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This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 23, 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.  

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Babies and Books

Monday, April 28, 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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Babies and Books

Monday, April 28, 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.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Tuesday: A Beginner's Guide to Birding with Juliet Moderow

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Juliet Moderow, education chair of the Northwest Illinois Bird and Nature Alliance, will teach the teens about local birds and bring specimens from the Highland Community College B...

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

Juliet Moderow, education chair of the Northwest Illinois Bird and Nature Alliance, will teach the teens about local birds and bring specimens from the Highland Community College Bird collection.

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 30, 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.  

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

Preschool Prom

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool
Description:

Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to our first Preschool Prom!  Enjoy dancing, a photo station, crafts, and sensory play.  Dressing up is encouraged, but not required.

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

Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to our first Preschool Prom!  Enjoy dancing, a photo station, crafts, and sensory play.  Dressing up is encouraged, but not required.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Babies and Books

Monday, May 5, 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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Babies and Books

Monday, May 5, 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.

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: UV Color Changing Bead Slime

Tuesday, May 6, 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 UV Color Chaning Bead 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 UV Color Chaning Bead Slime.

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 7, 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.  

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 7, 2025 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 "Elementary" group.

Pokemon Club

Thursday, May 8, 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!

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

PAWS to Read

Saturday, May 10, 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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Babies and Books

Monday, May 12, 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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Babies and Books

Monday, May 12, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Monday Murders Book Group: Best Mystery Stories of the Year, 2022 ed.

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Description:

Penzler’s latest anthology of the year’s best mystery stories, guest edited this time by Sara Paretsky, brings together short fiction weighted toward character-driven tales awash i...

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

Penzler’s latest anthology of the year’s best mystery stories, guest edited this time by Sara Paretsky, brings together short fiction weighted toward character-driven tales awash in psychological thrills.

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.

Homeschool Happenings: End of the Year Party

Monday, May 12, 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.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Summer Volunteer Informational Meeting

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult
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 involv...

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 14, 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, May 14, 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

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

Spanish Family Night

Thursday, May 15, 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!  

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

Messy Masterpieces

Friday, May 16, 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!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Homeschool Prom

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Calling all homeschool teens: it's going to be a night to remember! We're hosting a prom just for homeschool teens in the area. Join us for an evening of community and dancing, alo...

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 87
Description:

Calling all homeschool teens: it's going to be a night to remember! We're hosting a prom just for homeschool teens in the area.

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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Babies and Books

Monday, May 19, 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.