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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Earth Day Plant Swap (Houseplants Only)

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Family, Young Adult, Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Family, Young Adult, Adult

Program Type: Special Program

Description:

Celebrate Earth Day by getting a new houseplant and giving away a spare houseplant from your own home. Why buy when you can adopt for free?

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Teen Tuesday: Life-Sized Clue

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Teen Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Young Adult

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Young Adult

Program Type: Special Program

Description:

This time, you aren’t just playing the game – you ARE the game! Join us for an afternoon of mystery and fun.

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 (7/19)	Mon (7/20)	Tue (7/21)	Wed (7/22)	Thu (7/23)	Fri (7/24)	Sat (7/25)
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
11 am				This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Make and Take at the Fair 11:00am–12:00pm Family, Preschool, Elementary Special Program, Storytime Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Special Program, Storytime Description: Join Miss Amanda at the fair for crafts and fun! Each day we will make a different project, read stories, and have other activities. After you make a craft, enjoy the rest of the events the fair has to offer.	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Make and Take at the Fair 11:00am–12:00pm Family, Preschool, Elementary Special Program, Storytime Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Special Program, Storytime Description: Join Miss Amanda at the fair for crafts and fun! Each day we will make a different project, read stories, and have other activities. After you make a craft, enjoy the rest of the events the fair has to offer.	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Make and Take at the Fair 11:00am–12:00pm Family, Preschool, Elementary Special Program, Storytime Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Special Program, Storytime Description: Join Miss Amanda at the fair for crafts and fun! Each day we will make a different project, read stories, and have other activities. After you make a craft, enjoy the rest of the events the fair has to offer.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm		This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Make It Monday: Build a Dinosaur 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 dinosaurs with recycled materials.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm					This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Elementary" group Crafts at Night: Build a Dinosaur 5:30pm–6:30pm Preschool, Elementary Maker Program 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: Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Maker Program Description: Can’t make it to our Make It Mondays in the afternoon? Come craft with us in the evening! Tonight we will be building dinosaurs with recycled materials.
6 pm				This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Adult" group Leaf Printing/Stamping: an Adult & Teen craft 6:15pm–7:45pm Young Adult, Adult Arts & Crafts, 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: Arts & Crafts, Maker Program Registration Required Description: We have some ideas for how to turn leaves into art - printing, stamping, hammering, and using as paint brushes. Join us to make art! Register each person separately. Registration opens June 15 at 9a.