Library Events

Upcoming events hosted by the Fremont Area District Library

If you are interested in reserving a meeting room at the library, please check our Meeting Room Calendar and fill out out a Meeting Room Reservation.

Upcoming Events

	Fit for Life \| All Ages Mondays & Wednesdays December-January from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Excluding December 17th-31st) Fit for Life is a functional movement class designed to move the whole body through a series of seated and standing exercises that will increase strength, muscular endurance, balance, and flexibility. Class is low impact and great for ALL levels of fitness who are interested in working on their overall health.
	Drop-In Gift Wrapping December 2nd-23rd Get all of your Christmas wrapping done -- FREE! We'll provide the gift wrap, gift bags, etc. Bring your presents to the tables near our large print collection and wrap your gifts! Available during all of our open hours.
	Toddler Storytime \| Ages 0-3 \| Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. \| September 24th - December 10th Featuring stories, lapsits, fingerplays, music, & movement activities. Family Storytime \| Ages 0-5 \| Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. \| September 25th - December 11th Featuring songs, rhymes, lapsits, fingerplays, stories, movies, and crafts. Siblings and parents can share this fun storytime together!
	Domino Club \| Ages 8-13 \| REGISTRATION REQUIRED Thursday, December 4th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call 231-928-0249 to sign up. Tweens, get ready for some toppling fun! Join our Domino Club where you’ll watch amazing YouTube domino creations, enjoy pizza and snacks, and then try your hand at building your own setups.
	Teen D&D \| Ages 13-17 \| REGISTRATION FULL December 4th, 11th, & 18th (no meeting Dec. 25th) January 6th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th (no meeting on Jan. 1st) Meets in the Teen Area. Sign up two weeks before each activity, until filled, by calling 231-924-3480 or seeing the front desk. Limit of 6 teens each week. These meetings will be student-led. You bring your imagination, and we'll provide everything else. The group of players tell a collective story, guiding their heroes through dangerous quests in search for treasure, battle deadly foes, and carry out daring rescues. The adventure itself is only limited by the imagination of the players around the table.
	Crafternoon: Card Kit Class \| For Adults \| REGISTRATION REQUIRED Friday, December 5th at 2:00 p.m. Create four beautiful handmade cards of your choice for free with Deb Kies of Stampin’ Up! Perfect for birthdays, thank you’s, or just-because notes! Each kit includes pre-cut materials, and everything you need to create gorgeous cards. Call 231-928-0256 to register.
	Children's Christmas Tree Ornament \| Ages 4-12 \| REGISTRATION REQUIRED Saturday, December 6th at 10:00 a.m. Kids can paint a Christmas tree ornament at the library with NCCA-Artsplace! The ornament will be dried and fired at NCCA-Artsplace and will be available for pickup at the library before Christmas. Register by calling 231-928-0249.
	Movie Monday: Downton Abbey The Grand Finale Monday, December 8th at 2:00 p.m. When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future. Free movie and snacks. (PG; 2 hr 3 min)
	Tween Book Club \| Middle Schoolers Tuesday, December 9th from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Calling all magnificent Middle Schoolers! We'll be munching on free delicious pizza and snacks in the teen area of the library while discussing books. At this meeting we’ll discuss Kiki's Delivery Service. Copies are available at our front desk to check out. New middle schoolers always welcome! For more info, email tbonk@fremontlibrary.net.
	Tinkering Tuesdays \| Ages 6-9 \| REGISTRATION REQUIRED Sign up your child two weeks before each activity, until filled, by calling 231-924-3480 or seeing the front desk. See dates below. Limit of 15 children each week. Parents must stay in the building. Most of these events will take place in the Community Room. You bring the imagination, and we'll provide everything you need! Simple building and art concepts for kids to construct on their own or in a group. Finished creations will be put on display for a week. -Dec. 9th: Marble Run -Jan. 6th: Ooblek -Jan. 20th: Sand art -No meeting Dec. 23rd
