Fremont Public Library District

Specialties

A wide variety of popular materials for children and adults: Bestselling fiction and nonfiction books; books on CD; movies on DVD & Blu-​ray, video games and music CDs; large-​print books; magazines and local and national newspapers.

Excellent programs for adults and children.

Free computer & device help to get you started with our free downloadable e-​books, audiobooks, music, and magazines.

Free Math tutoring for children and live online homework help.

ESL classes, one-​on-​one tutoring & Citizenship classes.

Will order multiple copies of books for your private book club.

Free wireless internet access with printing capability.

Free notary public service all hours the library is open.

Free conference rooms/​study space. To reserve call 847−918−3206.

History

Established in 1955.

The idea for a library in Fremont Township was born on April 5, 1955, when the residents of Fremont Township voted to create a «Free Public Library». On December 2, 1955, the Fremont Township Public Library opened for business in a rented storefront located at the corner of Lake Street and Park Avenue in the village of Mundelein with a collection of approximately 6,000 items. The library was open from 2 pm-​5 pm, Monday through Saturday, and library service was provided by one librarian, Miriam Peaco, and a group of volunteers.

In 1972 the Fremont Public Library District is formed as an independent taxing body, making Fremont the first library in Illinois to convert from a township library to a district library.

In 2001 the current 78,000 square foot building, opened its doors at 1170 N. Midlothian Road. Since then we have remodeled the space to include more computers and better browsing spaces. Come take a look for yourself!