Upcoming Events

Join ChessPort!

No experience necessary.

Chess sets are provided.

Free, no registration.

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

Kickoff the Week of the Young Child with family friendly activities by community partners that have an early childhood focus.  Drop in anytime between 10 am and noon to join in the fun!

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

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!

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

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

We're going a little old-school with these games this week! Join us to get a little silly, and a lot of creative by playing a few of the best group games around!

Juliet Moderow, education chair of the Northwest Illinois Bird and Nature Alliance, will teach the teens about local birds and bring specimens from the Highland Community College Bird collection.

Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to our first Preschool Prom!  Enjoy dancing, a photo station, crafts, and sensory play.  Dressing up is encouraged, but not required.

Join ChessPort!

No experience necessary.

Chess sets are provided.

Free, no registration.

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

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!

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

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

Are you in 7th through 12th grade and looking to volunteer at the Freeport Public Library? Join us for an informational meeting to go over everything you need to know to get involved this summer!

Calling all homeschool teens: it's going to be a night to remember! We're hosting a prom just for homeschool teens in the area.

It's Game Day and we're going outside to play Ultimate Frisbee! Meet at the field in Debate Square, where we will build teams and face off. Wear clothes that you can move freely and safely in. 

Join ChessPort!

No experience necessary.

Chess sets are provided.

Free, no registration.

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

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, touch-a-truck, and games!  In case of rain, our party will move inside

Do you love making art and making a mess?  Here is your chance to do both at once!  Join us on the Youth Services Patio as we make some of our favorite messy art projects.  We will make squeegee paintings, paint with flyswatters, ma

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!

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

Wackadoo!  It’s a Bluey party at the library!  Drop in for crafts, activities, and games inspired by everyone’s favorite Blue Heeler!