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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

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. 

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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Watercolor with Victoria: the Basics & a Simple Project: for Adults & Teens

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

Watercolor with instruction from Victoria via Zoom (live event, not a recording)

The first 30 minutes will be basic techniques: wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, etc that we will practice.

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

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adult
Lecture, Workshop
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

Good Climate Policy, Real Savings: What Illinois Has Done and What We Can Do Next (The Costs of Living with Climate Change #4)

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adult
Lecture, Workshop
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture, Workshop
Description:

Good Climate Policy, Real Savings: What Illinois Has Done and What We Can Do Next

Climate Risks & Resilience at Local & State Levels (The Costs of Living with Climate Change #5)

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adult
Lecture, Workshop
Library Branch: Freeport Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture, Workshop
Description:

Climate Risks & Resilience at Local & State Levels

Memorial Day

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Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Juneteenth

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

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Freeport Public Library is closed in observance of Independence Day.

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

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

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Description:

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