

Excellent Egg Drop

Explore the world of bees and see how important they are to our ecosystem, and learn what we can do to help them survive.

Monday, April 11, 4:30pm

Design a structure that can protect your egg during a big fall!

Monday, May 9, 4:30pm

Registration is required for all programs. Go online to fremontlibrary.org/events or call 847-566-8702.

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Kits for Grades K-5 STEAM To-Go March: Hovercraft

April: Fossil Making

4 Art Projects in 1 Hour Thursday, March 3, 6:30pm

Connect with your inner artist and face the challenge of completing 4 NEW art projects in 1 hour. Register to receive an email about kit pick-up. (Online)

Grades 3-5 online

Solitaire Chess Challenge Wednesdays at 4:30pm March 9, April 6 & May 4

Work as a team to solve solitaire challenges with chess pieces! (Online)

May: Ecosystem in a Bottle Is it science, technology, engineering, art, or math? Find out by picking up a kit the first of each month while supplies last!

Felt Cat Sewing Kit Thursday, March 17

Take home the cutest sewing project!

Make a plush cat with felt, needle, and thread. Registration required for this special craft kit, as supplies are limited.

Family Book Club Tuesdays at 5:30pm

March 29: Stuntboy, in the meantime by Jason Reynolds May 3: Pawcasso by Remy Lai Join us for a book discussion online with the whole family. Include an email address when registering to receive a Zoom link and one free book per family. (Online) 10

Registration is required for all programs. Go online to fremontlibrary.org/events or call 847-566-8702.

Book of the Month Collect four bookmarks of our monthly selections (or show your checkout history to us) and exchange them for a free book!

New!

Picture Book of the Month March: Eyes that Kiss in the Corners

by Joanna Ho April: Avocado Asks by Momoko Abe May: Most Days by Michael Leannah

Elementary School March: One-Third Nerd by Gennifer Choldenko April:

Monster Friends by Kaeti Vandorn

May:

The Dragon Warrior by Katie Zhao

Middle School March: From the Desk of Zoe Washington

by Janae Marks April: Jukebox by Nidhi Chanani May: The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim

Registration is required for all programs. Go online to fremontlibrary.org/events or call 847-566-8702.

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Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Mundelein, IL 60060-1237 Permit No. 203

Phone: 847-566-8702 w.fremontlibrary.org

Monday – Thursday 9am to 9pm Fridays 9am to 6pm Saturdays 9am to 5pm Sundays 1pm to 5pm Library Closed April 17, May 29 & May 30

***ECRWSS*** RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER

Thank you to the following who donated money to the Friends & Foundation of Fremont Public Library in 2021: Special thanks for these donations of $1,000 or more: Joyce Black in memory of Hugh Black

Donations in memory of:

Cindy Boehm

Steve Summers from Stevenson Alums Book Club

C Mullins Trust in memory of Dennis Mullins

Joseph Fay from Anne Fay

Sharon Suoja Strle, Barbara and Brittany Buck in memory of Frank S. Strle

General Donations: James & Mary Ellen Andrulis

Luisa Ginnetti

Rosemarie Marsh

Jane Graber

James McMullen

Marie Axel

Dohn & Sharon Herington

Deborah & Ted Melnik

Patricia Ann Barker

Joyce Hutter

Mary Barrett

Christiane Ihlenburg*

Hortencia & Jorge Becerra

V Chowdary & Aruna Jampala

Gerald & Lois Caslavka

Roger & Wanda Knautz

Michael & Elisa Decker

Judy Knoblock

Barbra Austin

Mary Jane Denison*

Alissa Koven

Paula Dillon

Ronald & Charlene Kuligowski

John & Kristina Epstein

Colleen & Dan Liberacki

Ken & Freddie Flaks

Lester Lobel

Karen Franklin

Marla Ma

Rachel Geske

Carol Mallquist

Bettylou Miller Becky Minehart* Carolyn Page Mery Papp

Larisa Kantor from Alisa Glaskin-Clay Bob Holway from Barb Holway Giezelle Baum from Barbara Lovsin

In memory of American Legion Auxiliary Post #867 members:

Connie Purcell*

Albert P. Kristan

Lyle & Ann Marie Staab

Monica Ply

Linda Streb John Sutter Patsy & Dianne Sweeney Frank Weiss George & Allison Wilmes Dana Winter

*Additional donation details listed on a poster in the library.

Cheryl Agnew Lou Fenwick Marie Price Anne Szafranski Helen Hendrickson