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Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool

Join us for stories, flannelboards, songs, and a craft every Wednesday morning.  For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver.  

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

Join us for stories, flannelboards, songs, and a craft every Wednesday morning.  For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver.  

This event is in the "Adult" group

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

Good Climate Policy, Real Savings: What Illinois Has Done and What We Can Do Next

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

This event is in the "Adult" group

Watercolor Flowers using Fountain Pens: an Adult Art tutorial

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Adult

Use fountain pens and water to create beautiful little works of art with instruction from Bobby.

Registration required for this small class. We will repeat this class in May.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Registration Required
Description:

Use fountain pens and water to create beautiful little works of art with instruction from Bobby.

Registration required for this small class. We will repeat this class in May.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Malcom Eaton Library Group

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Adult

Crafting and etc with Malcolm Eaton Group

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

Crafting and etc with Malcolm Eaton Group

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Pokemon Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Elementary

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!

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!

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group

PAWS to Read

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary

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.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Babies and Books

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

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.

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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 "Adult" group

Monday Murders Book Group: Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Racial tensions provide the powder keg for this explosive mystery.

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Description:

Racial tensions provide the powder keg for this explosive mystery.

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

Homeschool Happenings: Let's Give Back

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult

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

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: 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, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

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

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Teen 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 with this planning team to help improve library services for 7th - 12th graders. All ideas welcome! 

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool

Join us for stories, flannelboards, songs, and a craft every Wednesday morning.  For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver.  

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

Join us for stories, flannelboards, songs, and a craft every Wednesday morning.  For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver.  

This event is in the "Adult" group

It's a Weird World...

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Adult

Topic not yet decided upon. Check back!

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Topic not yet decided upon. Check back!

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

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection: Illinois Libraries Present Virtual and Watch Party

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Virtual Event/ Watch Party
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Register to watch from home: https://bit.ly/ILPCristinaHenríquez

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Virtual Event/ Watch Party
Description:

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Register to watch from home: https://bit.ly/ILPCristinaHenríquez

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Messy Masterpieces

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool

Come create with us!  Each month we will make a masterpiece you can take home.  Come dressed to make a mess!

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Early Childhood, Preschool
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

Come create with us!  Each month we will make a masterpiece you can take home.  Come dressed to make a mess!

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

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

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?

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?

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Babies and Books

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

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.

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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 "Adult" group

Learning from Lincoln: a live, online Road Scholar lecture by Louis P. Masur

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Virtual Event/ Watch Party
Age Group:
Adult

Abraham Lincoln’s approach to leadership remains a rich source of wisdom today. He blended humor with poignant storytelling and knew when to engage — and when to remain silent.

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

Abraham Lincoln’s approach to leadership remains a rich source of wisdom today. He blended humor with poignant storytelling and knew when to engage — and when to remain silent.

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

Capiz Shell Art: an Adult/Teen craft

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

We are going to use capiz shells, white and colored, to make a piece of wall art or a wind chime or you can decorate a lampshade with shells (bring your OWN lampshade!).

Register! Please register each person separately.

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

We are going to use capiz shells, white and colored, to make a piece of wall art or a wind chime or you can decorate a lampshade with shells (bring your OWN lampshade!).

Register! Please register each person separately.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Teen Tuesday: Edible Cookie Dough

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

It’s edible cookie dough! Together we’ll follow a simple recipe and create our own sugar cookie base. Make it your own with customized toppings and complete it with a custom name! 

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

It’s edible cookie dough! Together we’ll follow a simple recipe and create our own sugar cookie base. Make it your own with customized toppings and complete it with a custom name! 

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 "Early Childhood" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood, Preschool

Join us for stories, flannelboards, songs, and a craft every Wednesday morning.  For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver.  

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

Join us for stories, flannelboards, songs, and a craft every Wednesday morning.  For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver.  

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

Albert Einstein Visits the Library: a Duffy Hudson production

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

The Relativity of Einstein

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

The Relativity of Einstein

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Babies and Books

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Childhood

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.

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting 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 "Adult" group

Therapeutic Recreation for folks with I.D.D.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Adult

No registration required! Join our therapeutic recreation program designed especially for individuals with disabilities. Engage in crafting, chatting, and fun activities!

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

No registration required! Join our therapeutic recreation program designed especially for individuals with disabilities. Engage in crafting, chatting, and fun activities!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

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

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

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.