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

	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.
	Teen D&D \| Ages 13-17 \| REGISTRATION FULL December 4th, 11th, & 18th from 3:30-5:30 p.m. (no meeting Dec. 25th) January 6th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th from 3:30-5:30 p.m. (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.
	Children's Afternoon Movie: Home Alone Thursday, December 18th at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, January 22nd 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 (Ages 11-19) Friday, December 19th from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 15th from 3:30-5:30 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.
	Winter Reading \| All ages January 2nd - February 27th Get cozy with some good books this winter and sign up for our Winter Reading Challenge. All ages can sign up at the library anytime after January 2nd and get your reading log. If you complete the challenge by February 27th, you'll get a prize! Teens and children also have the chance to enter raffle prize drawings.
	Teen Winter Reading Kickoff \| Ages 11 & up, for teens, tweens, and their families Friday, January 2nd at 2:00 p.m. Kick off Winter Reading with a warm escape! Teens and tweens can sign up for Winter Reading, then take a virtual trip to Hawaii in the teen area as we watch the brand-new live-action Lilo & Stitch movie (PG; 1 hr 47 min). We’ll set the vibe with Stitch blue hot cocoa, cozy seating, and leis for everyone—the perfect mid-winter staycation.
	Suicide Prevention Training 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.
	Fit for Life \| All Ages Mondays & Wednesdays in January from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (On break 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.
	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. -Jan. 6th: Ooblek -Jan. 20th: Sand art -No meeting Dec. 23rd
	Domino Club \| Ages 8-13 \| REGISTRATION REQUIRED Thursday, January 8th 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.
	Saturday Storytime \| Ages 0-5 Saturday, January 10th at 11:00 a.m. Featuring songs, rhymes, lapsits, fingerplays, stories, movies, and crafts. Siblings and parents can share this fun storytime together!
	Movie Monday: Freakier Friday Monday, January 12th at 2:00 p.m. 22 years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might strike twice. Free movie and snacks. (PG; 1 hr 51 min)
	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. -Jan. 13th: Ooblek -Jan. 27th: Sand art -No meetings Dec. 2nd or Dec. 30th
	Tween Book Club \| Middle Schoolers Tuesday, January 13th 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 Ruins of Gorlan. Copies are available at our front desk to check out. New middle schoolers always welcome! For more info, email tbonk@fremontlibrary.net.
	Truth Be Told Book Group Tuesday, January 13th at 4:00 p.m. Join us for Truth Be Told, our new non-fiction book group! Our next book is Feather Thief, 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.
	Toddler Storytime \| Ages 0-3 \| Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. \| January 14th - April 15th Featuring stories, lapsits, fingerplays, music, & movement activities. Family Storytime \| Ages 0-5 \| Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. \| January 15th - April 16th Featuring songs, rhymes, lapsits, fingerplays, stories, movies, and crafts. Siblings and parents can share this fun storytime together!
	Crafternoon: Mason Jar Winter Gnomes \| For Adults \| REGISTRATION REQUIRED Friday, January 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Add to your winter decor! Join us for a delightful hands-on workshop where we’ll turn ordinary mason jars into cheerful winter gnomes. All supplies provided free. Call 231-928-0256 to register.
	Cabin Fever Wiggle Party \| Ages 5 & Under Saturday, January 24th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Shake off the winter blues at our Cabin Fever Wiggle Party! Little ones ages 5 and under can dance, move, and play their energy away with music, fun activities, and treats. No registration required.
	Books & Bites Book Group Wednesday, January 28th 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 Once There Were Wolves are available at our front desk for checkout. New patrons always welcome. For more info, email jroseberry@fremontlibrary.net.