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a tiger behind bars because it is in captivity

It's a Weird World...Exotic Pets

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

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

It's a Weird World...what kind of people keep a pet who will likely eat them? Weird people! Let's discuss. 

Dr. Trent Ford

Climate Change Impacts in Illinois: From Farms to Forests (The Costs of Living with Climate Change #3)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture, Workshop

Age Group:

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

Climate Change Impacts in Illinois: From Farms to Forests

black and white head shot of author Percival Everett

Beyond the Page with Percival Everett: Illinois Libraries Present Virtual and Watch Party

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Learning Lab at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Virtual Event/ Watch Party

Age Group:

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

Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

Use this link to register to watch at home: https://bit.ly/ILPPercivalEverett or come watch with us at the library

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Post-Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library closed Thurs, Nov 26 & Fri, Nov 27 for Thanksgiving.

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!

PAWS to Read

11:00am–12:00pm
Family, Elementary
Special Program
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.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library closed Thurs, Dec 24 & Fri, Dec 25th in observance of Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library closed Thurs, Dec 24 & Fri, Dec 25th in observance of Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.