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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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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.  

Babies and Books

10:15am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Preschool
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.  

Babies and Books

10:15am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.

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.  

Babies and Books

10:15am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.

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!

Babies and Books

10:15am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.

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.  

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Memorial 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.  

Babies and Books

10:15am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.

Babies and Books

10:15am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.

Babies and Books

10:15am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

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

Babies and Books

10:15am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.

Babies and Books

10:15am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.

Independence Day

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

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Independence Day.

Babies and Books

10:15am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.

Babies and Books

10:15am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.

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!

Babies and Books

10:15am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.

Babies and Books

10:15am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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.