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.

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Time	Sun (11/16)	Mon (11/17)	Tue (11/18)	Wed (11/19)	Thu (11/20)	Fri (11/21)	Sat (11/22)
10 am							This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Pretzel City Authors' Fair 10:00am–2:00pm 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 Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Family, Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Special Program Description: As part of Mistletoe Walk 2025, visit the library to chat with local authors between 10 and 2. They will have books and wares for purchase.
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12 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group Road Scholar Live, Virtual Lecture: Tracing Sacred Routes - Ancient Americas 12:00pm–1:00pm Adult Lecture 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: Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lecture Description: While today’s roadways often mark economic connections, many ancient roads served sacred functions — used for parading divine statues, hosting large-scale processions or aligning with astronomical events.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Fall Wreaths: an Adult 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: Create a lovely fall wreath from corn husks, ribbon, and other natural elements. Registration opens 10/15/2025 at 9a. Please register each person separately.	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jigsaw Puzzle Race (Adult/Teen/Family) REGISTRATION CLOSED 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Family, Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Special Program Description: Our first ever Jigsaw Puzzle Race! It will start at 6p sharp. There's room for 5 teams. All five slots are filled. Each team should have 4 – 6 people. (This is flexible.)	This event is in the "Adult" group It's a Weird World...Cave-in-Rock History and Mysteries 6:00pm–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: It's a Weird World... This month we're going to talk about Cave-in-Rock State Park, which has a long history and numerous mysteries.
7 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group A Journey through Food and Science with Kenji Lopez-Alt [Illinois Libraries Present] 7:00pm–7:45pm Young Adult, Adult Performance, Virtual Event/ Watch Party 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, Virtual Event/ Watch Party Description: Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science Watch with us at the library or register here to watch from home.