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A Night In Paris: A Homeschool Soiree

6:30pm–9:00pm
Young Adult
Special Program
Registration Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Registration Required
Description:

Calling all homeschool teens: it's going to be a night to remember! Join us for an evening of community and dancing under the "Parisian" stars.

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Babies and Books

10:15am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Storytime
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 "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Wire Bead Trees: an Adult & Teen craft

6:15pm–7:45pm
Young Adult, Adult
Maker Program
Registration Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Registration Required
Description:

Little trees of wire, with beads for decorations. These will make super cute windowsill or next-to-plants decor for your house.

REGISTER. Please register each person separately.

Registration opens at 9a on April 15th.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Teen Tuesday: Zentangles

4:00pm–5:00pm
Young Adult
Special Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Looking for a new way to unwind? Want to take your doodles to the next step? Zentangle is perfect for you! Combining dots, orbs, dashes, lines, and curves, teens will learn the basics of how to create one-of-a-kind pieces of flowing art. 

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Preschool
Storytime
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

This is a lecture open to the public and is part of our United We Create program, and co-hosted by the Stephenson County Historical Society.

This event is in the "Adult" group

It's a Weird World...Cults

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Storytime
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

The term “cult” is a controversial one—often, we use the word to describe belief systems that we think are “weird,” or that don’t align with the more standard world religions. 

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

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang: Illinois Libraries Present Virtual and Watch Party

7:00pm–8:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
Virtual Event/ Watch Party
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Virtual Event/ Watch Party
Description:

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

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Therapeutic Recreation for folks with I.D.D.

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult
Maker Program
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
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

This month we’re bringing the laughs with two crowd favorites! Who will be the quickest to complete their stack? 

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Childhood, Preschool
Storytime
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 "Early Childhood" group

Babies and Books

10:15am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Storytime
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 "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 at Debate Square

10:30am–11:00am
Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary
Storytime
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 "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

ChessPort

6:00pm–7:00pm
Family, Young Adult, Adult
Special Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Join ChessPort!

No experience necessary.

Chess sets are provided.

Free, no registration.

All current, former, rusty, and new players welcome!

This event is in the "Early Childhood" group

Babies and Books

10:15am–11:00am
Early Childhood
Storytime
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

Summer Reading Kick Off Party

1:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool, Elementary
Special Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Sign up for Summer Reading at our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!  Children who sign up at the party will receive a free book.  We will also have crafts, tattoos, and games!

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Maker Program
Registration Required
Description:

Make faux stained glass using tinfoil, sharpies, and a picture frame - it looks really cool. We will have various templates for designs.

REGISTER. Please register each person separately.

Registration opens at 9a on May 15th.

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

Slime Making: Color Change Slime

2:00pm–5:00pm
Preschool, Elementary
Maker Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Maker Program
Description:

Join us each month as we make a different type of slime!  Come before 5:00 pm to make the day's slime.  This month we will be making Color Change Slime!

This event is in the "Adult" group
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Workshop
Description:

Adaptive books are modified reading materials with added visual supports. Our presenter, Rita Angelini, has been making adaptive books for 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

Storytime at Debate Square

10:30am–11:00am
Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary
Storytime
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 "Adult" group

Malcom Eaton Library Group

10:00am–11:30am
Adult
Maker Program
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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Dinosaur Family Bingo

2:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Special Program
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Young Adult
Program Type: Special Program
Description:

Join us for an afternoon of fun playing dinosaur themed Bingo!  All children will go home a winner.  This program is only for children, teens, and their caregivers. 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Pokemon Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Elementary
Special Program
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!