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July 4th Crafternoon

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Drop in and create some new decorations for the Fourth of July!  Make sand art stars, patriotic lanterns, tissue paper sparklers, and more!   

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

Drop in and create some new decorations for the Fourth of July!  Make sand art stars, patriotic lanterns, tissue paper sparklers, and more!   

Independence Day

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Closed for Independence Day

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for Independence Day

various Oreo cookie packages on the shelf

Teen Tuesday: Oreo Extravaganza!

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

With more than 85 different types of Oreo cookies, how can anyone know which is the best? We need your help! We’re going to tackle the classics and rank them, but with a twist – yo...

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

With more than 85 different types of Oreo cookies, how can anyone know which is the best? We need your help! We’re going to tackle the classics and rank them, but with a twist – you won’t know what cookies you are tasting until the very end!

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.

Bat

Incredible Bats Presents Animals Around the World

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Incredible Bats will take you on a journey by continent across the globe. You will meet native animals from North America and then the exotic mammals, reptiles, amphibians, bird, i...

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
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Seats Remaining: 61
Description:

Incredible Bats will take you on a journey by continent across the globe.

Pokemon Club

Thursday, July 10, 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!

Family Bingo

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

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

a calendar sits on top of a desk. it is made of a black picture frame and uses paint swatches as day markers for a rainbow ombre effect.

Teen Tuesday: DIY Dry Erase Board Calendars

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program, Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

We all know how hard it is to keep track of all the fun things that summer has to offer – let’s make organizing that a little easier! Join us to make our own dry erase calendars! W...

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

We all know how hard it is to keep track of all the fun things that summer has to offer – let’s make organizing that a little easier! Join us to make our own dry erase calendars!

Storytime at the Fair

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Join Miss Amanda at the fair for stories and fun!  We will read stories, make a project, and have plenty of movement activities.  After storytime, enjoy the rest of the e...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Special Program, Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Amanda at the fair for stories and fun!  We will read stories, make a project, and have plenty of movement activities.  After storytime, enjoy the rest of the events the fair has to offer.

Storytime at the Fair

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Join Miss Amanda at the fair for stories and fun!  We will read stories, make a project, and have plenty of movement activities.  After storytime, enjoy the rest of the e...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Special Program, Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Amanda at the fair for stories and fun!  We will read stories, make a project, and have plenty of movement activities.  After storytime, enjoy the rest of the events the fair has to offer.

Storytime at the Fair

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Join Miss Amanda at the fair for stories and fun!  We will read stories, make a project, and have plenty of movement activities.  After storytime, enjoy the rest of the e...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Special Program, Storytime
Description:

Join Miss Amanda at the fair for stories and fun!  We will read stories, make a project, and have plenty of movement activities.  After storytime, enjoy the rest of the events the fair has to offer.

a young man in a red shirt runs toward the camera with a flag in hand. another young person in a blue shirt is in mid-stride, trying to cut off the red shirt runner.

Teen Tuesday: Games in the Grass! Capture the Flag

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

We’re meeting up at Debate Square for another round of Games in the Grass, and this month, we are bringing back a group favorite – Capture the Flag! The game is simple: we will spl...

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

We’re meeting up at Debate Square for another round of Games in the Grass, and this month, we are bringing back a group favorite – Capture the Flag!

Library Field Day

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Get ready to have outdoor fun at Debate Square Park!  Participate in classic field day activities like relays, water balloon toss, the limbo, and more!  Dress for running...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Get ready to have outdoor fun at Debate Square Park!  Participate in classic field day activities like relays, water balloon toss, the limbo, and more!  Dress for running around and bring a water bottle.  In case of rain, we will pl

a white t-shirt lays flat, with scissors, a pun cushion, and a tape measure around it

Teen Tuesday: DIY Wardrobe Edition

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Have an old T-shirt sitting in your closet? Jeans you don't wear because they are boring? Let's fix that! Bring your old clothes for an afternoon of up-cycling! Fabric markers, sci...

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

Have an old T-shirt sitting in your closet? Jeans you don't wear because they are boring? Let's fix that! Bring your old clothes for an afternoon of up-cycling!

ChessPort

Wednesday, August 6, 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!

End of Summer Party

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Celebrate the end of summer reading with a party!  We will have bounce houses, face painting, games, and much more!  In case of rain, our party will move inside the libra...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Celebrate the end of summer reading with a party!  We will have bounce houses, face painting, games, and much more!  In case of rain, our party will move inside the library.

 

PAWS to Read

Saturday, August 9, 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.

Pokemon Club

Thursday, August 14, 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!

Labor Day

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Closed for Labor Day

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for Labor Day

ChessPort

Wednesday, September 3, 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!

Pokemon Club

Thursday, September 11, 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!

PAWS to Read

Saturday, September 13, 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.

ChessPort

Wednesday, October 1, 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!

Pokemon Club

Thursday, October 9, 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!

PAWS to Read

Saturday, October 11, 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.