Freeport Public Library

9:00am-8:00pm

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

Family Bingo

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult

Program Type: Special Program

Description:

Join us for an afternoon of fun playing Bingo! All children will go home a winner. This program is only for children, teens, and their caregivers.

pink and red swirled alcohol inks on paper

Alcohol Inks: an Adult craft (Color Our World)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm

Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Maker Program

Age Group:

Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Maker Program

Registration Required

Description:

We'll make our own alcohol inks in different colors and use them to make art on a wooden box or on paper. We will be outside in the courtyard because of ventilation requirements. Dress cool, bring some water, and some bug spray!

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The Rise of Main Street! with John Lynn

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Performance

Description:

Take an armchair tour through the heyday of Illinois' small towns, when the culture of Main Street was the culture of America. Our speaker has visited and photographed all 2,400 of the small towns and villages on the state road map.

a calendar sits on top of a desk. it is made of a black picture frame and uses paint swatches as day markers for a rainbow ombre effect.

Teen Tuesday: DIY Dry Erase Board Calendars

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Maker Program, Special Program

Age Group:

Young Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Learning Lab

Age Group: Young Adult

Program Type: Maker Program, Special Program

Description:

We all know how hard it is to keep track of all the fun things that summer has to offer – let’s make organizing that a little easier! Join us to make our own dry erase calendars!

watercolor painting of a green parrot sitting on a branch with two yellow flowers near its feets

Painting with Victoria (Color Our World)

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Maker Program

Age Group:

Young Adult, Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Young Adult, Adult

Program Type: Maker Program

Registration Required

Description:

Color Our World watercolor painting class - try a parrot!

Registration opens at 06/15 at 9a.

Please register each person separately to paint Polly the Parrot.

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 (7/14)	Mon (7/15)	Tue (7/16)	Wed (7/17)	Thu (7/18)	Fri (7/19)	Sat (7/20)
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 "Family" group This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Storytime at Debate Square 10:30am–11:00am Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary Storytime This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Early Childhood" 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: 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	This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Solar Printing: for Adults/Teens/Older Children (with guardian) 10:00am–12:00pm Elementary, Young Adult, Adult Maker Program Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary" group 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: Elementary, Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Maker Program Registration Required Description: RAIN! Due to a lack of sun, this event is being moved to Thursday, July 18, 10a-12p. If you have any questions, please contact Dianne at 815.656.2478	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 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, 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
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm		This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Make It Monday: Confetti Coasters 2:00pm–3:00pm Family, Elementary, Young Adult Maker Program Registration Required This event is in the "Family" 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 Age Group: Family, Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Maker Program Registration Required Description: Each week we will make a different project that you can take home. This week we will be making confetti coasters. Registration required. This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Collage Art Camp 2:00pm–4:00pm Elementary, Young Adult Maker Program Registration Required 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: Learning Lab Age Group: Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Maker Program Registration Required Description: We will explore different approaches to collage with paper, prints and paints, doodles and drawings, upcycled materials and more.	This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Collage Art Camp 2:00pm–4:00pm Elementary, Young Adult Maker Program Registration Required 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: Learning Lab Age Group: Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Maker Program Registration Required Description: We will explore different approaches to collage with paper, prints and paints, doodles and drawings, upcycled materials and more.	This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Collage Art Camp 2:00pm–4:00pm Elementary, Young Adult Maker Program Registration Required 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: Learning Lab Age Group: Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Maker Program Registration Required Description: We will explore different approaches to collage with paper, prints and paints, doodles and drawings, upcycled materials and more.	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adult" group Heatwave! Vintage Songs of the Summer 2:00pm–3:00pm Family, Adult Performance This event is in the "Family" 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: Family, Adult Program Type: Performance Description: Accomplished performers and husband and wife duo, Matt and Cynthia Gruel, delight audiences with their tight harmonies, theatrical performances and engaging arrangements! This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Collage Art Camp 2:00pm–4:00pm Elementary, Young Adult Maker Program Registration Required 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: Learning Lab Age Group: Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Maker Program Registration Required Description: We will explore different approaches to collage with paper, prints and paints, doodles and drawings, upcycled materials and more.	This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Collage Art Camp 2:00pm–4:00pm Elementary, Young Adult Maker Program Registration Required 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: Learning Lab Age Group: Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Maker Program Registration Required Description: We will explore different approaches to collage with paper, prints and paints, doodles and drawings, upcycled materials and more.
3 pm		This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Make It Monday: Confetti Coasters 3:00pm–4:00pm Family, Elementary, Young Adult Maker Program Registration Required This event is in the "Family" 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 Age Group: Family, Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Maker Program Registration Required Description: Each week we will make a different project that you can take home. This week we will be making confetti coasters. Registration required.
4 pm
5 pm					This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Crafts at Night: Squishmallow Paintings 5:30pm–6:30pm Family, Elementary Maker Program Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Family, Elementary Program Type: Maker Program Registration Required Description: Can’t make it to our Make It Mondays in the afternoon? Now you can make projects at night. Tonight we will be making squishmallow paintings.
6 pm		This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Beeswax Wraps: a maker project for adult & teens 6:15pm–7:45pm Young Adult, Adult Maker Program Registration Required 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: Maker Program Registration Required Description: Beeswax wraps can be used to cover and store food in place of plastic wrap or tinfoil. We will be creating our own wraps using pieces of cloth, beeswax, pine resin, and jojoba oil.	This event is in the "Adult" group Renters' Rights Presentation with PrairieState Legal 6:00pm–7:00pm Adult Lecture, Workshop 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: Adult Program Type: Lecture, Workshop Description: A lawyer from Prairie State Legal will present about renters' rights in Illinois. There will be time for questions. No registration is required. FREE