After the back-to-school rush, join us at the library this September. Favorite programs like Story Time, Paws to Read, Messy Art, Wiggle n’ Read, FPL City, YAC, DIY Discoveries, Anime Club, Gaming Guild (Core for grades 5-6, Elite for grades 7-12), and The Game Table are returning, along with several new programs. Here’s a look at some of what’s new this fall at your library.
Starting in September!
Build It! Club
September 8 | 2nd Tuesdays | 3:15pm | Grades K+
Unleash your imagination and build without limits! Join us for an hour of creative construction, engineering challenges, and hands-on fun. You want to build a towering skyscraper, a futuristic spaceship, or a bustling city? The choice is yours. We provide the building blocks. You bring the big ideas! Snack provided.
Audio Walkers
September 10 | 2nd Thursdays | 3:30pm | Grades 5+
Get moving while getting lost in a great story! Join fellow teens for a 30-minute group walk as we listen to audiobooks together. Enjoy fresh air, light exercise, and a new story each gathering. Dress weather appropriate.
Speed Puzzling Tournament
September 16 | 5:00-7:00pm |Ages 16+
Ready to test your puzzling skills? Join us with a team of 1 to 4 people to compete head to head against other groups! Every group will be provided with the same 500 piece puzzle and will be given 2 hours to complete it. The first party to finish the puzzle will receive a prize basket to take home! Registration required: https://fremont.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=386206
The Book Lounge
September 17 | 3rd Thursdays | 3:30pm | Grades 5+
No assigned reading, just great recommendations! Bring whatever you’ve been reading lately and join other teens for a relaxed conversation about books. Share your latest favorite, discover hidden gems, swap recommendations, and leave with a growing TBR list.
Game Night IRL
September 30 | 5:00-7:00pm | Ages 18+
The group chat is finally meeting up. Multiplayer starts here. Race in Mario Kart, battle it out in Smash Bros, or squad up on our lab PCs. Come with your crew, bring your Player 2, or roll in solo. Respawn your social life at the LAN party you don’t have to host. Snacks (and PCs) provided! Registration required, opens September 1.
Poetry Club (Starts in October)
October 14 | 2nd Wednesdays | 3:30pm | Grades 5+
Join other teens to write, share, explore different styles of poetry, discover inspiring poets, and experiment with creative prompts in a relaxed, judgment-free space. No grades, no pressure. Just words, creativity, and a chance to find your voice.
StoryLab
Mondays | Sept-May | 3:00pm | Grades 5+
Make comics, shoot photos, cut reels, record podcasts, and more. A weekly studio session to create and collab. We show you the tools. You take it from there.