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Tiny Winter Scenes: an Adult & Teen craft

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

We will be making small, multi-media art pieces to get us into the wintery mood. Small enough to use as a tree ornament, table decoration, or give as a thoughtful gift! REGISTER...

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Description:

We will be making small, multi-media art pieces to get us into the wintery mood. Small enough to use as a tree ornament, table decoration, or give as a thoughtful gift!

REGISTER, please register each person separately.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Calling all teens! Want more teen activities and social events? Need to fulfill volunteer hours? Get involved on this planning team and help improve library services for 7th - 12th...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Calling all teens! Want more teen activities and social events? Need to fulfill volunteer hours? Get involved on this planning team and help improve library services for 7th - 12th graders. All ideas welcome!

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier [Virtual Event & Watch Party]

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual Event/ Watch Party
Age Group:
Family, Elementary, Young Adult, Adult
Description:

The Magic of Raina Telgemeier Register here: https://bit.ly/ILP_RainaTelgemeier Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is th...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Family, Elementary, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Virtual Event/ Watch Party
Description:

The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Homeschool Happenings: Holidays Around the World

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Calling all homeschoolers! Each month, we will dive into a new and exciting topic designed to inspire and support homeschooling families. Enjoy engaging discussions, resource shari...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Calling all homeschoolers! Each month, we will dive into a new and exciting topic designed to inspire and support homeschooling families.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Tuesday: ChocoLit Chat!

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Cozy up for an evening of toasty brews and lively discussion! Bring your own blanket and mug, and relax with some hot chocolate while we discuss this year's Rebecca Caudill and Lin...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Cozy up for an evening of toasty brews and lively discussion! Bring your own blanket and mug, and relax with some hot chocolate while we discuss this year's Rebecca Caudill and Lincoln Award nominated books.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Holiday Hanger: a simple holiday craft for adults & teens (with refreshments!)

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

Craft a simple yet festive holiday hanger Please register each person separately.

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Craft a simple yet festive holiday hanger

Please register each person separately.

CHRISTMAS EVE HOLIDAY

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Closed for Christmas Eve Holiday

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Eve Holiday

CHRISTMAS DAY

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Closed for Christmas Day

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Day

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Tuesday: NYE Finale

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Join us for our last Teen Tuesday hang-out of 2024! We'll be playing games, making a craft, and enjoying each other's company before the New Year comes!

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Join us for our last Teen Tuesday hang-out of 2024! We'll be playing games, making a craft, and enjoying each other's company before the New Year comes!

NEW YEARS DAY

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Closed for New Years

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for New Years

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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Life Size Candy Land

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

We're bringing one of the most beloved board games to life! Come along on a journey through Candy Land's magical landscapes, where you can step into the game! Navigate a giant Cand...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

We're bringing one of the most beloved board games to life! Come along on a journey through Candy Land's magical landscapes, where you can step into the game!

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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Life Size Candy Land

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

We're bringing one of the most beloved board games to life! Come along on a journey through Candy Land's magical landscapes, where you can step into the game! Navigate a giant Cand...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

We're bringing one of the most beloved board games to life! Come along on a journey through Candy Land's magical landscapes, where you can step into the game!

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Slime Making

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Join us each month as we make a different type of slime!  This month we will be making Hot Chocolate Slime.

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

Join us each month as we make a different type of slime!  This month we will be making Hot Chocolate Slime.

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Homeschool Happenings: Winter STEAM Projects

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Calling all homeschoolers! Each month, we will dive into a new and exciting topic designed to inspire and support homeschooling families. Enjoy engaging discussions, resource shari...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Calling all homeschoolers! Each month, we will dive into a new and exciting topic designed to inspire and support homeschooling families.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Snow Globe Craft: Adults and Teens

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

All supplies provided by the library. *FREE*Please register each person separately. Registration opens 12/30/2024.Any questions, contact Dianne at the library.PS - the photo does n...

Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description:

All supplies provided by the library. *FREE*

Please register each person separately. Registration opens 12/30/2024.

Any questions, contact Dianne at the library.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Calling all teens! Want more teen activities and social events? Need to fulfill volunteer hours? Get involved on this planning team and help improve library services for 7th - 12th...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Calling all teens! Want more teen activities and social events? Need to fulfill volunteer hours? Get involved on this planning team and help improve library services for 7th - 12th graders. All ideas welcome!

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Library Closed for Holiday

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Library Closed for Holiday

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Short Story Contest Submission Open

All Day 1/21 - 1/29
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

The Freeport Public Library is hosting its first annual Teen Short Story Contest! Students grade 7th through 12th are encouraged to submit a work of fiction up to 3000 words for co...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

The Freeport Public Library is hosting its first annual Teen Short Story Contest!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Tuesday: Game Day! Shuffle Showdown

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

It's Game Day! This time we are bringing it back to the basics: a single deck of cards. What happens next, you decide! Join us for some classic card games a little friendly competi...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

It's Game Day! This time we are bringing it back to the basics: a single deck of cards. What happens next, you decide! Join us for some classic card games a little friendly competition.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Tuesday: Diamond Art Bookmarks

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

We are bringing back a crowd favorite with a literary twist! Enjoy the zen process of completing a diamond art project with a functional twist. This will be the best companion for ...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

We are bringing back a crowd favorite with a literary twist! Enjoy the zen process of completing a diamond art project with a functional twist. This will be the best companion for your favorite book!

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Slime Making

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Join us each month as we make a different type of slime!  This month we will be making Valentine's Slime.

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

Join us each month as we make a different type of slime!  This month we will be making Valentine's Slime.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

American History Lecture Series

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult
Description:

More info coming soon

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Lecture
Description:

More info coming soon

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Homeschool Happenings: Human Body

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Description:

Calling all homeschoolers! Each month, we will dive into a new and exciting topic designed to inspire and support homeschooling families. Enjoy engaging discussions, resource shari...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Calling all homeschoolers! Each month, we will dive into a new and exciting topic designed to inspire and support homeschooling families.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult
Description:

Calling all teens! Want more teen activities and social events? Need to fulfill volunteer hours? Get involved on this planning team and help improve library services for 7th - 12th...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Calling all teens! Want more teen activities and social events? Need to fulfill volunteer hours? Get involved on this planning team and help improve library services for 7th - 12th graders. All ideas welcome!