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Day of Action and Remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Two-Spirits

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Movie, Performance, Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

May 5 is a day of remembrance, recognition, and action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Two-Spirits across the U.S. and Canada. Thousands of Native women and two-spiri...

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

May 5 is a day of remembrance, recognition, and action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Two-Spirits across the U.S. and Canada. Thousands of Native women and two-spirits go missing or are found murdered every year.

Slime Making

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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 hair conditioner 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 hair conditioner slime.

Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, May 14, 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!

a pressed flower on clear acrylic bookmark on a page of an open book

Bookmarks! an Adult/Teen craft

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Why have we not made bookmarks before? We will make pressed flower bookmarks and/or little felt bird bookmarks.  If you like to craft, but don't necessarily need another bo...

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

Why have we not made bookmarks before? We will make pressed flower bookmarks and/or little felt bird bookmarks. 

MEMORIAL DAY

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Closed for Memorial Day

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for Memorial Day

Cheese Pizza

Teens Only: Pizza Tasting

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Join us for a blind taste test and decide the best pizza in Freeport!

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

Join us for a blind taste test and decide the best pizza in Freeport!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Sign up for Summer Reading at our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!  Children who sign up at the party will receive a free book.  We will also have crafts, tattoos, touch-a-...

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

Sign up for Summer Reading at our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!  Children who sign up at the party will receive a free book.  We will also have crafts, tattoos, touch-a-truck, and games!  In case of rain, our party will move inside

Slime Making

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting 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 water bead slime!

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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 water bead slime!

Sweet Summer Painted Glass, an Adult/Teen craft

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Paint a colorful "Sweet Summer" Watermelon on glass to welcome summer. Please register each person separately. *FREE*

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Description:

Paint a colorful "Sweet Summer" Watermelon on glass to welcome summer.

Please register each person separately. *FREE*

chessport facebook graphic

ChessPort

Wednesday, June 5, 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!

Galaxy CD ornaments

Make It Monday: Space Projects

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Each week we will make a different project that you can take home.  This week we will be making space projects.  Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

Each week we will make a different project that you can take home.  This week we will be making space projects.  Registration required.

Galaxy CD ornaments

Make It Monday: Space Projects

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Each week we will make a different project that you can take home.  This week we will be making space projects.  Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Description:

Each week we will make a different project that you can take home.  This week we will be making space projects.  Registration required.

A chocolate cupcake with vanilla frosting. It is decorated with rainbow sprinkles and multicolored candies.

Teen Tuesday! - Cupcake Decorating

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Do you consider yourself a cupcake connoisseur? An amateur frosting artist? Just have an insatiable sweet tooth? Join us for an afternoon of creative cupcake decorating! Cupca...

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

Do you consider yourself a cupcake connoisseur? An amateur frosting artist? Just have an insatiable sweet tooth? Join us for an afternoon of creative cupcake decorating! Cupcake base, frosting, and decorating supplies all included.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Round garden stepping stone.

Make It Monday: Garden Stepping Stones

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Each week we will make a different project that you can take home.  This week we will be making garden stepping stones.  We will meet outdoors in the Youth Services Court...

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Description:

Each week we will make a different project that you can take home.  This week we will be making garden stepping stones.  We will meet outdoors in the Youth Services Courtyard.  Registration required.

Round garden stepping stone.

Make It Monday: Garden Stepping Stones

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Each week we will make a different project that you can take home.  This week we will be making garden stepping stones.  We will meet outdoors in the Youth Services Court...

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Description:

Each week we will make a different project that you can take home.  This week we will be making garden stepping stones.  We will meet outdoors in the Youth Services Courtyard.  Registration required.

watercolor starfish painting

Watercolor Adventure: painting class for Adults/Teens

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
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: 25
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.

Silly Sketch "Caricature Sketching Class"

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program, Workshop
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

This workshop-style class facilitates participants to fulfill their own fullest potential, by focusing on repetitive attempts at finding and emphasizing their own style t...

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

This workshop-style class facilitates participants to fulfill their own fullest potential, by focusing on repetitive attempts at finding and emphasizing their own style through what they see and draw.

JUNETEENTH

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Closed for Juneteenth Day

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for Juneteenth Day

Kids camping lantern

Make It Monday: Lanterns

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Each week we will make a different project that you can take home.  This week we will be making camping lanterns.  Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Description:

Each week we will make a different project that you can take home.  This week we will be making camping lanterns.  Registration required.

Kids camping lantern

Make It Monday: Lanterns

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Each week we will make a different project that you can take home.  This week we will be making camping lanterns.  Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Description:

Each week we will make a different project that you can take home.  This week we will be making camping lanterns.  Registration required.

photo of a clear round vase with layers of red, white, and blue rice in it

4th of July craftiness: for Adults/Teens

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Come make some 4th of July crafts to decorate your house or table for the holiday. There will be several options for you to choose from with various levels of difficulty. Please...

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description:

Come make some 4th of July crafts to decorate your house or table for the holiday. There will be several options for you to choose from with various levels of difficulty.

Please register each person separately. FREE.

Tie dye t-shirt

Tie-Dye Party

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Bring a new, white item to the library to tie-dye!  Limit two items per person.  Register your family for a half hour time slot to make your tie-dye items. 

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Bring a new, white item to the library to tie-dye!  Limit two items per person.  Register your family for a half hour time slot to make your tie-dye items. 

Tie dye t-shirt

Tie-Dye Party

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Bring a new, white item to the library to tie-dye!  Limit two items per person.  Register your family for a half hour time slot to make your tie-dye items. 

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Bring a new, white item to the library to tie-dye!  Limit two items per person.  Register your family for a half hour time slot to make your tie-dye items. 

Tie dye t-shirt

Tie-Dye Party

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Bring a new, white item to the library to tie-dye!  Limit two items per person.  Register your family for a half hour time slot to make your tie-dye items. 

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Description:

Bring a new, white item to the library to tie-dye!  Limit two items per person.  Register your family for a half hour time slot to make your tie-dye items.