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Babies and Books

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
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 playtim...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Youth Program 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.

Babies and Books

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
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 playtim...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Youth Program 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.

Green slime with sprinkles

Slime Making: Edible Springtime Slime

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Join us each month as we make a different type of slime!  This month we will be making edible springtime 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 edible springtime slime.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool
Description:

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.  

Week of the Young Child Kickoff

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Early Childhood, Preschool
Description:

Kickoff the Week of the Young Child with family friendly activities by community partners that have an early childhood focus.  Drop in anytime between 10 am and noon to join i...

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

Kickoff the Week of the Young Child with family friendly activities by community partners that have an early childhood focus.  Drop in anytime between 10 am and noon to join in the fun!

Babies and Books

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
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 playtim...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Youth Program 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.

Babies and Books

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
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 playtim...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Youth Program 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.

photo of Duffy Hudson portraying Audie Murphy, seated on a stool with a cowboy hat next to him

To Hell and Back: the true story of Audie Murphy, American hero

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

You've seen him as Houdini, and as Edgar Allen Poe - now come see Duffy Hudson portray Audie Murphy, a true American hero if ever there was one.Broadway and film veteran Duffy Huds...

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

You've seen him as Houdini, and as Edgar Allen Poe - now come see Duffy Hudson portray Audie Murphy, a true American hero if ever there was one.

Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Calling all teens! Want more teen activities and social events? Need to fulfill volunteer hours? Get involved on this planning team and help improve library services for 7th - 12th...

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

Calling all teens! Want more teen activities and social events? Need to fulfill volunteer hours? Get involved on this planning team and help improve library services for 7th - 12th graders. All ideas welcome!

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool
Description:

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.  

FPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Freeport Public Library Board of Trustees monthly meetingOpen to the publicFind posted agendas and minutes here

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Purpose of Meeting

Freeport Public Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting

Open to the public

Find posted agendas and minutes here

Pokemon Club

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Elementary
Description:

Meet to play and talk Pokémon with other trainers! Players can bring their own cards, or use decks provided by the library. Trade cards, battle each other, or just talk strategy – ...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Meet to play and talk Pokémon with other trainers! Players can bring their own cards, or use decks provided by the library. Trade cards, battle each other, or just talk strategy – this club is for novice trainers and experts alike!

Alexis Nikole Nelson

The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson [Virtual Event & Watch Party] by Illinois Libraries Present

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual Event/ Watch Party
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Register: https://bit.ly/ILP_AlexisNikoleNelson  or watch with us at the library at 7p!Celebrate Earth Month with BlackForager, Alexis Nikole Nelson. A forager, outdoor educat...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Virtual Event/ Watch Party
Description:

Register: https://bit.ly/ILP_AlexisNikoleNelson  or watch wit

PAWS to Read

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary
Description:

Visit the library and read a story to one of the sweet pups from Therapy Dogs International.

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

Visit the library and read a story to one of the sweet pups from Therapy Dogs International.

Babies and Books

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
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 playtim...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Youth Program 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.

Babies and Books

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood
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 playtim...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Youth Program 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.

Easy Innocence / Doubleback

Monday Murders Book Group: Easy Innocence / Doubleback by Libby Fischer Hellman

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Easy Innocence: When pretty, smart Sara Long is found bludgeoned to death, it's easy to blame the man with the bat. But Georgia Davis -- former cop and newly-minted PI -- is hired ...

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

Easy Innocence: When pretty, smart Sara Long is found bludgeoned to death, it's easy to blame the man with the bat.

Homeschool Happenings: Love the Earth

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Calling all homeschoolers! Each month, we will dive into a new and exciting topic designed to inspire and support homeschooling families. Enjoy engaging discussions, resource shari...

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

Calling all homeschoolers! Each month, we will dive into a new and exciting topic designed to inspire and support homeschooling families.

a cut out of a bunny decorated with glued-on buttons

Button Bunnies: an Adult & Teen craft

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Calling the Easter-Springtime Bunny! We're making a cute bunny decoration for your holiday or Spring decor.All supplies provided by the library. *FREE*Please register each person s...

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Description:

Calling the Easter-Springtime Bunny! We're making a cute bunny decoration for your holiday or Spring decor.

All supplies provided by the library. *FREE*

Please register each person separately. Registration opens 3/15/2025 at 9 a.m.

Teen Tuesday: Summer Workday

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

We're gearing up for Summer Reading here at Freeport Public Library and we need your help! A pro with scissors? Really good at sketching? We will be prepping crafts and materials f...

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

We're gearing up for Summer Reading here at Freeport Public Library and we need your help! A pro with scissors? Really good at sketching? We will be prepping crafts and materials for all of our summer programs! No skill required.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool
Description:

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.  

Spanish Family Night

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Join us for an evening of fun in Spanish!  

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

Join us for an evening of fun in Spanish!  

Messy Masterpieces

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool
Description:

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!

Beginning Birder Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Beginning Birder Club – Third Saturday of the Month – September through April!Freeport Public Library, Room A/B10:30 a.m. to approximately 12:00 p.m.CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!This is ...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Beginning Birder Club – Third Saturday of the Month – September through April!
Freeport Public Library, Room A/B
10:30 a.m. to approximately 12:00 p.m.