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Babies and Books

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

A weekly storytime for babies and toddlers under 2!  We will focus on early literacy skills through songs, rhymes, and stories.  Each session will conclude with a playtime, allowing children and adults time to interact with each other.

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

A weekly storytime for babies and toddlers under 2!  We will focus on early literacy skills through songs, rhymes, and stories.  Each session will conclude with a playtime, allowing children and adults time to interact with each other.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Fall Wreaths: an Adult craft

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Create a lovely fall wreath from corn husks, ribbon, and other natural elements.

Registration opens 10/15/2025 at 9a.

Please register each person separately.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Registration Required
Description:

Create a lovely fall wreath from corn husks, ribbon, and other natural elements.

Registration opens 10/15/2025 at 9a.

Please register each person separately.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Road Scholar Live, Virtual Lecture: Tracing Sacred Routes - Ancient Americas

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adult

While today’s roadways often mark economic connections, many ancient roads served sacred functions — used for parading divine statues, hosting large-scale processions or aligning with astronomical events.

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture
Description:

While today’s roadways often mark economic connections, many ancient roads served sacred functions — used for parading divine statues, hosting large-scale processions or aligning with astronomical events.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Teen Tuesday: Stamped Air-Dry Clay Bowls

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

This month we’re taking a spin on traditional clay bowls! Using different materials such as lace, stamps, leaves, and more, we’ll be adding our own reliefs to create one-of-a-kind pieces of functional art. 

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

This month we’re taking a spin on traditional clay bowls! Using different materials such as lace, stamps, leaves, and more, we’ll be adding our own reliefs to create one-of-a-kind pieces of functional art. 

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Jigsaw Puzzle Race (Adult/Teen/Family) REGISTRATION CLOSED

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Young Adult, Adult

Our first ever Jigsaw Puzzle Race! It will start at 6p sharp.

There's room for 5 teams. All five slots are filled.

Each team should have 4 – 6 people. (This is flexible.)

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Our first ever Jigsaw Puzzle Race! It will start at 6p sharp.

There's room for 5 teams. All five slots are filled.

Each team should have 4 – 6 people. (This is flexible.)

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

A Journey through Food and Science with Kenji Lopez-Alt [Illinois Libraries Present]

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Virtual Event/ Watch Party
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science

Watch with us at the library or register here to watch from home.

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Performance, Virtual Event/ Watch Party
Description:

Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science

Watch with us at the library or register here to watch from home.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool

Join us for stories, flannelboards, songs, and a craft every Wednesday morning.  For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver.  

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for stories, flannelboards, songs, and a craft every Wednesday morning.  For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver.  

This event is in the "Adult" group

It's a Weird World...Cave-in-Rock History and Mysteries

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Adult

It's a Weird World...

This month we're going to talk about Cave-in-Rock State Park, which has a long history and numerous mysteries.

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

It's a Weird World...

This month we're going to talk about Cave-in-Rock State Park, which has a long history and numerous mysteries.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Messy Masterpieces

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool

Come create with us!  Each month we will make a masterpiece you can take home.  Come dressed to make a mess!

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Preschool
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

Come create with us!  Each month we will make a masterpiece you can take home.  Come dressed to make a mess!

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Pretzel City Authors' Fair

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Young Adult, Adult

As part of Mistletoe Walk 2025, visit the library to chat with local authors between 10 and 2. They will have books and wares for purchase. 

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

As part of Mistletoe Walk 2025, visit the library to chat with local authors between 10 and 2. They will have books and wares for purchase. 

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Babies and Books

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

A weekly storytime for babies and toddlers under 2!  We will focus on early literacy skills through songs, rhymes, and stories.  Each session will conclude with a playtime, allowing children and adults time to interact with each other.

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

A weekly storytime for babies and toddlers under 2!  We will focus on early literacy skills through songs, rhymes, and stories.  Each session will conclude with a playtime, allowing children and adults time to interact with each other.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Therapeutic Recreation for folks with I.D.D.

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Adult

No registration required! Join our therapeutic recreation program designed especially for individuals with disabilities. Engage in crafting, chatting, and fun activities!

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

No registration required! Join our therapeutic recreation program designed especially for individuals with disabilities. Engage in crafting, chatting, and fun activities!

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

A Bounty of Crafts

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

Drop in and celebrate the season of gratitude with Thanksgiving and harvest theme crafts perfect for decorating for the holiday. 

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

Drop in and celebrate the season of gratitude with Thanksgiving and harvest theme crafts perfect for decorating for the holiday. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Teen Tuesday: Game Day! Dutch Blitz

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

We're bringing back a crowd favorite: Dutch Blitz! It's an easy to learn, quick to play, and full of close competition card game!

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

We're bringing back a crowd favorite: Dutch Blitz! It's an easy to learn, quick to play, and full of close competition card game!

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool

Join us for stories, flannelboards, songs, and a craft every Wednesday morning.  For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver.  

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for stories, flannelboards, songs, and a craft every Wednesday morning.  For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver.  

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Closed for Thanksgiving Day

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for Thanksgiving Day

Day After Thanksgiving

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Closed for day after Thanksgiving

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for day after Thanksgiving

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Babies and Books

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

A weekly storytime for babies and toddlers under 2!  We will focus on early literacy skills through songs, rhymes, and stories.  Each session will conclude with a playtime, allowing children and adults time to interact with each other.

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

A weekly storytime for babies and toddlers under 2!  We will focus on early literacy skills through songs, rhymes, and stories.  Each session will conclude with a playtime, allowing children and adults time to interact with each other.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

Frosty Family Fun Night: FHN Festival of Trees Kickoff

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary

Enjoy an evening of fun for the whole family-slime making, bingo, treats, and more!  Plus, grown-ups that bring kids to the event can enter to win a $100 gift card.   

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Enjoy an evening of fun for the whole family-slime making, bingo, treats, and more!  Plus, grown-ups that bring kids to the event can enter to win a $100 gift card.   

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Slime Making: Candy Cane Slime

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult

Join us each month as we make a different type of slime!  This month we will be making Candy Cane Slime.

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

Join us each month as we make a different type of slime!  This month we will be making Candy Cane Slime.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

A Christmas Carol with Duffy Hudson

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Ebenezer Scrooge...Jacob Marley...Bob Cratchit...Tiny Tim...The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, are characters we have come to love and welcome into our homes and hearts.

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Performance
Description:

Ebenezer Scrooge...Jacob Marley...Bob Cratchit...Tiny Tim...The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, are characters we have come to love and welcome into our homes and hearts.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool

Join us for stories, flannelboards, songs, and a craft every Wednesday morning.  For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver.  

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us for stories, flannelboards, songs, and a craft every Wednesday morning.  For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver.  

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

ChessPort

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Young Adult, Adult

Join ChessPort!

No experience necessary.

Chess sets are provided.

Free, no registration.

All current, former, rusty, and new players welcome!

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Join ChessPort!

No experience necessary.

Chess sets are provided.

Free, no registration.

All current, former, rusty, and new players welcome!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Senior Resource Center book discussion: Wintering by Katherine May

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

In Wintering, May writes beautifully of her own recent bout with a personal winter, a period when she felt low and overwhelmed, out of sorts and "out of sync with everyday life." She hit a storm of woes around the time of her 40th birthda

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

In Wintering, May writes beautifully of her own recent bout with a personal winter, a period when she felt low and overwhelmed, out of sorts and "out of sync with everyday life." She hit a storm of woes around the time of her 40th birthda