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Ice Cream in a Bag

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

What better way to cool off on a hot day than with homemade ice cream?  Kids will make homemade ice cream with a few household ingredients, shaken in a bag. In about 10 minute...

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

What better way to cool off on a hot day than with homemade ice cream?  Kids will make homemade ice cream with a few household ingredients, shaken in a bag. In about 10 minutes the liquid will form into tasty ice cream.

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.

Ice Cream in a Bag

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

What better way to cool off on a hot day than with homemade ice cream?  Kids will make homemade ice cream with a few household ingredients, shaken in a bag. In about 10 minute...

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Description:

What better way to cool off on a hot day than with homemade ice cream?  Kids will make homemade ice cream with a few household ingredients, shaken in a bag. In about 10 minutes the liquid will form into tasty ice cream.

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.

Ice Cream in a Bag

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

What better way to cool off on a hot day than with homemade ice cream?  Kids will make homemade ice cream with a few household ingredients, shaken in a bag. In about 10 minute...

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Description:

What better way to cool off on a hot day than with homemade ice cream?  Kids will make homemade ice cream with a few household ingredients, shaken in a bag. In about 10 minutes the liquid will form into tasty ice cream.

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

Crafts at Night: Garden Stepping Stones

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary
Description:

Can’t make it to our Make It Mondays in the afternoon?  Now you can make projects at night. Tonight we will be making garden stepping stones.

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

Can’t make it to our Make It Mondays in the afternoon?  Now you can make projects at night. Tonight we will be making garden stepping stones.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

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.

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

Family Fort Building

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Stay in the library after hours to create a cool reading fort! Bring a good book, a flashlight, and indoor fort-building materials–such as sheets, pillows, and blankets. The librar...

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

Stay in the library after hours to create a cool reading fort! Bring a good book, a flashlight, and indoor fort-building materials–such as sheets, pillows, and blankets. The library doors will be locked at 6 p.m.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Babies and Books

Monday, July 1, 2024 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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Make It Monday: Superhero Projects

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Each week we will make a different project that you can take home.  This week we will be making superhero projects.  Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Description:

Each week we will make a different project that you can take home.  This week we will be making superhero projects.  Registration required.

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

Make It Monday: Superhero Projects

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Each week we will make a different project that you can take home.  This week we will be making superhero projects.  Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Description:

Each week we will make a different project that you can take home.  This week we will be making superhero projects.  Registration required.

This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

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!

 

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

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting 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 edible strawberry marshmallow slime!

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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 edible strawberry marshmallow slime!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

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!

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.

Storytime at Debate Square

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary
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 ...

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, 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

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Babies and Books

Monday, July 8, 2024 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 "Adult" group.

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.

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

Make It Monday: Squishmallow Paintings

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Each week we will make a different project that you can take home.  This week we will be making squishmallow paintings.  Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Each week we will make a different project that you can take home.  This week we will be making squishmallow paintings.  Registration required.

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

Make It Monday: Squishmallow Paintings

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Each week we will make a different project that you can take home.  This week we will be making squishmallow paintings.  Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Description:

Each week we will make a different project that you can take home.  This week we will be making squishmallow paintings.  Registration required.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Tuesday! - Candy Sushi

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

What’s better than sushi with friends? CANDY sushi with friends! Pick out a variety of candy treats and try your hand at assembling the best “sushi” you can think of! From rice cri...

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

What’s better than sushi with friends? CANDY sushi with friends! Pick out a variety of candy treats and try your hand at assembling the best “sushi” you can think of!

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

Storytime at Debate Square

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary
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 ...

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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

The Sloth Experience with Stella the Sloth

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Join us for this incredible event to learn all about these extraordinary creatures and you'll get to see a real live sloth up close. After the presentation, come up and meet Stella...

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Join us for this incredible event to learn all about these extraordinary creatures and you'll get to see a real live sloth up close. After the presentation, come up and meet Stella and you may be able to have a photo beside her.

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

Family Escape Room

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Follow the clues to see if you and your friends and/or family are able to work together to solve the clues of our library escape room.  Sign up your group (up to 6 people) for...

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Follow the clues to see if you and your friends and/or family are able to work together to solve the clues of our library escape room.  Sign up your group (up to 6 people) for a 45 minute time slot. Registration required.

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

Family Escape Room

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:45pm - 2:30pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Follow the clues to see if you and your friends and/or family are able to work together to solve the clues of our library escape room.  Sign up your group (up to 6 people) for...

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

Follow the clues to see if you and your friends and/or family are able to work together to solve the clues of our library escape room.  Sign up your group (up to 6 people) for a 45 minute time slot. Registration required.