Freeport Public Library

9:00am-8:00pm

(815) 233-3000

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

Name: Ray Bradbury: Waukegan’s Influence on a Visionary [OBOF event]
Start: 2025-03-13T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-13T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Freeport Public Library

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speaker Ty Rohrer with Ray Bradbury statue in Waukegan

Ray Bradbury: Waukegan’s Influence on a Visionary [OBOF event]

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

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Lecture

Age Group:

Young Adult, Adult

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Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Young Adult, Adult

Program Type: Lecture

Description:

Ty Rohrer’s presentation “Ray Bradbury: Waukegan’s Influence on a Visionary” tells the story of the life of the author from when he was growing up in Waukegan to his prolific career.

Race to Freedom: Video and Discussion with Ed Finch and Patricia Norman

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture, Movie

Age Group:

Adult

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Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Lecture, Movie

Description:

Join us for an enlightening evening as we screen the powerful film "Race to Freedom," followed by a critical discussion session.

The Presumption of Freedom: The Illinois Supreme Court and the Fate of Slavery in the Prairie State

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Special Program

Age Group:

Adult

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Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Special Program

Description:

Though Illinois entered the Union as a free state in 1818, slavery continued to exist within its borders for decades.

Songs of the IL Freedom Road in Freeport

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Family, Adult

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Library Branch: Freeport Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Family, Adult

Program Type: Performance

Description:

Songs of the Illinois Freedom Road is the powerful new musical performance featuring the songs, stories, and struggles of the Illinois Underground Railroad.

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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: Youth Program 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 "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 Llama Llama 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Freeport Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary Program Type: Storytime Description: Enjoy an evening storytime with Llama Llama!

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