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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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What’s Coming Down the Line? The Railroad in the American Mind

6:30pm–7:30pm
Young Adult, Adult
Lecture
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.

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

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adult
Lecture, Workshop
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

Good Climate Policy, Real Savings: What Illinois Has Done and What We Can Do Next (The Costs of Living with Climate Change #4)

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adult
Lecture, Workshop
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture, Workshop
Description:

Good Climate Policy, Real Savings: What Illinois Has Done and What We Can Do Next

Learning from Lincoln: a live, online Road Scholar lecture by Louis P. Masur

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adult
Lecture, Virtual Event/ Watch Party
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture, Virtual Event/ Watch Party
Description:

Abraham Lincoln’s approach to leadership remains a rich source of wisdom today. He blended humor with poignant storytelling and knew when to engage — and when to remain silent.

Climate Risks & Resilience at Local & State Levels (The Costs of Living with Climate Change #5)

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adult
Lecture, Workshop
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture, Workshop
Description:

Climate Risks & Resilience at Local & State Levels

Memorial Day

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Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Juneteenth

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

Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4
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Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Independence Day.

Labor Day

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Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Labor Day.

Veteran's Day

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Freeport Public Library closed in observance of Veteran's Day.

Thanksgiving Day

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Freeport Public Library closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day

Post-Thanksgiving Day

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Freeport Public Library closed Thurs, Nov 26 & Fri, Nov 27 for Thanksgiving.

Christmas Eve

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

Christmas Day

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