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

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Storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm

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:

Listen to a holiday story or two by Santa and Mrs. Claus in Santa’s visiting area. After stories, be sure to tell Santa what you would like for Christmas.

old style painting of Krampus demon carrying away a bad child in the snow

It's a Weird World...Krampus ('tis the season!)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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:

In this month's episode of It's a Weird World, we will be discussing Krampus and other creepy holiday fiends and legends.

Join us for this interactive discussion group, no registration required.

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 (8/03)	Mon (8/04)	Tue (8/05)	Wed (8/06)	Thu (8/07)	Fri (8/08)	Sat (8/09)
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: Meeting 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 "Adult" group Senior Resource Center book discussion: Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson 10:30am–11:30am Adult Book Club Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Description: Old passions, prejudices, and grudges surface in a Washington State island town when a Japanese man stands trial for the murder of a fisherman in the 1950s.
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.
12 pm
1 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 End of Summer Party 1:00pm–4:00pm Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult Special Program Offsite Event 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: Off Site Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Special Program Description: Celebrate the end of summer reading with a party! We will have bounce houses, face painting, games, and much more! In case of rain, our party will move inside the library.
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: Melted Crayon Art 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 melted crayon art! Registration required.	This event is in the "Young Adult" group Teen Tuesday: DIY Wardrobe Edition 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Learning Lab Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Special Program Description: Have an old T-shirt sitting in your closet? Jeans you don't wear because they are boring? Let's fix that! Bring your old clothes for an afternoon of up-cycling! This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Slime Making: Orange Creamsicle Slime 2:00pm–5:00pm Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult Maker Program This event is in the "Family" 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 Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Maker Program Description: Join us each month as we make a different type of slime. This month we will be making orange creamsicle slime!
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: Melted Crayon Art 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 melted crayon art! Registration required.
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm				This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group ChessPort 6:00pm–7:00pm Family, Young Adult, Adult Special Program This event is in the "Family" 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 Age Group: Family, Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Special Program Description: Join ChessPort! No experience necessary. Chess sets are provided. Free, no registration. All current, former, rusty, and new players welcome! This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Mosaic Yarn: 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: If you melt acrylic yarn, it turns into a sort of "yarn leather." One can then cut it into shapes and do all sorts of artsy things with it. Come experiment with us! Registration required. Please register each person separately.