Freeport Public Library

9:00am-6:00pm

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

cardboard game

Cardboard Arcade

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Preschool, Elementary

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Preschool, Elementary

Program Type: Special Program

Description:

Try your luck at our Cardboard Arcade! Play your favorite arcade games, including skeeball, basketball shoot out, bowling, and more!

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.

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 (7/20)	Mon (7/21)	Tue (7/22)	Wed (7/23)	Thu (7/24)	Fri (7/25)	Sat (7/26)
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 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
11 am				This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Storytime at the Fair 11:00am–12:00pm Family, Preschool, Elementary Special Program, Storytime 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, Storytime Description: Join Miss Amanda at the fair for stories and fun! We will read stories, make a project, and have plenty of movement activities. After storytime, enjoy the rest of the events the fair has to offer.	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Storytime at the Fair 11:00am–12:00pm Family, Preschool, Elementary Special Program, Storytime 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, Storytime Description: Join Miss Amanda at the fair for stories and fun! We will read stories, make a project, and have plenty of movement activities. After storytime, enjoy the rest of the events the fair has to offer.	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Storytime at the Fair 11:00am–12:00pm Family, Preschool, Elementary Special Program, Storytime 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, Storytime Description: Join Miss Amanda at the fair for stories and fun! We will read stories, make a project, and have plenty of movement activities. After storytime, enjoy the rest of the events the fair has to offer.
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: Mason Jar Lanterns 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 mason jar lanterns! Registration required.
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: Mason Jar Lanterns 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 mason jar lanterns! Registration required.