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 (7/05)	Mon (7/06)	Tue (7/07)	Wed (7/08)	Thu (7/09)	Fri (7/10)	Sat (7/11)
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
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
2 pm		This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Make It Monday: Button Wind Chimes 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Drop in each Monday between 2:00 and 4:00 pm to make a craft with us! This week we will be making Button Wind Chimes.	This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Slime Making: Edible Smores 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 Edible Smores Slime!		This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Worm Races 2:00pm–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: Get ready for a slow-moving showdown of racing worms! Each participant will pick a worm and cheer it on to the finish. Come see which worm will crawl its way to victory! After the racing is complete, we will enjoy an edible dirt
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!