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-Wed: 9:00am-8:00pm

Thu: Closed

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-3:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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Storytime at Debate Square

Wednesday, June 18, 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

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Bluey Bash

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary

Program Type: Special Program

Description:

Wackadoo! It’s a Bluey party at the library! Drop in for crafts, activities, and games inspired by everyone’s favorite Blue Heeler!

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Absolute Science: Fantastic Foam and More

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult

Program Type: Special Program

Registration Required

Description:

This show will even make your hair stand up!

Snail made out of buttons

Crafts at Night: Button Art

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Maker Program

Age Group:

Family, Elementary

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? Come craft with us in the evening! This week we will be making button art.

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Time	Sun (10/06)	Mon (10/07)	Tue (10/08)	Wed (10/09)	Thu (10/10)	Fri (10/11)	Sat (10/12)
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: Youth Program 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.
11 am							This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Elementary" group PAWS to Read 11:00am–12:00pm Family, Elementary Special Program 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 Age Group: Family, Elementary Program Type: Special Program Description: Visit the library and read a story to one of the sweet pups from Therapy Dogs International.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult" group Teen Advisory Board 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: Conference Room Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Special Program Description: Calling all teens! Want more teen activities and social events? Need to fulfill volunteer hours? Get involved on this planning team and help improve library services for 7th - 12th graders. All ideas welcome!
5 pm					This event is in the "Elementary" group Pokemon Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Elementary Special Program 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: Elementary Program Type: Special Program Description: Meet to play and talk Pokémon with other trainers! Players can bring their own cards, or use decks provided by the library. Trade cards, battle each other, or just talk strategy – this club is for novice trainers and experts alike!
6 pm		This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Yarn Pumpkins, an Adult & Teen craft 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: Make a lovely pumpkin decoration using chunky yarn and a hair bun holder. This craft looks like something you would buy in a store - it's so cool! Free. Please register each person separately.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group Illinois Libraries Present: Erika Sánchez [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: Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez Register here: https://bit.ly/ILP_ErikaSanchez