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

Teen Tuesday: Game Day! Puzzle Palooza

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Young Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Learning Lab

Age Group: Young Adult

Program Type: Special Program

Description:

Do you call yourself a puzzle master? Enjoy a little friendly competition? It’s time for Puzzle Palooza: Teen Edition! After randomly assigning teams, competitors will compete to see who can complete the jigsaw puzzle first.

painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War

More than a River... [Lectures in American History #3]

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Young Adult, Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Young Adult, Adult

Program Type: Lecture

Description:

More than a River: Washington's crossing of the Delaware River and its importance in American history

Mike Matejka standing by an old-school train engine

What’s Coming Down the Line? The Railroad in the American Mind

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Young Adult, Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Young Adult, Adult

Program Type: Lecture

Description:

Illinois is the nation’s railroad crossroads. This not only altered the state’s economy and communities but also represented an industry with a cultural allure.

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 (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 "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 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		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
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
5 pm			Closing New Years Eve 5:00pm–8:00pm Branches: Freeport Public Library Description: Closing at 5:00pm for New Year's Eve