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Mundelein library events

Upcoming events from Fremont Public Library in Mundelein.

90 upcoming events

Thursday, Nov 12

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ESL Class

Adults

An ESL (English as a Second Language) class offered through Mundelein High School runs from 9:15 AM to 12:00 PM on November 12, 2026, for participants aged 18 and older. Interested people can call the school at 847-949-2200 ext. 1400 or 1403 for more information.

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Family Storytime

All ages

Family Storytime is a 30-minute session from 9:30 to 10:00 AM on November 12, 2026, where children and families explore reading through books, bubbles, songs, and more. It is intended for children aged 5 and under, and siblings of all ages are welcome; it is a drop-in event.

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Family Storytime

All ages

Family Storytime is a 30-minute drop-in session from 10:30 to 11:00 AM on November 12, 2026, where children can explore reading through books, bubbles, songs, and more. It is for children ages 5 and under, and siblings of all ages are welcome.

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Byte-Sized Tech

Adults

On November 12, 2026, from 1:00 to 1:20 PM, adults ages 18 and up can sign up for a 20-minute one-on-one session to get answers to basic technology questions, bringing their device and login information for personalized help.

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Byte-Sized Tech

Adults

Byte-Sized Tech is a 20-minute one-on-one session on November 12, 2026, from 1:20 to 1:40 PM, where attendees get help with basic technology questions. It is for ages 18 and up, and participants should bring their device along with their login and password.

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Byte-Sized Tech

Adults

Byte-Sized Tech offers one-on-one, 20-minute sessions on November 12, 2026, from 1:40 to 2:00 PM, where adults 18 and older can get help with basic technology questions. Participants should bring their device along with their login and password for personalized assistance.

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Byte-Sized Tech

Adults

Byte-Sized Tech, held November 12, 2026 from 2:00 to 2:20 PM, offers one-on-one, 20-minute sessions where adults 18 and older can get help with basic technology questions. Participants should bring their device along with their login and password, and must sign up for one time slot.

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Byte-Sized Tech

Adults

On November 12, 2026, from 2:20 to 2:40 PM, attendees (ages 18+) can sign up for a 20-minute one-on-one session to get help with basic technology questions, bringing their own device, login, and password.

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Byte-Sized Tech

Adults

Byte-Sized Tech offers one-on-one, 20-minute technology help sessions for adults 18 and older, held on 2026-11-12 from 2:40 PM to 3:00 PM. Participants bring their own device and login details, and each person signs up for one time slot.

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Dinosaur Discovery with T-Rexplorers

All ages

At this one-hour event on November 12, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, attendees can see authentic dinosaur fossils and hear stories from dinosaur digs as part of DINOVEMBER. It is open to all ages, and attendees can register or drop in.

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Creator's Corner: Art Therapy

Kids–Teens

Creator's Corner: Art Therapy is an hour-long session on November 12, 2026 (5:30–6:30 PM) where participants use art as a creative outlet to relax and reset. It is for ages 5–18, with the description specifying grades 4 and up.

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Words, Power, and Community

Adults

On November 12, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, this online event for ages 18 and up features Dr. Eve L. Ewing reflecting on how language and storytelling shape public memory, challenge inequality, and help communities imagine new futures.

Friday, Nov 13

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Senior Connections Book Club

Adults

The Senior Connections Book Club is a one-hour book discussion held from 10:30 to 11:30 AM on November 13, 2026, for seniors aged 18 and up. Participants pick up their copy of the book at the 1st Floor Help Desk at the Library.

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Friends Book Sale

Adults

At the Friends Book Sale on November 13, 2026, attendees can browse and buy donated books from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with payment by cash, check, credit card, or Apple Pay. The event is for ages 18 and up, and no registration is required.

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Homeschool Enrichment: Dinovember

All ages

The Homeschool Enrichment: Dinovember event is an hour-long session on November 13, 2026, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM, where homeschool families explore a topic together. It is open to all ages, with the description noting it is for grades K-5.

Saturday, Nov 14

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Friends Book Sale

Adults

The Friends Book Sale, held November 14, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, invites adults aged 18 and older to shop a selection of donated books, with cash, checks, credit cards, and Apple Pay accepted and no registration required.

