Freeport Public Library

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

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Sun-Mon: Closed

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

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-3:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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Teen Tuesday: Miniature Wire Figurines

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Teen Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Maker Program

Age Group:

Young Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Young Adult

Program Type: Maker Program

Description:

All you need are pipe cleaners, embroidery floss, felt, and a little imagination!

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

Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture, Virtual Event/ Watch Party

Age Group:

Young Adult, Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Learning Lab

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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It's a Weird World...Aliens!

Wednesday, February 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:

Area 51, Roswell, UFOs, new government information being published...are there aliens among us? Join our fun discussion group.

Free and no registration needed.

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Time	Sun (12/29)	Mon (12/30)	Tue (12/31)	Wed (1/01)	Thu (1/02)	Fri (1/03)	Sat (1/04)
All Day				Closing NEW YEARS DAY All Day Branches: Freeport Public Library Description: Closed for New Years
10 am						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 This event is in the "Young Adult" group Life Size Candy Land 10:00am–2:00pm Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult Special Program 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 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, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Special Program Description: We're bringing one of the most beloved board games to life! Come along on a journey through Candy Land's magical landscapes, where you can step into the game!
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm					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 This event is in the "Young Adult" group Life Size Candy Land 2:00pm–6:00pm Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult Special Program 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 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, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Special Program Description: We're bringing one of the most beloved board games to life! Come along on a journey through Candy Land's magical landscapes, where you can step into the game!
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult" group Teen Tuesday: NYE Finale 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: Teen Room Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Special Program Description: Join us for our last Teen Tuesday hang-out of 2024! We'll be playing games, making a craft, and enjoying each other's company before the New Year comes!
5 pm			Closing New Years Eve 5:00pm–8:00pm Branches: Freeport Public Library Description: Closing at 5:00pm for New Year's Eve