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Know-Nothingism: Anti-Immigrant Movements in U.S. History [Lectures in American History #1]

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Anti-immigrant movements in the U.S. are nearly as old as the nation itself.

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

Anti-immigrant movements in the U.S. are nearly as old as the nation itself.

President's Day

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of President's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of President's Day.

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

Battle (or War) of the Toledo Strip [Lectures in American History #2]

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

The Toledo War (1835–1836), also known as the Michigan–Ohio War or Ohio–Michigan War, was a boundary dispute between the U.S.

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

The Toledo War (1835–1836), also known as the Michigan–Ohio War or Ohio–Michigan War, was a boundary dispute between the U.S.

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

Forging a Friendship - Jefferson & Madison's Northern Journey (Online Road Scholars Lecture at the library)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Virtual Event/ Watch Party
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Between May 21 and June 16, 1791, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison traveled together through Upstate New York and parts of New England.

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Lecture, Virtual Event/ Watch Party
Description:

Between May 21 and June 16, 1791, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison traveled together through Upstate New York and parts of New England.

This event is in the "Adult" group

The Health Impacts of Climate Change (The Costs of Living with Climate Change #2)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Workshop
Age Group:
Adult

The speakers will provide data-driven information about the effects of climate change in Northwest Illinois and what federal, state, and community leaders and organizations are doing to address or prepare for climate change in our country, state,

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

The speakers will provide data-driven information about the effects of climate change in Northwest Illinois and what federal, state, and community leaders and organizations are doing to address or prepare for climate change in our country, state,

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

More than a River... [Lectures in American History #3]

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

More than a River: Washington's crossing of the Delaware River and its importance in American history

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

More than a River: Washington's crossing of the Delaware River and its importance in American history

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

What’s Coming Down the Line? The Railroad in the American Mind

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Illinois is the nation’s railroad crossroads. This not only altered the state’s economy and communities but also represented an industry with a cultural allure.

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

Illinois is the nation’s railroad crossroads. This not only altered the state’s economy and communities but also represented an industry with a cultural allure.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Climate Change Impacts in Illinois: From Farms to Forests (The Costs of Living with Climate Change #3)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Workshop
Age Group:
Adult

Climate Change Impacts in Illinois: From Farms to Forests

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

Climate Change Impacts in Illinois: From Farms to Forests

This event is in the "Adult" group

Good Climate Policy, Real Savings: What Illinois Has Done and What We Can Do Next (The Costs of Living with Climate Change #4)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Workshop
Age Group:
Adult

Good Climate Policy, Real Savings: What Illinois Has Done and What We Can Do Next

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

Good Climate Policy, Real Savings: What Illinois Has Done and What We Can Do Next

This event is in the "Adult" group

Climate Risks & Resilience at Local & State Levels (The Costs of Living with Climate Change #5)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Workshop
Age Group:
Adult

Climate Risks & Resilience at Local & State Levels

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

Climate Risks & Resilience at Local & State Levels

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.

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?

Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Freeport Public Library

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Independence Day.

Labor Day

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Labor Day.

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Labor Day.

Indigenous Peoples Day

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. What is Indigenous Peoples Day?

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. What is Indigenous Peoples Day?

Veteran's Day

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Freeport Public Library closed in observance of Veteran's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library closed in observance of Veteran's Day.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Freeport Public Library closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day

Closing
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Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day

Post-Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Freeport Public Library closed Thurs, Nov 26 & Fri, Nov 27 for Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library closed Thurs, Nov 26 & Fri, Nov 27 for Thanksgiving.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Freeport Public Library closed Thurs, Dec 24 & Fri, Dec 25th in observance of Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library closed Thurs, Dec 24 & Fri, Dec 25th in observance of Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.

Christmas Day

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Freeport Public Library closed Thurs, Dec 24 & Fri, Dec 25th in observance of Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library closed Thurs, Dec 24 & Fri, Dec 25th in observance of Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.