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Fossil Hunters

Kids–Tweens

In this one-hour event on November 14, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, children ages 5 to 12 (grades K-5) learn about fossils and the creatures that left them behind, create their own fossil, and examine real fossil specimens.

Sunday, Nov 15

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Adult Writing Contest: Fireside Fables

Adults

People aged 18 and up can submit a fiction piece or poem inspired by "Fireside Fables" for a chance to be published in an online anthology and win prizes, with submissions due by January 15, 2026. The event is listed for November 15, 2026, with no location given.

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Stay Spicy! Sage

Adults

At "Stay Spicy! Sage" on November 15, 2026 (all day, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM), attendees aged 18 and up can pick up a one-tablespoon sample of the spice of the month, along with recipes, cookbook recommendations, and fun facts, while supplies last.

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Teen Take & Make: Yarn Hat Ornaments

Teens

Teens ages 13-18 (grades 6-12) can drop in anytime on November 15, 2026 to make a yarn hat ornament using a kit, available from November 2 while supplies last.

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Teens' Personal Reading Challenge

Teens

Teens ages 13-18 (grades 6-12) can take part in this year's Reading Challenge on November 15, 2026, by picking up a sheet in the Teen Area or on the Teen Page, with a chance to win a $100 gift card of their choice.

Monday, Nov 16

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Library Trustee Elections 2027

Adults

At the Library Administration Office, people can file petitions to run for Library Trustee in the 2027 elections, dropping in during business hours from 9:00 AM on November 16, 2026, to 5:00 PM on November 23, 2026. The filing is open to adults aged 18 and older.

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ESL Class

Adults

An ESL class held from 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM on November 16, 2026, offered through Mundelein High School for adults ages 18 and up. Contact the school at 847-949-2200 ext. 1400 or 1403 for more information.

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Preschool Art Explorers

Preschoolers

Preschool Art Explorers is a 30-minute drop-in session on November 16, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, where children and a caregiver can try new art-making methods with minimal cleanup. It is for ages 3 to 5, and the event notes that participants should dress for mess.

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Preschool Art Explorers

Preschoolers

Preschool Art Explorers is a 30-minute drop-in session from 10:30 to 11:00 AM on November 16, 2026, where children and their caregivers explore new art-making methods together. It is for children ages 3 to 5 (listed as 5 and under).

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Director Q&A

Adults

During this one-hour drop-in session on November 16, 2026 (2:00–3:00 PM), people 18 and older can stop by to share feedback, ask questions, or say hello to the Library Director.

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Citizenship Class

Adults

At Mundelein High School on November 16, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:45 PM, participants prepare for the citizenship test through a class for people who are in the naturalization process or want to start it. The class is for ages 18 and up.

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Writer's Workshop

Adults

At this Writer's Workshop on November 16, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, participants receive friendly critique and feedback on their creative writing from other writers, and all levels are welcome. The event is for adults 18 and older, and registration by November 6 provides a link to submit a piece in advance.

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Family Storytime

All ages

Family Storytime is a 30-minute drop-in session from 6:30 to 7:00 PM on November 16, 2026, where families enjoy stories and songs together. It is designed for children aged 5 and under, and pajamas are optional.

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Books & Brews (21+)

Adults

At this one-hour event on November 16, 2026 (7:00–8:00 PM), attendees gather to discuss the month's book selection and other books over a beer or soda. The listing is inconsistent on age: the title says 21+, while the age field says 18+.

Tuesday, Nov 17

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Library Trustee Elections 2027

Adults

Library trustee petitions can be filed at the Library Administration Office from 9:00 AM on November 16, 2026, through 5:00 PM on November 23, 2026, during regular business hours. The event is for adults aged 18 and older, and no appointment is needed.

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ESL Class

Adults

An ESL class held on November 17, 2026, from 9:15 AM to 12:00 PM, offered through Mundelein High School for participants aged 18 and older. Additional information is available by calling the school at 847-949-2200 ext. 1400 or 1403.