	Truth Be Told Book Group Tuesday, December 9th at 4:00 p.m. Join us for Truth Be Told, our new non-fiction book group! Our next book is The Ghost Map, and there are copies available at our front desk to check out. We'll meet by the south fireplace to discuss, and please feel free to come even if you haven't read the book yet! New patrons always welcome. For more info, email edekkinga@fremontlibrary.net.
	Suicide Prevention Training Tuesday, December 9th from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Monday, January 5th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Three simple steps can help save a life. The community health team at Corewell Health Gerber is offering a free training at our library. This one-hour training will show participants how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, offer hope, and get help and save a life. No registration is required, and cookies will be served.
	Great Start Story Walk Dedication Thursday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. Join us for the unveiling of the Great Start Story Walk, and stroll on the path outside the library by the gazebo to complete We're Going on a Bear Hunt one page at a time. Free books and cookies will be provided.
	Teen & Tween Christmas Ornament Craft \| Ages 11 & up, for teens, tweens, and their families Thursday, December 11th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join us to make a variety of festive ornaments for the holidays! All supplies provided free. No registration required.
	Christmas Storytime \| Ages 0-5 Saturday, December 13th at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy some of our favorite Christmas stories at this special Storytime!
	Full STEAM Ahead \| Ages 10-12 \| REGISTRATION REQUIRED Sign up your child two weeks before each activity, until filled, by calling 231-924-3480 or seeing the front desk. See dates below. Limit of 15 children each week. Parents must stay in the building. Most of these events will take place in the Community Room. You bring the imagination, and we'll provide everything you need! Simple building and art concepts for kids to construct on their own or in a group. Finished creations will be put on display for a week. -Dec. 16th: Marble run -Jan. 13th: Ooblek -Jan. 27th: Sand art -No meetings Dec. 2nd or Dec. 30th
	Books & Bites Book Group Wednesday, December 17th at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy a morning feast of literature and pastries. This book group combines the joy of reading with the delight of indulging in breakfast treats, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere for book lovers and food enthusiasts alike. Copies of Little Women are available at our front desk for checkout. New patrons always welcome. For more info, email jroseberry@fremontlibrary.net.
	Santa & Mrs. Claus Meet & Greet Wednesday, December 17th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. This special Santa and Mrs. Claus Meet & Greet is for all children, and for adults who are young at heart! Kids are advised to bring their list, their best behavior, and their good cheer. Parents are advised to bring their cameras. We will have treats to pass out!
	Children's Afternoon Movie: Home Alone Thursday, December 18th at 4:00 p.m. An eight-year-old troublemaker, mistakenly left home alone, must defend his home against a pair of burglars on Christmas Eve. Free movie and snacks provided. (PG; 1 hr 42 min)
	Game On! \| For teens, tweens, & their families ages 11 & up Thursday, December 19th from 12:30-2:00 p.m. After school, come hang out, snack, and challenge your friends to some epic matches! Race on Mario Kart on the big screen, fire up the Wii, or show off your skills with classic board and card games. Whether you’re here to compete or just hang out, it’s all about fun, friends, and games.

