Freeport Public Library

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(815) 233-3000

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

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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

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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.

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

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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!

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

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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

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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.

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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		This event is in the "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Messy Masterpieces 10:00am–11:00am Early Childhood, Preschool Maker Program 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: Maker Program Description: Come create with us! Each month we will make a masterpiece you can take home. Come dressed to make a mess!

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