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This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Youth Program 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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

ChessPort

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Special Program
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 "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Performance
Description:
Chills & Thrills with Stephen Graham Jones Stephen Graham Jones joins us to talk scary stories, horror and more with horror expert Becky Spratford. REGISTER for the online event here:  https://bit.ly/ILP_StephenGrahamJones Jones is...
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Advisory Committee

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Special Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:
This is your chance to have a say in the types of programs we offer for teens at the library.  Together we will brainstorm ideas and provide feedback about library services ...
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Youth Program 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 "Elementary" group.

Pokemon Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Special Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Special Program
Description:
Do you enjoy all things Pokemon?  Come to our  Pokemon Club to meet others who also enjoy Pokemon.  You can test your Pokemon knowledge, play the card game, learn how to battle with our Battle Academy game, or just talk Pokemon with ot...
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

PAWS to Read

11:00am - 12:00pm
Special Program
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

10:15am - 11:00am
Storytime
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.
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Description:
The Missing American by Kwei Quartey is October's selection. Read and discuss! Copies available on the second floor of the library. No registration, everyone welcome.  ...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Make It Monday

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Maker Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:
Join us each month as we make a different project you can take home.  This month we will be making Halloween projects. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Performance
Description:
You may remember Leslie Goddard from her performances here as Grace Kelly and Georgia O'Keeffe. This time Leslie brings to life "Betty, the Pan Am stewardess." Fasten your uniform buttons and get ready to travel back to the golden age of air trave...
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Youth Program 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 "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Performance
Description:
Dead people — you can’t live with them, and you can’t live without them. Searching for dead people in all the right places, this ”underground” presentation explores hundreds of Illinois cemeteries to find interesting graves and headstones, intrigu...
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Messy Masterpieces

10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Program
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! ...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Northwest Illinois Audubon Society Bird Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Special Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Special Program
Description:
Juliet Moderow will lead a fun and educational interactive class for young ones to learn all about birds. Registration for this program is closed. ...
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Babies and Books

10:15am - 11:00am
Storytime
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.

Adult/Teen Craft: Pumpkin Decorating

6:15pm - 7:45pm
Maker Program
Registration
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Pumpkins aren't just for children! Come and decorate a pumpkin for Fall or Halloween. We will supply one pumpkin per person and oodles of decorating supplies. If you think you'll have time for more than one pumpkin, feel free to bring another. Reg...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:
Suncatchers and window hangers make grey days brighter.  This is a drop-in craft, no registration. ...
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teens Only: Caramel Apple Bar

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:
Do you enjoy eating caramel apples in the fall?   We'll have apples and a variety of toppings to try.   ...
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Youth Program 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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Art Explorers

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Maker Program
Registration
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:
Join us each month as we experiment with different art methods.  This month, we will make fluid art.  Registration required. ...
This event is in the "Early Childhood" group.

Babies and Books

10:15am - 11:00am
Storytime
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. ...