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Teen Short Story Contest Submission Open

All Day 1/20 - 2/3
Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Young Adult
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!

baby hands in colorful rice with toys

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
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.

old timey portrait of Citizen Know Nothing, early 1800s

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
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.

painting of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

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
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.

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Slime Making: Valentine's Slime

3:30pm–5:30pm
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
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 Valentine's Slime.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.  

Sensory Play Day

10:00am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Preschool
Special Program
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.

Homeschool Happenings: Space

2:00pm–3:00pm
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Special Program
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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.  

President's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.  

Messy Masterpieces

10:00am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Preschool
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!

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.  

Slime Making: St. Patrick's Day Slime

3:30pm–5:30pm
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
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 St. Patrick's Day slime.  

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.  

Sensory Play Day

10:00am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Preschool
Special Program
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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.  

Messy Masterpieces

10:00am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Preschool
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!

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.  

Storytime with Pigeon

6:00pm–6:45pm
Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Enjoy a special storytime with the one and only Pigeon!  We will read some of his favorite stories and make a special Pigeon craft before meeting Pigeon himself.  

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.  

Storytime with Pigeon

10:30am–11:00am
Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Enjoy a special storytime with the one and only Pigeon!  We will read some of his favorite stories and make a special Pigeon craft before meeting Pigeon himself.

Don't Let the Pigeon Run the Party!

10:30am–11:30pm
Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary
Special Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Are you a fan of Mo Willems' Pigeon books?  Join us as we celebrate Pigeon with a party in his honor!  We will have crafts, games, and a visit from Pigeon himself.  Will Pigeon take over the party?

Spring Break Slime Making: Colorful Foil Slime

2:00pm–5:00pm
Family, Preschool, Elementary
Maker Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

Join us for a special slime making session over spring break!  We will be making colorful foil slime.  

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.  

Sensory Play Day

10:00am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Preschool
Special Program
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.

Slime Making: Glow in the Dark Slime

3:30pm–5:30pm
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
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 Glow in the Dark Paint Slime.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Preschool
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.