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Creativity Center
Everyday | All Day | Program Room
Enjoy activities and explore on your own. Supervision required for ages 8 and younger.
FPL City
Monday – Saturday | May 5-17 | All Day | Program Room
Drop in for some pretend play at the grocery store!
Music Together
Thursdays | 10:15 am | Ages Birth-5 | Community Room
Fun-filled family music time. Register at lakescountrymusictogether.com/register
Story Time
Monday or Wednesday | 10:15 am | Ages 2 – Kindergarten | Community Room
Last spring session is May 7. Enjoy stories, activities, and a craft. Registration required.
Paws to Read
Wednesday, May 21 | 3:30 pm | All Ages | Community Room
Paws for Friendship therapy dogs are here to listen to stories read by you! Just need the calming effect of petting a pup? They love that, too!
Level Up Lounge
Mondays | 3:15 pm | Ages 8+ | Media Lab
Power up with the Nintendo Switch by challenging your friends and playing new titles. Games include Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and more!
Anime Club
Tuesdays | 3:15 pm | Ages 13+ | Meeting Room
Watch and discuss your favorite anime series while exploring Japanese culture.
Gaming Guild
Wed. Ages -11 | Thu. Ages 12+ | 3:15 pm | Media Lab
Play popular online games like Roblox, Minecrat, and Fortnite together. Limited Seating. First come basis.
Youth Advisory Council
1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 4 – 5 pm | Grades 4 – 8 | Community Room
Help plan exciting programs for kids and teens. Create fun decorations and displays for the library. Volunteer at library events and make a positive impact. Meet new friends, and help shape the library for your community. Join YAC and let your creativity and ideas shine!
Chess Club
3rd Wednesday | 3:15 pm | Ages 8+ | Teen Space
Challenge yourself and play chess with fellow enthusiasts. All skill levels welcome
Meeples Meetup
3rd Saturday | 10 am | Ages 12+ | Community Room
Board game fanatics play and discover new tabletop games.
Trivia Night
3rd Tuesday | 5:30 – 6:30 pm | Ages 18+
Test your knowledge with some friendly competition. Light refreshments served.
Meeples Meetup (Board Games)
3rd Saturday | 10 am – Noon | Ages 12+
Fun and friendship with board game enthusiasts. Coffee is provided, snacks are welcome.
Nailed It? (Arts & Crafts)
4th Tuesday | 5:30 – 6:30 pm | Ages 18+
A fun, hands-on program where adults can try their hand at creative crafts each month! All skill levels are welcome, we are discovering together! Registration encouraged.
To register: https://forms.gle/jtyFBSoC2ZDJwQQr5
Yoga
Thursdays | 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Yoga with a pilates twist. Stretch and strengthen in the all-levels class.
Kelly Kobelak, instructor.
$5/session if registered, $8 to drop-in.
To register please call the library or visit the front desk.
Drink Tank Book Club
2nd Saturday | 3:30 – 4:30 pm | Ages 21+
A casual book club where great books and refreshing drinks spark engaging conversations! Locations determined monthly.
June 14- Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
July 12– The Lies I Tell by Julia Clark
August 9– Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton
September 13– The Icepick Surgeon: Murder, Fraud, Sabotage, Piracy, and Other Dastardly Deeds Perpetrated in the Name of Science by Sam Kean
October 11– She is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran
November 8- A Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby Collette
December 13– Misery by Stephen King
Ravenous Readers Book Club
3rd Monday | 3 – 4 pm | Ages 18+
Passionate readers devour and discuss great books together.
June 16- The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston
July 21- An Unfinished Love Story by Doris Kearns Goodwin
August 18- Float Up, Sing Down by Laird Hunt
September 15- Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
October 20- James by Percival Everett
November 17- Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
December 15- An Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
Tail Trail
June 2 – July 12
Hit the Tale Trail each week and stamp your passport. Earn 4 of the 6 stamps for a chance to win a zoo membership! Location details can be found on your passport.
