Women’s History Month brings Killer Women, Victorian Ladies & More
The Fremont Area District Library is planning to host many fun and educational events in March for the whole family. These events are, as always, free. Live @ the Library Events Tobin Buhk Presents Blood & Lipstick: Inside the Minds of Michigan’s Most Lethal Women on Tuesday, March 19th at 7:00 p.m. Meet the women who covered the pages of Michigan history with blood spatter. These felonious females include the infamous Michigan Borgia, who used strychnine to lop off an entire branch of her family tree; three sirens who lured a rich lawyer to his death; an heiress whose obsession with an earthy mechanic turned deadly; and many others. Angry wives, jilted lovers, and sociopathic serial killers all gather in this presentation that will surprise, shock, and stun even the most ardent true crime fan. This presentation will draw from Tobin Buhk's forthcoming book, Killer Women of Michigan. Wendy Batchelder Presents: The Victorian Lady on Thursday, March 21st at 7:00 p.m. Experience firsthand what it took for women in the late 1800s to get dressed, layer by layer! Watch as each vintage or reproduction piece is added, and how and why each layer is worn. Beautiful antique fashions, items, and wedding gowns will be displayed for guests to examine at the end of the program. Questions and interaction are welcome as we enjoy a fascinating peek into the lives of Victorian women. All ages welcome. Sherwood De Visser Writing Workshop: Intro to Telling Your Life Story on Saturday, March 23rd from 10:00-12:00 p.m. Everyone has a story. Everyone has told their stories. But most everyone has not written their stories. Sherwood De Visser's aim in this memoir writing workshop is to get you over the first hurdle to whatever is stopping you from getting your life stories down on paper, and even to print. He is the author of the memoir, Raspberry Wars: My Boyhood through Berries, Bullying, and Bravery, which he successfully presented to a large audience at the Fremont Area District Library. Children’s Events Toddler Storytime, for babies and toddlers up to age 3, is held weekly on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., and Family Storytime for children up to age 5 is held weekly on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Saturday Storytime, for children up to age 5 will be on March 9th at 11:00 a.m. in the Community Room. On Saturday, March 23rd from 10:00-12:00 p.m. there will be a Drop-In Easter Craft in the Children’s Department. We’ll be showing a Children’s Afternoon Movie on Thursday, March 28th at 4:00 p.m. Check back for details. Snacks will be served, and all are welcome. Tinkering Tuesdays continues this month. You bring the imagination, and we'll provide everything you need! Simple building and art concepts for kids to construct on their own or in a group. Finished creations will be put on display for a week. REGISTRATION REQUIRED - For ages 6-9 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sign up your child two weeks before each activity, until filled, by calling 231-924-3480 or seeing the front desk. See dates below. Limit of 15 children each week. March 5th: Free play March 12th: Polka dot slime March 19th: Paper airplanes with obstacle course March 26th: Rainbow sketch art Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead also continues this month. This includes the same concepts as Tinkering Tuesdays, but for ages 10-12. REGISTRATION REQUIRED - 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sign up your child two weeks before each activity, until filled, by calling 231-924-3480 or seeing the front desk. See dates below. Limit of 15 children each week. March 6th: Free play March 13th: Polka dot slime March 20th: Paper airplanes with obstacle course March 27th: Rainbow sketch art Even More Events! Fit for Life Exercise is scheduled for March 4th, 8th (Friday), 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, and 25th from 12:00-1:00 p.m. This is a low-impact exercise class perfect for all adults and levels of fitness. Silent Book Club: Come as you are and read what you want, with no interaction necessary! The first and last minutes can be social if you'd like--the rest of the time is silent reading. Gather by the South fireplace on Sunday, March 10th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Movie Monday on March 11th at 2:00 p.m. Snacks will be provided. We’ll show the new movie The Color Purple (PG-13; 141 min) Homeschool Hangout: Are you a homeschool family looking to hang out with other homeschool families? Join this drop-in event in the library's Community Room on Friday, March 15th between 10:00-11:30 a.m. to socialize, play board games, play with Legos and you are welcome to bring you own activities. We'll provide yummy snacks and drinks but you can bring your own if you like. UFO Club: UFO stands for UnFinished Object. Bring a project to work on while you socialize with other crafters. Gather by the south tables along the parking lot on Sunday, March 24th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for this drop-in event. Tween Book Club (NEW!): Calling all magnificent Middle Schoolers! This new Tween Book Club, for 6th-8th graders will be munching on free delicious pizza and snacks in the teen area of the library while discussing books. On Tuesday, March 26th from 3:30-5:00, we’ll be discussing our next book. Books are available to check out at the library's front desk. For more info call 231-928-0256 or email [email protected]. New students always welcome. For more information about any of these events, please contact the library at 231-924-3480 or visit www.fremontlibrary.net.
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