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

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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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Time	Sun (8/13)	Mon (8/14)	Tue (8/15)	Wed (8/16)	Thu (8/17)	Fri (8/18)	Sat (8/19)
All Day					This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Large Print and CD Sale 08/17/2023 @ 12:00pm–08/19/2023 @ 2:00pm Young Adult, Adult Special Program This event is in the "Young Adult" group 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Special Program Description: Sale of withdrawn large print books and withdrawn CDs from the library's collection. There will also be some audio books and donated DVDs available for sale. Cash only. Hours of Sale: Thursday, 12p - 5p Friday, 9a - 5p
10 am		This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Read and Play at the Park 10:00am–11:00am Family, Preschool, Elementary Special Program Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Special Program Description: Head to Krape Park for stories, messy crafts, and outdoor play. Join the Freeport Public Library and Freeport Park District for a fun-filled hour. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle. For ages 4-8. Each session requires a 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 Movin' and Groovin' 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: Are you ready to sing and dance through storytime? Join us for our new monthly music and movement storytime filled with songs, dancing and stories. For ages 0-5.	This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Storytime at Debate Square 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 Age Group: Early Childhood, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description: Join us for an outdoor storytime with stories, songs, and more! In the event of inclement weather, storytime will be held in the Youth Services Department.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Monday Murders Book Group: Read Your Own 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: This month it's read your own and tell the rest of us about it. Discuss your favorite series, a new series, a random mystery you picked up, whether you loved it or hated it. No registration, everyone welcome.