	Fit for Life \| All Ages Mondays & Wednesdays December-January from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Excluding December 17th-31st) Fit for Life is a functional movement class designed to move the whole body through a series of seated and standing exercises that will increase strength, muscular endurance, balance, and flexibility. Class is low impact and great for ALL levels of fitness who are interested in working on their overall health.
	Drop-In Gift Wrapping December 2nd-23rd Get all of your Christmas wrapping done -- FREE! We'll provide the gift wrap, gift bags, etc. Bring your presents to the tables near our large print collection and wrap your gifts! Available during all of our open hours.
	Toddler Storytime \| Ages 0-3 \| Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. \| September 24th - December 10th Featuring stories, lapsits, fingerplays, music, & movement activities. Family Storytime \| Ages 0-5 \| Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. \| September 25th - December 11th Featuring songs, rhymes, lapsits, fingerplays, stories, movies, and crafts. Siblings and parents can share this fun storytime together!
	Domino Club \| Ages 8-13 \| REGISTRATION REQUIRED Thursday, December 4th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call 231-928-0249 to sign up. Tweens, get ready for some toppling fun! Join our Domino Club where you’ll watch amazing YouTube domino creations, enjoy pizza and snacks, and then try your hand at building your own setups.
	Teen D&D \| Ages 13-17 \| REGISTRATION FULL December 4th, 11th, & 18th (no meeting Dec. 25th) January 6th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th (no meeting on Jan. 1st) Meets in the Teen Area. Sign up two weeks before each activity, until filled, by calling 231-924-3480 or seeing the front desk. Limit of 6 teens each week. These meetings will be student-led. You bring your imagination, and we'll provide everything else. The group of players tell a collective story, guiding their heroes through dangerous quests in search for treasure, battle deadly foes, and carry out daring rescues. The adventure itself is only limited by the imagination of the players around the table.
	Crafternoon: Card Kit Class \| For Adults \| REGISTRATION REQUIRED Friday, December 5th at 2:00 p.m. Create four beautiful handmade cards of your choice for free with Deb Kies of Stampin’ Up! Perfect for birthdays, thank you’s, or just-because notes! Each kit includes pre-cut materials, and everything you need to create gorgeous cards. Call 231-928-0256 to register.
	Children's Christmas Tree Ornament \| Ages 4-12 \| REGISTRATION REQUIRED Saturday, December 6th at 10:00 a.m. Kids can paint a Christmas tree ornament at the library with NCCA-Artsplace! The ornament will be dried and fired at NCCA-Artsplace and will be available for pickup at the library before Christmas. Register by calling 231-928-0249.
	Movie Monday: Downton Abbey The Grand Finale Monday, December 8th at 2:00 p.m. When Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future. Free movie and snacks. (PG; 2 hr 3 min)
	Tween Book Club \| Middle Schoolers Tuesday, December 9th from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Calling all magnificent Middle Schoolers! We'll be munching on free delicious pizza and snacks in the teen area of the library while discussing books. At this meeting we’ll discuss Kiki's Delivery Service. Copies are available at our front desk to check out. New middle schoolers always welcome! For more info, email tbonk@fremontlibrary.net.
	Tinkering Tuesdays \| Ages 6-9 \| REGISTRATION REQUIRED Sign up your child two weeks before each activity, until filled, by calling 231-924-3480 or seeing the front desk. See dates below. Limit of 15 children each week. Parents must stay in the building. Most of these events will take place in the Community Room. You bring the imagination, and we'll provide everything you need! Simple building and art concepts for kids to construct on their own or in a group. Finished creations will be put on display for a week. -Dec. 9th: Marble Run -Jan. 6th: Ooblek -Jan. 20th: Sand art -No meeting Dec. 23rd
	Truth Be Told Book Group Tuesday, December 9th at 4:00 p.m. Join us for Truth Be Told, our new non-fiction book group! Our next book is The Ghost Map, and there are copies available at our front desk to check out. We'll meet by the south fireplace to discuss, and please feel free to come even if you haven't read the book yet! New patrons always welcome. For more info, email edekkinga@fremontlibrary.net.
	Suicide Prevention Training Tuesday, December 9th from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Monday, January 5th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Three simple steps can help save a life. The community health team at Corewell Health Gerber is offering a free training at our library. This one-hour training will show participants how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, offer hope, and get help and save a life. No registration is required, and cookies will be served.
	Great Start Story Walk Dedication Thursday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. Join us for the unveiling of the Great Start Story Walk, and stroll on the path outside the library by the gazebo to complete We're Going on a Bear Hunt one page at a time. Free books and cookies will be provided.
	Teen & Tween Christmas Ornament Craft \| Ages 11 & up, for teens, tweens, and their families Thursday, December 11th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join us to make a variety of festive ornaments for the holidays! All supplies provided free. No registration required.
	Christmas Storytime \| Ages 0-5 Saturday, December 13th at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy some of our favorite Christmas stories at this special Storytime!
	Full STEAM Ahead \| Ages 10-12 \| REGISTRATION REQUIRED Sign up your child two weeks before each activity, until filled, by calling 231-924-3480 or seeing the front desk. See dates below. Limit of 15 children each week. Parents must stay in the building. Most of these events will take place in the Community Room. You bring the imagination, and we'll provide everything you need! Simple building and art concepts for kids to construct on their own or in a group. Finished creations will be put on display for a week. -Dec. 16th: Marble run -Jan. 13th: Ooblek -Jan. 27th: Sand art -No meetings Dec. 2nd or Dec. 30th
	Books & Bites Book Group Wednesday, December 17th at 10:00 a.m. Enjoy a morning feast of literature and pastries. This book group combines the joy of reading with the delight of indulging in breakfast treats, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere for book lovers and food enthusiasts alike. Copies of Little Women are available at our front desk for checkout. New patrons always welcome. For more info, email jroseberry@fremontlibrary.net.
	Santa & Mrs. Claus Meet & Greet Wednesday, December 17th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. This special Santa and Mrs. Claus Meet & Greet is for all children, and for adults who are young at heart! Kids are advised to bring their list, their best behavior, and their good cheer. Parents are advised to bring their cameras. We will have treats to pass out!
	Children's Afternoon Movie: Home Alone Thursday, December 18th at 4:00 p.m. An eight-year-old troublemaker, mistakenly left home alone, must defend his home against a pair of burglars on Christmas Eve. Free movie and snacks provided. (PG; 1 hr 42 min)
	Game On! \| For teens, tweens, & their families ages 11 & up Thursday, December 19th from 12:30-2:00 p.m. After school, come hang out, snack, and challenge your friends to some epic matches! Race on Mario Kart on the big screen, fire up the Wii, or show off your skills with classic board and card games. Whether you’re here to compete or just hang out, it’s all about fun, friends, and games.