The Book Clubs are coming Back!

October is a great month for the Fremont Libraries. October is when the Book Clubs return to the Centerville and Irvington Branches.
On October 9th from 4 to 5pm, by popular request, we will be doing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows . What was your favorite part? Is there anything you would change? If [...]

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It’s Banned Books Week!

September 27 – October 4, 2008 is Banned Books Week
Celebrate your freedom to read by reading a book that someone out there doesn’t want you to. It’s the lure of the forbidden. If you need some suggestions, check out the list of books below. I’ve linked the books in the [...]

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Podcasting in Plain English

I attended a very interesting class on Podcasting yesterday. This was one of the videos that the instructor showed us. I’m posting it here for all of you folks out there who want a better idea as to what Podcasts are. Enjoy!
Podcasting in Plain English (from the CommonCraft Show):
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13 Classic Radio Shows

Thursday Thirteen #38
Hello all. This week I’m hearkening back to the days of yesteryear. I bring you a blast from the past. 13 facts about 13 classic radio shows. Please enjoy.
Do you have a request for something you would like to see 13 facts about? Let me know.

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17 Things I’m Not Allowed to Do Anymore

Ah, the trials of an imaginative, resourceful and thoroughly independent minded, yet vastly misunderstood genius. Jenny Offill and Nancy Carpenter have combined to create an ingenious and yet unwittingly nefarious heroine who has, among other things, the idea to staple her brother’s hair to his pillow, to tell her brother’s fortune (he’s soon going to [...]

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A Stop on the Silk Road: The Archaeology of Afghanistan

A Stop on the Silk Road: The Archaeology of Afghanistan
Fremont Main Library – Fukaya Meeting Room
Saturday, October 4, 2008, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

The Fremont Main Library invites you to a presentation about archeological sites and objects of Afghanistan. This program is in celebration of a traveling exhibition of extraordinary archaeological treasures from [...]

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Parenting Class for Mandarin-speaking Parents 歡迎參加父母成長班

I have the privilege of working at Centerville Library, a small yet very busy and culturally diverse library in northern Fremont. Many of our customers are new immigrants who are still learning English. We understand that sometimes services are better delivered in the language the customers are more familiar with. As a start, we will [...]

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Book Review: Scarlet Moon

Scarlet Moon by Debbie Viguié is an entertaining retelling of the Little Red Riding Hood story. Here the girl in the hood’s name is Ruth. Her Grandmother lives in the woods because she is believed to practice witchcraft. Ruth herself must learn the trade of blacksmith from her father, as her brother has [...]

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“John C. Fremont Bust” unveiled at the Fremont Main Library

“John C. Fremont Bust” unveiled at the Fremont Main Library

On Tuesday, September 8, the Fremont Main Library was pleased to accept the gift of a bust of John C. Fremont. This beautifully-executed work, sculpted by the late Rex E. Smith, was donated in his memory by his wife, Barbara Smith, and family.
Rex. E. Smith grew [...]

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13 Facts About 18 September 2008

Thursday Thirteen #37
One of my favorite reference books is Chase’s Calendar of Events. You can use it to find birthdays, events, and special occasions for any day of the year. Some of those events are serious, some very silly. Did you know that Friday is Talk Like a Pirate Day? [...]

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