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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 "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

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Maker Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Youth Program 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 rubber duck slime. ...
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 "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 "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 "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Great American Eclipse 2024

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Special Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:
If it's a sunny day, come down to the library to view the eclipse with us. We have eclipse-viewing glasses to give away and some interesting eclipse facts to regale you with.  The eclipse will start around 12:50 pm, reach its point of greates...
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Advisory Board

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Special Program
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 on this planning team and help improve library services for 7th - 12th graders. All ideas welcome! ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

OBOF meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Special Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:
Discussing events for 2025 One Book One Freeport ...
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: Youth Program 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 "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

After Hours Murder Mystery program! (Adults/Teens)

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Performance, Special Program
Registration
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Performance, Special Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:
The library is excited to invite everyone to this special event to announce that an anonymous donor has gifted a very old and valuable Gutenberg Bible. The library plans to auction the bible to build a new wing for the children's dept.  But j...
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:
A week's holiday in a luxurious Yorkshire time-share is just what Scotland Yard's Superintendent Duncan Kincaid needs. But the discovery of a body floating in the whirlpool bath ends Kincaid's vacation before it's begun. One of his new acquaintances ...
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.

Make It Monday: Earth Day Projects

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 Earth Day projects. ...
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.

Art for Fun: painting with Nina Stachewicz

9:15am - 12:00pm
Maker Program
Registration
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:
Create your own original painting with guidance and assistance from Nina. Everything is provided for the class. Please register each person separately. ...
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
Room: Youth Program Room
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:
Beginning Birder Club – Third Saturday of the Month – September through April! Meeting Room A/B 10:30 a.m. to approximately 12:00 p.m. Registration for this program is closed. Education Chair, Juliet Moderow, will be starting a Beginning Bird...
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.

Mason Jar Suncatchers: an Adult/Teen Craft

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: 20
Description:
Mason jar suncatchers - the possibilities are endless for your creativity! Use one of the patterns we provide or draw your own. Please register each person separately. Allergen warning: this craft involves coconut oil. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:
Let's paint beautiful blossoms for Spring!   Drop-in craft, no registration necessary. ...
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teens Only: Magnetic Poetry

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Special Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:
April is National Poetry Month!  Celebrate by making magnetic poetry.  Attach words to magnets, then hang them on your fridge or in your locker. ...
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.   ...