Ice Cream Party
July 10 | Thursday | 6:00 pm | All Ages
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading and all of your hard work with some tasty ice cream, games, and more!
Movie Matinee
July 12 | Saturday | 12:00 pm | All Ages
Join us for an afternoon showing of Dog Man!
Children (Birth – Age 10)
Messy Art
Tuesdays | 10:15 am | Ages 18 months +
Registration Required. Register at https://forms.gle/hrJSEcg5K15HQYPF6
June 10: Fort Wayne Museum of Art’s Animals in Art
June 17: Critter Collage
June 24: Sea Splash Painting (Full)
July 1: Tissue Magic (Full)
July 8: Chalk Fest
Little Listeners
Wednesdays | 10:15 – 10:45 am | Ages 2+
Stories, activities, and a snack!
Children & Teen (Birth – Grade 12)
Paws to Read
June 18 | Wednesday | 3:30 pm
Paws for Friendship therapy dogs are here to listen to stories read by you! Just need the calming effect of petting a pup? They love that, too!
Indiana Wild Animal Meet & Greet
June 19 | Thursday | 5:30pm
Featuring amazing creatures from Indiana Wild! Registration Encouraged. Register at https://forms.gle/Sa7Vefv6DPBp3C388
YA & Teen (Grades 5 – 12)
Lego Challenge
June 24 | Tuesday | 1 pm | Grades 5-12
Nintendo Switch Pizza Party
July 9 | Wednesday | Noon
Registration Required
Youth Advisory Council
1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 1 – 2 pm | Grades 4-8
Help plan exciting programs for kids and teens. Create fun decorations and displays. Volunteer at library events and make a positive impact. Join YAC and let your creativity and ideas shine!
Midday Makers
Wednesdays or Thursdays | 1 pm | Grades 5 -12
Dive into a fun hands-on creation each week. Registration Required. Register at: https://forms.gle/TPhjkQFd61stvU2R7
June 5 – Acrylic Over Photos
June 11 – Air Clay Sculptures
June 18 – Mint Tin Libraries (Full)
June 26 – Fluffy Foam Slime
July 2 – Woven Mug Rug
July 10 – Hand-sewn Plush Pals
Teen & Adult
Meeples Meetup (Board Games)
3rd Saturday | 10 am | Ages 12+
Board game fanatics play and discover new tabletop games.
Adult
Clear Lake: Memories & Moments by the Fremont Historical Society
June 25 | Wednesday | 5:30 pm
Clear Lake, Indiana–a name that conjures images of serene waters shimmering under the golden embrace of the sun, nestled amidst lush greenery and framed by quiet, idyllic shores. For many, Clear Lake is a retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life, a place where time seems to slow down and the heart opens up to the beauty of nature and the warmth of human connection. the memories formed here are not merely recollections of vacations or weekends spent by the lake; they are threads woven into the very fabric of personal histories, moments that become milestones in one’s life story.
Join the Fremont Historical Society for a captivating presentation on the rich history and enduring charm of Clear Lake, Indiana. From serene waters to cherished memories, discover how this beloved retreat has become a tapestry of personal stories and community connections.
Portrait Workshop w/Jan
June 28 | Saturday | 10:00 am | Ages 14+
Red Cross Blood Drive
June 30 | Monday | 11am – 4pm
Donating blood is a simple and safe process. Experienced professionals will be on hand to ensure your donation experience is positive and comfortable. Call or visit the Red Cross link below to sign up!
Call the Red Cross: 1-800-733-2767
Sign up at: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=46737
Ghost Hunt w/the Paranormal Underground
July 11 | Friday | 8:00pm | Ages 16+
Discover what goes bump in the night at the library! Join us for an after-hours Ghost Hunt and try out real paranormal investigation equipment. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration Required. Register at: https://forms.gle/CFJhrq4yF77pZ56c6