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Drive-Up Window

STEP 1: When placing your holds through the online catalog select Fremont Public Library Drive-Up Window as your pick-up location.

STEP 2: After you've placed your hold, wait for a call, text or email from the library that your holds are ready.

STEP 3: Drive up to the window which is located next to the outside return slots. Press the buzzer for service.

STEP 4: Put your library card in the transaction drawer and we'll check out your items to you and include a receipt.

The Drive-Up Window is available during regular library hours up until 5 minutes before closing.

If you have longer transactions such as getting a new or replacement library card or paying a bill, please call the library at 847-566-8702 before coming to the window.

Events
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Tuesdays at Two - Jeopardy!
Tue, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Learning Lab
Join us for a fun afternoon of Jeopardy (Ken Jennings not included). Test your knowledge in this iconic trivia game.
Registration is now closed
Short Film Club - Grade 4 & up
Tue, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Fremont Public Library - Youth Events Room
Grade 4 & up. Interested in film? Join us for snacks and more as we watch short film creations. Drop in! (Registration available for email reminders)
Registration is now closed
Wild Ones - Start an Arboretum in Your Community
Tue, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Events Room, 2nd floor
Jeff Weiss, Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter board member, tells the story of the Reiner Park Native Tree and Shrub Arboretum and advises on starting an arboretum in your community.
Registration is now closed
Tour and Tasting: Tala Coffee Roasters
Wed, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tala Coffee Roasters - 834 Liberty Dr, Libertyville, IL 60048
Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of Tala Coffee Roasters in Libertyville! Register at the 2nd floor Adult Help Desk to save 70% on the tour. $15 fee due at registration.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Tutor Time
Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fremont Public Library
Grades K-12. Drop in to study with a student volunteer from Mundelein High School's Peer/AP Tutor group. All subjects are available; bring your supplies and questions!
Movement & Meditation
Thu, Oct 09, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Fremont Public Library - Events Room, 2nd floor
Learn to calm your mind and body with guided meditation under the instruction of certified meditation teacher Isabel Raci, C-IAYT. Register or drop in.
Magic Tree House Adventure Club
Thu, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Fremont Public Library - Youth Events Room
Grades K-2 with an adult. Step into the world of the Magic Tree House series with activities, games, and adventures that bring history to life.
Senior Connections - The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson
Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Fremont Public Library - Learning Lab
The Library leads this lively book discussion for seniors.
Homeschool Learn & Grow Together
Fri, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Youth Events Room
Grades K-5. Join Miss Avocado as we explore our wonderful world and uncover new perspectives on a topic.
Creator's Corner - DIY Potion Bottles
Fri, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Fremont Public Library - Youth Events Room
Grade 4 & up. Decorate your very own potion bottle to keep! Add charms, twine, labels, and more to customize it to fit your own unique style!
This event is full
Cuéntame un Cuento - Storytime in Spanish
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Fremont Public Library - Youth Events Room
All ages with an adult. Sing and read together in Spanish! Todas las edades con un adulto. ¡Cantar y leer juntos en español! Sin registro.
Monday Matinée - North by Northwest (NR)
Mon, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Events Room, 2nd floor
Watch a special matinée of Hitchcock’s thrilling classic movie starring Cary Grant in a tale of mistaken identity and suspense. Register or drop in.
Crafternoon - Painted Wood Ghost
Tue, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Events Room, 2nd floor
Join us for our new Crafternoon event, where supplies and instruction will be provided. Fremont cardholders only.
This event is full
LEGO STEM Challenge - Grade 4 & up
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Youth Events Room
Grade 4 & up. Test out your building and STEM skills with new LEGO challenges each month.
Job Center on the Move
Thu, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Learning Lab
Meet with a Job Center representative for one-on-one support with customizing your resume, discussing your career transition, and more. Drop in!
Craft + Connect
Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Fremont Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Bring your work-in-progress and connect with others who love to create. Drop in.
