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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.

a tiger behind bars because it is in captivity

It's a Weird World...Exotic Pets

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 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:

It's a Weird World...what kind of people keep a pet who will likely eat them? Weird people! Let's discuss. 

Dr. Trent Ford

Climate Change Impacts in Illinois: From Farms to Forests (The Costs of Living with Climate Change #3)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture, Workshop

Age Group:

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

Climate Change Impacts in Illinois: From Farms to Forests

black and white head shot of author Percival Everett

Beyond the Page with Percival Everett: Illinois Libraries Present Virtual and Watch Party

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Virtual Event/ Watch Party

Age Group:

Young Adult, Adult
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Virtual Event/ Watch Party
Description:

Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

Use this link to register to watch at home: https://bit.ly/ILPPercivalEverett or come watch with us at the library

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Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library closed Thurs, Dec 24 & Fri, Dec 25th in observance of Christmas Eve & Christmas 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.

It's a Weird World...Cults

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

The term “cult” is a controversial one—often, we use the word to describe belief systems that we think are “weird,” or that don’t align with the more standard world religions. 

It's a Weird World...Cults

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

The term “cult” is a controversial one—often, we use the word to describe belief systems that we think are “weird,” or that don’t align with the more standard world religions. 

It's a Weird World...Cults

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

The term “cult” is a controversial one—often, we use the word to describe belief systems that we think are “weird,” or that don’t align with the more standard world religions. 

It's a Weird World...Cults

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

The term “cult” is a controversial one—often, we use the word to describe belief systems that we think are “weird,” or that don’t align with the more standard world religions.