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Babies and Books

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

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.

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
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
On a blank background, 20 squares are created and filled in with lines, circles, swoops, etc.

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool

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.  

Built Together: Stories of the Leaders & Laborers Who Shaped Our Community

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This is a lecture open to the public and is part of our United We Create program, and co-hosted by the Stephenson County Historical Society. Program Description: Join the Freep...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

This is a lecture open to the public and is part of our United We Create program, and co-hosted by the Stephenson County Historical Society.

This event is in the "Adult" group

It's a Weird World...Cults

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Adult

The term “cult” is a controversial one—often, we use the word to describe belief systems that we think are “weird,” or that don’t align with the more standard world religions. 

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

The term “cult” is a controversial one—often, we use the word to describe belief systems that we think are “weird,” or that don’t align with the more standard world religions. 

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 "Adult" group

Therapeutic Recreation for folks with I.D.D.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Adult

No registration required! Join our therapeutic recreation program designed especially for individuals with disabilities. Engage in crafting, chatting, and fun activities!

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

No registration required! Join our therapeutic recreation program designed especially for individuals with disabilities. Engage in crafting, chatting, and fun activities!

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool

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, June 1, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

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.

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 "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
photo of debate square sign and area

Storytime at Debate Square

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary

Bring your blankets and chairs and join us for an outdoor storytime at Debate Square Park!  We will read stories, sing songs, and have plenty of movement activities!  In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held in the libra

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

Bring your blankets and chairs and join us for an outdoor storytime at Debate Square Park!  We will read stories, sing songs, and have plenty of movement activities!  In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held in the libra

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 "Early Childhood" group

Babies and Books

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

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.

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

Summer Reading Kick Off Party

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

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, and games!

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
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, and games!

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
Slime that changes color.

Slime Making: Color Change Slime

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

Join us each month as we make a different type of slime!  Come before 5:00 pm to make the day's slime.  This month we will be making Color Change Slime!

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

Join us each month as we make a different type of slime!  Come before 5:00 pm to make the day's slime.  This month we will be making Color Change Slime!

This event is in the "Adult" group
Rita Angelini maker of adaptive books for libraries

Learn to Make Adaptive Books with Rita Angelini

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adult

Adaptive books are modified reading materials with added visual supports. Our presenter, Rita Angelini, has been making adaptive books for years.

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

Adaptive books are modified reading materials with added visual supports. Our presenter, Rita Angelini, has been making adaptive books for years.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
photo of debate square sign and area

Storytime at Debate Square

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary

Bring your blankets and chairs and join us for an outdoor storytime at Debate Square Park!  We will read stories, sing songs, and have plenty of movement activities!  In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held in the libra

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

Bring your blankets and chairs and join us for an outdoor storytime at Debate Square Park!  We will read stories, sing songs, and have plenty of movement activities!  In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held in the libra

This event is in the "Adult" group

Malcom Eaton Library Group

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Adult

Crafting and etc with Malcolm Eaton Group

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

Crafting and etc with Malcolm Eaton Group

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. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Pokemon Club

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Elementary

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!

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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 "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Messy Masterpieces

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool

Come create with us!  Each month we will make a masterpiece you can take home.  Come dressed to make a mess!  For ages 0-5.

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
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!  For ages 0-5.