Freeport Public Library

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Freeport Public Library
100 E. Douglas St.
Freeport, IL 61032
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-3:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Spanish Family Night

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Bilingual

Age Group:

Family, Preschool, Elementary

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary

Program Type: Bilingual

Description:

Join us for an evening of fun in Spanish!

two small blue "houses" made of recycled plastic water bottles sit on a wooden table. Their roofs are green and they are adorned with flowers, twigs, and other natural materials

Teen Tuesday: Fairy and Gnome Homes!

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Maker Program

Age Group:

Young Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Youth Program Room

Age Group: Young Adult

Program Type: Maker Program

Description:

Let's get crafty! This month we are making fairy and gnome homes! Using recycled materials, paint, and a little imagination, we will craft miniature houses that double as a small table light!

on a bright, sunny day teens throw an orange Frisbee around

Teen Tuesday: Game Day! Ultimate Frisbee

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Young Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Youth Program Room

Age Group: Young Adult

Program Type: Special Program

Description:

It's Game Day and we're going outside to play Ultimate Frisbee! Meet at the field in Debate Square, where we will build teams and face off. Wear clothes that you can move freely and safely in.

Storytime at Debate Square

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

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:

Bring your blankets and chairs and join us for an outdoor storytime at Debate Square Park! We will read stories, sing songs, and have plenty of movement activities! In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held in the libra

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (5/11)	Mon (5/12)	Tue (5/13)	Wed (5/14)	Thu (5/15)	Fri (5/16)	Sat (5/17)
8 am			Closing Closed for Staff Training 8:00am - 12:00pm Branches: Freeport Public Library Description: Library temporarily closed for staff training, open at 12pm
9 am
10 am		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Babies and Books 10:15am - 11:00am Early Childhood Storytime This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Youth Program 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.		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Early Childhood, Preschool Storytime This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Messy Masterpieces 10:00am - 11:00am Early Childhood, Preschool Maker Program This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. 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!
11 am		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Babies and Books 11:15am - 12:00pm Early Childhood Storytime This event is in the "Early Childhood" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Youth Program 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.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Monday Murders Book Group: Best Mystery Stories of the Year, 2022 ed. 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adult Book Club This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Boardroom Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Description: Penzler’s latest anthology of the year’s best mystery stories, guest edited this time by Sara Paretsky, brings together short fiction weighted toward character-driven tales awash in psychological thrills.
2 pm		This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Homeschool Happenings: End of the Year Party 2:00pm - 3:00pm Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult Special Program This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Special Program Description: Calling all homeschoolers! Each month, we will dive into a new and exciting topic designed to inspire and support homeschooling families.
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Teen Summer Volunteer Informational Meeting 4:00pm - 5:00pm Young Adult Special Program This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Special Program Description: Are you in 7th through 12th grade and looking to volunteer at the Freeport Public Library? Join us for an informational meeting to go over everything you need to know to get involved this summer!
5 pm
6 pm				Reservation FPL Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Boardroom Purpose of Meeting Freeport Public Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting Open to the public Find posted agendas and minutes here	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Spanish Family Night 6:00pm - 7:00pm Family, Preschool, Elementary Bilingual This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary" group. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Bilingual Description: Join us for an evening of fun in Spanish!	This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Homeschool Prom 6:30pm - 9:00pm Young Adult Special Program Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Special Program Registration Required Description: Calling all homeschool teens: it's going to be a night to remember! We're hosting a prom just for homeschool teens in the area. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. Illinois Libraries Present: Matthew Desmond [Virtual Event & Watch Party] 7:00pm - 7:45pm Adult Virtual Event/ Watch Party This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Boardroom Age Group: Adult Program Type: Virtual Event/ Watch Party Description: Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore. REGISTER: https://bit.ly/ILP_MatthewDesmond