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PAWS to Read

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary

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, June 15, 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 "Adult" group

Monday Murders Book Group: Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

When Meddelin Chan ends up accidentally killing her blind date, her meddlesome mother calls for her even more meddlesome aunties to help get rid of the body.

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

When Meddelin Chan ends up accidentally killing her blind date, her meddlesome mother calls for her even more meddlesome aunties to help get rid of the body.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
Wooden dinosaur puzzle

Make It Monday: Dinosaur and Bird Puzzle Painting

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

Drop in each Monday between 2:00 and 4:00 pm to make a craft with us!  This week we will be painting wooden dinosaur or bird puzzles.

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

Drop in each Monday between 2:00 and 4:00 pm to make a craft with us!  This week we will be painting wooden dinosaur or bird puzzles.

This event is in the "Adult" group
painted portrait of George Rogers Clark in his Revolutionary War military uniform

"George Roger Clark Takes the Old Northwest" by John Lynn

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adult

John Lynn traveled a thousand miles by canoe and 250 miles by 
bicycle, from Redstone Fort in Pennsylvania to Forts Massac and 
Kaskaskia in Illinois to Fort Sackville in Indiana, to follow the 

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

John Lynn traveled a thousand miles by canoe and 250 miles by 
bicycle, from Redstone Fort in Pennsylvania to Forts Massac and 
Kaskaskia in Illinois to Fort Sackville in Indiana, to follow the 

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 17, 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

It's a Weird World...Aliens, part II!

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Adult

There is so much about aliens, we couldn't fit it all into our discussion in February. Let's do it again!

No registration required.

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

There is so much about aliens, we couldn't fit it all into our discussion in February. Let's do it again!

No registration required.

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

Dinosaur Discoveries with T-Rexplorers

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary

T-Rexplorers will bring a large collection of authentic dinosaur fossils, including bones, teeth, eggs, tracks, and coprolite (fossilized dino poop)!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Elementary
Program Type: Special Program
Registration Required
Description:

T-Rexplorers will bring a large collection of authentic dinosaur fossils, including bones, teeth, eggs, tracks, and coprolite (fossilized dino poop)!

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

Dinosaur Discoveries with T-Rexplorers

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary

T-Rexplorers will bring a large collection of authentic dinosaur fossils, including bones, teeth, eggs, tracks, and coprolite (fossilized dino poop)!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Elementary
Program Type: Special Program
Registration Required
Description:

T-Rexplorers will bring a large collection of authentic dinosaur fossils, including bones, teeth, eggs, tracks, and coprolite (fossilized dino poop)!

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
Wooden dinosaur puzzle

Crafts at Night: Dinosaur and Bird Puzzle Painting

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

Can’t make it to our Make It Mondays in the afternoon? Come craft with us in the evening!  Tonight we will be painting dinosaur and bird puzzles.  

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

Can’t make it to our Make It Mondays in the afternoon? Come craft with us in the evening!  Tonight we will be painting dinosaur and bird puzzles.  

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 "Early Childhood" group

Babies and Books

Monday, June 22, 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
Small wood pieces painted to look like a deer, fox, and bear.

Make It Monday: Woodland Creature Ornaments

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

Drop in each Monday between 2:00 and 4:00 pm to make a craft with us!  This week we will be making Woodland Creature Ornaments.

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

Drop in each Monday between 2:00 and 4:00 pm to make a craft with us!  This week we will be making Woodland Creature Ornaments.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Therapeutic Recreation for folks with I.D.D.

Tuesday, June 23, 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 "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.

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 2:30pm - 3:00pm
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 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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.