Teen Halloween
Fri, Oct 17, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Fremont Public Library - Events Room, 2nd floor,Youth Events Room
Grades 6-12. Join us for an after hours event with food, a CLUE themed murder mystery, and a costume contest! Parents/siblings will not be allowed to stay in the Library after closing at 6pm.
Ms. Rachel Storytime
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Fremont Public Library - Youth Events Room
Age 5 & under with an adult. Read Ms. Rachel's book and sing her favorite songs at this storytime with friends! Drop-in ticket required.
Booktok Talks - I Was a Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones
Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
AREA Coffee - 18 E Park St, Mundelein, IL 60060
Discuss some of the hottest books on the internet while enjoying coffee & pastries provided by the Library. (AREA Coffee)
Writer's Workshop
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Fremont Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Register to receive a link to submit a piece of your writing in advance to get feedback from other writers in this creative writing workshop. Writers of all levels are welcome.
Coffee with the Director
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Fremont Public Library - Board Room
Join us for an informal chat with the Library's Director, Laura Long, and enjoy coffee provided by the Library. Drop in.
Dementia Conversations - Alzheimer's Association
Tue, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Events Room, 2nd floor
The Alzheimer's Association provides tips and strategies for difficult but important conversations about dementia-related changes in memory, thinking, and behavior.
Decorative Pumpkins
Tue, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Fremont Public Library - Youth Events Room
All ages with an adult. Decorate a miniature plastic pumpkin to celebrate the harvest season! Dress for a mess. Drop in.
Illinois Libraries Present - Beyond the Screen: A "Wicked" Conversation with Marissa Bode
Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Fremont Public Library
Join Marissa Bode, the actress making history as the first wheelchair-using performer to play Nessarose in Wicked, for an inspiring talk on representation, resilience and inclusivity. (Online)
Register
You Had Me at Film Club - Us (R)
Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Board Room
Calling all casual viewers and cinephiles! Discuss a mix of American hits and international favorites while enjoying sweet treats, provided by the Library. Pick up your copy at the desk!
Tour and Tasting: Tala Coffee Roasters
Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tala Coffee Roasters - 834 Liberty Dr, Libertyville, IL 60048
Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of Tala Coffee Roasters in Libertyville! Register at the 2nd floor Adult Help Desk to save 70% on the tour. $15 fee due at registration.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Teen Chefs - Pumpkin Palooza
Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Youth Events Room
Grades 6-12. Learn how to prepare a delicious pumpkin recipe with us! Note: You must have attended the Teen Chefs: Kitchen Safety class prior to taking this class.
This event is full
An Evening with Jack the Ripper
Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Events Room, 2nd floor
Join British ex-pat John Gowing for a captivating event exploring the dark history and enduring mystery of Jack the Ripper.
Movement & Meditation
Thu, Oct 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Fremont Public Library - Events Room, 2nd floor
Learn to calm your mind and body with guided meditation under the instruction of certified meditation teacher Isabel Raci, C-IAYT. Register or drop in.
Mummies Unwrapped
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Youth Events Room
Grades 3-5. Unwrap the mysteries of mummification with a hands-on exploration of the way ancient Egyptians prepared for the afterlife.
Book of the Month Club - Last to Leave the Room by Caitlin Starling
Thu, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Learning Lab
Join us for an engaging discussion about the library’s book of the month.
Spooky Train Run - with North Central 'O' Gaugers
Sat, Oct 25, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Events Room, 2nd floor
All ages with an adult. Come to the 2nd floor to view the North Central 'O' Gaugers' model trains, all dressed up for Halloween! Drop in.
Beyond the Book - The Caboose Who Got Loose
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Youth Events Room
Ages 2-6 with an adult. Dive into the world of reading! Multisensory activities extend the world of "The Caboose Who Got Loose." Food will be served.
Hoop Dancing with Starr Chief Eagle
Sun, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Events Room, 2nd floor
Starr Chief Eagle shares Lakota culture through the rare tradition of Hoop Dancing, using 22 hoops to create various designs, shapes, and creatures that tell a story.
