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ChessPort

Wednesday, May 1, 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!

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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.

Kal Penn

Illinois Libraries Presents: The Many Lives of Kal Penn [Virtual Event & Watch Party]

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

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER or come to the library for the Watch Party! The Many Lives of Kal Penn Kal Penn (kalpenn.com) is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Dire...

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

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
or come to the library for the Watch Party!

The Many Lives of Kal Penn

Monday Murders Book Group: Rules of Prey by John Sandford

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

The first in Sandford's "Prey" series (he's now on number 34!) We'll discuss and see if it is a fitting beginning to his very popular series. Everyone welcome for this book grou...

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

The first in Sandford's "Prey" series (he's now on number 34!) We'll discuss and see if it is a fitting beginning to his very popular series.

One Book One Freeport planning meeting

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

This is a planning meeting for One Book One Freeport 2025. Anyone is welcome to attend and assist.

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

This is a planning meeting for One Book One Freeport 2025. Anyone is welcome to attend and assist.

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: 17
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

paper rainbow mobile craft

Therapeutic Recreation craft for I.D.D. adults

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join us for this drop-in program where we will craft, chat, and have fun!

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

Join us for this drop-in program where we will craft, chat, and have fun!

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Illinois Libraries Present: Dr. Temple Grandin [Virtual Event & Watch Party]

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual Event/ Watch Party
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

  The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin Register at: https://bit.ly/ILP_TempleGrandin  Join us for a special event with Dr. Grandin, o...

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

 

The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin

Register at: https://bit.ly/ILP_TempleGrandin 

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: 20
Description:

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

Please register each person separately. *FREE*

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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!

Monday Murders Book Group: Heat Wave by Richard Castle

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

We will have some fun talking about this book written by an author who is really a television character...and we will watch a little bit of "Castle," too. Is it a good mystery thou...

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

We will have some fun talking about this book written by an author who is really a television character...and we will watch a little bit of "Castle," too. Is it a good mystery though??

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.

JUNETEENTH

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Closed for Juneteenth Day

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for Juneteenth Day

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.

3D bugs paper craft, colored

Therapeutic Recreation craft for I.D.D. adults

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Join us for this drop-in program where we will craft, chat, and have fun!

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

Join us for this drop-in program where we will craft, chat, and have fun!

watercolor starfish painting

Watercolor Adventure: painting class for Adults/Teens

Friday, June 28, 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: 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.

several images of feathers on solar activated paper

Solar Printing: for Adults/Teens/Older Children (with guardian)

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Elementary, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Solar printing on special paper. Bring feathers, leaves, other items with cool shapes, or use the ones we provide. These images can be used as art or you can make a unique card.&nb...

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

Solar printing on special paper. Bring feathers, leaves, other items with cool shapes, or use the ones we provide. These images can be used as art or you can make a unique card. 

Let us hope for a very sunny day!

 

Footloose in Scotland with John Lynn

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

"Footloose in Scotland" is Johnny Lynn's 400+ miles of walking through the lowlands and highlands, along lochs and through glens, etc. with lots of photos and stories to resul...

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

"Footloose in Scotland" is Johnny Lynn's 400+ miles of walking through the lowlands and highlands, along lochs and through glens, etc. with lots of photos and stories to result. Take an adventure to Scotland with Johnny Lynn!

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ChessPort

Wednesday, July 3, 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!

INDEPENDENCE DAY

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Closed for Independence Day

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for Independence Day

Monday Murders Book Group: title as yet unknown

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

As soon as the titles is selected for July, it will be up here! Everyone welcome for this book group. No registration! Pick up a copy of the book on the 2nd floor of the library...

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

As soon as the titles is selected for July, it will be up here!

Everyone welcome for this book group. No registration! Pick up a copy of the book on the 2nd floor of the library.

TUTTY BAKER FEST

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Library Closed for Tutty Baker Fest

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Library Closed for Tutty Baker Fest

pieces of cloth, about to be turned into reusable beeswax wraps, lying on a baking sheet

Beeswax Wraps: a maker project for adult & teens

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

Beeswax wraps can be used to cover and store food in place of plastic wrap or tinfoil. We will be creating our own wraps using pieces of cloth, beeswax, pine resin, and jojoba oil....

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Description:

Beeswax wraps can be used to cover and store food in place of plastic wrap or tinfoil. We will be creating our own wraps using pieces of cloth, beeswax, pine resin, and jojoba oil.