Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Room

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Art Camp: What is Acting?

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

This week, youth will get an opportunity to develop their skills for the stage! Focusing on voice projection, stage presence, script analysis, and character work, campers will learn how to prepare and rehearse a reader's theater style script.

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

This week, youth will get an opportunity to develop their skills for the stage! Focusing on voice projection, stage presence, script analysis, and character work, campers will learn how to prepare and rehearse a reader's theater style script.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
A small flower pot decorated with mosaic tiles.

Make It Monday: Flower Pot Mosaics

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

Drop in each Monday between 2:00 and 4:00 pm to make a craft with us!  This week we will be making Flower Pot Mosaics.

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 Flower Pot Mosaics.

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

Paper Mache: Create Your Sculpture

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult

Get creative and design your own paper mâché masterpiece! Participants will use recycled paper and paste to create their own unique sculpture.

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

Get creative and design your own paper mâché masterpiece! Participants will use recycled paper and paste to create their own unique sculpture.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Art Camp: What is Acting?

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

This week, youth will get an opportunity to develop their skills for the stage! Focusing on voice projection, stage presence, script analysis, and character work, campers will learn how to prepare and rehearse a reader's theater style script.

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

This week, youth will get an opportunity to develop their skills for the stage! Focusing on voice projection, stage presence, script analysis, and character work, campers will learn how to prepare and rehearse a reader's theater style script.

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

Paper Mache: Create Your Sculpture

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult

Get creative and design your own paper mâché masterpiece! Participants will use recycled paper and paste to create their own unique sculpture.  Create your sculpture on Tuesday, then paint it on Thursday.  Registration required.

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

Get creative and design your own paper mâché masterpiece! Participants will use recycled paper and paste to create their own unique sculpture.  Create your sculpture on Tuesday, then paint it on Thursday.  Registration required.

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
photo of debate square sign and area

Storytime at Debate Square

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary

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

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

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

Juggler Jason Kollum

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary

The show will WOW all ages of kids and families, as balls, clubs, rings, spinning balls, clubs, rings, spinning balls, giant beanbag chairs, and much more will be sent flying through the air.  

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

The show will WOW all ages of kids and families, as balls, clubs, rings, spinning balls, clubs, rings, spinning balls, giant beanbag chairs, and much more will be sent flying through the air.  

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Art Camp: What is Acting?

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

This week, youth will get an opportunity to develop their skills for the stage! Focusing on voice projection, stage presence, script analysis, and character work, campers will learn how to prepare and rehearse a reader's theater style script.

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

This week, youth will get an opportunity to develop their skills for the stage! Focusing on voice projection, stage presence, script analysis, and character work, campers will learn how to prepare and rehearse a reader's theater style script.

This event is in the "Adult" group

It's a Weird World...Weird Monuments

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

 

Come and discuss with Bobby!

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

 

Come and discuss with Bobby!

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

Paper Mache: Paint Your Sculpture

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult

Get creative and design your own paper mâché masterpiece! Participants will use recycled paper and paste to create their own unique sculpture.

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

Get creative and design your own paper mâché masterpiece! Participants will use recycled paper and paste to create their own unique sculpture.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Art Camp: What is Acting?

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

This week, youth will get an opportunity to develop their skills for the stage! Focusing on voice projection, stage presence, script analysis, and character work, campers will learn how to prepare and rehearse a reader's theater style script.

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

This week, youth will get an opportunity to develop their skills for the stage! Focusing on voice projection, stage presence, script analysis, and character work, campers will learn how to prepare and rehearse a reader's theater style script.

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

Paper Mache: Paint Your Sculpture

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult

Get creative and design your own paper mâché masterpiece! Participants will use recycled paper and paste to create their own unique sculpture.

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

Get creative and design your own paper mâché masterpiece! Participants will use recycled paper and paste to create their own unique sculpture.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
Small flower pot decorated with mosaic tiles

Crafts at Night: Flower Pot Mosaics

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

Can’t make it to our Make It Mondays in the afternoon? Come craft with us in the evening!  Tonight we will be making mosaic flower pots.  

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 making mosaic flower pots.  

This event is in the "Adult" group
painting of revolutionary soldiers wading chest deep in a creek with woods behind them

Revolutionary Illinois: How Our State Shaped Our Nation, presented by John Kokoris, "Mr. Illinois"

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Performance
Age Group:
Adult

Revolutionary Illinois
How Our State Shaped Our Nation

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

Revolutionary Illinois
How Our State Shaped Our Nation

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

Messy Masterpieces

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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!  For ages 0-5.

Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
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!  For ages 0-5.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Art Camp: What is Acting?

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Special Program
Age Group:
Young Adult

This week, youth will get an opportunity to develop their skills for the stage! Focusing on voice projection, stage presence, script analysis, and character work, campers will learn how to prepare and rehearse a reader's theater style script.

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

This week, youth will get an opportunity to develop their skills for the stage! Focusing on voice projection, stage presence, script analysis, and character work, campers will learn how to prepare and rehearse a reader's theater style script.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Babies and Books

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Youth Program 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: 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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
Dinosaur made out of recycled materials

Make It Monday: Build a Dinosaur

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

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.

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.

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
photo of debate square sign and area

Storytime at Debate Square

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary

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

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

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

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary

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.

Offsite Event
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 "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
the print of a leaf on a piece of paper

Leaf Printing/Stamping: an Adult & Teen craft

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker Program
Age Group:
Young Adult, Adult

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.

Registration Required
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.

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

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary

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.

Offsite Event
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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
Dinosaur made out of recycled materials

Crafts at Night: Build a Dinosaur

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Freeport Public Library
Program Type:
Maker Program
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary

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.  

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.  

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

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Preschool, Elementary

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.

Offsite Event
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.