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Toddler Time

Preschoolers

"Toddler Time" is a 30-minute high-activity storytime (9:30–10::00 AM on November 17, 2026) where children jump, wiggle, dance, and sing, with siblings welcome and drop-in tickets available. The event is listed for ages 1-2, although the age field says 3-5.

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Toddler Time

Preschoolers

"Toddler Time" is a 30-minute high-activity storytime from 10:30 to 11:00 AM on November 17, 2026, where children jump, wiggle, dance, and sing; it is listed for ages 1-2 in the description (though the age field says 3-5), and siblings are welcome on a drop-in ticket.

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Crafting with Cricut: Napkin Rings or Placecards

Adults

At this one-hour event on November 17, 2026, adults 18 and older can use the library's Cricut machine to make a napkin ring or placecard, limited to Fremont cardholders.

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Pendulum Painting

Kids–Tweens

In this one-hour event on November 17, 2026 (5:30–6:30 PM), participants aged 5–12 (grades 3–5) experiment with pendulum-based painting to create a small-scale artwork while learning the physics behind the process.

Drop-in

Crafting with Cricut: Napkin Rings or Placecards

Adults

At this one-hour event on November 17, 2026, adults 18 and older can use the library's Cricut machine to make a napkin ring or placecard. Fremont cardholders only.

Drop-in

Pendulum Painting

Kids–Tweens

At this one-hour event on November 17, 2026 (7:00–8:00 PM), participants aged 5–12, specifically grades 3–5, experiment with creating a small-scale painting while exploring the physics behind the process.

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You Had Me at Film Club

Adults

At this one-hour event on November 17, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, adults 18 and over discuss American hits and international favorites while enjoying sweet treats provided by the Library. Attendees can pick up their copy of the film at the 1st Floor Help Desk.

Wednesday, Nov 18

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AgeGuide ADRN Hours

Adults

On November 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, adults 60 and older and their caregivers can drop in to meet with a certified representative about health, transportation, housing, and financial resources for seniors in Lake County.

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Library Trustee Elections 2027

Adults

At the Library Administration Office, people may file petitions to run for Library Trustee in the 2027 elections, with filing open from 9:00 AM on November 16, 2026, to 5:00 PM on November 23, 2026, during regular business hours; the event is listed for ages 18 and up.

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ESL Class

Adults

The ESL Class, offered through Mundelein High School, meets on November 18, 2026, from 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM for people 18 and older. Interested participants can call the school at 847-949-2200 ext. 1400 or 1403 for more information.

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Baby Bounce

Preschoolers

Baby Bounce is a 30-minute gentle storytime on November 18, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, focused on cuddles and connection for babies aged 0-15 months, with a drop-in ticket required. The event listing gives the ages as 3-5, which conflicts with the description's 0-15 month range.

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Baby Bounce

Preschoolers

At this 30-minute gentle storytime on November 18, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, caregivers and babies from 0 to 15 months share cuddles and connection through stories. A drop-in ticket is required. Note that the listed age range of 3-5 conflicts with the description, which specifies babies 0-15 months.

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Family History Finders

Adults

Family History Finders is a one-hour session from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM on November 18, 2026, where attendees learn genealogy research tips and resource ideas from library staff and peers. It is open to adults ages 18 and up, and attendees may register or drop in.

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Hunger Games Watch Party

Teens

At this Hunger Games watch party on November 18, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:15 PM, attendees (ages 13-18, grades 6-12) can watch the first Hunger Games movie in anticipation of Sunrise on the Reaping, with pizza, snacks, and an AMC gift card raffle.

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Citizenship Class

Adults

Mundelein High School offers a citizenship class on November 18, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:45 PM, to help adults aged 18 and older prepare for the naturalization or citizenship test, whether they are already in the process or just starting.

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Autumn in the Smoky Mountains

Adults

In this one-hour event on November 18, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, attendees join Nancy McCully to view autumn leaves, panoramic mountain views, tumbling streams, and weathered historic buildings in the Smoky Mountains. It is intended for ages 18 and up.

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This page lists upcoming public events from the Fremont Public Library calendar in Mundelein.

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