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Holiday Storytelling with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Listen to a holiday story or two by Santa and Mrs. Claus in Santa’s visiting area.  After stories, be sure to tell Santa what you would like for Christmas.  

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

Listen to a holiday story or two by Santa and Mrs. Claus in Santa’s visiting area.  After stories, be sure to tell Santa what you would like for Christmas. 

 

Raina Telgemeier

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

PAWS to Read

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary
Description:

Visit the library and read a story to one of the sweet pups from Therapy Dogs International.

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.

Holiday Storytelling with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Listen to a holiday story or two by Santa and Mrs. Claus in Santa’s visiting area.  After stories, be sure to tell Santa what you would like for Christmas.  

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

Listen to a holiday story or two by Santa and Mrs. Claus in Santa’s visiting area.  After stories, be sure to tell Santa what you would like for Christmas. 

 

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.

Spanish Family Fun Night

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Join us for an evening of fun in Spanish!  

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

Join us for an evening of fun in Spanish!  

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

Countdown to Noon Year

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Can’t stay up until midnight?  Come celebrate at the library’s Noon Year’s Party!  There will be music, dancing, crafts, a countdown to noon and lots more New Year’s fun....

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

Can’t stay up until midnight?  Come celebrate at the library’s Noon Year’s Party!  There will be music, dancing, crafts, a countdown to noon and lots more New Year’s fun.   

NEW YEARS DAY

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Closed for New Years

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for New Years

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!

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!

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.

PAWS to Read

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary
Description:

Visit the library and read a story to one of the sweet pups from Therapy Dogs International.

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.

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.

Spanish Family Fun Night

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Join us for an evening of fun in Spanish!  

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

Join us for an evening of fun in Spanish!  

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

All Day
Freeport Public Library

Library Closed for Holiday

Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Library Closed for Holiday

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.

PAWS to Read

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary
Description:

Visit the library and read a story to one of the sweet pups from Therapy Dogs International.

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.

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.

Spanish Family Fun Night

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Join us for an evening of fun in Spanish!  

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Family, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Bilingual
Description:

Join us for an evening of fun in Spanish!  

a single trophy sits on a stage illuminated by a spotlight

Teen Short Story Contest Awards Ceremony

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Young Adult
Description:

Join us to celebrate the teen authors who submitted their work for consideration in our first Short Story Contest! Light refreshments will be provided as we acknowledge the top thr...

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

Join us to celebrate the teen authors who submitted their work for consideration in our first Short Story Contest! Light refreshments will be provided as we acknowledge the top three submissions and judges reveal the winner.

Slime Making

Tuesday, March 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!

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!

Saturday Storytime with Llama Llama

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary
Description:

Join us at a special Saturday Storytime as we welcome a costume character of Llama Llama!  Listen to one of Llana Llama's stories, make a Llama Llama craft, and have an opport...

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Join us at a special Saturday Storytime as we welcome a costume character of Llama Llama!  Listen to one of Llana Llama's stories, make a Llama Llama craft, and have an opportunity to meet and take pictures with Llama Llama!