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Storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Listen to a holiday story or two by Santa and Mrs. Claus in Santa’s visiting area.  After stories, be sure to tell Santa what you would like for Christmas. 

 

old style painting of Krampus demon carrying away a bad child in the snow

It's a Weird World...Krampus ('tis the season!)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Adult
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

In this month's episode of It's a Weird World, we will be discussing Krampus and other creepy holiday fiends and legends.

Join us for this interactive discussion group, no registration required.

Cover of King book for young readers

Illinois Libraries Present: Jonathan Eig [Virtual Event & Watch Party]

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Young Adult, Adult
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Performance
Description:

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig       

Register here https://bit.ly/ILPJonathanEig to watch onl

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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Pokemon Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Elementary
Special Program
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!

PAWS to Read

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, Elementary
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.

Storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus

2:00pm–2:30pm
Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Listen to a holiday story or two by Santa and Mrs. Claus in Santa’s visiting area.  After stories, be sure to tell Santa what you would like for Christmas. 

 

Homeschool Happenings: More Holidays Around the World

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.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Day

Cardboard Arcade

1:00pm–5:00pm
Preschool, Elementary
Special Program
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!

Cardboard Arcade

10:00am–2:00pm
Preschool, Elementary
Special Program
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!

Countdown to Noon Year

10:30am–12:00pm
Family, Preschool, Elementary
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Can’t stay up until midnight?  Come celebrate at the library’s Noon Year’s Party!  There will be music, dancing, slime making, crafts, a countdown to noon and lots more New Year’s fun.   

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for New Year's Day

Slime Making: Edible Winter 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 Edible Winter Slime.

Pokemon Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Elementary
Special Program
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!

PAWS to Read

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, Elementary
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.

Homeschool Happenings: Polar Biomes

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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

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

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.

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.

Pokemon Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Elementary
Special Program
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!

PAWS to Read

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, Elementary
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.

President's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

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

Slime Making

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!  

Pokemon Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Elementary
Special Program
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!

PAWS to Read

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, Elementary
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.

Slime Making:

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!