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Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

Calling all teens! Want more teen activities and social events? Need to fulfill volunteer hours? Get involved with this planning team to help improve library services for 7th - 12th graders. All ideas welcome! 

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

Calling all teens! Want more teen activities and social events? Need to fulfill volunteer hours? Get involved with this planning team to help improve library services for 7th - 12th graders. All ideas welcome! 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Pokemon Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

PAWS to Read

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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 "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: More Holidays Around the World

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult

Calling all homeschoolers! Each month, we will dive into a new and exciting topic designed to inspire and support homeschooling families.

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 Tuesday: Game Day! One Night Werewolf

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

It’s Game Day! This month we are taking on One Night Werewolf! In the course of only one night and the following morning, the players will determine who among them is a werewolf...hopefully.

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

It’s Game Day! This month we are taking on One Night Werewolf! In the course of only one night and the following morning, the players will determine who among them is a werewolf...hopefully.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Teen Tuesday: Hot Choco-Lit Chat

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

Bring your own mug for hot chocolate and a cozy conversation around this year’s Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award and Illinois Lincoln Award nominees! 

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

Bring your own mug for hot chocolate and a cozy conversation around this year’s Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award and Illinois Lincoln Award nominees! 

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.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Closed for Christmas Eve

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Closed for Christmas Day

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Day

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

Cardboard Arcade

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

Try your luck at our Cardboard Arcade! Play your favorite arcade games, including skeeball, basketball shoot out, bowling, and more!

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

Try your luck at our Cardboard Arcade! Play your favorite arcade games, including skeeball, basketball shoot out, bowling, and more!

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

Cardboard Arcade

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

Try your luck at our Cardboard Arcade! Play your favorite arcade games, including skeeball, basketball shoot out, bowling, and more!

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

Try your luck at our Cardboard Arcade! Play your favorite arcade games, including skeeball, basketball shoot out, bowling, and more!

New Year's Day

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Closed for New Year's Day

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for New Year's Day

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Pokemon Club

Thursday, January 8, 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

Sensory Play Day

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool

Join us for a morning of sensory fun and making new friends!  Children will have the opportunity to play at several different stations in this engaging sensory playtime.  Some stations may be messy, so wear appropriate clothing.

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

Join us for a morning of sensory fun and making new friends!  Children will have the opportunity to play at several different stations in this engaging sensory playtime.  Some stations may be messy, so wear appropriate clothing.

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

PAWS to Read

Saturday, January 10, 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 "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: Polar Biomes

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult

Calling all homeschoolers! Each month, we will dive into a new and exciting topic designed to inspire and support homeschooling families.

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 Advisory Board

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

Calling all teens! Want more teen activities and social events? Need to fulfill volunteer hours? Get involved with this planning team to help improve library services for 7th - 12th graders. All ideas welcome! 

 

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

Calling all teens! Want more teen activities and social events? Need to fulfill volunteer hours? Get involved with this planning team to help improve library services for 7th - 12th graders. All ideas welcome! 

 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Freeport Public Library is Closed Monday, January 20th, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library is Closed Monday, January 20th, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Teen Short Story Contest Submission Open

All Day 1/20 - 2/3
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

The Freeport Public Library is back with its second annual Teen Short Story Contest!

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

The Freeport Public Library is back with its second annual Teen Short Story Contest!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Teen Tuesday: Indoor Snowball Fight!

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

Want a snowball fight but without a chill? We’re bringing it indoors! Team up and see who can freeze out the competition. 

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

Want a snowball fight but without a chill? We’re bringing it indoors! Team up and see who can freeze out the competition. 

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

Jigsaw Puzzle Race (Adult/Teen/Family) Registration opens 1/5 at noon.

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Young Adult, Adult

Beat the winter doldrums by joining our Jigsaw Puzzle Race! It will start at 6p sharp.

There's room for 5 teams. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN JAN 5th at 12 p.m.

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

Beat the winter doldrums by joining our Jigsaw Puzzle Race! It will start at 6p sharp.

There's room for 5 teams. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN JAN 5th at 12 p.m.

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

Sensory Play Day

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool

Join us for a morning of sensory fun and making new friends!  Children will have the opportunity to play at several different stations in this engaging sensory playtime.  Some stations may be messy, so wear appropriate clothing.

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

Join us for a morning of sensory fun and making new friends!  Children will have the opportunity to play at several different stations in this engaging sensory playtime.  Some stations may be messy, so wear appropriate clothing.

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: Space

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult

Calling all homeschoolers! Each month, we will dive into a new and exciting topic designed to inspire and support homeschooling families.

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 Advisory Board

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

Calling all teens! Want more teen activities and social events? Need to fulfill volunteer hours? Get involved with this planning team to help improve library services for 7th - 12th graders. All ideas welcome! 

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

Calling all teens! Want more teen activities and social events? Need to fulfill volunteer hours? Get involved with this planning team to help improve library services for 7th - 12th graders. All ideas welcome! 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Pokemon Club

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Learning Lab 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: Learning Lab
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!