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Teen Tuesday: Life-Sized Clue

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

This time, you aren’t just playing the game – you ARE the game! Join us for an afternoon of mystery and fun. 

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

This time, you aren’t just playing the game – you ARE the game! Join us for an afternoon of mystery and fun. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
red handprint with letters MMIW underneath

National Day of Awareness of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Elementary, Young Adult, Adult

Join Quiet Souls and Freeport Public Library for the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

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

Join Quiet Souls and Freeport Public Library for the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

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: Fluffy Slime

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 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 fluffy 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 fluffy slime.

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

ChessPort

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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!

Closed for Staff Training

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Homeschool Happenings: End of the Year Party

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult

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

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
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Find Your Farmer: Understanding Regenerative Farming & Local Food

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Join us for an engaging and approachable overview of today’s food system.

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

Join us for an engaging and approachable overview of today’s food system.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
multicolored hands are raised, spelling out the word "Volunteer" in white letters

Teen Volunteer Information Meeting & Sign-Up

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

Are you in 7th through 12th grade and looking to volunteer at the Freeport Public Library? Join us for an informational meeting to go over everything you need to know to get involved this summer!

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

Are you in 7th through 12th grade and looking to volunteer at the Freeport Public Library? Join us for an informational meeting to go over everything you need to know to get involved this summer!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

A Night In Paris: A Homeschool Soiree SET UP

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

Set Up for A Night In Paris

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

Set Up for A Night In Paris

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
a faux Paris skyline sits against a blue wall. There is a large round moon hanging.

A Night In Paris: A Homeschool Soiree

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

Calling all homeschool teens: it's going to be a night to remember! Join us for an evening of community and dancing under the "Parisian" stars.

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

Calling all homeschool teens: it's going to be a night to remember! Join us for an evening of community and dancing under the "Parisian" stars.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
tree made out of wire, decorated with white seed beads

Wire Bead Trees: an Adult & Teen craft

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Little trees of wire, with beads for decorations. These will make super cute windowsill or next-to-plants decor for your house.

REGISTER. Please register each person separately.

Registration opens at 9a on April 15th.

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

Little trees of wire, with beads for decorations. These will make super cute windowsill or next-to-plants decor for your house.

REGISTER. Please register each person separately.

Registration opens at 9a on April 15th.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
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Teen Tuesday: Zentangles

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

Looking for a new way to unwind? Want to take your doodles to the next step? Zentangle is perfect for you! Combining dots, orbs, dashes, lines, and curves, teens will learn the basics of how to create one-of-a-kind pieces of flowing art. 

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

Looking for a new way to unwind? Want to take your doodles to the next step? Zentangle is perfect for you! Combining dots, orbs, dashes, lines, and curves, teens will learn the basics of how to create one-of-a-kind pieces of flowing art. 

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
photo of RF Kuang

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang: Illinois Libraries Present Virtual and Watch Party

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual Event/ Watch Party
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Register to watch from home: https://bit.ly/ILPKuang

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

Register to watch from home: https://bit.ly/ILPKuang

Memorial Day

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
brightly colored playing cards for the game Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza are strewn about a wooden table

Teen Tuesday: Game Day! Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza & Moose Match Mayhem

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

This month we’re bringing the laughs with two crowd favorites! Who will be the quickest to complete their stack? 

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

This month we’re bringing the laughs with two crowd favorites! Who will be the quickest to complete their stack? 

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

ChessPort

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 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 "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
hummingbird and flowers "stained glass" made with tinfoil and sharpies

Tinfoil Stained Glass craft: an Adult & Teen Summer Reading Kick-off craft

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Make faux stained glass using tinfoil, sharpies, and a picture frame - it looks really cool. We will have various templates for designs.

REGISTER. Please register each person separately.

Registration opens at 9a on May 15th.

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

Make faux stained glass using tinfoil, sharpies, and a picture frame - it looks really cool. We will have various templates for designs.

REGISTER. Please register each person separately.

Registration opens at 9a on May 15th.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Bingo card with pictures of dinosaurs

Dinosaur Family Bingo

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult

Join us for an afternoon of fun playing dinosaur themed Bingo!  All children will go home a winner.  This program is only for children, teens, and their caregivers. 

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

Join us for an afternoon of fun playing dinosaur themed Bingo!  All children will go home a winner.  This program is only for children, teens, and their caregivers. 

Juneteenth

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Juneteenth. What is Juneteenth?

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Juneteenth. What is Juneteenth?

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
Tie dye t-shirt

Tie-Dye Party

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult

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.   Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Registration Required
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.   Registration required.

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
Tie dye t-shirt

Tie-Dye Party

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult

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. Registration required.  Registration opens on May 1.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Registration Required
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. Registration required.  Registration opens on May 1.

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
Tie dye t-shirt

Tie-Dye Party

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult

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.   Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Registration Required
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.   Registration required.

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
Tie dye t-shirt

Tie-Dye Party

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult

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.   Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Registration Required
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.   Registration required.

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
Tie dye t-shirt

Tie-Dye Party

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult

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.   Registration required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Registration Required
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.   Registration required.