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Babies and Books

Monday, November 4, 2024 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.

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

Watercolor Painting Class

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

This class will be in-person at the library but the instructor will be virtual. We will all learn and practice some basic watercolor painting together. Victoria comes highly recomm...

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

This class will be in-person at the library but the instructor will be virtual. We will all learn and practice some basic watercolor painting together. Victoria comes highly recommended by other libraries.

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

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 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 rainbow explosion 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 rainbow explosion slime.

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program 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: Youth Program 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.

Identity Theft and Scams: Learn How to Protect Yourself

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join Investigator Jon Johannsen from the Stephenson County Sheriff Department to learn about how to protect yourself from identity theft and scammers and what to do if your informa...

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Description:

Join Investigator Jon Johannsen from the Stephenson County Sheriff Department to learn about how to protect yourself from identity theft and scammers and what to do if your information is compromised.

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

ChessPort

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Have you ever wondered what happens at the library after it closes?  Bring your stuffed animals to spend the night at the library and see what happens.  Drop them off and...

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

Have you ever wondered what happens at the library after it closes?  Bring your stuffed animals to spend the night at the library and see what happens.  Drop them off and make them a special sleeping bag between 4:00 and 5:45 Friday, Nov

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

PAWS to Read

Saturday, November 9, 2024 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.

VETERAN'S DAY

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Closed for Veteran's Day

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for Veteran's Day

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 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!

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program 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: Youth Program 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 "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Soap Making with Soapy Roads of Lombard: an Adult & Teen Craft

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program, Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Make soap with special presenters from Soapy Roads of Lombard! While the soap is setting there will be a presentation about soap. REGISTER. Brooke & Joe Bingaman are a hu...

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Maker Program, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Make soap with special presenters from Soapy Roads of Lombard! While the soap is setting there will be a presentation about soap.

REGISTER.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Pokemon Club

Thursday, November 14, 2024 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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Painting with Nina

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 9:45am - 1:00pm
Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

At this oil painting craft for adults, Nina will lead you in creating your own work of art.  Registration required. Please register each person separately. FREE. Registr...

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

At this oil painting craft for adults, Nina will lead you in creating your own work of art. 

Registration required. Please register each person separately. FREE.

Registration opens 10/1.

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

Messy Masterpieces

Friday, November 15, 2024 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, November 16, 2024 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/B 10:30 a.m. to approximately 12:00 p.m. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!...

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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Babies and Books

Monday, November 18, 2024 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Monday Murders Book Group: Death & The Chapman by Kate Sedley

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

The first book in the Roger the Chapman series. "The political situation in 1471 is complex and the war between the Yorkist and Lancastrian factions still rages. Roger the Chapman ...

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

The first book in the Roger the Chapman series. "The political situation in 1471 is complex and the war between the Yorkist and Lancastrian factions still rages.

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

Homeschool Happenings

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
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: 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.

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

Watercolor painting class for Adults/Teens

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

This class will be in-person at the library but the instructor will be virtual. We will all learn and practice some basic watercolor painting together. Victoria comes highly recomm...

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

This class will be in-person at the library but the instructor will be virtual. We will all learn and practice some basic watercolor painting together. Victoria comes highly recommended by other libraries.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Tuesday: Game Day! Strategy and Skill

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Join us for an afternoon of gameplay filled with tactical battles, clever moves, and competitive fun. Gather your friends, roll the dice, and let the strategic challenges begin!

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

Join us for an afternoon of gameplay filled with tactical battles, clever moves, and competitive fun. Gather your friends, roll the dice, and let the strategic challenges begin!

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program 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: Youth Program 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.

Illinois Libraries Present: Holiday Tips & Tricks with Chef Art Smith [Virtual Event & Watch Party]

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual Event/ Watch Party
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith Register here: https://bit.ly/ILP_ArtSmith Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary in...

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

Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith

Register here: https://bit.ly/ILP_ArtSmith

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

Spanish Family Fun Night

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program 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: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Bilingual
Description:

Join us for an evening of fun in Spanish!