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 (9/14)	Mon (9/15)	Tue (9/16)	Wed (9/17)	Thu (9/18)	Fri (9/19)	Sat (9/20)
All Day	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest All Day 9/3–9/27 Family, Elementary, Young Adult, Adult Special 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 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, Elementary, Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Special Program Registration Required Description: Decorate a pumpkin like your favorite book character for Freeport Public Library's Fourth Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest! You may reserve a pumpkin from the library by registering for the contest on our events calendar or provide your own
9 am					This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Paint with Nina: Daisies 9:30am–12:00pm 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: Learning Lab Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Maker Program Registration Required Description: Paint with Nina is back! Cheerful yellow daisies on an oval background. With full instruction and assistance from Nina. Please register. Register each person separately. Registration opens August 15 at 9 a.m.
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 "Early Childhood" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Early Childhood, Preschool Storytime 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: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Childhood, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Description: Join us for stories, flannelboards, songs, and a craft every Wednesday morning. For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver.		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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4 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult" group Teen Tuesday: Bottle Rocket Rumble 4:00pm–5:00pm Young Adult Maker 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: Youth Program Room Age Group: Young Adult Program Type: Maker Program Description: Need to blow off a little steam? Let’s launch some bottle rockets!
5 pm						Reservation Downtown Sculpture Walk - Grand Opening Reception 5:00pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Join us at the Freeport Public Library on Friday, September 19^th from 5pm – 7pm for the Sculpture Walk Grand Opening Reception!
6 pm		This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Adult & Teen Craftapalooza 6:00pm–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: Come play with our craft supplies. Revisit previous crafts or make something entirely new. We will have some ideas for you, or you can just have fun. Registration. Opens August 15 at 9a. Please register each person separately.		This event is in the "Adult" group It's a Weird World... 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult Storytime 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: Boardroom Age Group: Adult Program Type: Storytime Description: Do you like podcasts or shows or books about creepy things, cryptids, hauntings, or howls in the night? Join us for the first It's a Weird World...
7 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Illinois Libraries Present: Finding the Clues: Then & Now with Steve Burns [Virtual Event & Watch Party] 7:00pm–7:45pm Young Adult, Adult Performance 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: Boardroom Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Performance Description: Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns