Freeport Public Library

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Freeport Public Library
100 E. Douglas St.
Freeport, IL 61032
United States

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Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-3:00pm

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a young person wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and jeans is sitting down in front of a light source, maybe a window, holding a spiral notebook and a pen. You cannot see their face, just their body and hand as they begin to write

Teen Short Story Contest Submission Open

All Day 1/20 - 2/3

Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Young Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Age Group: Young Adult

Program Type: Special Program

Description:

The Freeport Public Library is back with its second annual Teen Short Story Contest!

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 (3/22)	Mon (3/23)	Tue (3/24)	Wed (3/25)	Thu (3/26)	Fri (3/27)	Sat (3/28)
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 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 "Adult" group Therapeutic Recreation for folks with I.D.D. 10:30am–12:00pm Adult Maker Program This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Maker Program Description: No registration required! Join our therapeutic recreation program designed especially for individuals with disabilities. Engage in crafting, chatting, and fun activities!	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 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 "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 with Pigeon 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 Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Storytime Description: Enjoy a special storytime with the one and only Pigeon! We will read some of his favorite stories and make a special Pigeon craft before meeting Pigeon himself.			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 Don't Let the Pigeon Run the Party! 10:30am–11:30pm Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary Special Program 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 Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Special Program Description: Are you a fan of Mo Willems' Pigeon books? Join us as we celebrate Pigeon with a party in his honor! We will have crafts, games, and a visit from Pigeon himself. Will Pigeon take over the party?
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6 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 Storytime with Pigeon 6:00pm–6:45pm 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 Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Storytime Description: Enjoy a special storytime with the one and only Pigeon! We will read some of his favorite stories and make a special Pigeon craft before meeting Pigeon himself.		This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Arm Knitting "How To": for Adults & Teens 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 Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Maker Program Registration Required Description: Learn how to arm knit.