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Storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Age Group: Family, Early Childhood, Preschool, Elementary
Program Type: Storytime
Description:

Listen to a holiday story or two by Santa and Mrs. Claus in Santa’s visiting area.  After stories, be sure to tell Santa what you would like for Christmas. 

 

old style painting of Krampus demon carrying away a bad child in the snow

It's a Weird World...Krampus ('tis the season!)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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:

In this month's episode of It's a Weird World, we will be discussing Krampus and other creepy holiday fiends and legends.

Join us for this interactive discussion group, no registration required.

Cover of King book for young readers

Illinois Libraries Present: Jonathan Eig [Virtual Event & Watch Party]

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Boardroom at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

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

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig       

Register here https://bit.ly/ILPJonathanEig to watch onl

painting of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

Forging a Friendship - Jefferson & Madison's Northern Journey (Online Road Scholars Lecture at the library)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room at Freeport Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture, Virtual Event/ Watch Party

Age Group:

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

Between May 21 and June 16, 1791, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison traveled together through Upstate New York and parts of New England.

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Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
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Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Day

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Closed for New Year's Day

Illinois Libraries Present: Jonathan Eig [Virtual Event & Watch Party]

7:00pm–7:45pm
Young Adult, Adult
Performance
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Performance
Description:

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig       

Register here https://bit.ly/ILPJonathanEig to watch onl

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library is Closed Monday, January 20th, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

President's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of President's Day.

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
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Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
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Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Juneteenth. What is Juneteenth?

Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Independence Day.

Labor Day

All Day
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Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Labor Day.

Veteran's Day

All Day
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Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library closed in observance of Veteran's Day.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Closing
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Freeport Public Library
Description:

Freeport Public Library closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day

Post-Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Freeport Public Library
Description:

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

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.