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Teen Tuesday: Game Day! Puzzle Palooza

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Young Adult
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Do you call yourself a puzzle master? Enjoy a little friendly competition? It’s time for Puzzle Palooza: Teen Edition! After randomly assigning teams, competitors will compete to see who can complete the jigsaw puzzle first.

painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War

More than a River... [Lectures in American History #3]

Thursday, February 26, 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:

More than a River: Washington's crossing of the Delaware River and its importance in American history

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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Therapeutic Recreation for folks with I.D.D.

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult
Maker Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

No registration required! Join our therapeutic recreation program designed especially for individuals with disabilities. Engage in crafting, chatting, and fun activities!

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.  

Malcom Eaton Library Group

10:00am–11:30am
Adult
Maker Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

Crafting and etc with Malcolm Eaton Group

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!

Watercolor with Victoria: the Basics & a Simple Project: for Adults & Teens

6:15pm–7:45pm
Young Adult, Adult
Maker Program, Workshop
Registration Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Maker Program, Workshop
Registration Required
Description:

Watercolor with instruction from Victoria via Zoom (live event, not a recording)

The first 30 minutes will be basic techniques: wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, etc that we will practice.

Therapeutic Recreation for folks with I.D.D.

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult
Maker Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

No registration required! Join our therapeutic recreation program designed especially for individuals with disabilities. Engage in crafting, chatting, and fun activities!

Arm Knitting "How To": for Adults & Teens

6:15pm–7:45pm
Young Adult, Adult
Maker Program
Registration Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Registration Required
Description:

Learn how to arm knit. 

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.  

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.

Watercolor Flowers using Fountain Pens: an Adult Art tutorial

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adult
Maker Program
Registration Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Registration Required
Description:

Use fountain pens and water to create beautiful little works of art with instruction from Bobby.

Registration required for this small class. We will repeat this class in May.

Malcom Eaton Library Group

10:00am–11:30am
Adult
Maker Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

Crafting and etc with Malcolm Eaton Group

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!

Capiz Shell Art: an Adult/Teen craft

6:15pm–7:45pm
Young Adult, Adult
Maker Program
Registration Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Registration Required
Description:

We are going to use capiz shells, white and colored, to make a piece of wall art or a wind chime or you can decorate a lampshade with shells (bring your OWN lampshade!).

Register! Please register each person separately.

Therapeutic Recreation for folks with I.D.D.

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult
Maker Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

No registration required! Join our therapeutic recreation program designed especially for individuals with disabilities. Engage in crafting, chatting, and fun activities!

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.

Malcom Eaton Library Group

10:00am–11:30am
Adult
Maker Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

Crafting and etc with Malcolm Eaton Group

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!

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Therapeutic Recreation for folks with I.D.D.

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult
Maker Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

No registration required! Join our therapeutic recreation program designed especially for individuals with disabilities. Engage in crafting, chatting, and fun activities!

Malcom Eaton Library Group

10:00am–11:30am
Adult
Maker Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

Crafting and etc with Malcolm Eaton Group

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

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

Therapeutic Recreation for folks with I.D.D.

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult
Maker Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

No registration required! Join our therapeutic recreation program designed especially for individuals with disabilities. Engage in crafting, chatting, and fun activities!

Independence Day

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

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Independence Day.

Malcom Eaton Library Group

10:00am–11:30am
Adult
Maker Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

Crafting and etc with Malcolm Eaton Group