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Age Well: Yoga Movement & Conscious Breathwork (Live, Online Road Scholar event)

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

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

What makes yoga different from just working out? It starts with the breath. In this follow-along session, Dr. Heidi Sormaz guides you through the power of conscious breathing — the foundation of every yoga practice.

Mike Matejka standing by an old-school train engine

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
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.

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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.  

ChessPort

6:00pm–7:00pm
Family, Young Adult, Adult
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!

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 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.  

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.  

Jigsaw Puzzle Race (Adult/Teen/Family) #4

6:00pm–7:30pm
Family, Young Adult, Adult
Special Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Beat the winter doldrums by joining our Jigsaw Puzzle Race! It will start at 6p sharp.

Yes, they talked me into having one last puzzle race this season.

ChessPort

6:00pm–7:00pm
Family, Young Adult, Adult
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!

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.

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.

Earth Day Plant Swap (Houseplants Only)

11:00am–2:00pm
Family, Young Adult, Adult
Special Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Celebrate Earth Day by getting a new houseplant and giving away a spare houseplant from your own home. Why buy when you can adopt for free?

Slime Making: Fluffy 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 fluffy slime.

ChessPort

6:00pm–7:00pm
Family, Young Adult, Adult
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!

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.

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

ChessPort

6:00pm–7:00pm
Family, Young Adult, Adult
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!

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.

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Juneteenth. What is Juneteenth?

ChessPort

6:00pm–7:00pm
Family, Young Adult, Adult
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!

Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Independence Day.

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.

ChessPort

6:00pm–7:00pm
Family, Young Adult, Adult
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!

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.