This event is full
Monday Matinée - Rear Window (PG)
Mon, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Events Room, 2nd floor
Watch a special matinée of Hitchcock’s thrilling classic movie, starring James Stewart as a photographer who suspects a neighbor of murder. Register or drop in.
Candy Chemistry
Mon, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Fremont Public Library - Youth Events Room
Grades 3-5. Explore concepts of chemistry using the sweet treat of candy.
Game Night
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled night of board games! Register or drop in.
Brain Boost
Tue, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Learning Lab
Stay sharp and exercise your brain with cognitive workouts, memory games, and discussions on brain health. Register or drop in.
Baby Bounce Playdate
Wed, Oct 29, 9:30am - 11:00am
Fremont Public Library - Youth Events Room
Birth-15 months. Babies and their grown-ups are invited to drop in for socializing, play and reading! Drop-in ticket required.
Brainless Beauties - DIY Barbie Doll Zombies
Wed, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fremont Public Library - Youth Events Room
Grade 4 & up. It's zombie season! Join us to turn the classic toy into a creepy zombie.
Bats and Other Misunderstood Animals
Wed, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Events Room, 2nd floor
Age 18 & older. Sharon Peterson from Incredible Bats will bring bats, spiders, snakes, and more “misunderstood” animals for an interactive event that may change how you feel about these creatures.
Beautiful Bats - with Flying Fox Conservation
Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Events Room, 2nd floor
All ages with an adult. Experience the gentle nature of live fruit bats with professional animal handlers.
Good and Ghosty Storytime
Fri, Oct 31, 9:30am - 10:00am
Fremont Public Library - Youth Events Room
Age 5 & under. Jump, wiggle, dance, and sing at this fun and friendly storytime with a Halloween theme. Costumes encouraged, but not required. Drop-in ticket required.
Good and Ghosty Storytime
Fri, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Fremont Public Library - Youth Events Room
Age 5 & under. Jump, wiggle, dance, and sing at this fun and friendly storytime with a Halloween theme. Costumes encouraged, but not required. Drop-in ticket required.
The Great Turkey Escape
Sat, Nov 01, All day
Fremont Public Library
All ages. It's the Great Turkey Escape! Help your Turkey escape by designing a clever disguise. Supplies are provided through the month of November at the Kids Help Desk. Drop in.
STEM To-Go: DIY Harmonica
Sat, Nov 01, All day
Fremont Public Library
Grades K-5. Drop in. Bring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math home with you! Available on the first of the month on a first-come, first-served basis! Limit one per child.
STEM in the Stacks: Looms and the Binary Code - Nov. 1-30
Sat, Nov 01, All day
Fremont Public Library
Grades 4-8. Take a walk through the stacks (first floor near the video games) to learn about a new STEM topic. Available all month long. Drop in.
Pub Trivia
Mon, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Events Room, 2nd floor
Join us for a fun-filled evening of Pub Trivia and pizza at the Library! Test your knowledge on a variety of topics, from history to pop culture.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 15 2025 at 9:00am
Bingo! - for adults
Tue, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Join our very own expert bingo-caller, Marissa, for an hour of fun and small prizes. Register or drop in.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 15 2025 at 9:00am
Short Film Club - Grade 4 & up
Tue, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Fremont Public Library - Youth Events Room
Grade 4 & up. Interested in film? Join us for snacks and more as we watch short film creations. Drop in!
Teen Chefs - Thanksgiving Sides
Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Fremont Public Library - Youth Events Room
Grades 6-12. Learn how to make some delicious Thanksgiving side dishes! Note: You must have attended the Teen Chefs: Kitchen Safety class prior to taking this class.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 15 2025 at 9:00am
Teen Chefs - Thanksgiving Sides
Wed, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Youth Events Room
Grades 6-12. Learn how to make some delicious Thanksgiving side dishes! Note: You must have attended the Teen Chefs: Kitchen Safety class prior to taking this class.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 15 2025 at 9:00am
Making of a Classic: The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Thu, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Fremont Public Library - Events Room, 2nd floor
Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek for a discussion about the production, legacy and cultural impact of The Wizard of Oz (1939).
Registration opens Wednesday, October 15 2025 at 9:00am
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