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

Jennifer Walling of the Illinois Environmental Council

Good Climate Policy, Real Savings: What Illinois Has Done and What We Can Do Next (The Costs of Living with Climate Change #4)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture, Workshop

Age Group:

Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lecture, Workshop

Description:

Good Climate Policy, Real Savings: What Illinois Has Done and What We Can Do Next

It's a Weird World... Serial Killers

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Boardroom at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Hobbies & Interests

Age Group:

Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Boardroom

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Hobbies & Interests

Description:

So much to know about serial killers. Come and discuss with Bobby.

Stars filled with red, white, and blue sand.

Happy Birthday America!

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Preschool, Elementary

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Preschool, Elementary

Program Type: Special Program

Description:

Get ready to celebrate America’s 250^th birthday at the library! Drop in and make sand art stars, suncatchers, firework paintings, and more!

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 (6/07)	Mon (6/08)	Tue (6/09)	Wed (6/10)	Thu (6/11)	Fri (6/12)	Sat (6/13)
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: Youth Program 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 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 Malcom Eaton Library Group 10:00am–11:30am 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: Crafting and etc with Malcolm Eaton Group	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 Library Branch: Freeport Public Library 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! For ages 0-5.
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 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Summer Reading Kick Off Party 1:00pm–3:00pm Preschool, Elementary Special Program This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Age Group: Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Special Program Description: Sign up for Summer Reading at our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Children who sign up at the party will receive a free book. We will also have crafts, tattoos, and games!
2 pm			This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Slime Making: Color Change Slime 2:00pm–5:00pm Preschool, Elementary Maker Program This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Maker Program Description: Join us each month as we make a different type of slime! Come before 5:00 pm to make the day's slime. This month we will be making Color Change Slime!		This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Dinosaur Family Bingo 2:00pm–3:00pm Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult Special Program This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult Program Type: Special Program Description: Join us for an afternoon of fun playing dinosaur themed Bingo!  All children will go home a winner. This program is only for children, teens, and their caregivers.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm					This event is in the "Elementary" group Pokemon Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Elementary Special Program This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Elementary Program Type: Special Program Description: Meet to play and talk Pokémon with other trainers! Players can bring their own cards, or use decks provided by the library. Trade cards, battle each other, or just talk strategy – this club is for novice trainers and experts alike!
6 pm		This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Tinfoil Stained Glass craft: an Adult & Teen Summer Reading Kick-off 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 Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Young Adult, Adult Program Type: Maker Program Registration Required Description: Make faux stained glass using tinfoil, sharpies, and a picture frame - it looks really cool. We will have various templates for designs. REGISTER. Please register each person separately. Registration opens at 9a on May 15th.